The Story About Fats I wrote a very lengthy article about a year ago about fats. While it is packed with some really good info and a lot of research to back it up, I wanted to write a simpler version for those of us who are short on time. What I mean by that is, everyone. So here it is, the story about fats. The Buzz Recently, you have probably heard some buzz about how coconut oil is one of the truly healthy oils. Perhaps you have heard promises…
My Great Grandma had great Italian roots and she liked everything super spicy! My dad called these the “3 glasses of milk meatballs” because she would make them so spicy. You don’t have to make them spicy. My kids (7 and 3 years old) don’t love spicy, and so we keep these mild. The cayenne pepper is really not necessary as they have excellent flavor without it, but if you like a little spice, go for it. Add 1/8 tsp for a little spice and 1/2 tsp for a lot…
Chili Pork Stir-Fry This recipe steam cooks the veggies to reduce the amount of oil needed in the recipe. Did you know that oil is the most Calorie dense food we have? At 120 Calories per Tbsp, it even trumps butter (102 Cals per Tbsp). Serves 6 Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 1 pound boneless pork loin chops, sliced into strips 1 tsp chili powder ¼ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp salt ½ tsp cumin 1 Tbsp corn starch 2 Tbsp soy sauce ¼ cup…
