Lemongrass Chicken Soup

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Healthnut

Lemongrass Chicken Coconut Soup

This dish is also known as tom kha gai. My version uses red sweet pepper instead
of the Thai red chili. However, people could always spice up their individual portion
with red chili oil served on the side.

Tools:

Ingredients:

2 TBS olive or coconut oil, divided
1 TBS toasted sesame oil, divided
2 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
8-inch stalk fresh lemongrass,
tough outer layers removed,
finely sliced
1-inch piece galangal ginger
or regular ginger, minced
(about ½ TBS)
6 scallions, sliced thin,
divided into 2 equal portions
6 cups chicken stock
6 to 10 fresh kaffir lime leaves or
1 TBS lime zest
1 can coconut milk (2 cups)
¼ cup fresh lime juice
(if not using kaffir lime leaves)
½ TSP saffron or turmeric
2 chicken breasts, sliced or 2 cups shredded roasted chicken
1 red pepper, sliced ¼ inch thick
1 bunch fresh cilantro, trimmed
and chopped, for garnish

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Butter, the Healthy Eating Choice

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Healthnut

Butter, it makes everything taste better, but who would have guessed that it is now considered a healthy fat? Butter contains 3-4 percent butyric acid and is a far superior source of it than grains. Butyric acid also reduces gut permeability, is a primary fuel for your colon cells, and assists with the production of healthy gut flora. Grass fed, organic butter is a rich source of omega fatty acids, CLA, vitamins A and D, and aids in the assimilation of fat soluble vitamins and minerals present in your vegetables (veggies are your best choice for fiber). It is well recognized how important omega fatty acids are to heart and brain health, but it is now believed that conjugated linoleic acid is linked to long-term weight management. That’s right, eating butter derived from grass fed animals will make us lose weight, not make us fat. So ditch the margarine or vegetable shortening required in your recipes and substitute organic, grass fed butter.

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Favorite Appetizer – Salmon, Sourcream, Capers

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Healthnut

Smoked Salmon Rolls Appetizer

Salmon rolls, so easy. For each slice of smoked salmon, add 1/2 TBS sour cream, 6 capers, and a sprinkling of minced chives. Roll and serve. Garnish with fresh chive, rosemary or dill.

Cooks Note: Check the ingredient label before you purchase sour cream. The only ingredient it should contain is organic cultured cream. It should not contain milk or thickeners such as carrageenan. I like brands that contain live and active cultures and are organic. Wallaby makes a great product and is my favorite. I have yet to find a readily available brand that is made from raw cream.

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Baked Winter Squash

Posted on September 27, 2014 by Healthnut

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This recipe works for any winter squash, and my favorite is butternut squash. Cooked squash keeps in the refrigerator up to a week, and can be micro-waved for later use. Baking is far superior to other cooking methods, as it concentrates the sugars and flavor in the pulp. You can’t beat the ease of preparation, and this is a good base for other recipes.

Wash squash. Cut in half and place on a cookie sheet with sides or shallow baking pan. Do not remove seeds and core.

Put in oven at 400 degrees (don’t worry about pre-heating), just throw it in and go do something else about the house for an hour or so.

Bake until the juices have stopped running and have turned a dark brown and the smell fills the kitchen.

For a large squash, it will be about two hours, and for smaller varieties, anywhere from an hour to an hour and a half. You won’t be able to tell from the length of time it has cooked since all squashes are different weights and shapes. You have to watch the juices and what they are doing. See, the meat is not burned but nice and soft and sweet.

After it has been removed from the oven and cooled, remove seeds from cavity. The squash may be scooped out and mashed with butter or saved for later.

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Lemongrass Chicken Soup

Butter, the Healthy Eating Choice

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Baked Winter Squash