It’s Meaty Monday once again! I hope it makes your Monday a little less painful. I spent the weekend cooking up some recipe for the Fourth of July. The Fourth is one of my favorite holidays. I love fireworks. My love stems back to my childhood when my cul-de-sac used to buy a huge thing…
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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…
Chicken Gyro Kabobs + Tzatziki Dipping Sauce
I’m back!! I got back from my amazing European holiday early Friday morning. In my jet lag state, I almost forgot Saturday was Plaid & Paleo’s 1st Anniversary! I can’t believe it’s been a year: 210 posts and 150 original recipes later. Plaid & Paleo started as a way to keep myself accountable and…
Creole Cauliflower “Rice”
When I went to visit my friend in New Orleans, I had great intentions to make tons of creole food while I was there. Preparing for my trip, I whipped up 1 cup of creole seasoning. I didn’t end up using even a sprinkle of the cup! Fast forward to today, and the seasoning is…
Paleo Chia Almond Smoothie
When I lived in LA, a juice shop opened right next to my hot yoga studio. Pretty brilliant planning if you ask me. After you get your sweat on, a nice cold-pressed or coconut water sounds fantastic. One night after a particularly grueling session, I decided to branch out from my go-to drink and order…
Enchilada Pasta
Introducing Meaty Mondays! I’m sure you have heard of Meatless Mondays, but I want to make Meaty Mondays a thing! After attending Paleo fx (I will probably being using this phrase obnoxiously for the next two weeks), I realized it is so important to be eating meat. Not just any meat, but a wide variety…
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…
Raw Carrot Cake Bites
I learned so much at Paleo fx this past weekend. I am really want to start eating more variety. I ate chicken and turkey for so many years. It has been a transition to simply add read meat and a little pork back in my diet. After attending many of the sessions on the autoimmune…
Roasted Lamb with Blackberry Balsamic Reduction
I’m driving back from Austin today. I’m sad to leave the city but have to get back to reality. I have a lot of stuff to catch up on, and I need to let you in on a little secret. I’m going to Europe in three weeks for a month! I’m so excited to depart…
Paleo Twice Baked Breakfast Sweet Potatoes
Breakfast is probably my favorite meal of the day. It is the only meal in which you can have a sweet or savory entree. Better yet you can mix sweet and savory together for the big win! Bacon maple pancakes anyone? Maybe I should make those too. One of the best times to eat breakfast…
Paleo Balsamic Apple Ribs
I planned on cooking all weekend, but instead I got food poisoning and spent most of the weekend balled up on the couch. It was absolutely beautiful this weekend, and I’m more than a little happy for the weather to finally warm up. Moving from Los Angeles has been tough in the weather department. I…
Paleo Spicy Italian Pasta: Guest Post on Meatified
Happy Monday! I spent way too much of the weekend watching March Madness, and then wallowing in my team’s lost. My whole mood changes with how my teams plays. Yup I’m one of those fans. After a lost, I like to take a little quiet time to myself and eat. I’m still a little bit…