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Hungry Hippo

Mallory SchwartzComment
Hungry Hippo

Still unsure what to do in the kitchen? It’s hard to just ‘get started’ but why not now?

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Easy Cookin’

Cooking does not have to be perfect. You just have to give it a try. So let’s start sizzling!

1. Ask yourself: what are your taste buds, favorite proteins, time limit

2. Google It! I love asian flavors first and then fun mexican cuisine so I’ll type in Chicken Asian Recipes or Vegan Mexican Casseroles.

3. 10 ingredients + 30 minutes: Don’t over do it. Recipes should be ‘easy’ so less than 10 ingredients and under 30 minutes.

4. Alternatives: Don’t have an item? Just google alternative. This helps for vinegars or flours so you don’t have to buy more items you may not need.

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Smells Good

1. Butternut Squash Sauced Pasta

Egg Noodles: 1 Butternut Squash: 3- 4 shallots: 1 cup vegetable broth: 6 sage leaves: Pinch of nutmeg: Sauté shallots with cubed butternut squash. Add broth and spices Bring to a boil then reduce heat for 8-10 minutes. Puree and add to noodles.

2. Summer Corn Soup:

2 cans of corn: 2-3 turnips (I swapped instead of potatoes): 1 white onion: 2-3 cloves of garlic: 1 cup almond milk: 1 cup vegetable broth: 1/3 cup nutritional yeast. Add onions + garlic to a soup pot. Add corn (drained) and peeled and chopped turnips. Sauté a few minutes then add in your liquid. Can alter more or less broth vs. milk if you like it creamier. Add 1-2 tsp smoked paprika. 1 tsp cumin. 1 tsp red pepper chili flakes. Bring to a boil. Reduce Heat for 10-20 minutes. Add in nutritional yeast before blending.

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Cookin’ Chicken

3. Spaghetti Squash Pad Thai

1 Spaghetti Squash: 1 lb Chicken: Roast Squash in the 30 minutes in 400 degree oven (seeded and cored) or microwave 10 minutes: 1 cup shredded carrots: 3 cloves garlic: Sauté carrots + garlic with 1-2 tbsp of olive oil. Scramble 2 eggs with the veggies. Thinly slice the chicken and add 2 tbsp tapioca starch (or corn starch). Cook on the stove top for about 8-10 minutes. Mix the sauce: 1/3 cup coconut aminos (or soy sauce). 2 tbsp lime juice. 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar. (red chili flakes optional). Add sauce and chicken/veggie mixture. Add to cooked spaghetti squash and sprinkle with chopped peanuts.

4. Sesame Honey Chicken

1 lb chicken cut into cubes. Marinate ahead of time with 1 tbsp arrowroot flour (or tapioca starch). 1 tsp smoked paprika. 1 tbsp sesame oil. 2 tsp garlic powder. 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar. 2 tbsp honey. 1 tsp coconut sugar. 1 tbsp sweet chili sauce. BIG squeeze of sriracha (more or less to your liking). 1/4 cup coconut aminos or soy sauce. I marinate a few hours or over night. Sauté your favorite veggies first. I did savoy cabbage + mushrooms tonight with sesame oil, farlic powder, and pinch of salt. Remove chicken from sauce and cook on the stove top. About 10 -15 minutes. Add remainder of sauce to a pan to heat and cook thoroughly (raw chicken and all…). Make sure to cook on low and stir often. The starch will make it gooey. I add it all separately to be plated. Then toss the new plated dish back onto the stove for a quick ‘stir fry’ before serving. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top.