Garlic and Rosemary Lamb Loin Chops
September 3, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Healthy Recipes, Red Meat Dishes
Serves 2 These chops couldn’t be quicker or easier to make, yet are utterly tender and full of savory flavors. Easy as 1,2,3: chop herbs, rub, broil. Cooking Tip: When cooked only to medium (or better yet, rare) lamb loin chops are tender, scrumptious pieces of meat. Try not to over cook them: 2-3 minutes [...]
Zucchini “Spaghetti” with Bolognese Sauce
August 16, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Articles, Chicken and Poultry Dishes, Healthy Recipes, Raw Foods, Red Meat Dishes, Sauces
Serves 4 This easy meat sauce is served over raw zucchini strands rather than spaghetti noodles. You can also make a lasagna out of thinly sliced zucchini or yellow squash. Do anything you want with it, just promise me you won’t put it over pasta (even whole wheat pasta is highly processed and lacking nutrients). [...]
Cambodian Stir-Fried Beef (or tempeh) with Watercress
August 10, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Ethnic Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Red Meat Dishes, Vegetarian/Vegan Dishes
Serves 4 Simple and easy, this Cambodian-inspired dish makes a quick lunch and keeps well for left-overs. Vegetarians can easily replace the beef with tempeh, tofu or seitan; omit the fish sauce. Serve it on a bed of green cabbage for extra fiber and nutrients. Cooking Tip: The bowl-shape of a wok is used to [...]
Kofta Meatballs in Curried Gravy (egg-free/vegan options)
August 10, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Chicken and Poultry Dishes, Ethnic Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Red Meat Dishes, Sauces, Vegetarian/Vegan Dishes
Serves 2-4 Koftas are meatballs that originated in Persia and spread into India, Southeast Asia and the Balkan Peninsula. They are grilled on skewers, or cooked into a curry. This recipe slow-cooks them in a mild curry with Indian spicing. Serve with Aromatic Basmati Rice or a green salad with Cucumber-Mint Raita. Cooking Tip: There [...]
Flank Steak with Bell Pepper Saute
July 27, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Healthy Recipes, Red Meat Dishes, Sauces
Serves 4 Seared, marinated steak is topped with fresh primavera-style peppers with garlic and herbs. Summer and fall are the best time for this dish, when farmers market bell peppers are at their sweetest. Marinade 1/4 cup fresh minced herbs (oregano, thyme, rosemary, lavender…) 1/2 cup sliced jarred sundried tomatoes 1 tablespoon oil from jarred [...]
Tandoori-Style Lamb Chops
July 26, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Ethnic Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Red Meat Dishes
Yield: 4 servings This recipe written by Alison Anton was published in Delicious Living magazine for an article on Healthy Indian Cooking. For westerners who don’t happen to have a fire-hot tandoor brick oven in their kitchen, these tender cuts of marinated lamb are grilled or broiled over high heat to mimic the traditional tandoori [...]
Red Wine Reduction with Rosemary
July 26, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Healthy Recipes, Holiday Foods, Red Meat Dishes
1 large shallot, minced 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1/2 cup white wine 1 cup chicken broth 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary 3 tablespoons olive oil Salt and black pepper, to taste Remove the meat from the pan, leaving a few teaspoons of the fat for sauteeing. Add the shallot and saute 1-2 minutes until just [...]
Beef Stew with Roots and Winter Squash
July 24, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Healthy Recipes, Red Meat Dishes, Soups, Stews, Stocks and Broths
Yield: 4-6 servings There’s nothing like a bowl of comfort to ease us into the autumn season. Hearty roots and seasoned meat are slow cooked for a tender texture and rich taste. This healthy version doesn’t contain potatoes or flour, making it suitable for the paleo diet. MEAT SEASONINGS 2 pounds stewing beef or lamb, [...]
