Welcome to my crazy world of real food cooking ...

Eat Food. Not too much. Mostly Plants. -- Michael Pollan

I wish I could take credit for that because I think it sums up how we should eat. Simply -- eat stuff that really is food, instead of stuff that is food like substance. The supermarket is almost entirely food-like-substances, and, my friends, you should probably never ever eat them.

Fortunately, there is a world of deliciousness out there, and it can all be had in a way that not only doesn't harm your health, but in a way that benefits you hugely.

I think it's important to eat stuff that satisfies you, that keeps your blood sugar stable, and that gives you stuff your body really needs to run optimally.

But baby, it's gotta taste good.

I really like getting experimental in the kitchen. I love cooking, I love layering flavours, and I love coming up with really super yummy food. I have very strong opinions about what constitutes food, and there are a lot of things I won't touch in the kitchen. Bottom line? Pretty much everything I make is ridiculously good for you even if it tastes decadent. Although there are occasional big fat cheats ... but even those stick to real food, my friends.

For food that is usual gluten free, usually free of cane sugar, usually super low on the glycemic index, full of protein, fiber, flavour, and excellent energy, join me and Alice down the rabbit hole.

Every recipe on this blog is my own original effort and idea, so please pass 'em on, giving credit where credit is due.

Many thanks, and come back often. I'm really glad you are here!

:)

Saturday, 4 December 2010

Pancakes for Dinner -- Sweet potato, carrot, and sauteed onion



This was a really good dinner. Pancakes are always a big hit in this household, and I personally am a big fan of the taste of very well cooked onion. The sweetness of the vegetables balanced well with the mellow flavour of the almond flour and kamut flour, and the vegetarian bouillion powder brought out the best in everybody. We ate the pancakes along with grape tomatoes and really good broccoli, and a good time was had by all.


ingredients:

1 small onion, finely chopped
1 large carrot, grated (about 1 cup)
1 medium sweet potato, grated (I used mirosaki, an Asian variety with dry flesh) (approx 2 cups)
1 - 2 tbsp extra virgin coconut oil

1 tbsp bouillion powder (I used Sun Harvest)
1/2 tsp sea salt
a little black pepper

2 eggs
1 3/4 cups water

1/4 cup flax meal
1 cup almond meal
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup kamut flour


directions:

1. saute the onion in the coconut oil (I do this on the cast iron skillet that I will use for cooking the pancakes, after a little preheat)
2. combine the grated carrot and sweet potato with the water, eggs, flax meal, seasoning.
3. add the cooked onion
4. mix in the almond flour and baking soda
5. finally add the kamut flour
6. cook the pancakes on low heat on a skillet for around 3 minutes per side

yum



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