Tag: Nutrition

• Cubed Pork Shoulder in Sauerkraut

  This is a traditional dish from the “old country” – Austria.  Since my mom is here she’s been busy cooking various delicious oldies such as this recipe from my grandma.  Sauerkraut, as with other fermented foods, has numerous health benefits and combining this with pork makes for an easy and savory dish.  This is also…

  Svendblad Josephine

  02/02/2011

  Entree, Paleo, Primal, Recipe

  Caraway, coconut oil, Cooking, gluten-free, HDL cholesterol, health, natural oils, Nutrition, Paprika, pork, Recipe, Sauerkraut

• Yuca Frita – Fried Cassava Root

  This is one of our favorite after work out treats, which Henry grew up with in Colombia. These are very easy to make, but require a few steps that you cannot skip or mess up. Note: Cassava must be cooked properly to detoxify it before it is eaten. If you soft boil the root, then…

  Svendblad Josephine

  01/31/2011

  Breakfast, Hors D'Oeuvre, Paleo, Primal, Recipe, Side Dish

  Cassava, coconut oil, Colombia, Cooking, dairy-free, Deep frying, Nutrition, Recipe, vegetables

• Tomato Cardamom Shrimp Entree

  My dad loves shrimp and does not get them often enough in Austria, so of course one of the first requests was to cook him some. He likes fresh vegetables and herbs, and vine ripe tomatoes. Hmmm…I thought, how do I whip him up something tasty and introduce something new at the same time that…

  Svendblad Josephine

  01/26/2011

  Entree, Primal, Recipe

  Austria, Black pepper, Cardamom, coconut oil, Cooking, HDL cholesterol, health, herbs, Lime juice, Nutrition, prawns, Recipe, Shrimp, Tomato, Tomato paste, vegetables

• Duck Duck Soup

  Remember the $18 Duck? This little duck fed us until we were stuffed for three full meals. So as promised, we are finally sharing how to make this easy soup from your left over Whole Duck recipe, i.e., the carcass and innards. ~You can also do this recipe with left over chicken, or turkey, or…

  Svendblad Josephine

  01/08/2011

  Breakfast, Entree, Food Wisdom, Paleo, Primal, Recipe, Side Dish

  Black pepper, Carrot, Celery, dairy-free, Duck, gluten-free, HDL cholesterol, health, herbs, LDL cholesterol, Marjoram, Meal, natural oils, Nutrition, Soup, Stock (food), super-food

• Indian Spiced Roast Duck

  We love cooking whole chickens, hens, and of course ducks! 🙂 So what better way than to start the New Year than with a juicy, crispy, spicy whole duck.  You also know that we like spices – this recipe calls for a savory Indian spice rub. Before we share how we prepared it, we’d like…

  Svendblad Josephine

  01/03/2011

  Entree, Primal, Recipe

  Black pepper, Cooking, Duck, gluten-free, HDL cholesterol, health, LDL cholesterol, List of Indian spices, natural oils, New Year, Nutrition, Recipe, Roasting, Spice

• Spicy Pork Ribs

  Oh, my our friend Zach and us devoured these amazingly tasty ribs, pork and beef alike, from none other than the Meat Shop. One word:  Unbelievable! Ingredients 2 full racks pork ribs 1 tbsp sesame oil 1/2 tbsp virgin coconut oil 1 inch grated ginger 2 Tbsp DIY Sriracha sauce 2 Tbsp Coconut Secret Coconut…

  Svendblad Josephine

  12/18/2010

  Entree, Primal, Recipe

  dairy-free, Food, Ginger, gluten-free, HDL cholesterol, health, Meat, Nutrition, pork, Pork ribs, Salad

• Pork Loin Filets in Free the Animal Reduction

  One of my husband’s presents to me…as we are working up to my birthday. I am spoiled and loving it. 🙂 Sauce Ingredients for 2 servings- inspired by Richard Nikoley @ Free The Animal and his recent post — Leangains: The Dietary Approach 1 Cup of Red Wine 2 Cups of Organic Beef Stock – we used…

  Svendblad Josephine

  12/15/2010

  Entree, Paleo, Primal, Recipe, Side Dish

  dairy-free, gluten-free, HDL cholesterol, health, natural oils, Nutrition, pork, Sesame oil, vegetables

• The Perfect Paleo Pumpkin Pie

  We love a good pumpkin pie and indulged in this amazing creation from Norcal Strength and Conditioning for our Thanksgiving meal. Thanks Jenny, it was a hit, and we will be making it again before the Holidays are over. Crust: 1 1/2 cups of almond flour (blanched) 1/4 cup melted unsalted pastured butter (or use coconut…

  Svendblad Josephine

  12/04/2010

  Desserts, Paleo, Primal, Recipe

  gluten-free, HDL cholesterol, Nutrition, Pie, Pumpkin pie, Recipe, Thanksgiving, Vegetarian, Whipped cream

• LGL’s Ceviche

  We had a wonderful Thanksgiving meal with amazing friends and fantastic cheer. As promised, we are sharing our creations…in this case our friend’s creation, his famous Ceviche made with Tilapia. This was one of the most unusual starter dishes for a Thanksgiving feast, but one of the best I have had. This plate of love…

  Svendblad Josephine

  11/29/2010

  Hors D'Oeuvre, Paleo, Primal, Recipe, Salads, Side Dish

  Cooking, dairy-free, Fish and Seafood, gluten-free, HDL cholesterol, health, natural oils, Nutrition, seafood, Tilapia

• Nutty Kitchen Thanksgiving 2010

  Oh my…what a great week! No post this past Monday because we will be featuring and sharing our Thanksgiving Menu with you this Wednesday before the wonderful celebration. We will be posting all of our recipes following Thanksgiving. Hmmm….ceviche you say? A bit unconventional? …absolutely! But, Luis is visiting from Bogotá and this is one…

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  11/24/2010

  Desserts, Entree, Hors D'Oeuvre, Paleo, Primal, Recipe, Salads, Side Dish

  almond flour, antioxidants, berries, Butternut squash, coconut oil, Cooking, dairy-free, eggs, gluten-free, HDL cholesterol, health, herbs, LDL cholesterol, natural oils, Nutrition, Pumpkin pie, sweet potato, Thanksgiving dinner, Turkey, vegetables