While it might be summer break for kids, in the adult world there is no such thing as summer break, unfortunately. I made these paleo Italian Lettuce Wraps and packed them in my new Rover lunchbox from PlanetBox for work. I eat lunch at my desk most days. I know this is considered a big…
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Paleo Creamy Pesto Pasta
A few weeks ago, I had this amazing creamy pesto pasta dish with gluten-free noodles at a restaurant in Denver. It was so tasty! I was actually bummed that I had to leave my leftovers to my boyfriend since I was heading back to Arizona that night. I couldn’t get this dish out of my…
Paleo Instant Pot Kung Pao Chicken
Who loves Chinese take out? I LOVE Chinese take out, but I really don’t love the questionable ingredients often found in take out food. Today I recreated one of my favorite Chinese take out recipes, Kung Pao Chicken! This Paleo Instant Pot Kung Pao Chicken couldn’t be similar. You pretty much put everything into the…
Paleo Asian Chicken Salad
I think I have a new favorite work lunch with this Paleo Asian Chicken Salad! Two years ago, I made this Pomegranate Chicken Salad, and I have eaten it over and over again. I decided to use similar proportions from that recipe but swap in completely different flavors. This Asian Chicken Salad turned out better…
Mini Hasselback Potatoes with Herb Butter
A year ago, I got my first taste of mini hasselback potatoes during a very special Valentine’s Day dinner. This year I recreated these mini hasselback potatoes with herb butter paired with my cast-iron steak. This dinner holds a very special place in my heart and recreating it took me right back to the moment…
Instant Pot BBQ Meatballs
My first Instant Pot recipe!! I have been loving using my Instant Pot since I got it for Christmas and experimenting with new recipes. I’ve already made these Instant Pot BBQ Meatballs three times! My sister even made them for her 4 kids, and they all gave the Instant Pot BBQ Meatballs a thumbs up….
Cast Iron Steak with Herb Butter
Last year my boyfriend and I celebrated our first Valentine’s Day together with one of the most amazing dinners ever! I decided to pay tribute to that meal by recreating it for the blog. This Cast Iron Steak with Herb Butter is melt in your mouth delicious! I used to think filet mignon was the…
Paleo Slow Cooker Short Rib Chili
I did a little Facebook poll to see what types of recipes you wanted to see more of in the new year. The overwhelming answer was instant pot recipes! Thankfully I got an instant pot for Christmas but sadly I haven’t got it out of the box yet! After hearing from you though, it got…
50+ Whole30 Slow Cooker Dinner Recipes
Another January brings about another group of Whole30! I did my first Whole30 3 years ago, and it was hard but so worth it! I had been eating paleo for about a year but struggling to really shred this last bit of weight no matter how much hot yoga I did. Whole30 was the real…
Cajun Sausage, Sweet Potato and Kale Soup
Guys. This Cajun Sausage, Sweet Potato and Kale soup! I ate this soup for days in a row and got excited before each time! The slightly smokey and spicy sausage pairs with the sweetness of the sweet potatoes and earthiness of the dino kale for a full balanced soup to warm you up on a…
Vegetarian Mushroom Breakfast Casserole
I don’t know about you, but I am pretty sure I over indulged on Thanksgiving food. I do it every year, and I don’t have a bit of regret! Thanksgiving is my favorite meal of the year, and I want to make sure I get my fill of all my favorites. To lighten things up…
Sausage and Fennel Spaghetti Squash Pasta
It is finally feeling like fall in Arizona. A gloomy weekend full of clouds and sprinkles, left me feeling lazy and wanting to curl up on the couch and Netflix binge. While I did dive deep into the show The Crown, I also cooked up some new tasty recipes, cleaned my apartment and got my…