Honeyed Salmon with Cashew-Ginger Sauce

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Hey guys! Spring is here, and seafood is cheap and plentiful. This week, I whipped up a yummy cashew-ginger sauce for a fishy stirfry! Note: This sauce goes well with just about any white meat. Probably with red meat too, but I haven’t tried it yet. Serves 2, with leftovers. You will need: 2 salmon fillets (approximately 450g), sliced into strips/chunks 4 T cashew butter 2 T honey 2 t … Continue reading

New Zealand Lamb Stirfry with Zucchini, Lemon & Dill

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Hey guys! It’s finally Spring here in Canada and we’ve just started getting in some nice seasonal produce. So, I thought I’d do something quick and simple, but a little different. This is a lamb stir fry inspired by the flavours in Greek food. Lemon, dill, with a hint of fresh crunchiness from the zucchini. This recipe servers about 3-4 people. You will need: 2 medium zucchini, sliced 1kg lamb stew cubes … Continue reading

Wednesday Noms: Thai Green Beef Curry with Yam & Sugar Peas

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Hey guys, this week’s recipe is very customizable Thai Green Curry, and I did cheat a little! I used a pre-made curry paste. Before you lynch me, I’ll say that this curry paste is just the herbs/spices needed: no nasty preservatives! They herbs can sometimes be hard to find. You can find them in just about any supermarket, or Asian market. But if you feel up to making the paste yourself, it’s … Continue reading

Wednesday Noms: Chipotle-Honey Beef Back Ribs & Crimini Mushrooms

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Hey guys! Guess what I like to nom? RIBS! I love ribs. Maybe it’s because they come with handles for easier nomming? Anyway, this week’s recipe is pretty spicy – adjust the amounts to your taste. It’s a delectable, slow roasted beef back rib. Not a common choice, I know. But they’re very cheap, and easy to ace if done right! You will need: 4 large beef back ribs 250g … Continue reading

Wednesday Noms: Spicy Ribs + Sautéed Onions & Potato Mash

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Hey guys! This week’s recipe is a classic rib dinner. It’s simple and quick; but tastes rich and spicy. This recipe is designed for two (or one very hungry person). So just double it for every additional two. You will need: 1 large rack of baby back ribs 2 T Sriracha/chilli sauce Garlic powder Onion powder Salt & Pepper 1/2 cup cocktail onions, peeled 1 large white onion, peeled and … Continue reading

Wednesday Noms: Ginger-Choc Strangekitty Cookies, because it’s our 1st birthday!

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I don’t do a lot of treats, usually. But you need to try these, right meow! BUT GUYS, IT’S OUR FIRST BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK! Strangekitty has come a long way, and I’ll be releasing special posts all week Also, cookies. Because cookies are awesome, and being gluten-free/Paleo, I miss cookies sometimes.  These are my favourite quick recipe to whip up. It’s super easy and delicious! A sweet almond-ginger cookie, with a dark chocolate/coconut … Continue reading

Wednesday Noms: Drunken Chicken Stew

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Hey guys! I’m slowly getting back into it after the NY break. Ready to rock? This recipe is easy as pie – it’s also designed to use up whatever random booze you have leftover from NYE. Slowly simmered in a crock pot over 6 hrs, you get just a hint of the wine, and a nice rich, garlicky, brothy chicken stew. You will need: 2lbs chicken thighs 2 heads garlic, … Continue reading

Wednesday Noms: One Pot Chunky Chilli

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Hey guys! It’s been miserably cold and rainy this week. This chilli will warm you right down to your bones with a nice health dose of spice. It’s also super easy! You will need: 2lbs cubed beef or other red meat (don’t trim the fat) 1 small can tomato paste 2 white onions, quartered 1 bulb garlic, crushed into paste 1/2-1 cup red wine (I used Jackson Triggs Merlot) 1/2 … Continue reading

Wednesday Noms: Paleo energy bar base

Hey guys! I’m feeling a little silly, because I forgot to take a picture of my energy bars…before I may or may not have devoured them. But, you may have heard of Larabars. This is a DIY, customizable version! You will need:  500g pitted dates 2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut dash of vanilla extract Chunks of fruit, nuts, etc. Chocolate chips are also delicious. Basically, you Hulk-smash that until it’s … Continue reading

Wednesday Noms: Lamb Hotpot

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I felt like something Asian inspired. Warm, spicy, meaty goodness! This one is really easy and highly customizable – You could use any meat in this, as long as you have a compatible stock to use with it. You will need: 500g of thinly sliced meat – I used lamb 4-6 big Sui Choy leaves, sliced to ribbons (I don’t use the stalk bits, but they are fine to eat) … Continue reading