How To Fry the Perfect Egg!

Posted on August 17, 2019 by Linda Spiker

I pretty much love a fried egg on just about everything. And while making a fried egg may seem simple enough, there are a few tips that will take your egg frying skills to a new level! So without further ado, here’s How To Fry the Perfect Egg!
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THE REDEMPTION OF THE EGG!

Yes, after 40 years of vilifying eggs, the government agencies that like to change their minds every few years about natural foods but freely tell you artificial sweeteners, flavorings and colorings are safe (sigh) have finally decided to announce that cholesterol is no longer ‘a nutrient of concern’. And with that announcement they encouraged people to eat eggs (and butter). It only took them forty years to catch up with what real food enthusiasts already knew: eggs are good for you. Eggs are high in protein, healthy fats and let’s face it, they look pretty darn good on everything. (Find the recipe for the flatbread below here)

Tips: Let’s Start with The Pan

To achieve the perfect fried egg you need a good quality non-stick pan. Now that doesn’t mean a pan coated with toxic chemicals. That means a pan that is naturally non stick or highly seasoned making it non stick: we’re looking at you cast iron, stainless steel and ceramic! To learn more about safe cookware, click.

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The Importance of Heat and Oil:

Even with a non stick pan there are certain rules to egg frying that really make a difference.
1. Start with a hot pan. When the pan and oil are really hot the egg immediately contracts away from the pan which prevents sticking, if you put eggs in a lukewarm pan they stick. #truth.

2. Use olive oil, butter, or a combo of the two when frying, and be sure to use enough to generously coat the bottom of the pan. Using plenty of olive oil or butter not only prevents sticking but also adds flavor. And gives you that crispy edge you see in the photos in this post. Perfection! (Find the recipe for Broccoli with Fried Egg here)

Getting the Yolk Just Right:

Like beauty, the ‘perfect yolk’ is in the eye of the beholder. I love mine runny, my husband likes his almost firm. I will give you tips for achieving each, and everything in between in the recipe below.
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The Recipe: How To Fry the Perfect Egg!

What you need: a good non stick pan.

How To Fry the Perfect Egg!

Prep Time

1 min

Cook Time

5 mins

How to fry eggs to achieve the perfect 'doneness' with no sticking!

Course: Breakfast

Keyword: fried egg, how to, how to fry an egg

Ingredients

desired amount of fresh, free range eggs
extra virgin olive oil, grass fed butter, or both
Sea salt and pepper

Instructions

NOTE: The size pan and the amount of oil/butter you use will depend on how many eggs you are frying. So choose your pan accordingly.
Heat a non stick pan on med/high heat until hot (give it at least 90 seconds). Add oil, butter or a combination of the two to the pan and allow time for them to get hot without smoking. Pan should be generously coated.
Gently add eggs to pan and turn heat down to low immediately. The pan should be hot enough that you hear a "pssssshhhhh" sound when eggs hit the pan, this helps with sticking and gives you that crispy edge.
Cook on low for three to five minutes until whites are set and yolk is done to preference. I love to leave my yolk runny, so I only cook one side. My husband likes his more well done, so he turns his egg once the whites are set and cooks until yolk is almost firm. You can do either, or something in between, totally up to you!
Sprinkle with sea salt and freshly ground pepper. Serve and enjoy!

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Lime Chili Chicken Skewers

Posted on August 9, 2019 by Linda Spiker

Grilling season is in full swing and these simple Lime Chili Chicken Skewers are the perfect main course for any backyard BBQ or tailgate party. And they are Paleo, Keto and Whole30 Compliant.
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The Marinade:

Marinated in olive oil, lime juice and various spices these skewers are moist and flavorful. You can leave the meat marinating for as little as an hour or as long as 24, which means you can prep them a day ahead or the morning of, head to work and they are ready to pop on the grill when you get home! Just remember, when it comes to marinating, generally longer is better.

