Korean Short Ribs for Slow Cooker | Gluten-free, Paleo

Usually, I’m the one creating recipes . . .it’s my jam, it’s what I love to do and I’ve been making my take on healthy good eats since I was 8 years old and was inspired by Betty Crocker Kid’s Cookbook! But, last month, Beef Loving Texans asked me to recreate one of THEIR beef recipes (Korean Braised Beef Short Ribs to be exact) and break it out into a step-by-step tutorial that would make it easy to follow along – you can check the original post out at How to Make Restaurant-Quality Korean Braised Short Ribs at Home.Braised Korean Beef Short Ribs in Slow Cooker - Paleo, Gluten Free

But, WAIT, I’m also knocking the helpful how-to HERE for you and also sharing some other insights on the beef slow cooker recipe, plus I’ve made a few tweaks to make it gluten-free and paleo-friendly.Read on to get all the details on this Korean beef short rib recipe. Continue reading

Weeping Tiger Thai Beef Kebabs

They say a good steak dinner can make you cry, and my Weeping Tiger Thai Beef Kebabs holds true these sentiments. I advise having a napkin nearby to dab your eyes (and mouth) after the emotional feelings this sirloin steak dish evokes with its mouth-watering, meaty flavor and smoky, subtle sweet-heat. Weeping Tiger Thai Beef Kebabs

This easy international beef recipe was originally created for my friends at Beef Loving Texans. It’s protein-packed and brings an international flair to your Paleo, Keto or otherwise lower-carb diet. Read on to get this easy beef kebab recipe for the grill. Continue reading

20 Lighter Southern Food Recipes

It’s National Southern Food Day on January 22nd . . . that’s a thing, y’all! Traditional southern food is a reflection of who we are and where we came from, it’s what brings us together at family gatherings, holidays, special occasions and as regional collective. There are a lot of basic themes of southern food, but most is as unique as the mama that’s putting her spin on it. My “take” is to make healthy southern food based on the classic recipes, using fresh and “fitter” ingredients – I get a burr in my britches (and sometimes bee in my bonnet) when people assume you can’t make healthy southern food.20 Lighter Southern Food Recipes thefitfork.com

Check out my 20 Lighter Southern Food Recipes, and come back now, ya hear?!    Continue reading

Charcuterie Crunch Beef Jerky Trail Mix

Serving a meat and cheese tray is a game day tradition at my parties, and so is setting out big bowl of crunchy-munch snack mix. I’m thinking, why not combine the two dishes, save some time in the making, and streamline the snacking process?!   My Charcuterie Crunch Beef Trail Mix is an all-flavor, no fumble game day snack that is packed with a little protein for the win. Charcuterie Crunch Beef Trail MixRead on to get this beef jerky trail mix recipe featuring lots of yummy finger foods inspired by the likes of proven party food heroes – charcuterie boards, cheese trays and fruit platter! Continue reading

Easy Sofrito Beef Soup

The holidays are winding down, but I still have a house full of hungry people . . . and I’m pretty much DONE cooking big too-dos for a while (did you see the peppermint crepe cake I made that too like 6 hours to make and 5 minutes to eat).Sofrito Beef Soup with Noodles

Thank goodness my Easy Beef Sofrito Soup is a no-brainer to make, I can have a big batch whipped up in less than 20 minutes to feed my hungry homies and house guests. It’s hearty, it’s healthy, it’s guaranteed to get me some high-fives as we cheer on our favorite football teams on the big screen. Continue reading