This Paleo Mexican Salad takes me right back to my childhood. When I was growing up, taco salad and French dressing went hand-in-hand. This might seem like a weird combination, but it is utterly delicious. The subtle sweetness of the French dressing mixes with the savory taco meat for a fulfilling and flavorful paleo meal….
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Southwest Chicken Salad
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…
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…
25+ Paleo Mason Jar Recipes
Ever since mason jars popularity soared from a combination of Pinterest and craft brides, I’ve been in love with the previously underrated jar. I use mason jars as drinking glasses, non-perishable storage and more. My favorite things to use mason jars for is paleo mason jar recipes! I love the grab-and-go nature of a mason…
Poached Pear and Prosciutto Salad
I’m obsessed with this Poached Pear and Prosciutto Salad! One of my favorite local restaurants features a similar salad this winter, and I knew I needed to recreate it at home. I wanted to see if I could poach pears in fruit juice instead of wine, and I loved the results. The tart cranberry juice…
Mayo-free BLT Coleslaw
I’m back from vacation and playing some serious catchup! It is the busy season at my job plus I have something special in the works. I’m super excited but exhausted, which is funny since I just spent a week at the beach. I am so happy that summer weather has finally hit! It means I’ll…
Zucchini Apple Slaw
Summer produce is plentiful as ever. I love going to my farmers market and see loads of local vegetables and fruit. I still miss my LA market but my new one is definitely showing a lot of promise. Sadly it will be closing in a few months, but let’s not think about that! One of…
Creamy Cucumber Salad
I leave for New York and Maine in a week! I’m so excited about this trip. First I get to see my best friend who I only see maybe once a year. Second I am taking my first trip to Maine. I’ve never traveled to New England and can’t wait to check out the food…
Balsamic Ginger Steak Salad
So Meaty Monday snuck up on my this week! This weekend I planned to cook a lot but got caught up with my nieces and nephew’s birthdays. Sometimes life is more important than cooking. I have 4 nieces and a nephew and three of their birthdays are in July. It makes for a busy July…
Santorini Summer Salad
While in Greece, I discovered each island had their own salad. My favorite salad also happened to be from my favorite island, Santorini. I’ve been dreaming about Santorini for years. I’m not really sure where my intrigue started but it manifested itself into me staring dreamily at photos of white cliff buildings overlooking clear blue…
Strawberry Cobb Salad with Tangy Poppyseed Dressing
I can’t believe it is already Thursday. This week is almost over, and I need to go grocery shopping big time! I’m planning a full recipe testing weekend and have a list to feed a small country. Not really but it does seem like a lot of food. Thank goodness for my family, who doesn’t…
Paleo All Hail Kale Salad
I discovered Veggie Grill after living in Los Angeles for about a year. We don’t have this restaurant back in the Midwest, and I was a bit skeptical at first considering it is vegan. All my doubts were whisked away with a bite of the All Hail Kale Salad. I also love the buffalo wings!…