Thai Sweet Potato Carrot Soup

Carrot Recipe #2

[A couple of weeks ago, the hubby harvested carrots from our garden--a big basket full! I decided to explore the world of recipes that contain carrots. It didn't really feel like we had a daily ration of carrots because of the multiple ways they can be served and prepared.]

This is probably my favorite that I'll make again later this fall when it's soup weather. Carrots and sweet potatoes taste so good together! I didn't puree as instructed but cooked it down as a thick stew. I also somehow completely missed the roasted cashews section of this recipe, but ended up serving it with chicken anyway, so the double protein would have been unnecessary. I also added fresh lime juice and cilantro at the end. It's a great side dish for any meat of choice.

https://reciperunner.com/thai-sweet-potato-carrot-soup/

Thai-Style Turkey Soup

We buy turkeys during the holidays when they’re on sale and load up our freezer. Our Anatolian shepherds get daily treats of meat. Sometimes it’s beef, pork, fish or poultry. Usually I cook enough to last a week and lately it’s been turkey. It’s so handy to have in the fridge and since I’m on my kick in this Magazine, tonight was turkey soup night. I added red pepper flakes for extra zing. So good and  healthy! Of course my carby hubby needed rice to go with it. Bonus-it only took 20-30 minutes to make.

Thai Chicken and Coconut Soup

I saw this Magazine at Sprouts recently and had to check it out. Normally I peruse the internet for recipes related to what I have on-hand but lately the hubby has been needing some healthier options. What I love about this book is that it’s Soups and Stews for 2. In the past, I would make a normal-sized pot and we would end up eating only half and get burned out. Now I can cook small and try meals from around the world...I think Morocco is next :)

Crunchy Thai Cucumber Salad

Another fun Asian cucumber salad. I had some leftover sweet thai chili which was perfect for this salad. Now the hubby is not a fan of peanuts in salads/entrees so I left them out. I think next time I will try macadamia or cashew nuts. Super easy to make though and a great little salad to have in the fridge.

https://iwashyoudry.com/crunchy-thai-cucumber-salad/

Thai Chicken Curry

Last week, the two of us managed to catch a cold from somewhere, so I wanted a chicken soup that would  warm the belly and the soul. For some it's chicken noodle soup, but for me it's Thai Chicken curry with chicken thighs. I loosely used the following recipe, but mainly used chicken broth, coconut milk, yellow curry powder, fish sauce, yellow onion, cilantro, carrots, orange bell pepper, potatoes and rice. The hubby bought me a KitchenAid mixer and one of the attachments was a spiralizer. I used it for the carrots and was pleasantly surprised at how quick and easy it was; I saved a lot of time that I would have spent chopping. I know this recipe was instrumental in our recovery. :)

http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/sites/default/files/styles/recipe/public/recipe_images/recipe-image-legacy-id--1035606_11.jpg?itok=3ny7oaux

AIP Thai Meatballs

I had some ground turkey and am enjoying the auto-immune paleo recipes, that I went to pinterest and just typed in "aip ground turkey". The first thing that popped up was Thai Meatballs. It was a big hit--plenty of spice and flavor. I used the rice cooker as a side (for the boys' sake) and we had fresh pineapple/orange/banana/blueberry smoothies (with yogurt and my recent find of banana milk) for dessert. Per the hubby, I can "please make this one again." That tells me it was a hit; also very easy and fast to make--would be another party favorite for sure.

http://www.asaucykitchen.com/thai-meatballs-paleo-low-fodmap/

Paleo Chicken Pad Thai

We love going to our local chain grocer "Sprouts". They have a monthly magazine with 4 recipes that I enjoy trying. This one was very fun and easy. It was paleo for me, but the boys insisted on having rice (or noodles) to go with it. :) Cooking the chicken in the coconut oil was so delicious! I opted to sprinkle on the chopped cashews, cilantro and sriracha-so good. :)

1 1/2 lb chicken cut into 1" chunks

4-5 Tbsp coconut oil

5 cloves garlic chopped

3 Tbsp fish sauce

1 Tbsp aminos (soy sauce)

4 Tbsp lime juice

1/2 Tbsp apple-cider vinegar

5 Tbsp cilantro

4-5 green onions

1 12 oz pkg broccoli slaw

2 medium carrots julienned

2 Tbsp chopped cashews

Sriracha to taste

1. Heat a wok over medium-high heat. Add oil and garlic, cook for about 1 minute.
2. Add chicken and cook 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently until lightly browned.
3. Add fish sauce, aminos, lime juice and vinegar. Cook at a rapid simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 5-8 minutes.
4. Add broccoli slaw and julienned carrot. Cook, stirring frequently, until soft but still firm, about 3-4 minutes.
5. Toss or garnish with green onion, cilantro, cashews and sriracha.