Chicken Crockpot Stew

Chicken Crockpot Stew

Crock-pots' meals are a very convenient way to have ready in time for dinner. Especially on a very hectic activities, no one has time to slave over a hot stove. Here is a recipe that's full of healthy satisfying flavors for the whole family.

This Chicken Crockpot recipe has a robust flavors and aroma of the kaffir lime leave and the lemon grass, just a little bit of an Asian flair that gives this stew a delicious twist of flavors. This post includes a video tutorial! 

INGREDIENTS:

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1. 1 Whole Chicken, *split in half is optional for smaller crockpot
2. 1 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds
3. 6 Small Red Pearl onions
4. 6-8 Kaffir lime leaves 
5. 1 lemon grass stem cut into 4 
6. 4 inch ginger, sliced 
7. 4 cloves whole garlic
8. 1- 16 oz Chicken stock
9. 1 teaspoon of salt

Video Tutorial

Lay down The Whole Chicken or if the crockpot is small, you can split it in halves. Spread the coriander seeds, garlic, kaffir lime leaves, ginger slices and lemon grass.  Gradually, pour 16 ounce of chicken stock on to the Chicken, sprinkle the Salt on top of the chicken. Cook on high for about 5 to 6 hours. The Chicken will be falling apart with out having to cut it up. 

Garnish with *Cilantro leaves with a dash of salt and black pepper to taste.

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Coconut Banana Muffins

Coconut Banana Muffins

Here is a simple, healthy, lactose free, diary free and scrumptious breakfast or a simple snack recipe. This banana bread muffins is no ordinary banana bread! It's infused with the deliciousness and healthy benefits of coconut oil along with the nutrients of the bananas. 

Ingredients:

• 2 cups flour or  gluten free Pamela's Products Gluten Free Artisan Flour Blend, 4 Pound
• 1teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt 
• 1teaspoon of cinnamon 
• 4 bananas mashed 
• 2 eggs 
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed 

 Kirkland Signature Pure Vanilla, 16 Ounce

• 1/2 coconut oil 
• 1 teaspoon of Pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup coconut flakes
• 1/2 cup slice walnuts (optional) 

 COCOZIA 100% Organic Virgin Coconut Oil, 16.9 fl oz Glass Jar

Start by Preheating the oven to *350 degrees. Greased 12 muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray. 

In a Large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda and cinnamon. Mix it well. Pamela's Products Gluten Free Artisan Flour Blend, 4 Pound

Cream the coconut oil and brown sugar until well combine. Add eggs one at a time. Add mashed bananas, blend well. 

Stir in dry ingredients into wet ingredients, mix until combined. Stir in the pure Vanilla extract. Don't over mix.  Scoop batter in to prepare muffin tins, about 3/4th of the way full. 

Bake for 25 min or until golden brown.

Dikon with Turkey soup

Dikon with Turkey Soup

    It's that time of year again! Yes, the cold  and flu is upon us. Some, like my family has an early start to the cold season. Once one member gets sick, the whole family contracts it, which effects our functions, even cooking! Now who has time to cook a healthy delicious meal? 

    This Dikon with Turkey soup takes about 30 minutes from start to finish. The flavors of the Dikon and the simple spices gives this soup the bursting flavors. It's easy, delicious and best of all healthy! 

 

Dikon with Turkey Soup

Ingredients

• 2 lb package ground turkey
• 3 garlic cloves , minced
• 1 quarter of an onion , diced
• 3 inches of fresh ginger, cut into 4s
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil

Vegetables 

• 1 stalk of celery, chopped 
• 1 lb dikon, peeled and cubed 
• 1 carrot, cut into chunks 
• 2 spring onions (the white part of the onions)
• 2 14 oz can of broth 
• 2 14oz water 
• 2 cups cooked brown rice mix with Quinoa

Season with

• 1 teaspoon of Savory spices
• 1 teaspoon of Salt (adjust to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 tablespoons of chicken bouillon 

Garnish with chopped spring onions

In a large pot, start by Caramelizing the minced garlic, diced onions and ginger in 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Sprinkle on a teaspoon of salt, stir. 

Once it starts to caramelized, add in the ground Turkey,  2 tablespoons of chicken bouillon.  Stir until it cooks about half way.

Once the Ground Turkey cooks halfway, add all the vegetables along with 2 cups of mixed brown rice and Quinoa. Mix in the ground black peppers and a teaspoon of savory spice. 

