Tuna Steaks- The Croatian Pomalo way

Creating a Pomalo-food experience in Croatia starts at the street market, where one purchases fresh ingredients. You can start with an idea; for me, it all started with this fresh tuna I picked up. I then worked around the tuna to create other extraordinary simple dishes. I picked up some citrus, fresh parsley, garlic and extra virgin olive oil. This would become the base of my marinade. A positive food experience is not just about eating the meal, as it is about the experience of preparing and creating lasting memories. Cooking is as important to the food experience as meal preparation and dining. Living a Pomalo Croatian-inspired life involves taking a few extra moments to pick out fresh ingredients and setting an inviting tablescape. It's also about planning your days with intention and care.

Tuna marinade

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 tablespoon orange juice

2 cloves of garlic minced

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon chopped parsley

¼ teaspoon kosher salt

¼ teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a bowl combine the lemon juice, oil, garlic, and parsley, salt and pepper.  

Pour over the tuna steaks.  Cover and refrigerate for up to 30 minutes.  

Grill on BBQ - 3 minutes per side. Once complete allow tuna steaks to rest for 2 minutes before eating. The centre should be pink.

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Gluten Free Orange Pound Cake

Slowing down was the biggest thing that helped me become healthier and shed my unnecessary weight. You heard me right; it wasn’t about racing to the finish line; instead, I was intentionally moving through my day. Pomalo, becoming very clear on my thoughts and actions and being deliberate on how I spend my time.

I will be taking time to pause and reflect on this Mother’s Day weekend. I find that when I am in a relaxed state of mind; I make better food choices and better decisions about my schedule. Bonus, slowing down seems to help my creativity. Overall, I am a much better mother when I relax and focus on one thing at a time. For me, slowing down allows my body and mind to recharge, allowing me to get clarity on my actual goals and not the ones I think I should be chasing. With that, I introduce my gluten-free orange pound cake.

Gluten Free Orange pound cake with glaze

Ingredients

1/2 cup of coconut sugar

Zest of 2 oranges

1 cup of unsalted butter

4 large eggs (room temperature)

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

2 cups gluten-free flour

2/3 cup almond flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoons xanthin gum

Pinch of salt

1/2 cup of freshly squeezed orange juice

Orange Icing

1 cup of powdered icing sugar

6 teaspoons orange juice

Directions

Turn oven on 350 F and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.

1. Add orange zest to coconut sugar and rub the zest into the sugar, this will release the essential oils

2. In a separate mixing bowl mix the butter, add the sugar with orange zest and mix until combined.

3. Add the eggs, one at a time.  Mixing well after each egg until combined.

4. Add the vanilla and mix until combined

5. In a separate bowl sift together the flour, almond flour, baking powder, xanthan gum and salt.

6. Important- Alternately add the dry ingredients (in three batches and orange juice in 2 batches) to the butter and sugar bowl.  Whisking well after each addition until the batter is smooth

7. Transfer the cake batter to a prepared loaf tin and bake for 1 hour.

ICING

In a mixing bowl add icing sugar and then orange juice, if it feels too dry add more juice, one teaspoon at a time.

Pour over cooled orange loaf and ENJOY.