December 27, 2015
December 26, 2015
Teas
Instant Pot Primal Chicken Enchiladas
This dish references a Mexican favorite, enchiladas, with much fewer carbs than the original dish. This version is more stew-like and makes a delicious (and quick) winter meal.
Gluten-free, paleo (with no cheese), primal
Instant Pot Primal Chicken Enchiladas
Based on Chicken Enchilada Lasagna by PaleOmg
1 lb. chicken thighs
14 ounce can diced tomatoes/green chilis
14 ounce can enchilada sauce
1 yellow onion, halved
4 cloves garlic
1 Tbsp. fat
2 Tbsp. chili powder
2 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. cayenne
1 kurabota squash or other hard winter squash (4 – 5 cups)
1 jalapeno
1 – 2 c. shredded cheddar (optional. I used Kerrygold Dubliner)
Dice half the onion and mince the garlic. Plug your Instant Pot in and set to sauté. Sauté the onion and garlic until the onion is translucent.
Add the chili powder, cumin and cayenne and stir. Sauté until fragrant. Hit the cancel button to turn off.
Peel and chop the squash.
Add the chicken, squash, tomatoes, and enchilada sauce to the Instant Pot. Seat the lid and hit the poultry button.
Let cool to release the lid.
Dump into a large baking dish, and shred the chicken.
Top with shredded cheese if desired and bake on 375 for 15 – 20 minutes.
Top with diced jalapeño.
Serves 4
December 25, 2015
Watching Hateful Eight in 70mm at this beautiful old theater.
December 24, 2015
Finally got our library cards (and signed up for NYCIDs.
December 23, 2015
Finally!
Batting pretty well during the pre-festivities trivia.
December 22, 2015
Holiday colors.
December 21, 2015
Our 2015 holiday card – going out late this year.
December 20, 2015
What a great day! An unexpected visit from my Dad (!!), and taking in the sights at the Freedom Tower.
Gingerbread Protein Smoothie
Yup. Another smoothie recipe. I haven’t been cooking much lately, instead focusing on throwing easy things together, homework for the class I’m taking, and holiday preparations.
Gluten-free, paleo
Gingerbread Protein Smoothie
2/3 cup full fat coconut milk
1/2 avocado
1 scoop collagen peptide protein powder
3 Tbsp. pumpkin puree
3 Tbsp. black strap molasses
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 inch fresh ginger (peeled)
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cloves
2 – 4 Tbsp. water if needed
Whiz together with a high-powered blender. Add water if the mixture is too thick.
Serves 1
