The Real Deal Tom Kha Gai Soup

Exceptional soup begins with exceptional broth, and that's where this soup began.

Step 1: Make the New York Times recipe for "A Superior Chicken Soup" here.*

Step 2: Use the broth from the NYT in The Kitchn's recipe: "How to Make Tom Kha Gai: The Best Method for Most Home Cooks" here.

Aside from a trip to Thailand, this soup will taste close enough to the Real Deal to knock your flip flops off - it's definitely a stellar dish!

My Paleo Marin Rating: 5 Persimmons*

*Note: Prepare stock 1-3 days before making the Tom Kha Gai.

#paleo #thai #soup #coconutmilk #mushrooms #redhotchilipeppers #chickenbroth #glutenfree #dairyfree #NewYorkTimes #TheKitchn

*My Paleo Marin Rating between 1-5 Persimmons

I try out these recipes so you don't have to (and modify them for Paleo where possible). The rating will reflect my opinion of the final result in terms of taste, ease of preparation, nutrition, and sometimes, cost.

Kabocha Squash, Radicchio & Green Apples w/ Pine Nut Umami Dressing (Vegan)

With this fantastic dressing, a plant-based diet could be in your future!

The savory umami-rich topping "hits every part of your palette"* as it combines with the other four basic tastes of sweet, sour, bitter, and salt. 

Featured in Bon Appetit, find the recipe here* and give this dressing a chance. It's really that good.

My Paleo Marin: 4.5 Persimmons

Serves 6 sides.

Note: Due to the soy in the white miso, this dressing is not paleo but is vegan.

#vegetarian #vegan #kabocha #squash #apple #glutenfree #dairyfree #miso #applecidervinegar #pinenuts #umami #healthyeats 

*My Paleo Marin Rating between 1-5 Persimmons

I try out these recipes so you don't have to (and modify them for Paleo where possible). The rating will reflect my opinion of the final result in terms of taste, ease of preparation, nutrition, and sometimes, cost.

Arabic French Brownie w/ Cardamom Cocoa Frosting

The Middle East meets Western Europe in this Valentine's Day extravaganza.

Arabic coffee and cardamom from the Recipe Nomad's brownies add exotic flavors to the "Best Brownie Recipe" by French/American pastry chef David Lebovitz.

For Valentine's Day, treat your loved ones - or just yourself! - to this international blend of chocolate decadence. 

My Paleo Marin Rating: 4.5 Persimmons*

For the Brownies:

See David Lebovitz's recipe on Leite's Culinaria website here. Modify as follows:

1. Use 1/2 cup sugar instead of 3/4.

2. Add 1 tablespoon finely ground Arabic coffee (or any dark or medium roasted, finely ground coffee) with the flour. (Note: I used Organic Ethoipia Wotona Bultuma Expresso from Whole Foods.)

3. For the best brownies, use Valrhona Baking Bars here.

For the Frosting:

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons butter, softened to room temperature
1/8 cup almond milk + 3 tablespoons, preferably Califa Farms.
1/8 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, preferably Varhona 100% cocoa
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar


Directions:

1. For a stand mixer, use the paddle attachment to cream the butter. Add almond milk, cocoa powder and cardamom and mix well. Add powdered sugar and mix until folded in. Add additional almond milk one tablespoon at a time to get desired consistency. Spoon onto cooled brownies and spread to cover top.

2. For a hand mixer, or wooden spoon, add ingredients as for stand mixer above and mix well.

Arabic coffee and cardamom in Brownies and Frosting recipe adapted from The Recipe Nomad website here.

"Best Brownie Recipe" adapted from Leite's Culinaria posting here of David Lebovitz' recipe.

#brownies, #Valrhona #cocoa #glutenfree #Arabic #France #davidlebovitz #almondmilk #cardamom #Valentinesday #treat #dessert 

*My Paleo Marin Rating between 1-5 Persimmons

I try out these recipes so you don't have to (and modify them for Paleo where possible). The rating will reflect my opinion of the final result in terms of taste, ease of preparation, nutrition, and sometimes, cost.

Top 40 Paleo Blogs on the Planet

Thanks for the support!

See complete list from Amazon-subsidiary Feedspot here ~

#paleo #blogs #feedspot #awards #shocked

Cauliflower, Kale, Ginger, Turmeric, Coconut Oil Stew

This easy recipe was posted by the Organic and Healthy website, and they describe it best:

"Perfect for vegetarians or meat eaters, this delicious stew - loaded with healthy fats - will comfort and warm you on cold winter days.”

Immunity booster. Anti-inflammatory. Delicious. What more could you ask for?

My Paleo Marin Rating: 5 Persimmons*

Directions and Instructions

See recipe here. I used 2 teaspoons of grated ginger instead of ginger paste, and added 1/2 cup of water with the coconut milk.

#paleo #cauliflower #kale #ginger #turmeric #coconutoil #glutenfree #vegan #vegetarian #stew #soup #immunitybooster #anti-imflammatory #healthyeats

*My Paleo Marin Rating between 1-5 Persimmons

I try out these recipes so you don't have to (and modify them for Paleo where possible). The rating will reflect my opinion of the final result in terms of taste, ease of preparation, nutrition, and sometimes, cost.
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