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End your food rut with these 10 simple tips!

in Recipes, Videos on 08/27/17

Smoked Salmon Wraps

Simple Smoked Salmon Wraps

This post is inspired by my three sisters who recently fell into food ruts. Have you ever fallen into a food rut or are you currently in one? In this case rut = boredom.

By nature we tend to go with what is familiar and frankly, easy – brown rice, roasted fish, steamed broccoli, teriyaki sauce, olive oil, hard-boiled eggs. You get the idea. Week after week we make the same food, prepared in the same way, which eventually leads to a foot rut.

Sound familiar?

It happens to us all.

Relax, I can help!

You won’t eat what you don’t like

I recognize when I’m in a food rut when the idea of eating the meal that I prepared feels like a chore. There is nothing wrong with the food and there is nothing wrong with me. It is a sign that I have just hit a food wall. The meal is boring. I know everything about it – its texture, its flavor, the sound of my fork hitting the bottom of the container. When this happens, it’s time for a change. Nothing dramatic, just a simple twist.

Beyond boredom, ruts can be dangerous

Food ruts can be a slippery slope. They can lead to bad food choices. For example you end up eating the left over donuts in the break room instead of the minestrone soup you brought to work. Or you toss your perfectly good salad out of the window and head to head nearest drive-thru window hankering for new flavors.

The enjoyment of food is important. Studies have demonstrated that we are more likely to eat healthfully when we like the food that we are eating.

Think small (changes)

Making small changes can have a big impact on your recipes. Try a new spice, a new ethnic flavor profile or a new cooking method. By putting a new spin on an old dish, you can create something completely new and exciting. Here are my 10 tips for breaking the boredom barrier.

  1. Salad Exchange! Swap out your romaine or iceberg lettuce for a new green. Toss in kale, radicchio, arugula, spinach, sweet potato greens, or shredded broccoli. The different flavor and textures from these greens with give an added boost to your salad.
Kale and Radicchio Salad

Kale and Radicchio Salad

  1. Get Exotic. Instead of brown rice, use whole-wheat couscous. The light and fluffy texture is a nice change from the dense brown rice.
Whole Wheat Couscous

Whole Wheat Couscous

  1. Nix the bread. Swap out your bread or bun for lettuce leaves. This has been a trend for a while, but have you tried it? It works and is a nice refreshing break with hot and cold recipes.
Fresh Lettuce Leaves

Fresh Lettuce Leaves

  1. Skip the tortilla. Jicama taco shells are fantastic. Use this tasty Mexican turnip instead of corn or flower tortillas for your next Taco Tuesday! Check out my quick video recipe for making the shells.
Baja Shrimp Tacos with Jicama Shells

Baja Shrimp Tacos with Fresh Jicama Shells

  1. Switch up your oil. Use ghee instead of olive oil or vegetable oil. Ghee is a fantastic way to sauté vegetable or protein while adding incredible flavor.
Grass Fed Ghee

Grass Fed Ghee

  1. Get Saucy. If you have been using basic tomato sauce for your recipes switch it up and add to the base. Mango, red pepper flake, zucchini, spinach, tomatillos are all good options. Break out the food processor and get mixing! This gets you beyond the familiar tomato taste and into more complex flavors that your palate will appreciate.
Tomato Mango Masala Sauce

Tomato Mango Masala Sauce

  1. Spice it up. Go beyond salt, pepper or Lawry’s Seasoning Salt and use your spice cabinet. If your spice cabinet is bland then start to develop one. My favorites are cumin, coriander, ginger, red pepper flake, dried parsley, turmeric and mustard seed.
Spice Box

Spice Box

  1. It’s about the technique. If you are accustomed to grilling and frying your food, try steaming or roasting for a different dining experience. One of my favorite ways to prepare fish is en papillote, or in parchment paper. It’s a good way to steam food and lock in the flavor. If its done on the barbeque you get more bank for the buck! Check out my quick recipe video for halibut and clams wrapped in banana leaf.
Fish En Papillote

Fish En Papillote

  1. Switch up your cheese. If you enjoy dairy, one easy way to mix things up is to change the cheese that you buy. I love spicy and smoked cheeses – jalapeno pepper jack, smoked gouda, Manchego, Vermont cheddar are among my favorites.
Pepper Jack Cheese

Pepper Jack Cheese

  1. Add salsa. If you prep your proteins in advance for the week you can easily get bored by Wednesday. Although I am a pescatarian, I have friends and family that are not. They often grill chick breast on Sunday and plan to use them throughout the week. Boredom usually hits around Wednesday. One easy way to add jazz up grill proteins is to add salsa. Not just the usual tomato based version, but mango, peach, watermelon or pineapple. The more exotic the better. The tropical salsa adds flavor and one serving of fruits and vegetables. Here is a link to a video recipe for one of my favorite salsas, mango avocado.
Classic Mango Salsa

