There is this really low-carb dough used in the Keto world that has been increasingly popular over the last few years. It's called fathead dough and is based off the Fathead movie, where they made a crust using cheese and , making it extremely low-carb. You can make any type of baking with this … [Read more...] about Fathead Pigs in a blanket
Blueberry Crumble
One of my favourite desserts during the holidays were fruit crumbles. I've always loved making streusel and adding it over different desserts. I've had to cut back on a lot of desserts because most of them contain gluten and sugar, but ever since I got diagnosed with PCOS, I've been determined to … [Read more...] about Blueberry Crumble
Chocolate Cupcakes with Raspberry Frosting
The other day I was wondering what kind of food us ladies with PCOS crave, but don't usually eat because of sugar or gluten. I decided to ask on my Facebook page what recipes you ladies most crave and the most common answer was sweets. A couple of ladies mentioned cupcakes and cake in general, so … [Read more...] about Chocolate Cupcakes with Raspberry Frosting
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
Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies
I've always loved eating chocolate chip cookies, but I think my mother may love them more than me. If we would buy a box, my mother would for sure eat them all in one sitting. I thought of making some cookies that didn't contain any refined sugar whatsoever. There are a lot of recipes that use … [Read more...] about Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chicken Parmigiana
When I first started my PCOS diet, I realized there were a lot of food that I couldn't eat anymore. This included pasta and fried things because they were always coated with flour. Whenever I feel like eating something that I used to eat, I just need to figure out a way to make it so that if fits … [Read more...] about Chicken Parmigiana
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
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
PCOS Kitchen Necessities
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
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*
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
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
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
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