Wow! This might have been my favorite #stpatricksday meal of my life. .
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Marinated #cornedbeef from #traderjoes cooked in the #crockpot with some diced onions (on a combination of high and low for most of the day, 7-8 hours. I like to start it on high for 1-2 hrs, then put it down to low for the rest of the time)
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#brownbutter mashed potatoes, roasted rainbow carrots from #traderjoes, and #guiness and #brownsugar whole grain mustard from @bonappetitmag .
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My FAVORITE part of the meal was the cabbage! I could only find shredded cabbage at the store, so I went with it. Sautéed a tablespoon of minced shallots in 2 tbsp of butter, then added one diced leek and some salt and sautéed for a few minutes. Next came the cabbage to the pan, and cooked until soft. Topped with some shredded #unexpectedcheddar (also from @traderjoes ). It was so incredible! It’s always nice when the vegetable is the star of the show.
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My office view from yesterday’s OBGYN cooking class! Talked all about meal prep and using the same ingredients for different meals. .
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Here we cooked up quinoa and roasted some broccoli (which might be my current favorite food), and tossed it with pine nuts, feta cheese, lemon, spinach and olive oil (recipe courtesy of @twopeasandpod ) - you could also use the quinoa for a breakfast porridge (just pour some milk or milk alternative along with a sprinkle of cinnamon, honey and berries). Looking for a dinner? Roast up some extra broccoli and pair it with this delicious Apricot Pork, recipe from @tasteofhome .
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So, you want to add riced and spiralized veggies to your meals, but don’t have the time, energy or tools to make it happen? Check these pre cut veggies out from @sprouts ! Just sautée them with your favorite sauce (or butter, garlic and Parmesan cheese...mmmm) and call it a day! They cook up super quick, so you don’t need much time. .
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In my cooking class, we often use spiralized or riced vegetables, and I always emphasize that it is important to NOT use them as replacements for your favorite foods. If you love rice, you eat that rice!Don’t expect cauliflower to satisfy you in the same way. However, if you want to eat more veggies, and like the texture and flavor of rice, you might find that you also enjoy your cauliflower prepared in a similar way with similar flavors. It’s all about perspective and finding ways to enjoy your food!
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In cooking class yesterday, we made Rainbow Vegetarian Pad Thai from @pinchofyum - what a delicious way to start a year of healthy cooking classes!
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I just love incorporating vegetables into my favorite dishes. Lots of added fiber, vitamins, minerals (and color!) If you make this at home, don’t skimp on the fresh herbs and peanuts, they really made the dish pop. We also used 1/3 of the fish sauce, which reduced the sodium (without reducing the flavor). .
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