Recipes - Ancestral Nutrition

Blog October 29, 2014

Mushroom, Arugula & Goat Cheese Frittata

I’ve been getting fancier with my breakfasts. Mostly because I’ve been getting bored with dippy/scrambled eggs. What I like about this recipe is that it’s actually easier than scrambled eggs (which you have to cook low and slow to actually make the taste good, rubbery eggs are gross). I quickly chopped some mushrooms and arugula, sautéed them, poured in the eggs, topped with goat cheese and baked. I didn’t have to keep my eye on it or stand by the stove to make sure the eggs didn’t overcook. Just throw this sucker in the oven and let it to its thing. And it tastes awesome. Not to mention that between the mushrooms and arugula, this dish is packed with antioxidants. Plus eggs are amazing for you. MUSHROOM, ARUGULA & GOAT CHEESE FRITTATA Just throw this sucker in the oven and let it to its thing. And it tastes awesome.…

Blog October 23, 2014

Fermented Dill & Cucumber Salsa

Recently I surprised Scott with a trip to Rehoboth Beach for his birthday. We love going to Rehoboth but didn’t get the opportunity to make the trek this past summer as much as we normally do. Rehbooth is one of my favorite beaches. Not because it has the clearest water and uncrowded beaches (it doesn’t – at all). But damn if that quaint-ish beach town doesn’t have some good food. Fresh seafood, good veggies, tons of gluten-free options and even an a juice bar called Green Man that sells awesome food. We go every time we’re in Reho. This last time, I ordered the smoked salmon on gluten-free bread. And I ordered an egg sandwich. I was hungry! I only ate half of each anyway. See that caper, cucumber, tomato topping? It was the f’ing bomb. I don’t even like capers and I loved it. I decided two things after…

Blog October 14, 2014

Superfood Carrot Cake Smoothie

Sometimes you just crave carrots. No? Just me? Well, recently I was crazing carrots as well as something sweet. I thought I’d eat some carrots and a side of raw yogurt with honey. And then I thought, duh – carrot cake. But who wants to go through the trouble of making an entire carrot cake for one little craving? I’ve actually found that turning whatever you’re craving into a smoothie works out really well. It’s way easier than making the whole dessert and it’s healthy (if you do it right). Want chocolate cake? Make a chocolate smoothie. Want blueberry pie? Turn it into a smoothie. Want carrot cake? Make this. And wondering what’s so superfood-y about it? Carrots are a great source of vitamin C as well as potassium. They also help expel excess estrogen from the body (which can help prevent cancer). The egg yolks are a multivitamin rich…

Blog October 6, 2014

Gluten-Free Fried Rice

Recently I was not in the mood to cook. Which is rare for me because I love cooking and find it relaxing. For whatever reason, I didn’t wanna do it, but also didn’t want to spend money on takeout, not to mention the fact that you rarely have any idea what’s actually in takeout. Vegetable oils? Most likely. Are they GMO? Most definitely. I didn’t want to deal with all that. Luckily, I always keep cooked white rice on hand. I’ll make a few cups of it on a Sunday to eat throughout the week. Scott and I had both worked out earlier in the day and remained pretty low carb, so I knew adding some carbs in would be a good option for both of us. And if you’re wondering how white rice is a good option or considered a safe starch, or even paleo – read this article.…

Blog October 2, 2014

Arugula, Tomato & Onion Sautéed Cod

Cod, along with rockfish (the state fish of Maryland) are my favorite white fishes. They are mild, tender and not overly fishy. Although I do love fishy-fish, most people don’t. My husband is one of those people. He hates fish that taste too fish, so cod has been an awesome option for him. The other great thing about cod is that it’s so versatile. Because it’s so mild, its flavors blend well with basically whatever the hell you want to make. And I had a bunch of arugula, tomato and onion from the farmers market, so this worked out perfectly. Also, I’ve been on a huge arugula kick lately. I used to HATE arugula. I thought it was really bitter and gross. Now I just love it. I read about the benefits of arugula, and it tuns out that it supposedly boost libido. I have to admit – I think…