Pour in two 14 oz can of broth and

two 14oz water. Stir and cover until the vegetables are tender. Remove the slices of ginger and discard. Add salt to taste. Sprinkle on the spring onions and serve hot.  

 

Cambodian Authentic Hot & Sour Stew (Somlor Maju Krueng)

Cambodian Authentic Hot & Sour Stew (Somlor Maju Krueng)

Cambodian/Khmer Authentic Sour Soup Stew (Somlor Maju Krueng) is one of the most popular stew in Cambodia. Just about every restaurants serves it in the country. This is also our families favorite. This fine cuisine is made authentically and no ingredients should be left out because of the unique and complex flavors. 

Ingredients

• 1 lb. of your choice of Thinly sliced meat (pork spare ribs preferred, cut into bite sizes.)

buy it here 6 Fresh Lemon Grass

Stew Paste

• 1 package of minced lemon grass or 2 stem of minced lemongrass
• 3 to 4 garlic cloves
• 4 to 5 kaffir lime leaves
• 3 thinly sliced gangla         
• 2 teaspoons of Turmeric powder
• 2 Large Mexican Red Chili, soaked in hot water. (seeded is optional)

For the Veggies:

• about 6 to 7 Thai egg plant, Chopped into 4s and soak in ice water.
• About 1/2 to 1 lb. of On Choy (trokun), leafs and stems separated. (cut the stems about 3 to 4 inches)
• 4 Jalapeños (Or Thai Red Chili) cut into thick slices, seeded is optional (spicier with seeds).
• 1 bunch of holy basil or slirk ma'rass leafs

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  *** Tips: Washing the veggies with 1 cup of vinegar in about 1 gallon of water for 10 minutes in the sink will remove wax and dirt. This method works great for all fruits and vegetables.***

Season With:

N0 Rice

• 2 tablespoons of Fermented Mud Fish Paste (Creamy, no rice added)
• 2 cans of 12oz chicken stock/soup
• 24 oz of water
• 2 tablespoons of Tamarind liquid (adjust to taste)
• 4 tablespoons of Chicken granulate or MSG
• 4 tablespoons of olive oil

*If there is no fermented mud fish in hand, fish sauce can be subsituted. This is the brand I use;
 Three Crabs Brand Fish Sauce, 24-Ounce Bottle

Directions:

In a mortar or blender add 1 package of minced lemon grass,  garlic clove, kaffir lime leaves, thinly sliced galanga, Turmeric powder and pound with the pestle until well grounded or if you're using the blender, add 1/4 cup of chicken stock into blender until everything is well combined.

In a large Cast iron pot (is highly recommended) add in the olive oil and meat. Traditionally pork spare ribs (chopped into bite sizes), beef and chicken is preferred. Cook the meat about half way through, add the Stew paste and cook the meat thoroughly. Add in the fish paste and stir well. Pour in the chicken stock and bring it into a boil, cover for about 5 minutes.
 
In a blender add in the Soaked Chili peppers. Seeding is optional but it will be spicier.  Pour about 24 oz of water. Blend until smooth. Stir into the pot and bring it into a boil for about 5 minutes. 

 Stir in the Tamarind liquid or powder (watch the sodium, gradually pour and add to taste). Stir in the Chicken granulate or MSG.


**One of my favorite Chicken Granulate that I regularly use is this Knorr brand. It's low in sodium.

 

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Or  for a gluten free plus sodium free option I highly recommend this product, it's inexpensive and besides healthy, its also delicious as well!

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Adding the Veggies:

 Thai egg plant, Chopped into 4s and soak in ice water. This will remove the brown sap that usually browns the eggplant. It's optional. 

Add in the Thai eggplants, when it's about half way cooked, add in the thick sliced Jalapeños (Or Thai Red Chili), seeded is optional for extra spiciness, stir well. Stir in the On Choy (trokun) stems. Give the stems about a minute to cook then add in the leaves and holy basils. Stir and cover for a couple of minutes until the leaves are cooked. Serves with white Jasmine rice. 

Plantain wedges with honey

Plantain Wedges with Honey

Healthy Plantain with honey with a touch of cinnamon is a light healthy snack or desserts. Not only that its delicious but it has many healthy benefits such as fiber, vitamins, folates and many other benefits.

