I've been pretty much staying at home lately, and my favorite thing ever every day is really cooking and eating (haha, surprise surprise, I know) It's kind of funny to think about how every hour by the hour I am just thinking "what am I eating next?" I always need a veggie side with my …
Have you ever had Red Amaranth before? When I was little I was always excited about eating Red Amaranth because the veggie turned the dish's juice red (and I was easily amused, I guess). Actually, I still am amused! But I also get excited just because this Chinese Red Amaranth Stir Fry with Garlic is …
Stir Fry Napa Cabbage with Dried Shrimp is an easy veggie side dish that is also tasty and healthy! It only takes about 10 minutes to make, which makes it a great veggie side dish to go with any entrée.
Growing up I never understood why my friends didn't like to eat broccoli when we were kids. Broccoli has always been super tasty to me as my mom normally would stir fry it with garlic. Looking back, I personally blame the school cafeteria making those mushy green broccoli that didn't taste like anything. My point …
Green beans are such a versatile vegetable and there are so many ways to prepare them that still keep it keto. Roasted, sautéed, steamed. This Keto Smothered Green Beans recipe might be my favorite way to prepare them. The green beans become smoky and sweet, and full of flavor. You can use this as a …
In the states, we can find white button mushrooms and portobello mushrooms pretty much any where. While they are delicious, there are also so many other variety of mushrooms out there! One of my faves is the King Oyster Mushroom. This King Oyster Mushroom with Pork Stir Fry recipe is a fine example of an …
It's a struggle that my boyfriend isn't a fan of veggies - He loves meat. Like most carnivores, he IS, however, a fan of potatoes, so I will take what I can get! For Valentine's Day I made one of his favorite sides - and I'm sharing it now. These Easy Whole30 Crispy Potatoes are …
Brussels sprouts is very interesting to me because it is not something we have in Taiwan. However, you can pretty much give my mom any ingredient and she can make it in to something delicious, so when we bought some brussels sprouts when I was growing up in Atlanta, she whipped up this Stir Fried …
There are many ways to prepare asparagus, but one my favorite ways is to stir fry them! Of course you can always do a simple stir fry with nothing in it, but what's the fun in that! I dress mine up sometimes with onion and ham. Try this Asparagus, Ham, and Onion Stir Fry next …
Shrimp and Celery Stir Fry is such an easy and tasty dish to make! Marinated shrimp stir fried with crunchy celery, garlic and ginger!
I love asparagus when it's cooked right, and there are many ways that can be done! Stir fry is definitely one of them, as the asparagus can come out crispy tender. This Asparagus Stir Fry with Soy Sauce is a neat way to add some delicious flavor to your standard Asparagus Stir Fry. It's also super …
Memorial Day is the unofficial official kick-off to summer! And I can hardly wait! Summer is BBQ season and I love me some good BBQ. Not because of the meats, sauce, hot dogs or pie. Nope, my favorite part about BBQs are the sides, such as this Red White and Blue Potato Salad!
Have you ever had Watercress before? Chinese Watercress With Garlic Stir Fry is a pretty common dish at my house and one of my faves! It's easy to make, it's tasty and the veggie is high in vitamin A and C. I definitely recommend trying this dish out if you're looking to switch up your usual …
I feel like cabbage is so underrated! It’s so delicious to me… but I mostly stir fry it Chinese style. One common method is to stir fry cabbage with dried shrimp, but this Stir Fry Cabbage with Sichuan Peppercorn recipe is another method we like to make!
If you love broccolini but have never tried making it before or never had it before but are curious, here's an Easy Chinese Broccolini Recipe to try!
Roasted Root Vegetables - Root vegetables are to fall as asparagus is to spring. And yes, you know a true foodie when their season's are marked by the changes in produce not the changes in weather. And I know, Brussels Sprouts aren't root vegetables, but the name of this recipe was so catchy I couldn't …
I am not a breakfast fan, but I am a brunch fan. There is something to be said about a relaxing Sunday with a nice Bloody Mary (or Maria if you are me). The classic garlicky and spicy pickled green beans is the quintessential stirring stick of a bloody Mary. And best of all, to achieve …
Sautéed Vegetables with Bacon - What do you do with an abundant amount of garden greens? Especially when you're the only one that eats them? Bacon. The answer to all the world's problems. Bacon.
Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts - I'm a weirdo and love Brussels Sprouts. It's funny because I don't actually recall ever having them when I was younger. So maybe that is why I never learned to hate them at a young age (though I never did have a "I hate veggies" stage).
Paleo Egg Roll in a Bowl - Looking for recipes that both you and your family members who aren't Paleo can enjoy together? This is definitely one of them. My boyfriend doesn't follow diets of any kind, typically considering himself a meat-and-potatoes kind of man. I offered him a big bowl of this as soon …
If you like Brussels Sprouts, have you ever tried stir frying them? Yes, I'm Asian, and I love to stir fry everything... so WHY NOT BRUSSELS SPROUTS? Turns out it is really delicious, and actually really easy. SEE! We should ALL make this. So, here's my recipe on how Stir Fried Brussels Sprouts with Bacon.