Blog September 25, 2014

Mexican Egg Salad

Two things happened to me earlier this week: I was tired of eating fried eggs and I only had a few random things in my fridge because I hadn’t gone grocery shopping. Sometimes I think I make the best food when I have no plan and just end up throwing stuff together. That’s how this Mexican egg salad was born. Which is what happened here. This egg salad is smoky from the bacon and chipotle powder and is so good. I ate it for breakfast but you could seriously eat it anytime of day. I mean, it has bacon in it. And who doesn’t love that? Mexican Egg Salad This egg salad is smoky from the bacon and chipotle powder and is so good. I ate it for breakfast but you could seriously eat it anytime of day. I mean, it has bacon in it. And who doesn’t love…

Blog September 22, 2014

Stovetop Mexican Frittata

I can’t believe I’m about to say this, but I’m kind of tired of dippy eggs. Dippy eggs are fried eggs but the yolk is still soft so you can dip bacon it in. It’s been my favorite breakfast food since I was a kid. Don’t get me wrong, it’s delicious. But I’m just over having dippy eggs every morning. Which is how this Mexican beauty was born. Mexican flavors are some of my favorite. They’re fresh and full and awesome. Spicy from the jalapeño, creamy from the pepper jack and avocado, delicious from the onion and bacon. It all just works out really well together. Plus, this stovetop Mexican frittata is a healthy and paleo option (if you’re strict paleo, just omit the cheese). The best part is, you can make a bunch to have each morning. This was just for me, but if you have…

Blog September 18, 2014

Pork Belly Egg Rolls (Primal & Gluten Free)

The other day I had leftover pork belly that I wasn’t sure what to do with. I bought a big piece of it at the farmers market and was honestly tired of eating it on its own. And then this happened. Gluten free and primal pork belly egg rolls. These were so good. Like, insanely good. I’ve used the rice paper wraps to make summer rolls before so I wasn’t sure how they’d hold up if I fried them since they’re kind of delicate, but it worked out perfectly. The rice paper became crispy and was totally resilient. Also, if you’re wondering about white rice and why it’s better than brown and how it’s considered primal or even paleo at all – read this article. Can you see how crispy they are? The combination of cabbage and carrot worked out perfectly with the pork belly. I also added a jalapeño…

Blog September 16, 2014

Gluten-Free Moussaka

This Healthy Moussaka is a delicious gluten-free version of the classic Greek dish. It’s still rich-tasking like the original and ideal if you’re health conscious and on a grain-free diet! Healthy Moussaka with Gluten-free Bechamel Sauce: I LOVE me some Greek food. It’s my absolute favorite type of food and I could literally eat it every day. Every time Scott and I have date night, I try to make him go to Parthenon with me (my favorite Greek spot in DC). I am obsessed. The great thing about Greek food, which is especially important when dining out, is that they use olive oil instead of other rancid vegetable oils like canola and soy. They use olive oil when they cook, in their dressings, to flavor food, etc. So I know that I don’t have to worry about GMO veggie oils (unless it’s not…

Blog September 9, 2014

Arugula, Romano & Bacon Oysters

I’m not sure at what point in my life I fell in love with oysters, but I assume it was when I was young because I can never remember disliking them. If you ask me what I like about ’em, I couldn’t really articulate it. I mean, let’s face the facts. They’re slimy, they kind of resemble vaginas, and they’re just weird. But, they taste amazing. And they’re amazing for you. Yep, oysters, my friends, are a superfood. Not a bullshit superfood like chia seeds. I’m talking real-deal, ancestral superfood. Oysters are loaded with zinc, which helps boost the immune system. You can get an entire day’s worth of zinc from one lil’ oyster. It also supports mental function and male virility. In addition, oysters also contain vitamins A and D. I don’t know where you’re from, but I live in DC where oysters are pretty easy to come by due…