Grilling:

The key to successful grilling is a little prep and some high heat. Make sure the grill is clean and sprayed with an organic grill spray before turning it on. Then turn the grill to high heat and turn down if needed as the chicken cooks. When meat comes in contact with a hot grill, it contracts, which is a good thing because that means less sticking.

The Recipe: Lime Chili Chicken Skewers

What you need: a good knife and reusable container with lid.

5 from 12 votes

Lime Chili Chicken Skewers

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Total Time

25 mins

These simple marinated Lime Chili Chicken Skewers are the perfect main course for any backyard BBQ or tailgate party! And they are Paleo, Keto and Whole30 Compliant.

Course: dinner

Cuisine: BBQ

Keyword: bbq chicken, kabobs, kebabs, lime chili chicken skewers

Servings: 4 servings

Author: Linda Spiker

Ingredients

Marinade:

Remember when it comes to marinating, longer is better. This chicken can be marinated 1-24 hours. I usually prep it a day ahead, or the morning I plan to serve it.
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (1/4 tsp=mild, 1/2 tsp=med, use as much as you want for hot!)

Chicken:

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, or a combination of the two, cut into 1 1/2" chunks (I am going to push for dark meat here. It's so much more moist than breasts...trust me:)
sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Optional Garnishes:

chopped cilantro
your choice of small green or red hot chili pepper sliced, or red pepper flakes
lime wedges for squeezing over chicken

Instructions

For Marinade:

Whisk all ingredients together and set aside

For Chicken Skewers:

Cut chicken into cubes and place in a covered container. Pour marinade over chicken and refrigerate for 1-24 hours (the longer the better) Turn meat halfway through marinating time to make sure all chicken is coated in marinade.
Remove chicken from marinade and place on four skewers, sprinkle generously with sea salt and pepper to taste
Spray clean grill with organic non stick spray and preheat grill to 425 degrees
When grill is hot, add skewers. Close lid and cook for 10-12 minutes or until juices run clear, turning halfway through cooking time (if your chicken is cut into bigger chunks, allow more time)
Remove, and garnish with cilantro and peppers if desired

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Silky Egg Stir Fry with Jumbo Shrimp

Posted on August 3, 2019 by Linda Spiker

I love reviewing cookbooks. Not only do I get to experiment with recipes I may not have otherwise tried but I then get to share that recipe with you. Win/win! This beautiful Silky Egg Stir Fry with Jumbo Shrimp is from the cookbook Asian Paleo authored by my friend and fellow food blogger ChihYu Smith!
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About The Book:

Creator of the popular food blog I Heart Umami, ChihYu Smith celebrates her Chinese and Taiwanese heritage and turns favorite Asian recipes into healthy, flavorful, Paleo, gluten-free, and low carb meals with no added sugar.

75 fresh and bold Asian-inspired recipes from China, Japan, Thailand, Vietnam and Beyond
All recipes are free from grains, gluten, refined sugar and other inflammatory ingredients

75 full-color & full size photographs to accompany each recipe
PLUS meal prep plans with shopping lists and make ahead instructions
#1 New Release in Chinese Cooking, Food & Wine on Amazon.com
#1 Best Seller in Korean Cooking, Food & Wine on Amazon.com
#1 New Release in High Protein Diets on Amazon.com

What I Loved About About The Recipe:

I can totally see why this dish is popular in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and China. It’s very quick to prep and cook, and while it has very few ingredients, it tastes fabulous! It can also be made without the shrimp for a simple silky egg and tomato stir fry. This simple stir fry tastes great served over cauliflower rice sautéed in olive oil and seasoned with salt and pepper for a satisfying low carb meal.

The Recipe: Silky Egg Stir Fry with Jumbo Shrimp

Tips and what you need: a good non stick pan, a good knife, and the cookbook Asian Paleo!

