• Cauliflower Fried Rice
    Sides,  Thermomixยฎ

    Cauliflower Fried Rice

    Forget take-out and make this super simple, delicious and healthy cauliflower fried rice in under 20 minutes! Keep it vegan or add scrambled eggs or chicken for protein. Cauliflower alone is very plain and does not have a strong taste. In this recipe, it is first “riced” and then fried in oil and flavored with garlic, liquid aminos (a substitute for soy sauce) and sesame oil. To rice the cauliflower, I use my Thermomixยฎ. You can literally throw a head of cauliflower into it and it will rice it in 4 seconds flat. Impressive! If you do not own one, you can use a food processor. There is a debate…

  • roasted carrot and fennel
    Sides

    Roasted Cumin Carrots and Fennel

    The first time I had this roasted carrot and fennel side dish was when my husband cooked it for me when we were on vacation. The funny thing is I don’t even remember where we were exactly, but I remember him cooking this dish because it was SO GOOD. I have never had roasted carrots and fennel before that day, and couldn’t believe the incredible flavors I had been missing out on. The key to making this side dish a success, I think, is a lot of olive oil and cumin. Don’t be shy! As you probably know, carrots are considered a super food for the eyes. They are packed…