One-pan Asian-Inspired Pork Stirfry

March 24, 2021 by Madison Schott in Recipes

I love asian flavors and dishes but a lot of times they are full of sodium and very heavy ingredients. I’ve found that coconut aminos, garlic, and red pepper flakes get me the perfect flavor every time. Using coconut aminos over soy sauce is key in making this a healthy recipe. Coconut aminos are much lower in sodium and coconuts are overall a better ingredient than soy.

Pork is a great meat option to compliment these ingredients. I always get my pork from pasture-raised farms like Belcampo or White Oak Pastures. Otherwise pork can be quite dirty and fattened on soy and corn.

My favorite thing about this dinner is that you can make it using one pan! You really just through everything in some avocado oil, let it cook all together, and voila! A yummy and easy dinner.

If you liked this recipe, be sure to check out my Roasted Eggplant Pasta Sauce.

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Madison's Miso Glazed Brussel Sprouts

November 14, 2020 by Madison Schott in Recipes

My miso brussel sprouts are the perfect side to make for Thanksgiving dinner! I promise people who don’t normally like brussel sprouts even LOVE these. The best part? They’re super simple!

All you need is a big bag. of brussels, organic white miso, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and pomegranate seeds (if you want them).

Miso is a fermented soy product and has lots of health benefits, unlike unfermented soy. I personally love the one from Miso Master. While it is a bit pricey, it’s an ingredients that will last you awhile and help you uplevel the taste of all your favorite veggies.

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Roasted Eggplant Pasta Sauce (gluten free, vegan)

November 09, 2020 by Madison Schott in Recipes

This recipe can’t get much easier. All you need is an eggplant, maybe an onion, gluten free pasta, and your favorite pasta sauce. I love making this whenever eggplants are in season, plentiful at the farmer’s market, and I want to get some extra veggies into my dinner.

The key here is to make sure you cook the eggplants long enough. They retain a lot of water so all you need to roast them is some olive oil and time. Keep the heat on low/medium and wait until they start to brown. Once that is done, add the tomato sauce and any extra spices.

Top the gluten free pasta (my favorite is Lotus Foods pad thai rice noodles or Tolerant chickpea rotini) you already boiled with the sauce and voila! A meal everyone will love.

If you want some extra goodness you can even sprinkle some vegan hemp parmesan on top like I did! This one is my favorite.

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Tajin Roasted Brussel Sprouts (vegan, gf, df, paleo)

November 01, 2020 by Madison Schott in Recipes

It’s officially brussel sprout season! Growing up I used to HATE these green little vegetables, now they’re one of my favorites. There’s so many different ways you can make them taste delicious, you just have to get creative!

Here, I roasted them with Tajin- a chili lime seasoning often used in Mexican cooking. It gives it a great citrusy zest when used with lime and even without in case you don’t have a fresh lime on hand.

All you need is the following:

brussel sprouts
lime juice
Tajin seasoning
avocado oil

Heat the oven to 325 degrees. Combine all ingredients and mix the mixture with the chopped brussel sprouts. Lay them out on a tray lined with parchment paper and cook for 35 minutes.

It’s really that easy! When cooking like this, brussel sprouts will quickly become one of your favorite vegetables.

Vegan Mediterranean Veggie Bowl (gf, df)

May 03, 2020 by Madison Schott in Recipes

Finding healthy, easy meals to make during quarantine has proven challenging. Luckily, this bowl can easily be made using fresh or frozen veggies, depending what you have on hand. The only thing that requires cooking is the cauliflower, which you can make an hour before you want to eat or in the beginning of the week while meal prepping.

It really is as easy as throwing whole, flavorful ingredients into a bowl and calling it a meal. If you want some added protein, add falafel or grass-fed lamb sausage. Enjoy!

Pesto Potato Salad (mayo free, vegan, gf)

April 12, 2020 by Madison Schott in Recipes

This potato salad is perfect for spring meals as well as summer picnics. It’s the perfect way to elevate your typical potato salad on a holiday like Easter. It’s super simple, I don’t even measure our exact ingredients. Use as many potatoes as you’d like. Add as much pesto and garlic as you want! You really can’t mess it up. It will taste delicious no matter the amount of each ingredient. Aren’t those the recipes we like the best?

You can eat it hot or cold, both taste great!

Blueberry Crumble Yogurt (df, gf)

March 25, 2020 by Madison Schott in Recipes

This recipe is my favorite breakfast to bring with me to work. It’s easy and quick to make in the morning before heading out of the house and is the perfect balance of fats and carbs. The sugar in the blueberries is balanced by the almond butter, yogurt, and bee pollen so you won’t have a glucose spike first thing in the day.

Lavva yogurt is my favorite because it’s made from pili nuts, a nut high in protein and fat but low in carbs. You can buy it here.

My bee pollen is from Beekeeper’s Naturals, but you can buy it on Amazon. Bee pollen is high in B vitamins, amino acids, and mineral. Some people even swear by it to get rid of their seasonal allergies!

Healthy Shamrock Shake (gf, df, v)

March 17, 2020 by Madison Schott in Recipes

Happy St. Patty’s Day! While we can’t celebrate this holiday in the way we typically would, maybe you have these ingredients at home or were planning on making a trip to the grocery store anyways. The protein I use is vegan and can be bought on Amazon. Enjoy this smoothie as a treat during this bleak time!

Immune Boosting Ramen (gf, df)

March 17, 2020 by Madison Schott in Recipes

Finish out the winter season strong by continuing to fight illness. This ramen will give you the nutrients you need to stay feeling your best. You can buy my favorite gluten-free ramen noodles here.