Ingredients

 Fresh Whole Plantains 5lb

• 1 Plantain, cut into wedges
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 pinch of salt
• 1/2 a teaspoon of cinnamon 
• 3 tablespoons of water
• 2 Tablespoons of organic honey

 3 Kirkland Signature Clover Honey Bears- 1 Lb 8 Oz-(three)

Cooking Directions

1. On medium heat, drizzle in the olive oil. Once the pan is heated, place the wedges flat size down. Sprinkle a pinch of salt and a couple dashes of cinnamon. Flip the plantian wedges once the bottom turns a golden brown. Add in the water and cover until the water evaporates. After the other side of the plantian turns a golden color, remove to a plate and drizzle on the honey with a couple of dashes of cinnamon (optional).

Pico De Gallo

Pico De Gallo

Pico De Gallo is just one of those versatile salads that goes well with just about anything! This version can be use on tacos, Chips or just by itself. This side dish works as a great appetizer and makes a wonderful late night healthy snacks with multigrain chips!

Pico De Gallo

Ingredients

• 1/2 a head of thinly shredded green cabbage
• 1/4 a head of thinly shredded purple Cabbage
• 1/4 cup of thinly sliced sweet yellow onion
• 1 Diced roma tomato
• 1 stem of spring onions, thinly chopped
• 1/2 cup of of chopped Cilantro
• 1 thinly julienne sliced or diced Jalapeno, seeded
• 3 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1 teaspoon of black pepper
• 1 teaspoon of paprika
• 1 juice of lime

Cooking Directions

In a large bowl, Add in the green and purple shredded cabbages, yellow onions, julienne/diced jalapeno and toss it a couple of times. Follow by the diced tomato, spring onions and cilantros. Give it another couple of tosses.

Drizzle on the olive oil. Sprinkle on the salt, black peppers, paprika and squeeze on the fresh lime juice. Toss all the ingredients together untill everything combines.

Easy & HealthyTurkey Taco

Easy & Healthy Turkey Taco

Have you ever tried those taco bell or other brand taco seasonings? Some will make you tummy turn! Especially at fast food restaruants establishment will make your tummy turn! Who knows what additves is added into making them. Try this recipe version which is healthier and tasty. And yes, less than 10 minutes cooking this delicious dish! 

Easy & Healthy Turkey Taco

Ingredients

• About 1 lb Ground Turkey
• 1 teaspoon of minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon of paprika
• 1/2 of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon of onion powder
• 2 teaspoon of granulated chicken stock (Low Sodium)
• 2 tablespoon of olive oil
• 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper

The Brand I Use. Low Sodium...

Cooking Directions

1. On Medium high heat, add in your olive oil, ground turkey and minced garlic. Stir a few times until the meat cooks half way. Sprinkle on the salt, black pepper, ginger, onion powder, and Low sodium Granulated chicken Stock. Stir the ingredients until its well combined and cook thoroughly.

Easy Baked Tilapia

Simple healthy baked Tilapia right on the grill, oven or fried. Serve with the Green Mango Herb Salad to complete your healthy meal.

Baked Tilapia Ingredients

• about 2 lb Tilapia
• 1 stem of lemon grass, cut into 3 equal parts
• 3 to 4 tablespoons of Cloves of garlic, unpeeled
• 3-4 kaffir lime leaves
• 1 teaspoons of salt
• 2 teaspoons of ground ginger
• 2 teaspoons of ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons of paprika
• 4-5 tablespoons of olive oil, divided
• 3 long pieces of foil

Lemon grass and Cloves of Garlic

Kaffir Lime Leaves

Cooking Directions


Start by stuffing the fish cavity with the lemon grass, garlic cloves and the kaffir lime leaves. Sprinkle on the salt, ground black pepper, ground ginger and paprika. Massage the fish thoroughly.

On the foil, drizzle 2 to 3 tablespoons of olive oil and place the fish in the middle. Wrap the fish securely and bake on a grill or oven at 425 degrees for 40 minutes. Flip the fish at 20 minutes and continue to bake for another 20 minutes.

Grilling Tip:

For a perfect grilled fish instead of baking. 
Use a BBQ rack and brush it with olive oil. This prevents the fish skins to peel off. Cook 20 minutes aside at 425 degrees. 

Let the fish rest for a couple of minutes and serve with the delicious, healthy Green Mango Herb Salad.

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