If you were just diagnosed with PCOS or have had it for a while, you may or may not have heard that diet plays an important role in our well-being. I do not mean going on a diet, I mean changing your diet and lifestyle so that your PCOS symptoms are manageable and you can live a healthier … [Read more...] about PCOS Kitchen Necessities
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
Paleo Shrimp & Avocado Caesar Salad
The hot weather these past couple of weeks (30C-32C/86F-89F) have blessed me and my garden. My lettuce leaves have sprouted new leaves again and I needed to harvest them asap. That's when I decided it would be the perfect day to make a huge salad. I chose to make a Paleo Shrimp & Avocado … [Read more...] about Paleo Shrimp & Avocado Caesar Salad
Raspberry Breakfast Bars
I think raspberries are one of my favourite fruits out there, apart from cherries. They're definitely number 2 on my favourite fruits list. However, after having lived in Japan for 1.5 years now, I've had to live without them as they are simply not cultivated or imported here. I have never seen … [Read more...] about Raspberry Breakfast Bars
One pan Chicken & Swiss Chard with Artichoke Salad
I love cooking with swiss chard as it can be used for a variety of dishes. Whether it's eaten raw, wilted, baked, pureed in smoothies, it always taste amazing and gives pretty colours to your dish. Unfortunately swiss chard isn't very popular in Japan and I've never seen it sold in stores. I … [Read more...] about One pan Chicken & Swiss Chard with Artichoke Salad
Nutella Strawberry Jam Coconut Chia Parfait
Why eat plain chia pudding when you can make a parfait! I've recently shared a recipe for Sugar-free Nutella and a recipe for Sugar-free Strawberry Chia Jam that I used to make this parfait. I really love playing with chia seeds as you can add them practically anywhere you want! I used coconut milk … [Read more...] about Nutella Strawberry Jam Coconut Chia Parfait
Chocolate Banana Pizookie
Have you ever dreamt of an endless supply of chocolate chip cookies? What about a GIGANTIC one? Made with chocolate and bananas. Yes, you heard me right! I just made a gigantic chocolate banana cookie cake , a.k.a. a pizookie, that is gluten-free, dairy-free, low-carb, and low-calorie. It is also … [Read more...] about Chocolate Banana Pizookie
Sugar-free Strawberry Chia Jam
Did you know you can make jam without the use of pectin or sugar? By adding chia seeds to any kind of fruit, it will create this thick spread that can be used as jam. I really love eating jam on toast and adding them to different recipes, but conventional jam always comes with a ton of sugar or … [Read more...] about Sugar-free Strawberry Chia Jam
Lettuce Wrap Shrimp Tostadas
In my last post I mentioned that my rosemary was finally ready to harvest from my garden, but I hadn't mentioned that I had multiple vegetables growing in there! This year I decided to plant some radishes and lettuce for the first time. I was surprised at how quickly they grew, as it only took … [Read more...] about Lettuce Wrap Shrimp Tostadas
Rosemary Lemon Salmon & Shrimp
I planted some rosemary seeds some months ago and I now finally have a huge bush that I can trim every so often. I really love the fragrance of rosemary as it goes so well with a variety of meat and seafood. I chose to cover the salmon and shrimp with some lemon and garlic slices, fresh rosemary, … [Read more...] about Rosemary Lemon Salmon & Shrimp