Sunday, February 17, 2013

Pineapple// Ginger & Banana 'sorbet'

So I recently gave up refined sugar, but that by no means means my
Sweet tooth has entirely disappeared. However when I crave sweet, this certainly does the trick. And it only requires three ingredients! 

3/4 Cups Frozen Pineapple
1/2 of a Banana
1/8 tsp Fresh Ginger {grated}

And the directions are simple!
1. Combine all ingredients In a blender
2. Blend on high
3. 'Smoosh' with a wooden soon until desired consistancy

Enjoy :)

Saturday, February 2, 2013

Sesame Chicken Salad

Sesame Chicken Salad
Serves 2.




Ingredients

>>Preparing the chicken
2 Chicken Breasts {sliced}
Olive Oil 
1/4 Cup (gluten free) Soy Sauce
1 teaspoon (gluten free) cooking sherry 
1/2 Teaspoon Sugar in the Raw

>>Dressing
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1.5 Tablespoon Sesame Oil
1 chive {chopped}
1/4 Cup Rice Vinegar
Salt & Peppa

>>Salad
2 Cups of Lettuce
1 Cup shredded Read Cabbage
1/2 Cup Bean Sprouts
1/2 Red Pepper {diced}
1/2 Cup Shredded Carrots

Directions. 

>>Preparing the Chicken
1. Slice chicken and cook on medium/high in olive oil. 
2. Combine soy sauce, cooking sherry and sugar in a medium sized bowl.
3. Once chicken is cooked thoroughly, transfer from pan to bowl prepared in step 2, letting sit while you prepare the vegetables and dressing. 

>>Dressing
1. Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender and pulse on high speed until all ingredients are incorporated. 

>>Salad
1. Chop all ingredients to desired shape and size.
2. Toss in a large bowl while pouring dressing evenly over the mixture. 

>>Finishing the Chicken
4. Remove chicken from soy sauce marinade. 
5. Heat sesame oil in a pan and cook chicken over medium/high heat until outside is crusted and flavors are steep. 
6. Remove from heat, add to salad

Top with toasted sesame seeds or wontons of desired. Enjoy!