Curry is an essential during the winter months in Wisconsin.  This one I made up is sure to warm you and fill your tummy at the same time.  I usually use whatever veggies I have laying around and the same goes with meat. If you have fresh thai basil or lime leaves be sure to add it, but even this basic combo tastes excellent. This recipe is spicy, but not overwhelmingly so and I love that you can taste the flavor of each vegetable. I’ve tried this dish wish shrimp and chicken before and to be honest, they are all … Read the rest

What to do with all those Turkey day leftovers??  Well, I like to make a hearty turkey soup.  I’m not a huge fan of the liquid part so I make mine super thick with turkey, carrots, celery… you get the picture.

48 Oz. of Vegetable Broth
4 Cups H20
2 Bay Leaves
3 – 4 Large Carrots — Roughly a pound
1 Onion
3 Celery Stalks
8 Oz. of Egg Noodles
2 TBSP of Oregano
3/4 TSP of Pepper
3/4 TSP of Himalyan Crystal Salt
8 Oz. Mushrooms
4 Small Yukon Gold Potatoes — Roughly 12 Oz.

And of course, … Read the rest

Chicken Marsala always surprises me with how tasty it is.  I know I like this particular dish, but still, every time I cook this and take my first bite I wonder why I don’t make this more often.  So, here you go!

1 Pound Chicken
6 Tbsp all purpose flour
1 Tsp Himalayan Crystal Salt
1/4 Tsp Pepper

Mix these ingredients together and completely cover the chicken on all sides.  Brown the chicken on med-high heat on your stove top and when cooked put in oven on low heat (to keep warm).  Then –

2 Tbsp butter
16 oz mushroom… Read the rest

My family and I make it a night when we make and bake our own pizzas.  Here’s a simple and super quick delicious pizza sauce recipe.  Seriously, it takes no time at all and there is enough to freeze half for next time!

2 Cans of Tomato Paste
1 Box of Pomi Chopped Tomatoes or roughly 26 oz of other chopped tomotoes
1 TBSP of Basil
1 TBSP or Oregano
1/2 TSP Ground Thyme
1/2 TSP Himalayan Crystal Salt

Mix and blend well.  That’s it.  Feel free to tweak this according to your preferences and if you come up with … Read the rest

It’s that time of the year again when eating homemade Chili becomes my job.  Here’s an awesome recipe that always fills up my belly and leaves me plenty for leftovers. It’s a super meaty and thick recipe, not of the soupy variety.

1 Large Onion Roughly Chopped
4 Pounds of Ground Meat
1 Tsp Garlic Powder
1 Tsp Red Pepper Flakes
1 Tsp Black Pepper
3 Tsp Himalayan Crystal Salt
1/4 Cup Cumin
1/4 Cup Chili Powder
1.5 Cups Frozen Corn
1 Can Pinto Beans strained and rinsed
1 Can Black Beans strained and rinsed
2 Boxes of Chopped Tomatoes… Read the rest

Saying I love eggs doesn’t really express how much I, in truth, love them.  I eat them raw, hard boiled, scrambled, sunny side up — you name it.  Here is a simple and easy omelet-type healthy breakfast recipe.  It leaves me feeling full and with energy for the rest of my day.  This is a simple way to get some nutrients from veggies.  I’m too messy to actually make a perfect omelet so I just call this deliciousness my “egg mess.”

This makes enough for 2.

3 organic free range eggs
1/4 cup chopped onions
4 or 5 sliced mushrooms… Read the rest

¼ Cup flour
¾ tsp Himalayan sea salt
¼ tsp pepper
1 Tbsp organic coconut oil
3 pound organic grass fed rump roast
1 large onion sliced
4 organic carrots washed and cut into chunks
1 Cup organic red wine
3 Tbsp fresh parsley chopped divided
3 tsp  fresh thyme chopped divided
1 tsp Himalayan sea salt
3 small organic Yukon gold potatoes cubed
2 Cups butternut squash cubed
2 Tbsp fresh chopped chives for sprinkling

Rinse roast and pat dry. Combine flour, ¾ tsp salt, and pepper. Press flour mixture on all sides of roast coating. Heat large pot … Read the rest

This is a light and summery dish that has a great flavor and utilizes garden fresh produce. It’s also super quick to put together and the lemon dressing mixes deliciously with the quinoa and other flavors.

1/2 cup uncooked organic quinoa rinsed and drained
1 cup water
1 large organic tomato or two small tomatoes
1 cup fresh organic baby spinach chopped
2 Tbsp diced white onion
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp organic olive oil
1/2 tsp Himalayan sea salt
1 ripe avocado
1/4 – 1/2 cup crumbled feta

rinse quinoa then combine and water, bring to boil, reduce … Read the rest

This dish has a light peppery taste with a fresh tomato basil flavor, tender beef chunks, and a hint of red wine. The ricotta adds a deliciously creamy element to the mix.

3 lbs organic grass fed chuck roast
2 Boxes Pomi Chopped Tomatoes (~26 ounces, no salt added)
1 Box Pomi Strained Tomatoes (~26 ounces, no salt added)
1 Can Stewed Tomatoes (12 ounces)
2.5 teaspoons Himalayan Sea Salt
1.5 teaspoons pepper
1 cup organic  red wine
1 Tbsp organic sugar
3 Tbsp butter
Fresh Basil
8 ounces Ricotta
12 ounces Egg Noodles

Put your chuck roast in a … Read the rest

This recipe is easy, quick, and delicious.

1 Tbsp butter
1 pound large dry pack sea scallops
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 box (9 oz) frozen artichokes thawed
1/4 tsp ground oregano
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 lemon’s  juice
1 1/4 cup crumbled feta in brine
1 large tomato diced
2 Tbsp extra virgin cold pressed organic olive oil
1/2 pound organic angel hair pasta whole wheat

Add the butter to a large skillet over medium heat and stir. Rinse and remove the small tough part on the side (if … Read the rest