It is still hot in Arizona. I feel like a broken record complaining about the heat but thankfully I have been finding fun ways to beat the heat. Mainly I have been relying heavily on no-cook meals or going outside as quick as I can to grill. While this Southwest Chicken Salad does require a…
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Sparkling Lemon Iced Green Tea
Guys. The heat. So I knew it was going to be hot moving to Arizona, and I knew I was moving at one of the worst times of year. But you don’t understand 118 degree weather until you have walked in 118 degree weather. It is pretty much like opening your oven and then just…
Grilled Sweet Potato Fries with Southwest Roasted Red Pepper Dip
Guys! So I heard I was moving to Arizona at the worst possible time because it regularly gets above 100 degrees and even up to 120 degrees for most of the summer! While I am melting in the heat, it hasn’t stopped me from firing up the grill and enjoying one of my favorite parts…
Paleo Hibiscus Kiwi Popsicles
Today I’m celebrating Plaid and Paleo’s 3rd Anniversary! I can’t believe it was 3 years ago that I pushed publish on my very first blog post. While I cringe at some of my old photos, I love seeing how far my little blog has come! Plaid and Paleo is such a huge part of my…
Paleo Chile Pineapple Shrimp Kabobs
It is getting hot, hot, hot in Arizona! This past weekend, we hit record temperatures of more than 110 degrees! Despite the heat, I fired up the grill with these Paleo Chile Pineapple Shrimp Kabobs. I love how the sweet pineapple mixes with savory shrimp and spicy glaze to create these Chile Pineapple Shrimp Kabobs….
Sweet Lime Plantain Chips
I am officially all moved in to Arizona but not unpacked. Thankfully I have a few days before my new job starts to settle in a little more. I can’t wait to explore my new city and find lots of local gems. I am so excited to be close to a Trader Joe’s again. I…
Paleo Bacon Ranch Burger Salad
If you aren’t following me on Instagram, you may not have heard the big news… I am moving! I am very excited about a new opportunity in a new state. My apartment is in boxes and I make the big move this weekend. Things have been crazy around here but I still found time to…
Paleo Lemon Poppyseed No Bakes
Spring is here, and I couldn’t be happier! Spring is one of my favorite seasons because all the beautiful flowers are in full bloom. Also as the temperatures rise, I find myself heading outside to cook or whipping up easy no cook dinners and snacks. Ever since I was a child, I have loved no-bake…
Hibiscus Coconut Margarita
Margaritas are one of my favorite indulgences. For some reason the paleo community has embraced tequila as an okay form of alcohol. I choose not to dig too much into it because I like tequila and margaritas. I am obsessed with this Hibiscus Coconut Margarita. I started drinking my own variation of the Nor-Cal margarita…
Paleo Chorizo and Potato Tacos
In college, my sorority threw a “Favorite Holiday” party. Since dressing up as a Groundhog might have been weird slash difficult. I settled on my second favorite holiday- Cinco de Mayo. Yes I know Cinco de Mayo isn’t necessarily a real holiday, but that is what I love about it. I think my love of…
Paleo Crockpot Beef and Broccoli
You know when you make a recipe and it is lick the bowl good? This Paleo Crockpot Beef and Broccoli is that recipe! I seriously licked this sauce from the bowl each time I ate this paleo crockpot beef and broccoli. A couple months ago I saw this recipe on Pinterest, and I immediately knew…
Paleo Southwest Ranch Dip
I developed this Paleo Southwest Ranch Dip after having a bite of Hidden Valley’s Fiesta Ranch Dip. It was super tasty, but I was shocked when I read the ingredient list on the seasoning packet. I knew I could make this paleo after making my dairy-free veggie dip last year. I am officially obsessed with…