5 from 10 votes

Silky Egg Stir Fry with Jumbo Shrimp

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

This dish is very popular in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and China because it's very quick to prep and cook and tastes delicious! It can also be made without the shrimp for a simple silky egg and tomato stir fry. I love this recipe served over cauliflower rice sautéed in olive oil and seasoned with salt and pepper.

Course: dinner

Keyword: easy dinner recipe, eggs benedict, Paleo, shrimp, stir fry, whole30

Ingredients

12 medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (about a 1/2 pound)
6 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon course sea salt, plus a pinch
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
5-6 tablespoons chopped scallions
1 teaspoon arrowroot starch (a grain free substitute for corn starch)
1 1/2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)
2 medium, firm tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
toasted sesame oil, for serving
Optional: serve over cauliflower rice cooked in olive oil with sea salt and pepper

Instructions

Blanche shrimp in boiling water until they turn pink and begin to curl, scoop them out, drain and set aside. (this will happen very quickly!)
Place eggs, 1/2 teaspoon salt, white pepper, and 2 tablespoons chopped scallions in a medium bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk the arrowroot starch with a little less than 1 tablespoon water and add to the egg mixture and gently whisk. Add the shrimp to egg mixture.
Heat a skillet on med/high heat. Add 1 tablespoon ghee and lower heat to medium. Add the shrimp and egg mixture. Gently stir fry until eggs are about 70 percent cooked, similar to soft, runny, scrambled eggs. Scoop the mixture out of the pan and set aside
Add remaining 1/2 tablespoon ghee to skillet, then add remaining 3-4 tablespoons scallions, the chopped tomatoes, and the tomato paste. Season with a small pinch of sea salt. Saute for 10 seconds, add eggs and shrimp back to pan and give a quick toss, about five seconds
Serve over hot cauliflower rice, drizzle with toasted sesame oil, garnish with more scallions as desired.

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Spicy Salmon with Plum Salsa

Posted on July 27, 2019 by Linda Spiker

If any recipe screams summer, it’s this Spicy Salmon with Plum Salsa. It has all the flavor, all the color, and all the fun you expect from a fabulous summer meal! Plus it’s Paleo and Whole30 compliant.
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Let’s Talk Fish Y’all!

1. It’s best not to buy fish wrapped in plastic. You should be able to smell the fish you are buying. I always buy mine from a fishmonger I trust. If he is handling it, cutting it etc… he will know if it’s not fresh.

2. Always buy fish the day you plan on making it, that way if your meal gets pushed back a day or two you can still use it.

3. When selecting fish always point to the piece you want. In stores the freshest fish is placed in the front of the window, closest to you, and the fish from the day before is placed in the back, closest to the fishmonger. So when you are looking at the fish closest to you and ask for it, he pulls it from the back. It doesn’t mean there is anything wrong with that fish from the day before, it’s just not the freshest…and you want the freshest.

4. I always recommend eating wild caught salmon. It’s just plain better for you, the fish and the environment!

The Plum Salsa:

Plums are stone fruits. ‘Stone fruits’ have a thick flesh that surrounds a large single pit…think cherries, plums, nectarines, peaches, apricots etc. Stone fruits are known to be high in cancer fighting properties such as phenols, vitamin B17 and vitamin C. So take advantage of their healthful properties while they are in season and eat them as is, or add them to oatmeal, cereal and salads, and in this case salsa! In this salsa I use red plums, yellow bell pepper, onion, lime juice, cilantro (or parsley) and jalapeño.

Learn to Work with Hot Peppers:

This salsa gets it’s heat from jalapeño chili. If you aren’t sure how to safely work with hot peppers, well, do yourself a favor and learn by clicking here:

The Spicy Salmon:

This wild caught salmon is brushed with olive oil and spices: cumin, paprika, coriander, garlic and cayenne pepper and then broiled to perfection in minutes! So easy, delicious, and loaded with protein and healthy fats! You can serve the salmon with the salsa alone, or on a bed of cauliflower rice, traditional rice or quinoa. Need more Healthy Salmon Recipes? <—click!

