I know it’s been months since I’ve posted anything new – I would say it’s because my work life is so hectic right now, there isn’t much time for anything else, but that’s not really true.
Realistically I have simply been maintaining – rotating through a lot of my favorite recipes which I’ve already shared here, and trying a few new ones (with disappointing or just ok results). EJ is a bit less picky than I am, so he’s been fine with everything I’ve made, but I just haven’t been really wowed by any of the new dishes until recently.
So, here are the 2 new favorites I’ll be adding to this week:
Picadillo with Plantains (from A Calculated Whisk) – this is amazingly simple and delicious. I’ve made it nearly 3 weeks in a row now, and I still love it. We’re not olive lovers, but there’s a suggestion to add boiled or fried egg on it- and I highly recommend both. It’s also really good topped with this Creamy Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing from Paleo Gluten Free Eats. It’s quick enough to pull together for a weeknight meal (30 mins or so) and reheats really well when prepped in advance.
Instant Pot Cashew Chicken (from Whole Kitchen Sink) – this is another quickie that can be pulled together quickly enough for a weeknight meal. I used chicken tenders for quicker and smaller cuts, and spread this over caulirice (fried rice w/ coconut aminos is a real treat). We managed to acquire a large container of roasted cashews, and this is a great way to enjoy them without snacking between meals. I also cut back on the sugar content by omitting the coconut sugar, and instead adding some fresh squeezed orange juice.
Enjoy!
