Mains, Favourites
JP Siou
Coach JP's Famous Chili

Originally published in 2013 (the first recipe I published!) and updated twice before this (in 2021 and 2023), I’m updating this recipe again with one final tweak to the spices / seasonings for more consistent flavour. Be sure to use the freshest ground spices possible!

I use a slightly unusual combination of spices and herbs in my recipe that gives the chili a real depth and complexity of flavour that takes it beyond any store bought chili I've ever had.  Chili purists will balk at the inclusion of beans, and while this recipe *could* be made bean-free, it is intended to be a complete meal in a bowl, so a starchy carb element is a key component.

This is real, whole food with lots of protein, veggies and high-fibre starchy carbs, so it doesn’t really need any “pseudo-healthy” window dressing!

With the relatively high proportion of starchy carbs, this is best used as a post-workout meal, but if your carb intake is reasonable otherwise, go ahead and have this whenever.  It can also be made ahead and the excess portions frozen for later use with good results.

Coach JP's Famous Chili
Soups, Favourites
JP Siou
Tortilla Soup

This is one of the most-requested meals around our house, and has stood up well in comparison with tortilla soups we’ve had at multiple local Mexican restaurants, and with the ones we’ve had in Mexico. Is already gluten-free, and can be made dairy-free and vegan quite easily.

Tortilla Soup
Favourites, Breakfast
JP Siou
Minty Chia and Berries Yogurt Bowl

This is one of my go-to breakfast options. While it does require a tiny bit of forethought to soak the chia seeds a night ahead, it’s dead simple and easy to portion out ahead of time.

Minty Chia and Berries Yogurt Bowl
Mains, Favourites
JP Siou
Tex-Mex Shredded Beef and Master Stock

I’ve had a few requests for this recipe when clients have come into the house and smelled it cooking, so here it is!

The beef is poached in a flavourful stock until fork-tender, and then shredded for use in whatever dish you like - tacos or taco salad, burritos, nachos…it works well for all of them. It’s really simple to prepare, and can be ready in about an hour. The secret to the outstanding flavour is to make it repeatedly using the same master stock.

Tex-Mex Shredded Beef and Master Stock
Mains, Favourites
JP Siou
Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

This is one of the most popular meals I make for larger family gatherings or social events, and is inspired by my Italian-Quebecois stepmother’s legendary pasta feasts.

The ingredients are relatively simple and inexpensive, and the process is pretty easy as well…or at least not very technical - there is a bit of work involved!

This makes a LOT of food (25-30 meatballs), so definitely share it with friends and family!

Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

Fit Foodie Friday

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Low Carb Chili Con Carne

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Low Carb Chili Con Carne

This recipe is a modification of my original chili recipe (which you can find here) to drastically reduce the starchy carb content, making it suitable for eating during On-Protocol weeks during our 12-week weight loss program, The Balanced Burn.

The aim here was to maintain the same flavour and overall volume of food to make this chili just as satisfying as the original, but substituting chopped cauliflower for the beans to drop the carb content and adding in the previously-optional chopped greens to amp the veggie content up even more.

Again, chili purists will be up in arms over the inclusion of some of the ingredients, but this recipe ain’t about “chili perfection”, it’s about having a delicious meal option while pursuing a calorie deficit. 😉

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Coach JP's Famous Chili

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Coach JP's Famous Chili

Originally published in 2013 (the first recipe I published!) and updated twice before this (in 2021 and 2023), I’m updating this recipe again with one final tweak to the spices / seasonings for more consistent flavour. Be sure to use the freshest ground spices possible!

I use a slightly unusual combination of spices and herbs in my recipe that gives the chili a real depth and complexity of flavour that takes it beyond any store bought chili I've ever had.  Chili purists will balk at the inclusion of beans, and while this recipe *could* be made bean-free, it is intended to be a complete meal in a bowl, so a starchy carb element is a key component.

This is real, whole food with lots of protein, veggies and high-fibre starchy carbs, so it doesn’t really need any “pseudo-healthy” window dressing!

With the relatively high proportion of starchy carbs, this is best used as a post-workout meal, but if your carb intake is reasonable otherwise, go ahead and have this whenever.  It can also be made ahead and the excess portions frozen for later use with good results.