Delicious meals with the best cuts so you can look & feel younger
Who doesn’t love sliced roast beef for lunch? Big life changes means we are back to school and packing lunches again. But one thing has stayed the same: organ meats every week, as the foundation of a nutrient-dense diet. And Sliced Roast Beef Heart is our new vitamin-and-mineral packed go-to deli meat….
Not sure about introducing organ meats? Try Bacon and Chicken Liver Paté with a Cherry Balsamic Glaze! Chicken livers are more mild than livers from larger poultry or other animals. Everybody loves bacon – the gateway meat. And finally, the cherry balsamic glaze balances and brightens this savory paté. …
There are organs that get all the glory—liver, heart, even tongue. But spleen? If you can find it, it’s often overlooked. Maybe it’s the name. Maybe it’s that most of us don’t even know what a spleen does, let alone how to cook it. Middle Eastern Stuffed Spleen has an simple filling of ground meat, rice, garlic, onion, herbs, and warm spices like cumin and paprika. It’s stuffed and baked, then sliced for an approachable dish….
The best Homemade Ramen Broth has two criteria: it tastes great and gels beautifully when cooled. To achieve this, we use meaty bones for flavor and gelatinous cuts like neck bones or knuckles for silky texture. Yet, great ramen broths also have nourishing bonuses – like mineral-rich seaweed and ferments like soy sauce or miso that support gut health. This simple and nourishing Homemade Ramen Broth is must have in any broth rotation….
Lobster and crab are symbols of luxury and fine-dining. Yet, our cultural emphasis on muscle meat means that the nutrient-rich innards of these animals – once considered a delicacy – often goes missing. On the rare occasion when you find a whole lobster or crab, Lobster Thermidor will tempt you to make use of the whole animal. …
Beef shanks with luscious marrow are a forgotten treasure of the butcher case. Often overlooked for pricier cuts, they one of the best-kept secrets in the culinary world. When slow-cooked, they become meltingly tender. Here, Braised Beef Shanks with Marrow are infused with aromatic spices and leave a broth of liquid gold. If you’ve never cooked with shanks before, this recipe will make you a believer. Plus, the humble marrow stars as the centerpiece….
Most of the time, you won’t find tripe in a cellophane package at the grocery store. There’s next to no market here. If we care about these animals and want them raised well, we can be the market. But then what do we make? I offer Braised Tripe in Spicy Peanut Butter and Coconut Sauce….
I stand corrected! When people ask me what to do with an organ meat blend, I usually tell them not to make burgers. But Sarah changed my mind. This creative recipe has enough savory flavors to save the day. I’m excited to share this quick and easy recipe for the Best Kidney Burgers!…
When it comes to nose-to-tail eating, some cuts get a lot of attention—while others, like lamb testicles, remain in the shadows. But these nutrient-dense gems are worth a second look. Packed with B-vitamins and essential minerals, they offer powerful nutritional benefits that might just surprise you. Zesty Vietnamese-Inspired Lamb Testicles takes the leap into unconventional territory so you can discover the tastier side of adventurous eating.…
Having ditched the idea of ‘breakfast foods’ long ago, I am open to any nourishing foods for a morning meal. Sweetbreads with Coffee & Cream provides a bitter note to complement this rich gland – and a great way to start the day. Boost immunity, fight chronic infection, or simply feel full till noon with sweetbreads. It’s another perfect example that food is the best kind of medicine….