Recipes

Okay, so let me tell you about my recent adventure in the kitchen. I’ve been trying to cut down on the sodium, you know, for health reasons, but I also want to keep things exciting and tasty. Vegetarian dishes seemed like a good way to do this. So, I started this little project to find low-sodium vegetarian recipes that I actually enjoy. Let’s dive in, shall we? Sourcing Recipes First off, I dug around for recipes. I figured there must be tons of vegetarian stuff out there that don’t rely…

Okay, so, I’ve been having some tummy troubles lately. You know, the usual bloating, gas, the whole nine yards. My friend told me about this thing called the low FODMAP diet. Apparently, it’s supposed to help with digestive issues. I was like, “Low what?” But she swore by it, so I decided to give it a shot. First things first, I had to figure out what FODMAPs even are. Turns out, they’re these short-chain carbohydrates that can be hard to digest for some people. They’re in a bunch of foods,…

Okay, so I’ve been trying to cut down on carbs lately, and let me tell you, it’s tough. Especially when you love Italian food as much as I do. Pasta, pizza, bread… it’s all so good! But I was determined to find some low-carb Italian recipes that wouldn’t make me feel like I was missing out. I am so happy today to share these with you all. I started my search and quickly realized it was gonna be an adventure. I mean, Italian cuisine is practically built on carbs. But…

Okay, so I had this big London broil the other day, and, man, did I overestimate how much we could eat. I ended up with a ton of leftovers. Instead of just reheating it the same old way, I thought, “Why not get a little creative?” So I started thinking about what I could do with it. First off, I sliced some of the leftover London broil real thin. I’m talking paper-thin slices here. Then, I grabbed some onions and peppers from the fridge. Diced those up, and started to…

Okay, so I’ve been wanting to try my hand at making lamb sausages for a while now. I finally dove in, and let me tell you, it was quite the adventure! I’ve always loved the rich, unique flavor of lamb, and the idea of whipping up some homemade sausages just seemed so…rustic and cool. First things first, I had to gather my ingredients. I hit up my local butcher and got some good-quality ground lamb. They didn’t have any sausage casings on hand, so I had to order those online….

Okay, so I’ve been seeing these cute little koginut squashes at the farmer’s market lately, and I finally decided to grab a couple and give them a try. I love squash, but I hadn’t cooked this kind before, so I did what anyone would do: I hit up the internet for some recipe ideas. I found a bunch of different ones, some simple, some a bit fancier. I ended up going for a pretty basic roasted squash recipe because I really wanted to see what this koginut tasted like without…

Okay, so I’ve been messing around in the kitchen again, and this time it’s with Johnsonville sausages. I grabbed a pack from the store the other day, just your regular Italian ones, nothing fancy. I figured, why not try and whip up a few different things with them? You know, get a little creative. First up, I went for something super simple. I sliced up the sausages and threw them in a pan with some olive oil. While those were sizzling away, I chopped up some onions and bell peppers….

Okay, here’s my sharing about “Jain Recipes” today: So I got this thing for cooking, right? And lately, I’ve been digging into Jain recipes. Sounds fancy, but it’s basically just cooking without certain stuff, like onions and garlic and a few other things. First, I searched what the jain recipes are, and what should I pay attention to. Then I tried to find some easy recipes. Man, there are tons of them out there! I started with the basics, like, simple veggie dishes and lentil soups. The recipes I found…

Okay, so I’ve been seeing all this hype around the Instant Pot Dutch Oven and how it’s supposed to be some kind of kitchen miracle worker. I was like, “Yeah, right, another gadget that’s gonna end up collecting dust.” But, I’m a sucker for a good kitchen tool, so I caved and got one. I figured, worst case, I’d have a new, slightly fancier pot. First off, this thing is heavy! It’s got that classic Dutch oven feel, but with some extra buttons and a digital display. I started by…

Okay, so I’ve been obsessed with my Instant Pot lately. I mean, what’s not to love? It’s like a magic cooking machine. And you know what I discovered? It’s amazing for Asian recipes! I started with something simple, just to get the hang of it. My First Try: Garlic Noodles First, I tossed some noodles into the pot – just regular spaghetti, because that’s what I had. Then I threw in some minced garlic, soy sauce, a bit of honey for sweetness, and some sesame oil. I added water, but…