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Food: Dinner Tonight – Chili, Lime, Chicken and Avocado

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Hating the fact, we’ve eaten out for the past couple of nights, because there is no ‘off-switch’ when a colorful oversized menu is shoved in your face by the waiter, who is rattling off the specials and then coming around a few times until order taken,  ‘insisting really’ but pretending not to – for us to order a beverage on happy hour or not. So, this morning on my way out of the door, I announced that we would be dining in – the meal of course would be up to Keto-me.  Kind of like this… INGREDIENTS 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite size chunks 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 2 cloves garlic, minced or grated 1 tablespoon honey  [omit for my portion] 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh chopped oregano kosher salt and black pepper 2 sweet potatoes, cut into wedges  [omit or just one wedge to taste] 2 red bell peppers, chopped into bite sized chunks steamed white or brown rice, for serving  [omit for me for sure] AVOCADO SALSA 1 avocado, diced 1 jalapeño, seeded …

Food: Breakfast – Eggs Included

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I had a very early start this morning. Meaning my dog woke up at one in the morning and just would not go back to sleep. So by four, I was up getting ready for my day, except this  happened – Eggs Florentine from here WHICH as I have to remind, is pretty Keto friendly for me with a few changes. Here’s what I mean: Ingredients For the hollandaise sauce 230 g of butter 3 egg yolks 1 tablespoon of lemon juice 1 tablespoon of water 200 g of butter Salt Pepper For the poached eggs 4 eggs 1 tablespoon of vinegar  (I deleted it as well just because) 4 slices of toasted bread (which I remove for Keto and instead create a parmesan cheese crisp) For the spinach 400 g of fresh spinach cleaned and washed 200 ml of whole fresh milk (coconut milk for me)  Nutmeg Salt  {more}

Food: Dinner Tonight – Coconut Curry

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Here’s yet another meal I can make for the family + my a portion for my dietary needs (Keto) if you just joined us here on RS&S.  It will go down like this in my household – INGREDIENTS 8 ounces rice noodles  (remove for hardcore Keto and add chicken instead)  2 tablespoons coconut oil 1 sweet onion, diced 2 zucchini, or summer squash, diced 2 ears sweet corn kernels, removed from the cob  (remove for hardcore Keto)  2 cloves garlic, minced or grated 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated 2-3 tablespoons Thai red curry paste 1 14 ounce can full fat coconut milk 1 tablespoon fish sauce (soy sauce for vegan option)  – (or none for me – I am not a fan) 2 teaspoons honey  (remove for hardcore Keto)  juice and zest from 1/2 a lime 1/4 cup fresh cilantro OR basil, roughly chopped (use you personal favorite) sliced jalapeño pepper and green onions, for serving {more} {recipe and photo source}    

Food: Dinner Tonight – A Twist On Chicken Sandwich

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Just a reminder, our household is one Keto and the rest, anything but – so I am always in search of recipe inspirations to create my own variation of a meal that suits the clan. In this case, tonight’s meal will be chicken sandwiches and chips for them and see below what my meal will look like from the recipe below: I love how easy dinner planning is – no matter the dietary restrictions. INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup real maple syrup 1 tablespoon sambal oelek (spicy chili sauce) 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil kosher salt and pepper 1 pound boneless skinless chicken tenders 4 slices thick cut bacon, chopped 4 ears corn, kernels removed from the cob (about 4 cups total) (remove this for Keto)  1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped 2 green onions, chopped 1/2 cup shredded cabbage 1/2 cup fresh blueberries  (remove this for Keto)  4 ciabatta rolls, toasted  (remove this for Keto)  1/2 cup plain greek yogurt  (my cheat but you can remove it for hardcore Keto followers)  1/4 cup basil pesto 1 avocado, sliced {featured image source}

Food: Dinner Tonight – Shrimp Cobb Salad

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I am presently what  is referred to as – the salad bowl of Calfornia. Otherwise knows as California’s central coast. The place where all the beautiful farming takes place. I love being here because it is the best getaway for this city girl, tired of the steel, stone and glass all around, and too much construction throughout the city of San Francisco. Which I am not certain if it’s to beautify it or add to the chaos. I’ve lived in the city all my life, and watched it grow into something, I am not sure I appreciate as much as the simpleness the city once was. Sure I live in the outer sunset, which is a bit quitter than downtown, but still, the city is growing in a direction I am having trouble with truly appreciating the older I get. With that said, I make a conscious effort to escape to the countryside, whether east of the city, or south, I take a drive or a flight to somewhere surrounded by farms, where downtown consists …

