Disclaimer: All information, including costs and procedures, are unique to our experience. Please remember no two fertility journeys are the same and costs vary based on location. For reference, we sought treatment in Oregon. The commonality all infertility journey’s face is the hardship and heartbreak that comes with it. What did our journey look like?Continue reading “Our Infertility: IVF, What It Cost and How We Paid for It”
Author Archives: stephreeds
Smoked Pork Tenderloin
ACTIVE TIME: 15 MIN. I COOK TIME: 1 HR. 30 MIN. I SERVES: 4 Ingredients: ~ 1 lbs pork tenderloin 1 teaspoon mustard powder 1 teaspoon paprika 1 tablespoon black pepper 1/2 tablespoon granulated garlic 1/2 tablespoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons stone ground mustard Bear Mountain GourmetContinue reading “Smoked Pork Tenderloin”
Summer Corn Risotto with Bacon
ACTIVE TIME: 45 MIN. I TOTAL TIME: 45 MIN. I SERVES: 4 Ingredients: 3 tablespoons of butter 4 cloves of garlic, minced 1 yellow or sweet onion, finely diced 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice 1/2 cup dry white wine, I used a Sauvignon Blanc 2 cups of fresh or frozen corn 1 can of greenContinue reading “Summer Corn Risotto with Bacon”
Slow Cooker Kalua Pork Tacos
ACTIVE TIME: 20 MIN. I TOTAL TIME: 8-10 HR. Ingredients: Kalua Pork 6 lbs. pork roast 1 sweet onion, quartered 6-8 cloves of garlic 1 tablespoon liquid smoke 1 cup apple cider vinegar 1 cup pineapple juice 4-5 pineapple slices Avocado Salsa: 5-6 tomatillos, husked and quartered 2 jalapeños, seeded 1/2 sweet onion 3-4 clovesContinue reading “Slow Cooker Kalua Pork Tacos”
Golden Strawberry Ice Cream Cake
ACTIVE TIME: 1 HR. I TOTAL TIME: 12 HR. Ingredients: 1 package gluten free Golden Oreos 4 tablespoons of cold butter, cut into small cubes Strawberry ice cream 2 cups strawberry jam, I love this recipe 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ~ 7 oz. sweetened condensed milk 3-4 sliced strawberries Instructions:Continue reading “Golden Strawberry Ice Cream Cake”
Copycat “Yolko Ono” Breakfast Sandwich
My copycat recipe for the timeless favorite from Portland’s Fried Egg I’m in Love ACTIVE TIME: 20 MIN. I TOTAL TIME: 20 MIN. I SERVES: 1 Ingredients: 2 slices of gluten free sourdough bread 1 seasoned sausage patty 1 fried egg 2 slices of havarti cheese Pesto Sriracha mayo Kosher salt and cracked black pepper,Continue reading “Copycat “Yolko Ono” Breakfast Sandwich”
Creamy Tomato Gnocchi
ACTIVE TIME: 20 MIN. I TOTAL TIME: 35 MIN. I SERVES: 4 – 5 Ingredients: 3 tablespoons of olive oil 4 cloves of garlic, minced 14.5 ounce can of stewed tomatoes 2 tablespoons dried onions 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 cup heavy cream 16 ounces potatoContinue reading “Creamy Tomato Gnocchi”
Easy Individual Apple Crumble
ACTIVE TIME: 10 MIN. I TOTAL TIME: 35 MIN. MAKES: 4 Ingredients: Apple filling 4 Granny Smith apples, peeled and cubed 1/2 cup sugar 1 tablespoon gluten free flour 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Crumble topping 1 cup gluten free flour 1 cup gluten free rolled oats 2/3 cup brown sugar 1Continue reading “Easy Individual Apple Crumble”
Barbecue Tempeh Stuffed Potatoes
ACTIVE TIME: 25 MIN. I TOTAL TIME: 1 HR. 25 MIN. I MAKES: 2 – 3 Ingredients: 2-3 baker russet potatoes 8 ounce package of soy tempeh ~ 1/2 cup barbecue sauce 1 tablespoon brown sugar 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro 1/4 cup of finely diced white onions Olive oil Flaky kosher salt Butter, for servingContinue reading “Barbecue Tempeh Stuffed Potatoes”
Birria Taquitos
ACTIVE TIME: 20 MIN. I TOTAL TIME: 45 MIN. I MAKES: 30 Ingredients: 3-4 cups of leftover shredded birria meat – I swear by this birria recipe. (Use more or less depending on how meaty you want your taquitos) 30 corn tortillas ~ 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1/2 cup chopped cilantro 1/4 cupContinue reading “Birria Taquitos”
