Incentives for Good Health

Number 1 - Home cooked meals for the win

Achieving optimal health is a journey, but it’s worth it. If you’re not into it, well, that’s your choice. But hey, if you’re up for it, I’ve got some ideas to help you get there. Today’s your lucky day!

First up, we’re talking about home-cooked meals. I know, I know, it sounds boring, but hear me out. When you cook at home, you have complete control over what goes into your food. You can make sure it’s healthy, delicious, and free from harmful ingredients.

Now, I know what you’re thinking: “But cooking is so much work!” Well, let me tell you, it can be relaxing and rewarding. Plus, you get to spend time with your loved ones while you’re at it. And who doesn’t love a good meal?

So, here’s my recommendation: try to cook at home more often. It’ll make a big difference in your health and well-being. And who knows, you might even discover a new favorite recipe!

Now, I’m going to share with you typical Saturday night meals in my home. Simple, yet delicious dishes that are easy to make and always a hit. And guess what? I love cooking! It’s my way of expressing myself and showing my loved ones how much they mean to me.

So, let’s get cooking! I can’t wait to share these recipes with you.

While we usually have dinner together as a family almost every night, we rarely eat the same meal, so I often end up cooking multiple dishes at once, trying to get them all done at the same time. Surprisingly, I find this to be quite a fun challenge. I guess my past addiction to the Food Network paid off…..

So, I’m going to share some pictures of a somewhat typical Saturday night dinner in my home.

Here’s how it all started: getting prepped and ready.

Here’s a quick rundown of our meals: Swordfish on the left, Bronzino in the middle, and a juicy NY Strip steak on the right.

I let each piece come to room temperature and seasoned them with salt and spices.

Now, I didn’t have anything with my steak, but I figured you’d know I had it. My wife and daughter, on the other hand, wanted a veggie. So, I roasted some Organic Cauliflower for them. I just cut the cauliflower into pieces, lightly sautéed it in butter in a cast iron pan, sprinkled it with garlic salt and garlic powder, and then popped it into the oven at 400 degrees for 30 minutes. When it was done, it looked like this.

Back in the day, this veggie dish was one of my favorites. It had a nice crunch, was pretty low in carbs for a veggie, and wasn’t a green leafy. Let me tell you, I’m not a big fan of green leafies. I prefer not to eat the food that my food eats, haha!

Next up, the swordfish.

Season it with garlic salt, garlic powder, and dill. Sauté it in a cast iron pan with a little bit of Greek olive oil and butter. Cook it for 3-4 minutes on each side, and it’s done. But I always check with an instant food thermometer to make sure it reaches around 145 degrees.

The Bronzino is pretty quick because it’s a thin fish. Cook it for 2-3 minutes on the meat side in a stainless steel pan with a small amount of garlic olive oil and butter, then flip it to the skin side down for just over a minute. Also check the temperature to make sure it reaches 145 degrees.

Both of these were served with a salsa made with fresh scallions, garlic, olives, tomato, and grapes.

For me, the NY Strip was seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic, onion salt, and a small spritz of celery seed. Don’t knock it ’til you try it!

The steak was cooked in another cast iron pan with butter. Flip it once or twice until it reaches 130-135 degrees, and then plate it and let it rest for 5 minutes to come to 135-140 degrees, medium-rare to medium. Yes, I sautéed some onions in the same pan to top the steak.

Here are the dishes when they’re all done!

Hey, look at this! It almost looks like it could be eaten!

I forgot to take pictures of the leftovers, but let me tell you, there were none. Everything was gone!

There’s nothing better than cooking a healthy, delicious meal with good ingredients and having everyone enjoy it.

So, here’s an idea: if you want to take better control of your health, try cooking more at home. You’ll have more control over the ingredients, and it’ll be a fun way to spend time. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes; cooking is a learning process, and it’s okay if things don’t turn out perfectly. Just laugh it off and keep trying.

In the long run, you’ll be healthier if you make an effort to cook at home.

What are your favorite healthy home-cooked meals?

Let me know in the comments below!

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