The objective is for all of us to start cooking more at home. Cooking at home allows us to know what actually is in our meals. It reduces the amount of processed and packaged foods in our diet. Restaurant food is generally high in sugar, salt & almost alway use highly processed ( less expensive) oils in the cooking. These oils are highly inflammatory to our body.
Cooking can be very zen, almost meditative activity, or we can make it a fun group event and involve our family and friends. One of the best parts of life, in my opinion, is enjoying a hoe cooked meal surrounded by family or friends.
I love simple cooking, just using spices/ herbs and grilling or sautéing. Add a salad and you have your meal.
When you want to get a tiny bit fancy, here are a few easy healthy sauces to use over fish, chicken or beef or vegetables. They also be used as dips for vegetables.
Basil avocado: 1 avocado, 1 cup chicken stock, 1 cup fresh basil, 1/2 cup parsley 1/2 a lemon, salt and pepper . Purée in blender.
Chimichurri : 1 cup parsley, 1 cup cilantro, 1/2 cup red wine vinegar, 3/4 cup olive oil, shallot salt and pepper. Purée in blender.
Tomato salsa: 2 medium tomatoes, 1 cup cilantro, 1/2 lime, 1/4 chopped red onion, salt + pepper. EVOO/ vinegar . Just chop and mix together.
Peanut Sauce: 1/2 cup real peanut butter, (organic no sugar), 4 tbsp soy sauce (I used Bragg’s), 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp raw honey or maple syrup, Garlic clove, small, 1/3 cup + 2 tbsp hot water : Purée in blender
I’m trying to cook much more at home, are YOU ready to take this step?
