Quickie Stir Fry with Kelp Noodles

Quickie Stir Fry with Kelp Noodles

I first heard about  Kelp Noodles and thought of the green/brown slimy plants that litter the beach and get tangled in your legs at the ocean. Frankly they didn't sound appetizing at all. I found a package of them in the refrigerater section of my local Whole Foods and in actuality they looked much better than what I had imagined. The only ingredients are; water, kelp, and sodium alginate. They are advertised as mineral rich, low in carbs and calories (just 1 carb and 6 calories per serving), and free of allergens. 

They were super easy to prepare and I really liked them. They were not slimy but an "al dente" texture and neutral in flavor so that the spices in my dish really stood out. I will definitely buy them again and I have several ideas for dishes they would work well in. I would not suggest them in an Italian type dish but instead any kind of oriental dish.

Quickie Stir Fry with Kelp Noodles

Serves 2-3

Ingredients:

2 T. toasted sesame oil

1 1/2 c. cube chicken breast

1/2 c. chicken broth

3/4 tsp. garlic puree

1/2 tsp. ginger puree

2 c. frozen stir fry style vegetables

1 package Sea Tangle Kelp Noodles (12 oz)

slice green onion

sesame seed

oriental style hot sauce

Method:

1. Heat sesame oil in a wok or large frying pan until hot. Add chicken, garlic, ginger and broth. Let cook, stirring occasionally till chicken is done, about 5 minutes.

2.  Add vegetables and continue cooking till warmed through, about 3 minutes.

3. Add noodles and as they warm break up with tongs. Continue heating till dish is warmed.

4. Divide noodles between serving dishes and garnish with green onion, sesame seed and hot sauce.

 

Recipe Review: Apple Pancake Rings from Food Renegade

This recipe is from Food Renegade, a fun blog that covers so much more than food. I really liked these Apple Pancake Rings, I made them for breakfast but I think they would make a great dessert too. I used Granny Smith apples which are on the tart side and served them with maple syrup, a perfect balance of sweetness.

Just a side note, it has been months since I have posted anything. I have been through 2 shoulder surgeries in the past year and have been focused on recovering. Thanks to everyone who checked on me and gave me encouragement. I never thought I would feel normal again but I do. The human body is amazing at healing itself!

After years of searching...

For years I have been looking for a reliable deodorant that works. I mean literally years, hundreds of dollars and many, many products later I reluctantly purchased yet another product to try. Honestly it was the packaging that got me, it was so different and the name so unique I had hopes the product would be different too.

"Pit Putty" is an organic blend of coconut oil and arrowroot powder with some awesome scents such as Geranioum/Lime, Lemon/Clove, Spearmint/Tea Tree and Lemongrass/Rosemary

I found it at Whole Foods but the company has an online and retail store too. Check out their website here, and look for them in your area.

Sweet Potato Latkes Revisted

There was a great suggestion made in a comment on my previous Latke post. The suggestion was to serve these with maple whipped cream for dessert. There wasn't a name left but whoever you are thank you!

This morning I was testing adding some flour to the mix to help the patties stay together better and I realized I had some cream already whipped so I tried the combination. SHAZAAAAMMM!
It was a fabulous combination. I wanted to note that I added 2 T. coconut flour to the recipe and the patties held together much better.

Artisan Romaine

I found this lettuce by accident. I was shopping at Costco last week, and well, you know how it is, you just end up buying a bulk amount of something you aren't even sure what it is. This time my impulse buy turned out to be a gold mine!

This "artisan lettuce" is a tight little bundle of romaine, just perfect for wraps and dips. The company even has a web site with recipes! Check it out here.

I made tacos using the lettuce instead of tortillas, it turned out great. The leaves are just the right size for eating with your hands and they are sturdy enough to stuff full. I highly recommend this lettuce!

 

Recipe Review: Sweet Potato Latkes by Everyday Paleo

This is a great recipe for a hearty breakfast, shown here topped with a fried egg and bacon bits. Or try the latkes plain as a side dish with roasted chicken. I almost left out the cinnamon because I thought it would taste weird with the egg and bacon. I am glad I didn't because it gave a nice background flavor. These latkes are quick and satisfying.

The recipe is here at Everyday Paleo 

Good for you Mayonnaise!

I love this mayo, I have used it in salad dressings, on sandwiches and to make turkey or chicken salad. It is all good!

Good for you Mayonnaise

Ingredients:
1 egg
1 tsp. dijon mustard
1 tsp. lemon juice
1/4 tsp. salt
2 T. Barleans flax oil
1 c. (- 2 T.) olive oil

Method:

Combine egg, mustard, lemon juice and salt in a food processor. Measure the flax oil into a 1 c. measuring cup. Fill it the rest of the way with olive oil. With food processor running slowly drizzle oil in a few drops at a time, this will take a few minutes. Continue to run the processor until all the oil is incorporated. Store in an air tight container (canning jars work great) in the refrigerator.