This is one of the times when I love my slow cooker. It makes the best short ribs and is so easy! You just need to make the marinade and put everything in the slow cooker in the morning and by dinnertime it is done! Ingredients 3 lbs short ribs and/or oxtail 1/3 cup ... Continue Reading
Side Dishes
Kohlrabi Au Gratin
Great way to use up a lot of kohlrabi and if your kids like potatoes then they will like this. If you haven't had kohlrabi before you should definitely try some - you can eat the bulb (peeled) raw kind of like a radish or you can saute it with butter or roast it. It kind of ... Continue Reading
Homemade Black Beans
For some many years I just ate black beans out of the can and I can tell you first hand - they aren't like the beans I grew up with in El Paso, TX. They tasted watery and mushy and frankly - well - like a can. Easy in a pinch but certainly not what I would call delicious. My ... Continue Reading
Pommes Persillade (Potatoes with Parsley and Garlic)
This is one of the recipes I learned at the cooking class I did with my mom in NYC for my birthday this past weekend. I don't think I will ever just roast potatoes again. The great thing about this recipe is that you can do most of the hard work early in the morning and then ... Continue Reading
Kale Chips
I get asked for this recipe a lot... Some facts on Kale: Kale is the most nutrient dense green leafed vegetable. It aids in blood clotting, promotes healthy vision and retinal function, and fights cancer. My 3 year old really only eats this one veggie so we make this and eat it ... Continue Reading
Basic Brown Rice
Amazon.com WidgetsAmazon.com WidgetsAre you still cooking rice in water? A great way to make it more nourishing is to cook your rice in bone broth and coconut milk! I try to get bone broth in everyday and I want my family to eat it too but guess what? They don't like drinking ... Continue Reading
