p.s. I use Coconut Aminos in the recipe.  This is a brown liquid made from coconut that tastes a lot like soy sauce and can be used in any recipe that calls for soy or tamari sauce (both which contain gluten unless labeled as gluten-free) soy is also a reactive food to a lot of people and so I avoid both.

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Start with the grater accessory for your food processor.  You can also use a hand held grater, but will take longer.

Chop your head of cauliflower into pieces that fit in the opening (if using the food processor). Feed through as little or much as you want.  I like to do the whole head and store in the refrigerator to use during the week.

It’s that simple.  Fry up with a little grass fed butter or olive oil and salt until its the consistency you want.  Can be softer or crunchy.  Use as a base for asian meals.  Make fried rice!  Make cilantro rice and use in Mexican food like they do at Chipotle!  Use in soup!  The possibilities are endless

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When you are trying to decide where to spend your food budget you may ask “is organic chicken worth it?”  My opinion is yes.  I would actually opt to buy all my meats organic, pastured, hormone (beef only, see below) and antibiotic free over spending my money on organic fruits and vegetables IF you had to make that choice.

Organic chickens are fed a vegetarian diet that does not include any GMO or toxic pesticides.  Antibiotics are not used unless medically necessary.  They are suppose to be given access to the outdoors but there are not set standards, meaning how long they are outside or how big the space.

antibiotic-free  means no antibiotics were ever given.

Chickens are not allowed to be given hormones in the US so if the label says no hormones that means nothing.  Cage-free also means nothing as chickens raised for meat in the U.S. are not kept in cages (does not apply for chickens laying eggs).  Natural also means nothing as there is no definition for natural under our food structure except for that it contains no artificial ingredients.  There is no process to verify this claim.

Free-Range just means they had some access to the outside, their feed is still not vegetarian or organic unless it says organic.

 As I’ve said before I’m a huge fan of Asian food.  So many delicious dishes with meat and seafood and lots of veges.  Miso soup and sushi…yum my mouth is watering.  I don’t know about you but every time I eat it whether it be Thai, Chinese or Japanese I get an upset stomach.  I’m not sure if its the oil they use or the soy sauce or the MSG.  But I am always on the hunt for restaurant quality dishes that I can recreate at home!  These coconut curry chicken thighs fit the bill!

When you are trying to decide where to spend your food budget you may ask “is organic chicken worth it?”  My opinion is yes.  I would actually opt to buy all my meats organic, pastured, hormone (beef only, see below) and antibiotic free over spending my money on organic fruits and vegetables IF you had to make that choice.

Organic chickens are fed a vegetarian diet that does not include any GMO or toxic pesticides.  Antibiotics are not used unless medically necessary.  They are suppose to be given access to the outdoors but there are not set standards, meaning how long they are outside or how big the space.

antibiotic-free  means no antibiotics were ever given.

Chickens are not allowed to be given hormones in the US so if the label says no hormones that means nothing.  Cage-free also means nothing as chickens raised for meat in the U.S. are not kept in cages (does not apply for chickens laying eggs).  Natural also means nothing as there is no definition for natural under our food structure except for that it contains no artificial ingredients.  There is no process to verify this claim.

Free-Range just means they had some access to the outside, their feed is still not vegetarian or organic unless it says organic.

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As I have learned that my body feels better on a grain-free and dairy-free diet, most of my recipes follow this protocol.  I use Ghee in place of butter (casein and milk proteins removed) and I use Coconut amino’s in place of soy sauce see here for some other good substitutes.  But if you do not need the substitute feel free to use regular butter and soy sauce!I love to cook, I love to eat.  I love to make things that make everyone in my family happy.  That doesn’t always happen  I would not normally post a boring chicken recipe but this one was so easy and delicious and made the kids, husband and me all happy!  I sometimes find that people turn their noses up at thighs and legs and think that the only way to go is the breast.  Dark meat supposedly has more fat and calories…truth? the difference is about 4 calories between a breast and a thigh and about 1 gram of fat!  Dark meat also has some benefits that white does not.  It contains more myoglobin (carries oxygen to muscle cells) , zinc, and vitamins B6 and B12.  It is more succulent, has a wonderful flavor and is always moist.  Give these ginger-garlic chicken thighs a try.  Come on over to the dark side…..

As I have learned that my body feels better on a grain-free and dairy-free diet, most of my recipes follow this protocol.  I use Ghee in place of butter (casein and milk proteins removed) and I use Coconut amino’s in place of soy sauce see here for some other good substitutes.  But if you do not need the substitute feel free to use regular butter and soy sauce!

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• Coconut Yogurt – use in place of dairy yogurt or sour cream, good with yogurt toppings, in smoothies or as sour cream on tacos or potatoes.  Look for the unsweetened variety and one with out carrageenan
• Coconut flour – can be used in baked goods, for frying or thickening sauces
• Coconut oil – use for pan frying, baking or as a substitute for cream in your coffee
• Coconut milk – Use in place of cow milk.  I like it better than nut milks!  Look for sweetened kinds made with stevia for chocolate or vanilla, or unsweetened for cooking or cereal, no carrageenans
• Coconut aminos-great substitute for soy sauce.  It is a little sweeter but subs out nicely in most recipes!

See here or here for some yummy recipes using coconut products!

But Michelle coconut products contain so much saturated fat!  For the last 60 years saturated fat has been eschewed and a low-fat craze has taken over our country.  Low-fat and fat-free products are full of additives, chemicals and more sugar to make up for the removed fat.  They are never a good idea in my opinion!  Saturated fat is making a comeback, especially the kind in coconut products.  Dr. Mark Hyman states the following:

Interestingly, researchers find when folks consume more saturated fat—especially from healthy sources like coconut oil—their “good” LDL cholesterol increases and their “bad” LDL decreases. Saturated fat in foods like extra virgin coconut butter fuels your mitochondria, provides anti-inflammatory benefits, and could even improve your cholesterol numbers. 

See the full article here

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