Oh boy did summer come here in Japan. The rainy season is finally over and the heat is slowly melting me away. It's been 38C + 90% humidity every day this week and I needed a cold treat asap! The only problem with cold treats that are sold in stores is that they are full of sugar! That's why I … [Read more...] about Paleo Fruitylicious Popsicles
Nut Free Recipes
Creamy Avocado Basil Pesto
If you've ever been to Ottawa in Canada, you know that Shawarma restaurants are one of the most popular food joints. They're usually open really late and serve the best food ever! They have chicken or beef shawarma, kebabs, falafel, and my ultimate favourite, garlic sauce. I could make my own … [Read more...] about Creamy Avocado Basil Pesto
Cilantro Lime Shrimp Skewers & Cauli Rice
This is one of the recipes that I posted in my PCOS 7-Day Meal Plan! I felt it needed its own page because it's just so yummy! I made some cilantro lime cauliflower rice and I felt that it would be really good if accompanied by some shrimp skewers! I didn't feel like eating salmon or chicken again … [Read more...] about Cilantro Lime Shrimp Skewers & Cauli Rice
Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
I've been working on a meal plan for you ladies for the past couple of weeks and I was having trouble deciding what I should make for 2 meals that were missing. I didn't want to make salad, salmon or chicken again so I decided to go with some grilled shrimps and cauliflower rice. I'll be uploading … [Read more...] about Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
Gluten-free Chicken Cordon Bleu
I remember the first time I ate a chicken cordon bleu. I was visiting my aunt in Switzerland and she took me to this restaurant in the country where I ate my first and most amazing cordon bleu ever. I've been craving it for the past month or so, but I was waiting to make it because I wanted to … [Read more...] about Gluten-free Chicken Cordon Bleu
Philly Cheese Steak Lettuce Wrap (Keto)
I have found myself craving a Philly cheese steak sandwich tonight and so I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to make a recipe for it! To be honest, I've never been to Philadelphia or eaten an authentic one because I'm Canadian, but I've eaten some in Canada, or at least their version of … [Read more...] about Philly Cheese Steak Lettuce Wrap (Keto)
Paleo Italian Meatballs & Spaghetti Squash
I remember when I was a kid, I used to sleep over at my grandmas house where she would feed me the most amazing homemade food. My ultimate favourite were her delicious juicy Italian meatballs and her homemade yogurt. I always loved eating her meatballs and spaghetti every time I went to see her. … [Read more...] about Paleo Italian Meatballs & Spaghetti Squash
Swiss Chard & Fruit Smoothie
Whenever I don't have a lot of time to make breakfast, I like to make quick fruit smoothies with either almond/cashew milk, coconut milk or coconut water. I had some fresh baby swiss chard in my fridge so I wanted to pair it with some fruits that I had on hand. I made this smoothie with some … [Read more...] about Swiss Chard & Fruit Smoothie
Spinach Dip for Artichoke & Vegetables
I recently received some fresh artichoke from my friends garden and I wanted to show you how to make different dishes with them. Artichokes are not normally available in Japan so I was really excited to receive some! The traditional way to eat artichokes is usually with some remoulade sauce, but … [Read more...] about Spinach Dip for Artichoke & Vegetables
Breakfast Sausage Cups
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
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
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