I mentioned in my previous post that I like to have some breakfasts on the go because I don't usually have time in the morning to make a full breakfast. What I usually do instead is make things that I can grab and eat. I made these today for this week's breakfast. They are breakfast sausage cups … [Read more...] about Breakfast Sausage Cups
Low Carb Recipes
A Simple Low-Carb Keto Breakfast
You might be wandering what are some good breakfast ideas when you eat low-carb, so I was thinking of sharing with you the different breakfasts that I make! On the weekends I like to sit down and take time to eat breakfast, but during the weekdays I usually like to grab something and go because I … [Read more...] about A Simple Low-Carb Keto Breakfast
Keto Prosciutto-Wrapped Stuffed Chicken Breast
I've been eating a lot of Keto-friendly food these past few days so I'd thought of sharing one of my favourite meal this week. If you ever start a Keto diet, you may seem lost at first, so I suggest you stick with simple things. Things that you know. From then, you can slowly add more things into … [Read more...] about Keto Prosciutto-Wrapped Stuffed Chicken Breast
Chickpea Salad
Whenever I pack my lunches, I always make sure to include a little portion of salad as a side. I always like to make a big batch that way I can eat some every day. This week I decided to make a chickpea salad as I wanted to use up the veggies in my fridge. This salad is so versatile as you can add … [Read more...] about Chickpea Salad
Freshly Squeezed Sugar-free Lemonade
When life gives you lemon, make lemonade. Right? Every week I order a fruit box from my organic grocer and get different organic fruits. This week I received a mini pineapple, 2 oranges and 2 lemons. I decided to make some homemade lemonade with my lemons because the weather has been so hot … [Read more...] about Freshly Squeezed Sugar-free Lemonade
Sweet & Sour Meatballs
I've always loved to order Chinese take-out and order some sweet and sour meatballs, but most of the time these meatballs are filled with either breadcrumbs or flour and the sauce is made with soy sauce, sugar, and corn starch. All of these ingredients are a big no no for PCOS, so I decided to make … [Read more...] about Sweet & Sour Meatballs
Paleo Raspberry Ice Cream
The weather has been getting hotter by the minute here in Japan. We've been getting days in the higher 20s and lower 30s and I just feel like going swimming in the ocean! I think Japanese people would look at me pretty weird if I did go swimming during this time of year...They only swim in August! … [Read more...] about Paleo Raspberry Ice Cream
Paleo Avocado Oil Mayonnaise
I was asked yesterday by one of you lovely ladies if I had a recipe for a mayonnaise using some avocado oil. It's actually really easy to make homemade mayonnaise, and the fun part is you can use different types of oils to make it! You could even blend 2-3 oils together to make your own homemade … [Read more...] about Paleo Avocado Oil Mayonnaise
Zucchini Roulades
Are you hosting a little party and need a super healthy and delicious appetizer? Why not try my zucchini roulades. These summer squash are filled with delicious creamy goat cheese, basil, and cherry tomatoes. There is a light balsamic vinaigrette over these roulades that goes so well with the … [Read more...] about Zucchini Roulades
Stuffed Chicken Breast with Basil, Goat Cheese & Sun-Dried Tomatoes
I've always loved stuffed chicken breast as you can stuff them with literally anything and they will taste amazing! I ordered some fresh basil last week so I wanted to use it, preferably with my goat cheese. I decided to make some stuffed chicken breasts filled with goat cheese, fresh basil, and … [Read more...] about Stuffed Chicken Breast with Basil, Goat Cheese & Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Mushroom Stuffed Roast Chicken
Did you know that supermarkets here in Japan don't normally sell whole chickens if it's not Christmas time? I had to go to a high-end butcher shop and order this bird in! And it took a whole month for them to get one for me! Well, it was definitely worth the wait because I've been wanting to make … [Read more...] about Mushroom Stuffed Roast Chicken
Gluten-Free Honey Fig Cake
While I was out shopping today, I saw some figs for the first time in my life! I've been wanting to try this fruit for a long time but I never knew where to buy some. The pack came with 4 figs for about 10-12$...a little expensive. I really wanted to make some sort of sweet with it and I read that … [Read more...] about Gluten-Free Honey Fig Cake
Japanese Sashimi “Rice” Bowl *Kaisendon*
One of my ultimate favourite food to eat is sushi but it pains me that sushi usually comes with rice. I do love sashimi, but I find that eating the fish with the rice taste much better. I do eat sushi on occasion during a cheat day, but I don't normally eat rice. In fact, I don't ever have rice … [Read more...] about Japanese Sashimi “Rice” Bowl *Kaisendon*
Pork-wrapped Asparagus
In one of my weekly organic vegetable box, I received some beautiful asparagus so I decided to make some pork-wrapped asparagus! I think the easiest thing to do, especially when you're busy and don't have time to cook for a long time, is to wrap them in some fresh bacon slices and cook them. I … [Read more...] about Pork-wrapped Asparagus
Japanese Rolled Omelette *Tamagoyaki*
I think rolled omelettes are the most popular food here in Japan when it comes to making your lunchbox. Every mother will cook a fresh omelette every morning and put it in the bento box of each of her children and husband. These omelettes are made using a rectangular frying pan (can be purchased … [Read more...] about Japanese Rolled Omelette *Tamagoyaki*
Japanese Ginger Pork *Shougayaki*
If you're looking for a quick and simple meal, I suggest trying this Japanese ginger pork! This meal is called shougayaki in Japanese and is usually made with soy sauce. I have made this recipe with coconut aminos for the blog because I know some of us ladies don't like to eat soy. I was surprised … [Read more...] about Japanese Ginger Pork *Shougayaki*
GF Cauliflower Pesto Pizza with Olives and Goat Cheese
I remember when I was about 13-14 years old my older brother used to work at this Indian restaurant that also sold thin crust pizzas baked in a wood oven. They asked me what I wanted to eat and I said that I wanted to try eating a pizza with black olives, bacon bits and goat cheese. Ever since … [Read more...] about GF Cauliflower Pesto Pizza with Olives and Goat Cheese
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Today I felt like eating a snack and then I remembered that I had some red peppers in my refrigerator so I decided to make some roasted red peppers. I was originally planning on using all of them to make a tomato-less "tomato" sauce, but then I thought it would be a good idea to make some hummus … [Read more...] about Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Swiss Chard & Chèvre Scramble
I've been obsessed with swiss chard lately adding it to a bunch of dishes. This is my latest one that I made this morning. I've always loved eating scrambled eggs, more than sunny side up, so I thought why not add some delicious goat cheese in there too? Ah what a great decision that was! I just … [Read more...] about Swiss Chard & Chèvre Scramble
Flank Steak & Chèvre Arugula Salad
I don't eat beef very often, maybe once every 2 months, but there was a huge sale on the beef pieces and I couldn't help myself but buy a big piece of flank steak. I have recently harvested so much arugula and radishes that I needed to make a salad with them. This year is actually my first time … [Read more...] about Flank Steak & Chèvre Arugula Salad