Creamy Alfredo & Salmon Pasta (df, gf)

March 12, 2020 by Madison Schott in Recipes

This is one of those feel-good recipes that tastes so warm and inviting. It tastes like it should be unhealthy but really there’s nothing but nutritious ingredients! I used two of my kitchen staples, Primal Kitchen Dairy-Free Alfredo Sauce and Lotus Foods Pad Thai Rice Noodles, along with some salmon I baked the night before and some snap peas.

This was one of those dishes thrown together with whatever is left in your fridge! It’s also one of those dishes that ends up tasting better than the original ones it is made from.

Superfood Fueled Acai Bowl (gf, df, v)

March 07, 2020 by Madison Schott in Recipes

There is nothing I crave more in the summer than a cold smoothie bowl. Not only are they delicious and refreshing, but they can also be the key to good health. Smoothies are one of the ways I get my daily nutrients and greens I need in order to nourish my body.

Superfoods aren't just a hype, trust me. They truly do make a difference in the way you feel. If you're skeptical, just give one a try and see how it goes. They transform any smoothie bowl into a small slice of heaven. Yes, this means they are just as tasty as they are good for you!

Recommended Superfoods:

Navitas Organics Chia Seeds

Navitas Organics Hemp Seeds

Navitas Organics Goji Berries

Navitas Organics Cacao Nibs

What do these superfoods do for your body? More like what don't they do? Chia and hemp seeds help your body fight off aging by providing antioxidants. They also give your body energy to take on those long work days or strenuous workouts. In addition, hemp seeds strengthen your immune system and chia seeds ward off hunger. You may not expect a lot from these tiny seeds but they are indeed powerful.

I am currently addicted to goji berries. They are chewy and sweet, but also extremely good for you. I eat them on almost everything, but they are my favorite on top of smoothie bowls. Just like chia and hemp seeds, they are a great source of antioxidants. While they have an extensive amount of benefits, they are particularly good for eye and skin health. They also help regulate your cholesterol levels.

You may be questing the health benefits of the last superfood I mentioned, cacao nibs. Well, cacao is actually an ingredient added to chocolate before it is processed. Since it is not yet processed, it is actually very beneficial for your health. It is packed with magnesium and is proven to make you happier. And who doesn't need a little extra happiness in their lives?

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Juice Press Rainforest Smoothie Recipe (gf, df, v)

March 07, 2020 by Madison Schott in Recipes

If you are a juice and smoothie lover you are probably obsessed with all the boutique juice shops in the city. Juice Press is just one of these stores that offers delicious, fresh but overpriced smoothies. While it is nice to treat myself to one of these every once in awhile, this college student has a budget to follow.

I am always messing around with my Vitamix (aka the most life-changing gadget you can have in your kitchen), looking for the perfect green smoothie recipe. While the other recipe I shared on my blog is one of my staples, this new recipe just might be replacing it for the next few weeks.

If you have ever had Juice Press's Rainforest smoothie, this is exactly what that tastes like. Filled with kale, mint, lemon, and coconut water, you really can't go wrong. I even added my own little twist by making it with frozen banana and pineapple. This helps to balance out the taste of the greens.

Start with your greens. Feel free to add as much mint as you like. I pile in the mint because I love that refreshing ting early in the morning after a long yoga session. It is also great for indigestion!

Next, add your kale. Once again, load this in; the more greens the better! I was lucky enough to be given kale straight from someone's garden. I lack any sort of green thumb but tasting this fresh kale has inspired me to possibly start growing my own greens.

The kale was so fresh that I kept finding inch worms in it! I returned these little worms back into their natural habitat and made sure to clean the kale over and over again.

After you add all of your greens be sure to juice half of a lemon into the blender. If you want a tangier taste feel free to squeeze an entire lemon into the juice.

Next, I added my frozen banana. I buy a bunch of bananas and freeze them in ziplock bags to make them much more accessible whenever I want to make a smoothie. This way you don't need to worry about the time it takes to freeze a banana once your smoothie craving comes on.

Coconut water is going to allow the Vitamix to blend everything together smoothly. You want to start by adding a good amount and then continue to add more as the smoothie is blending. The coconut water is going to make the blender's job a lot easier, and prevent it from breaking.

Lastly, add your frozen pineapple. Once again, there is not a specific amount that you need to add. It is all up to you and which flavors you want to be most prominent!

Now blend together and it's ready to drink.

Let me know what you think of this recipe when you try it. Be sure to share it on Instagram and tag @maemaddie. Happy blending!

Gluten Free Veggie Ramen (gf, df, v)

February 14, 2020 by Madison Schott in Health, Recipes, Wellness

There’s nothing I crave more in the winter than a warm bowl of soup. Lotus Foods has a gluten-free brown rice ramen that makes it super easy to make. I simply boil my broth, cook the veggies in it, and add the noodles for 5 minutes. Voila! The best homemade ramen you’ll ever eat.

Alfredo Cauliflower Gnocci with Brussels (df, gf)

January 31, 2020 by Madison Schott in Recipes, Health, Wellness

I have lots of go-to recipes when I’m short on time and this is one of my favorites. I use Trader Joe’s cauliflower gnocci as a base for a ton of recipes because of how easy it is to cook. Here I decided to make my famous miso-glazed brussels and add them to the gnocci along with Primal Kitchen’s dairy-free alfredo sauce.

Expert tip: Buy a large bag of brussels and make my miso-glazed brussels recipe. Use a third of the batch to finish off this recipe and the rest for your lunches throughout the week!