Food: Dinner Tonight – Zucchini and Cheese Lasagna

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Okay, so here’s a solid recipe to a favorite dish of mine – spicy Italian sausage, veggie (in this case zucchini,  or eggplant that I love, and all sorts of cheese). As you well know, I am always searching for variations to the simplest of ingredients making up a fun recipe and this one works – because in my household, we are divided – 1 Keto (me) and the rest not so much. So, this is what I do to make two dishes out of one recipe: INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 pound ground spicy Italian sausage 1 small sweet onion, diced 4 medium heirloom tomatoes (or regular), roughly chopped 2 cups cherry tomatoes 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves 1 tablespoon fresh chopped oregano kosher salt and pepper 1/2 cup red wine  (cut out for hardcore Keto followers) 1/4 cup fresh basil, roughly chopped, plus more for serving 6-8 no boil lasagna noodles (replace with sliced Halloumi cheese or just cut out the noodles altogether)  3 medium zucchini, sliced into 1/8 inch slices 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, torn 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese {more}

Food: Dinner Tonight – Lemon Chicken – Grilled

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Who doesn’t love grilled chicken? And if you haven’t had a taste of it, consider this recipe – which is pretty keto friendly for those following my healthy eating plan. And really, no side dish needed – in my case – I will be sprinkling shredded parmesan cheese over the top of each bite. And if you are not following Keto, but need to stay healthy in your choice of recipes – then add a simple salad, or steamed broccoli. INGREDIENTS 1 (3 1/2 to 4 pounds) whole chicken or chicken pieces 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar  ( I will not be using balsamic vinegar for my recipe)  juice + zest of 1 lemon 1/4 cup fresh oregano, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced or grated pinch of crushed red pepper flakes kosher salt and pepper fresh basil for, serving {more} {photo source}  

Food: Dinner Tonight – Ginger, Honey Salmon

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After a week of eating just about anything in site, it’s time to settle into my kitchen and make a home cooked meal like this easy variation for the same old salmon – my favorite. INGREDIENTS 1 (2 pound) wild caught, skin on salmon zest of 1 lemon 1 inch fresh ginger, grated 1 clove garlic, grated black pepper 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon chili paste NECTARINE, CORN, AND AVOCADO SALSA 1 nectarine, chopped 1 ear grilled corn, kernels removed 1 avocado, diced 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped juice of 1/2 a lemon juice of 1/2 a lime 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped {more}

Food: Dinner Tonight – Korean Grilled Steak

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For fourth of July or anytime, this recipe is an amazing variation to a grilled steak dinner. INGREDIENTS 1 cup low sodium soy sauce or tamari 2 tablespoons honey 1-2 tablespoons Gochujang (Korean chili paste) 1 inch fresh ginger, grated 4 cloves garlic, grated 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil 2 pounds skirt or flank steak CHIMICHURRI 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 4 green onions, chopped 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil juice of 1 lime kosher salt 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds {more}   {photo source}

Food: Summer After Dinner Treat

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I get it – some parts of the bay area as well as cities around the world – the weather is warming up. Not so much in San Francisco – as you may or not know – we experience winter-like weather during the summer months here and actually the locals wear coats, and ankle boots and sometimes even woolly scarves. Not exaggerating. But if you happen to be in a much warmer climate and crave a dessert now and again – the healthier version that is – consider this refreshing recipe: INGREDIENTS: 12 oz mixed frozen organic berries 1 Tbsp lucuma 1 Tbsp cold-pressed sunflower lecithin powder (hexane-free) 2 Tbsp hemp seeds 1 Tbsp goji berries 4 dropperfuls Dragon Herbs goji & schizandra drops ½ tsp pearl powder 1 tsp tremella powder 1 Tbsp grass-fed ghee 1 Tbsp C-8 caprylic acid MCT oil 1 dropperful liquid stevia DIRECTIONS: Blend all ingredients on high while strongly pounding with the VitaMix plunger until smooth. Enjoy! {more}