The Recipe: Spicy Salmon with Plum Salsa

Tips and what you need: a good knife and if you aren’t sure how to safely work with hot peppers, click here!

5 from 9 votes

Spicy Salmon with Plum Salsa

Prep Time

20 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

This salmon is brushed with olive oil and spices pepper, then broiled to perfection in minutes! You can serve the salmon with the salsa alone, or on a bed of cauliflower rice, traditional rice or quinoa.

Course: dinner

Keyword: #easy dinner, Paleo, plum salsa, salmon, whole30

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

Salsa:

1 cup red plums, diced (1/4")
1/4 cup sweet white onion, diced small
1/4 cup yellow bell pepper, diced small
1-3 teaspoons jalapeno chili pepper, minced (use as much as you wish!)
juice of half a lime
1 tablespoon cilantro or parsley, chopped Note: some people have an aversion to cilantro, if that's you, use parsley!
sea salt

For Salmon:

1 1/2 pounds salmon filets, center cut (4 filets, 6oz each)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (if you are sensitive to heat use 1/4t)
sea salt and pepper, to taste

Optional: serve over cauliflower rice, rice, or quinoa if desired

Instructions

For Salsa:

Prep all ingredients and toss together, set aside. Note: use as much or as little jalapeno as you wish. 1 teaspoon will be mild, 2 teaspoons will be medium, 3 will be somewhat hot

For Salmon:

Preheat broiler and place oven rack in center. While broiler heats prep oil and spices
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and spices.
Place salmon on broiler pan (to keep clean up easy, line the inside of broiler pan with foil or parchment paper) Brush salmon with spice/olive oil mixture.
When oven is ready, set broiler pan into oven and cook salmon for 5-6 minutes, then turn down heat to 425 and cook 2 more minutes. Remove salmon and allow to rest for 3 minutes
Top salmon with plum salsa. Serve over cauliflower rice or white rice

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Lemon Chicken with Roasted Potatoes

Posted on June 29, 2019 by Linda Spiker

We are big fans of this Easy Lemon Chicken with Roasted Potatoes Meal from Sun Basket meal delivery. It’s super easy, absolutely delicious, and when it comes to cooking, it doesn’t get more convenient than Sun Basket !
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Easy, Convenient, and Less Expensive!

Simply open up the box, pull out the ingredients, do a little slicing and dicing and in 20-30 minutes you’ll enjoy an incredibly delicious meal. Another perk, you don’t have to go to the store! And honestly, for the two of us, having Sun Basket delivery is cheaper than if we went to the store and bought everything ourselves. Right now Sun Basket meal delivery is $6.16 per serving!

Sun Basket kicked off 2019 with a few fabulous changes that offer more ways to have your Sun Basket, your way. But of course they still have your favorite traditional, Paleo, and Gluten free options available too!

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About This Meal: Sun Basket Calls it Mrs. Scorcese’s Lemon Chicken

This meal is a collaboration between Sun Basket and Rustic, the Sonoma County restaurant of film legend Francis Ford Coppola. One of our favorite recipes at Rustic is the lemon chicken inspired by Martin Scorsese’s mother. The chicken is drowned in lemon juice with fresh oregano, and cooked to a golden brown.

The Recipe: Easy Lemon Chicken with Roasted Potatoes

Tips and what you need: a good frying pan and of course a good knife!

5 from 14 votes

Lemon Chicken with Roasted Potatoes

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

35 mins

Total Time

45 mins

This meal is a collaboration between Sun Basket and Rustic, the Sonoma County restaurant of film legend Francis Ford Coppola. One of our favorite recipes at Rustic is the lemon chicken inspired by Martin Scorsese’s mother, whom Francis visited with often. The chicken is drowned in lemon juice with fresh oregano, and cooked to a golden brown.