Looking for a delicious and simple veggie dish? This Broccoli Stir Fry Recipe is perfect... and fast for those of you that are way too hungry to wait more than 10 minutes for your food!
Not everyone is a fan of Brussels Sprouts... I've had Brussels Sprouts done right, and I've had Brussels Sprouts done wrong. This Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Canadian Bacon is done just right. So you can reap the health benefits (ex: Vitamin C, Fiber, Antioxidants...) while enjoying eating it!
If you're looking for a delicious and easy side dish recipe, this Fried Cabbage with Bacon and Onion recipe is it! It's super easy to make and the bacon and onions make the cabbage super tasty!
Growing up I always thought Brussels sprouts were the worst! Brussels sprouts were really the only vegetable that I didn't eat. I even ate my beets, turnips and spinach! But as I've grown up (I'm not sure I really have yet!) and my tastes have evolved, I've learned to appreciate these mini cabbages. If you are …
This tasty dish is a twist on the is a classic Chinese Stir Fry Shrimp with Eggs (蝦仁炒蛋) dish. It's a super easy and yummy dish to make! Basil adds a delicious flavor to this traditional and common Chinese dish.
Kosher Refrigerator Dills Pickles - Continuing on from the last post on Harvest Season... What do you do with 4 tubs full of cucumbers?? Make some delicious and paleo pickles, of course! This recipe is easy and I promise more delicious than store bought pickles you will find at the grocery store!
Holy YUM - these Keto Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers are so delicious, super easy to make, and awesome for sharing....or NOT! It definitely was even more exciting for me that I was using FRESH JALAPENOS from the garden! Nothing beats fresh produce from the garden!
Spinach is one of those veggies that not everyone is a fan of. But... who doesn't like BACON?! (I actually know one person that doesn't - what a freak of nature!) Anyway, my point is... Bacon + Garlic + Spinach + Stir Fry = Delicious Side Dish! Spinach with Bacon and Garlic Stir Fry is …
Not everyone likes Asparagus, but I sure do! It's tasty and it's also super healthy for you! If you are looking for a yummy and easy asparagus recipe to try, I've got what you are looking for - Garlic Lemon Butter Asparagus!
Dang! The quadruple S recipe! Super Simple Spaghetti Squash - say that 5 times fast! Anyway, this is a ridic easy recipe, and it goes so well with your favorite Paleo Spaghetti Sauce! If you don't have a favorite yet, I got you covered on that too!
No joke on the super easy part. This Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes is THE easiest way to make Mashed Potatoes ever in my experience. One thing you don't have to pay attention to why you juggle the rest of the menu! Here's how you make Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes!
If you're like me, then you are probably starting to prepare your Thanksgiving dinner menu! If you're looking for grain free side dishes, look no further! I've got 40+ Grain Free Thanksgiving Side Dishes right here - Dinner rolls, Gravy, Veggies, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Squashes, Cranberry Sauces, and more!
I love eating casseroles any time of the year, but don't you just feel like they are the best during the cooler seasons? I mean, you can't have a Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner without some type of casserole! This is why I put together a Paleo Casseroles Round Up - just in time for the chilly weather!
Zucchini and Bacon Stir Fry - This is another super easy peasy stir fry side dish idea. Zucchini Stir Fried with Bacon pieces! I mean, what isn't delicious with bacon? Hence, awesome idea for the whole family!
This Stir Fry Celery and Mushrooms is an easy side dish that is also quite tasty! I love the crunch, and I find that it goes well with the texture of mushrooms. What's also awesome is that this simple dish is not only paleo but also whole30 and vegan!
Did you know that Bell Peppers are in season? Well, it is! Green bell peppers are available year round but peak season is actually from July to September. You know what's great about bell peppers? They're super healthy! They are packed with vitamins (Vitamin C, E, B6) and other health benefits. I think this is …
There's actually a lot of versions of Bacon Wrapped Asparagus out there, but mine is slightly different. Most people bunch several asparagus together and then wrap it together with bacon, but when I'm serving it to guests, I like to make mine a little fancier, and wrap it in singles! The trick is NOT to wrap …
Tomato Mushroom Spinach Salad - Three awesome things about this salad. One, it's super freakin' easy. Two, it looks beautiful. Three, It's healthy and paleo! You might be thinking - well, it's a salad, so of course it's healthy - but you'd be wrong. There are plenty of salads out there that's not and usually …
When it's warm out, I find myself craving salads for lunch! There are so many ways to put together a yummy salad. Here are 30+ Delicious and Healthy Summer Salad Recipes made with healthy ingredients that I've collected!