Sauces & condiments can take your meals to another level
Unfortunately most things you find in the supermarkets are loaded with seed oils, high fructose corn syrup, thickeners and who knows what else
Here are 11 of my favorite CLEAN sauces/condiments to spice up your meals:
Sriracha mayo
-1/4 cup avocado mayo (I love Chosen foods brand)
-1 tbsp sriracha
-2 tsp lime juice
-salt to taste
Avocado crema
-1 avocado
-1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
-Juice of 1/2 lime
-Handful of cilantro
-Salt to taste
-Splash of milk to get desired texture
Add ingredients to a blender & blend until smooth
Add milk as you go to adjust the consistency and taste for salt
Garlic & chili aioli
Ingredients:
-2 garlic cloves (or more to taste)
-1/2 tsp smoked paprika
-Salt
-1 cup avocado oil mayo (chosen foods is a great brand)
-1-2 tbsp sherry vinegar
-1 tsp tomato paste
-1/4 tsp ground chipotle
-pinch of ground cayenne
Combine garlic, smoked paprika, and a pinch of salt in a mortar and pestle or food processor. Mix until smooth.
Then add mayo, vinegar, tomato paste, chipotle powder, cayenne and mix until combined. Cover and refrigerate.
This is AMAZING with potatoes but would also be great to dip a grass fed burger, or literally anything else.
Easy stir fry sauce:
1/4 cup coconut aminos (or soy sauce)
2 tsp fish sauce
Grated garlic & ginger
2 tbsp sriracha (or to taste) 2-4 tbsp honey (to taste)
Pinch of salt
Great for chicken, shrimp or beef
Use half to marinate, then pour half in at the very end until it thickens
Pico de gallo
Ingredients:
-6 roma tomatoes
-1 small red or white onions
-3 jalapenos
-1 clove of garlic
-Cilantro to taste
-Juice of 2 limes
-Salt
Simply dice everything until its the size you desire and stir to combine! Adjust salt as necessary.
This is a delicious fresh topping for eggs, tacos, or with some Siete chips.
Easy chimichurri
Ingredients:
-1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
-2 tbsp white wine vinegar
-About 3/4 cup fresh parsley
-4 Garlic cloves
-2 tsp dried oregano
-1/2 tsp salt
-1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
Finely dice everything and add to a mason jar. Shake well until combined well. You can also use a food processor but be careful not to over process it.
This is a perfect topping for a juicy steak or seafood! I also love marinating some shrimp in this and throwing it on the grill. Super flavorful & fresh.
Honey Sriracha
Simply mix equal parts raw honey and sriracha, with a splash of vinegar.
This is incredible with chicken, I decided to toss some pasture raised chicken wings in it
Fire Roasted Salsa
Ingredients:
-About 1 pint of tomatoes
-1 yellow onion
-8 garlic cloves
-3 jalapenos
-1/3 cup cilantro
-Juice of 1 lime
-1/4 tsp ground cumin
-Pinch of cayenne
-Pinch of oregano
-Salt & pepper
-Olive oil
On a baking sheet, spread tomatoes, garlic, onion and jalepenos, and toss in the a bit of oil. Keep the garlic unpeeled.
Broil on high until there is some nice char on the outsides of everything and the tomatoes are blistered, then flip to get the other side.
When charred, remove the garlic skins and add everything to a blender, along with all the cilantro, lime, spices, salt and pepper. Blend until it is your desired texture. Add salt to taste.
This will taste even better after being refrigerated for a few hours.
Simple honey mustard
Ingredients:
1/3 cup organic stone ground mustard 1/4 cup raw honey
2TBSP apple cider vinegar
1TBSP extra virgin olive oil
1tsp salt
1tsp pepper
1tsp paprika
1tsp garlic powder (or fresh garlic)
Dash of cayenne (optional)
This is my favorite chicken marinade, but would also be great just to dip in!
Special burger sauce (inspired by In n Out)
Ingredients:
1/2 cup avocado mayo
3 tablespoons ketchup 1/2 tablespoon white vinegar
.5-1 tsp sugar
2 tablespoons relish
Adjust the vinegar & sugar to your preference.
Classic guacamole!
Ingredients: 4-6 ripe avocados 1/3 cup white onions
2 tbsp serrano or jalapeno pepper
1/4-1/2 cup cilantro (to taste)
Lime juice
Salt
In a mortar and pestle, add your onion, pepper, half of your cilantro and a big pinch of coarse salt. Mash this to extract the flavor, until it is the consistency of your liking. (If you don’t have a mortar and pestle, simply chop and smush it together to release flavor)
Add this to your avocados, with the juice of 1 lime (or more to taste), the rest of your cilantro, and more salt to taste.
ACID REFLUX is one of the most common symptoms of gut dysfunction
Instead of identifying the root cause, doctors will just prescribe something to mask symptoms making issues worse in the long run
Here is everything you need to know about reflux, its causes & how to fix it:
First of all, what is acid reflux?
Acid reflux is when stomach acid flows back into the esophagus, causing symptoms like heartburn, regurgitation, chest pain, difficulty swallowing, or a feeling of a lump in the throat.
Most doctors will just give you a prescription that will suppress stomach acid further, just making the problem worse in the long run.
In this thread I'll go over:
-Root causes
-What to test for
-Why medications make the issues worse
-What you can do about it
Plain water is not enough to keep you hydrated; MINERALS are far more important!
Drinking plain water can even make you more dehydrated by diluting important electrolytes
Here's your guide to proper hydration:
Although water is obviously important, electrolytes and minerals make sure water is used effectively by the body.
Without them, it's going to be very hard to stay hydrated, especially during exercise.
