Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Electrolytes

 Small Batch Electrolyte Recipe

DescriptionAmountUnit
Potassium Citrate Powder19g
Magnesium Bisglycinate Powder 5g
Sea Salt11g
Glycine4g
Creatine 5g
Total 45g

 Large Batch Electrolyte Recipe

DescriptionAmountUnit
Potassium Citrate Powder120g
Magnesium Bisglycinate Powder 44g
Sea Salt74g
Glycine28g
Creatine 35g
Total 300g
  1. Mix up a weekly batch in an airtight container.  Stir and shake to get an even consistency.   
  2. Add half a teaspoon to your drinking water (I prefer broth) each day.  You can also sprinkle on your food as a salt replacement.
  3. Back off the dosage if you experience any symptoms of gut distress.
From here.

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Deviled Eggs

Deviled Eggs

6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and halved, yolks separated
3 Tablespoons avocado mayonnaise
1 1/2 teaspoons yellow mustard
1 dash hot sauce
1 1/2 Tablespoons sweet pickle relish
sprinkling of paprika

In a bowl or food processor, blend yolks and next 4 ingredients until smooth. Spoon filling into egg whites. Sprinkle with paprika

Large batch:

18 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and halved, yolks separated
3/4 cup (170 grams) avocado mayonnaise
1 1/2 Tablespoons yellow mustard
3 dashes hot sauce
4 1/2 Tablespoons sweet pickle relish
sprinkling of paprika

Saturday, April 18, 2026

Grilled Potato Salad with Crisp Bacon

For the Dressing:
½ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons canola oil, or other vegetable oil
Salt
Freshly ground pepper

For the Salad:
4 pounds small (3-inch) red potatoes
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt, such as kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper
6 strips bacon
1 medium red onion, peeled and thinly sliced
½ cup chopped parsley leaves

Directions:

In a small bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until needed, or for up to 2 days.

Scrub the potatoes, put them in a large pot, and add water to cover by about 2 inches. Salt the water generously. Cover the pot and set it over high heat. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to a brisk simmer and cook until the potatoes can just be pierced by a fork. The time will vary with the size of your potatoes, but they may take up to 25 minutes.

Drain the potatoes, place them in a shallow pan, and drizzle with the oil. Roll the potatoes in the oil to coat, season with salt and pepper, and let cool to room temperature. Cut the potatoes in half, and toss to coat the cut sides in oil. You can do this several hours ahead of time; let the potatoes sit at room temperature.

Prepare a charcoal fire or preheat a gas grill for direct cooking over high heat.

While the grill is heating, warm a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook, turning as needed, until crisp, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove the bacon from the skillet and drain on paper towels. When it’s cool, chop roughly and set aside.

Grill the potatoes, turning them frequently, until they are well browned and beginning to char in spots. 5 to 8 minutes. Put them in a bowl, and add the bacon, onion, and parsley.

Drizzle the dressing over the potatoes, toss gently, and serve immediately.

Sunday, March 29, 2026

Healthier Samoa Cookies

Healthier Samoa Cookies

1 ripe banana (mashed well)
1 cup shredded coconut (sweetened tastes better, but unsweetened works too--it's a drier cookie)

1/3 cup dark chocolate, chopped

Optional:
1 tsp coconut oil (to help the chocolate melt smoothly)
Flaky sea salt for topping

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Mix banana and coconut.

Scoop balls of the mixture onto the baking sheet. Flatten slightly and use a chopstick to press a hole into the center of each, forming a ring shape.

Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.

Cool completely on the pan.

Melt the chocolate in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.

Dip the bottoms of the cooled cookies into the chocolate, place them back on the parchment, and drizzle the remaining chocolate over the tops.

Place the freezer for 5-10 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden. Enjoy!

Keep leftovers in the fridge.

Based on this recipe. Makes about 6 cookies.


Doner Kebab Meat

Doner Kebab Meat

1 lb ground beef (or lamb, or combination of both)
3 large eggs
1 tsp baking powder
1 Tbsp onion powder
1 Tbsp garlic powder
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp dried oregano
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
2 Tbsp Tzatiziki (Primal Kitchen or homemade)

1-2 Tbsp oil

Toppings:
Iceburg lettuce
tomatoes
cucumber
red onion
Feta
More Tzatziki


Just combine everything and brown the meat to enjoy as a bowl with toppings.

Or

Combine everything (in a food processor if you want). Divide into six equal portions and roll into balls.

On a piece of parchment paper, lightly oiled, place two meat balls on the oiled paper about 6 inches apart and flatten into circles. 

Lightly oil the tops and place a second sheet of parchment paper on top. Roll or press the meat until both discs are approximately 1/4 inch thick.  Remove the top sheet of paper and roll the bottom sheet with the meat still inside.  Repeat for the remaining four meatballs.

Place all three parchment rolls on a lined baking sheet. Put in the oven and bake for 25 minutes, turning the parchment rolls mid-way.

Remove from oven and let rest for a few minutes. Carefully unwrap the meat. (You are hoping for a taco shell shape to fill ...)

Load up with toppings and enjoy.

Based on this recipe.





Sunday, March 22, 2026

Indian Chicken (Rotisserie)

Indian Chicken (Rotisserie)

2 Tablespoons oil (bacon grease)
1 onion, diced

4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ginger, minced (about 1-inch piece)
2 teaspoons garam masala
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 Tablespoons tomato paste

1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup coconut milk
2 Tablespoons peanut butter
1 teaspoon sugar
1 cup chicken stock

1 rotisserie chicken, meat pulled off and chopped

limes


In a large skillet, cook the onion in oil on medium low until translucent (about 5-10 minutes). While the onions cook, measure out the seasonings and combine the sauce ingredients.

Add seasonings and tomato paste. Stir and cook until fragrant (about 1-2 minute).

Add the sauce ingredients, bring to a simmer, reduce heat and simmer gently for 10 minutes.

Add the chicken. Cook until warmed through.

Serve with lime wedges.

Monday, February 9, 2026

Allison's Grandma's Cheeseball Recipe

1/4 cup bell pepper
2 8 ounce cream cheese
1 small can of drained pineapple, crushed
2 Tablespoons chopped onion
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
2 cups chopped pecans

Mix all ingredients, except pecans. Chill. 

Shape into two balls. Chill again.

Roll balls in pecans.

From Allison's mom, Beth Carraway Crumpton: This is a (cheeseball) recipe that I got from my mother several years ago. It is a favorite for special get-togethers.