Classic Mango Salsa

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Wild halibut tortilla soup. . . . After a weekend Wild halibut tortilla soup.
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After a weekend of indulgence, I was in the mood for something simple today. Not to mention that I received such sweet birthday phone calls from my two chicken tortilla soup loving nieces, Briana and Courtney! With these two in mind and a bunch of halibut cheeks and bones on hand I went to work. 
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Halibut bone broth is the base of this soup. The recipe is in the forthcoming book. 
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#pescatarian #wildfish #bonebroth #tortillasoup #soup #mexicanfood
Celebrating another turn around the sun! . . . It' Celebrating another turn around the sun!
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It's such a beautiful day!! I couldn't resist spending my morning at the beach. It's usually raining on my birthday, so sunshine is a real treat and is a testament to the bright and beautiful year that I've had personally. 
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I've been instructed by friends and colleagues to eat lots of cake (hubby will see you that), and my mom & dad gifted me a beautiful bunch of chocolate dipped fruit, to help balance out the cake 😋!
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Wild halibut cheeks are on deck for supper! I bought them during my last trip to Morrow Bay from @giovannis_fish_market and have them well preserved in the freezer. 
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I appreciate all of your support and really enjoy our fun banter!
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#capricornseason #pescatarian #birthdaymonth #halibutcheeks #wildfish #wildhalibut #seafood #california
Seafood enchiladas! Who wants a plate? . . . I too Seafood enchiladas! Who wants a plate?
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I took a break from clam dishes to triple test my recipe for Baja inspired seafood enchiladas for the book - crab and shrimp are featured. Most of you know that I'm crazy about Mexican food and ingredients, grew up enjoying both.
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As I researched the dish, I learned that enchiladas have roots in royal Aztec cuisine. 
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I cooked up a batch of black beans and made cilantro rice to boot!
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This recipe wil be in the forthcoming book... something to look forward to 😋.

#pescatarian #seafood #mexicanfood #bajacalifornia #enchiladas #anthropology #coastalcuisine
I circumcised a geoduck today! No medical or relig I circumcised a geoduck today! No medical or religious certificate needed.
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I planned on filming a full video recipe on geoducks but it fell off my list of priorities since I owe my editor book updates. However, I was able to get this bit in. My husband had a hard time watching this, which I found hilarious!!
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To remove the shell I dropped the whole clam in boiling water for 10 seconds, then blanched it in ice water. 
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#pescatarianlifestyle #pescatarian #wildfish #shellfish #geoduck #clams
Are you blushing? Relax, it's just seafood!! . . . Are you blushing? Relax, it's just seafood!!
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This is a geoduck, (pronounced "gooey-duck"), which is a clam with an oversized siphon (sometimes called the neck). The siphon and body are so large that the shell can't close tightly. It bears an unfortunate resemblance to a certain part of the male anatomy that gives some of us the giggles!
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Geoduck can be expensive at restaurants, but it's simple enough to prepare at home. I plan to serve this as sushi for New Years Day!
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Similar to the Pacific razor clams, the geoduck is common in the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia. I found mine at a local market. 
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#pescatarian #seafood #clams #geoduck #wildfish #wildseafood #sushi #foodporn #pacificnorthwestfare #britishcolombia #seafoodleather
I'm home and back in my lab!! . . . I couldn't wai I'm home and back in my lab!!
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I couldn't wait to crack open my suitcase which I stuffed with a bunch of frozen seafood from local markets, mostly wild salmon and Pacific razor clams. Thanks to @alaskaair for overlooking a slight bag overage 😉.
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I've been obsessed with clams lately (including geoducks) so brace yourself and prepare to be inspired over the next couple of weeks.
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I made a batch of Pacific razor clams for Christmas Eve supper at the Lakehouse using a basic flour and egg wash. This approach gave the clams a southern "chicken fried" texture. They turned out great and got hubby's attention. He wanted more...so, I bought more!
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Today I defrosted a 1lb package made up of 7 whole cleaned clams and used Panko breadcrumb + egg wash to coat them before a quick pan fry. 
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#pescatarian #wildfish  #sustainableseafood #pacificrazorclams #clams #pacificnorthwest #shellfish #makeyourown #wildseafood
View of Puget Sound from my hotel room. . . . Hea View of Puget Sound from my hotel room. 
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Headed home with a suitcase full of frozen seafood and incredible memories. Thank you Washington!!!
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#pescatarian #seafood #clams #razorclams #wildfish #holidaytravel #pacificnorthwest #bestcoast
After a harrowing drive through Stevens Pass we sa After a harrowing drive through Stevens Pass we safely made it to our hotel suite on Puget Sound!
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The white knuckle drive was rewarded with a really cozy hotel room complete with a gorgeous view, fireplace, spa products, good coffee and fresh local sushi.
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I'm happy to take moment to watch the seagulls and sea lions play in the water. Headed home soon and taking nothing for granted.
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#pescatarian #holidaytravel #seafood #wildfish #wildfish #pacificnorthwest #washingtonstate #pugetsound #sushi #coffeelover #fishlover
Morning view from my hotel room. . . . This is a r Morning view from my hotel room.
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This is a really gorgeous spot where the Methow and Chewuch rivers meet. There is a #Chinook #coho and #steelhead fish hatchery just across the water, behind the trees. I passed it on my fat bike ride. The goal of the hatchery is to restore and replinish fish stocks. Once the fish are released into the Methow River they swim more than 500 miles to the Pacific Ocean. @usfws
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The views are spectacular and inspiring - sipping coffee while looking out this window coaxed me to  into editing another chapter of the forthcoming book.
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#pescatarian #sustainablefood #sustainableseafood #wintertravel #pacificnorthwest #seafood #wildfish #salmon #methowvalley
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