Here's why:
Fluid Balance Regulation:
Electrolytes maintain the body's fluid balance by controlling water movement in and out of cells. Without these it will be hard for water to be absorbed efficiently which can lead to imbalances or dehydration even while drinking a lot of plain water.
With the cooling down, it’s officially soup & stew season!🍂
Here are my 10 favorite FALL recipes:
Crock Pot Beef Stew
Take a 3 lb chuck and cut it into cubes, season with salt & pepper, then sear on all sides
Reduce heat to medium low, then add 1 large diced yellow onion and saute for 5 minutes, then add 4 cloves of garlic and saute for 1 minute
Make sure to scrape any fond off the bottom of the pan, and use a splash of broth or wine to help it release if necessary
Add to crock pot with:
1 cup red wine
4 cups beef broth (10x better with homemade broth)
2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
3 tbsp Tomato Paste
5 medium carrots
1 lb Yukon gold potatoes
2 bay leaves
1 sprig rosemary
1 thyme sprig
Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the meat is tender
Optional: To thicken, combine ¼ cup COLD water with 3 tbsp of cornstarch or arrowroot starch. Slowly add it to the stew, stirring to incorporate.
Turn off the heat. Swirl in 2 tablespoons of cold butter for a smooth, velvety finish.
Easy Chicken Soup
Ingredients:
6 cups chicken bone broth 3-4 lb boneless chicken thighs
1 yellow onion 3-4 carrots 2-3 celery stalks 3-4 cloves garlic
Fresh dill
Salt and pepper
Noodles of choice
Brown your chicken for a minute or 2 on each side with a splash of oil on a pan over medium high heat. Remove the chicken then add the vegetables.
Saute for a couple minutes until soft, then add everything to your crock pot. Cook until the chicken easily stars to shred.
Potatoes are one of the most delicious, easily digestible and versatile foods on the planet🥔
Here are my 8 favorite ways to cook them:
French fries
Start by peeling and slicing russet potatoes. You can cut them in pretty much any shape you want.
As you’re cutting them, place into a bowl of cold water. Give these a rinse or 2 to get off the excess starch.
Add to a pot with cold water, salt and a splash of white vinegar, then bring to a boil. The vinegar will help prevent the potatoes from falling apart.
You want to boil them until they’re soft, but not completely cooked, otherwise they will really fall apart.
I used a medium sized cut, and boiled them for about 5-6 minutes.
The next and arguably most important step is to drain the water and let them cool completely. A steel wire rack is perfect for this.
The cold potato hitting the hot oil is what will give them that crispy & crunchy texture.
When they are completely cool, it’s time to fry. I’m using duck fat but beef tallow is another great option. The animal fats will give them a nice savory flavor.
Heat your oil to about 350-375 degrees, then add the fries.
Be careful not to overcrowd the oil, otherwise it will cool it down too much. Fry in batches if necessary.
When they are golden crispy, remove and drain on a steel wire rack, just for a minute.
Time to add your seasonings. You want to do this immediately after frying.
I’m making truffle fries so just doing salt, pepper and some truffle oil.
You can add any seasonings you like; cajun seasoning, garlic & rosemary, paprika & garlic powder, etc.
Luxurious Mashed potatoes
Ideally, these will be made with a 3:1 potato:butter ratio. You can use less butter if you want, but this will give you a very rich, luxurious mashed potato.
Leave the butter out so it comes to room temperature.
Start by peeling your russet potatoes and slicing them into even sized chunks.
Rinse them with cold water, then add them to a pot of salted cold water.
Bring to a boil and boil them until they are fully cooked; don’t worry about over cooking them.
Drain the water out, then add them back to the pot.
Mash them with a potato masher (is that what it’s called?? LOL). Once they are roughly mashed, add 1/4 of the butter and continue mashing.
Now it’s time to switch to a whisk, and add another 1/4 of the butter.
Do this 2 more times.
When all the butter is melted in, you can add a splash of steamed milk or half & half. I typically use 1/4 cup of whole milk for 3 pounds of potatoes. Stir well.
Season with salt and pepper to taste, and you’re done! For added points, you can also add some roasted garlic
Oxtail soup is easily one of the healthiest things you can possibly eat
It’s LOADED with collagen/gelatin, amazing balance of amino acids, nutritious vegetables and is good for the soul
Let's get into it:
What I love about oxtail soup is that you get all the benefits of bone broth without it having to worry about simmering overnight and straining it into a million jars
Although it takes time, it is fool proof!
Here's how we do it:
1. Cleaning the oxtail
This is the first and most important step! If we don’t clean them well, there will be a lot of blood and other gunk that ends up in the final dish
First, add all the oxtail to a large pot, rinse it well, then pour the water out
Cover it with water again, and move to the stove top. Bring to a boil, and let boil for 20-30 minutes
This will get rid of all this gunk and make the final dish much cleaner
After boiling, rinse each piece under cold water and rub any excess gunk off with your hands, then add to a clean pot
Is your cooking method silently harming you? From steaming to smoking, some techniques are TOXIC!
Here are all the cooking methods from least to most toxic, and simple ways to combat the toxin load:
Steaming: Least Toxic
Steaming uses water vapor at 212°F (100°C) to cook food, avoiding direct contact with high heat or oil. It produces no harmful compounds like HCAs, PAHs, or acrylamide, as it doesn’t involve browning or charring. Steaming preserves nutrients (water-soluble vitamins like vitamin C) better than most methods, especially for vegetables. No added fats or oils reduce the risk of oxidation.
Poaching: Low Toxicity
Poaching involves cooking in liquid (water, broth, or wine) at low temperatures (160–180°F or 71–82°C). Like steaming, it avoids high-heat reactions that form carcinogens. Nutrient retention is high, though some water-soluble vitamins may leach into the cooking liquid (mitigated by using the liquid in dishes).