Pad Thai has been on our family’s favorite dinner list for a couple of years now, and the kids always do a happy dance when they find out I’ve made it. I’ve been meaning to test out a paleo pad Thai on them and just did it recently. Only one of my kids likes zucchini …
Whole30 or Easily Adaptable
I wasn’t a fan of vegetables as a kid unless it was in the form of baby carrots dipped in ranch dressing. Or (insert cooked vegetable) covered with Cheez Whiz. And green beans were completely off my list. Well, until I was an adult and tried fresh green beans that had been sauteed. Then, I …
I’ve wanted to get on the watermelon lemonade bandwagon for a LONG time, but lemonade usually has a ton of sugar. (When I consume sugar I’d rather eat it than drink it.) Since I started tinkering with low-carb sweeteners like erythritol and xylitol, I wanted to try out a variation of watermelon lemonade that wouldn’t …
It’s possible to make a big batch of sweet potato hash browns without babysitting them at the stove! My oven method mimics frying hash browns so you can easily make them for a crowd. Crispy Sweet Potato Hash After spending so many years trying to make hash browns on the stove, I finally figured out …
For someone who LOVES a good burger, I have a surprisingly small stash of burger recipes on my site. I’ve had an idea for an ultimate mushroom burger for a while now and this recipe turned out even better than I hoped!
This strawberry cobb salad was a hit with the bacon and candied nuts and strawberry balsamic vinaigrette. You can easily make it Whole30 friendly by using plain roasted nuts and compliant bacon!
Have you ever grilled melon? It intensifies and caramelizes the natural sugars and adds a little smokiness. It’s divine.
I got such a great response from my Sweet Kale Salad recipe, I decided to do another knock off of the Taylor Farms salad kits found at Costco with this Paleo Asian Chopped Salad. This one is quick to prep and is Whole30 friendly, too.
Do you get into lunchtime ruts, too? Actually I know you do because I get asked a lot what I eat for lunch, and most of the time my answers aren’t super inspiring. But I’ve got an inspiring idea for you today, friends — 5-Minute Cheesy Zucchetti Bowl and a review of a gorgeous cookbook.
This Paleo Instant Pot Cheeseburger Soup is another family favorite that I updated, paleo-ized, and took for a spin in my pressure cooker.
I’ve had a chicken fajita soup like this on the brain ever since I posted The Best Chicken Fajitas. I thought if I took the flavors in that recipes and simply made a soup out of it, I’d end up with what I had envisioned. Nope. I ended up with a so-so soup. That soup …
Hello, friends! I took a little time off to recover from Christmas, and we made a last-minute trip to Utah to attend a funeral. Needless to say, I’m really happy that school resumed this week and we’re back into our regular routine. AND I’ve got some new I’ll be sharing shortly. Let’s talk about this …
This goulash recipe is reminiscent of a authentic Hungarian goulash with tender chunks of braised beef and a bright red paprika sauce. It’s cozy and comforting and the epitome of comfort food. It’s also a simple recipe and easy to make, too!
I’m usually a savory squash girl, but making roasted butternut squash with maple and my homemade chai spice was the best decision I made this Thanksgiving!
Have you tried Pan-Fried Green Beans with Bacon? It’s the ONLY way to eat green beans, really. The beans are crisp-tender and infused with the amazing taste of bacon – what could be better? It’s also just TWO ingredients (I’ll let you guess which two), a hot skillet for sautéing and you’re set! You’re going …
This delicious cauliflower puree is full of flavor and easily made in your Instant Pot! Serve it as a low carb alternative to regular mashed potatoes or a nutritious side dish alongside a roast or pork chops.
Here’s how to make a dry brine turkey — along with a flavorful herb butter for good measure! It’s so much easier than using a wet brine.
This dry brine turkey recipe is THE BOMB. Dry brining is so much easier than a wet brine and the herb butter under the skin takes this over the top!
Looking for a delicious, fool-proof chicken soup with Southwest-inspired flavors? I’ve created nearly 100 soup recipes for my website and my two cookbooks and I. Know. Soup. My Creamy Southwest Chicken Soup recipe is what you need. It’s easily made in the Instant Pot (or not!) and seasoned perfectly!
Breakfast salad? Salad for breakfast? Absolutely, yes. It comes together in a snap with some tender smoked salmon, hard-boiled eggs, and fresh herbs!
There’s nothing better than the smell of roasted fall vegetables, no? This easy side dish would be a perfect addition to your Thanksgiving table!
This golden milk has a twist of chai spices and collagen protein for some extra goodness. It’s full of warming spices and is perfect for a chilly night.
Who knew that cabbage caramelized in bacon drippings could be such a delicious and easy side dish?