21-Day Sugar Detox cookbook!

I was so excited to receive an advance copy of the 21DSD cookbook. Than the holidays came and everything got so busy that I haven't had a chance to write anything about it. 

The first thing I made from the cookbook was actually the first recipe!

I used coconut milk that I bought on amazon...

This "oatmeal" is such a treat to have for breakfast. I've made it twice already and have t had a chance to make anything else. I plan to sample more recipes when another round of the detox starts on Jan. 6th!

Indian spiced pork tenderloin

I cooked a variety of dishes before but I've never really tried to cook Indian. I had to buy different spices like garam masala and turmeric. I used the recipe from "Against All Grain" cookbook. This is my second time making it and is probably the best pork tenderloin recipe I've made. The cookbook called for 3 lbs but I had 4.5 lbs so I just added extra spices. 

This recipe is so simple! Rub the pork w/salt and garam masala, sear for 5 minutes and than roast in oven until internal temperature is 150 degrees F.   The 4.5 lbs ended up taking 50 minutes. 

The pork is so juicy and tender. 

I paired it w/cumin- curry asparagus (instead of carrots) and parsnip purée. 

This dish was a hit w/everyone in my household!

Parsnip purée

The parsnip purée is so easy to make. You peel the parsnip, boil until soft, throw it in the vitamix w/some salt and pepper, roasted garlic olive oil, ghee and a little bit of almond milk. Then you just blend in a vitamix and the parsnip purée comes out smooth and creamy.