Course: dinner

Keyword: chicken dinner, Paleo, roasted potatoes, whole30

Servings: 2 servings

Author: Sun Basket Meal Delivery

Ingredients

3/4 pound new potatoes (white, rose or yukon gold work well)
1 sprig fresh rosemary
1/2 pound baby broccoli (broccolini)
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
10 ounces boneless chicken thigh pieces
1 lemon
2 medium shallots
1 teaspoon fresh garlic, grated or minced
1 teaspoon fresh oregano
1/4-1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes (note: red pepper flakes lose potency over time, so if yours aren't fresh you may want to add a bit more)
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup white wine (white grape juice or water for my paleo/whole30 friends)

Instructions

Roast the potatoes and baby broccoli:

Heat the oven to 425ºF.
Scrub the potatoes; cut them into quarters.
Trim the ends from the baby broccoli, strip the rosemary leaves from the stems; coarsely chop the leaves. Set aside.
On one end of a sheet pan, toss the potatoes and rosemary with 1 tablespoon olive oil, bake for 20 minutes.

While Potatoes Roast Prep Remaining Ingredients:

Peel and finely chop the shallots.
Finely chop, press, or grate enough garlic to measure 1 teaspoon.
Strip the oregano leaves from the stems; coarsely chop the leaves
After potatoes have cooked for 20 minutes, remove pan from oven add the baby broccoli with 1 to 2 teaspoons oil and toss. Season the broccoli and potatoes with salt and pepper. Place back in the oven and roast until tender and lightly browned, another 15 minutes or so.

While the vegetables roast, brown the chicken and lemon slices:

Transfer chicken to a plate; pat dry with a paper towel. Cut thighs in half, season generously with salt and pepper.
Thinly slice half the lemon; juice the other half and set aside for finishing the dish.
In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, warm 1 tablespoon olive oil until hot but not smoking. Add the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned but not yet cooked through (3 to 5 minutes a side). Transfer to a plate.
Add the lemon slices to the pan; cook until browned on one side, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to the plate with the chicken; do not clean the pan.

Cook remaining ingredients:

In the same pan used for the chicken, if dry, add 1 to 2 teaspoons olive oil and warm over medium heat. Stir in the shallots, garlic, oregano, and as many chili flakes as you like. Season with salt and pepper and cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.

Finish the chicken:

Add ¼ cup white wine (or water) to the shallot mixture; bring to a boil, loosening any browned bits. Add the broth, chicken, and lemon slices; bring to a boil. Cook at a vigorous simmer until the chicken is cooked through, 2 to 4 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice; season to taste with salt and pepper.
Remove vegetables from oven when they are browned and slightly crispy, plate. Add chicken and pour sauce over the top!

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How To Fry the Perfect Egg!

THE REDEMPTION OF THE EGG!

Tips: Let’s Start with The Pan

The Importance of Heat and Oil:

Getting the Yolk Just Right:

The Recipe: How To Fry the Perfect Egg!

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Lime Chili Chicken Skewers

The Marinade:

Grilling:

The Recipe: Lime Chili Chicken Skewers

MAY I PLEASE ASK A FAVOR?

Silky Egg Stir Fry with Jumbo Shrimp

About The Book:

What I Loved About About The Recipe:

The Recipe: Silky Egg Stir Fry with Jumbo Shrimp

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Spicy Salmon with Plum Salsa

Let’s Talk Fish Y’all!

The Plum Salsa:

Learn to Work with Hot Peppers:

The Spicy Salmon:

The Recipe: Spicy Salmon with Plum Salsa

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Lemon Chicken with Roasted Potatoes

SUN BASKET: Perfect for Couples or Families!

Easy, Convenient, and Less Expensive!

CHOOSE FROM 18 HEALTHY & DELICIOUS RECIPES A WEEK FROM SUN BASKET! SAVE $45 IF YOU ORDER TODAY!

About This Meal: Sun Basket Calls it Mrs. Scorcese’s Lemon Chicken

The Recipe: Easy Lemon Chicken with Roasted Potatoes

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