Quick Hoisin Ground Beef and Cauliflower Stir Fry
Quick Hoisin Ground Beef + Cauliflower Stir Fry Another quick and easy mid week meal for you. I’ve been looking at ways to use ground beef, other than the typical burger and meatball option – which are all delicious but I needed to change it up a bit. The homemade Hoisin sauce takes less than […]
Brown Butter Capers and Asparagus with Orzo
Brown Butter Asparagus with Orzo + Capers Late Spring + early Summer are here which means bundles of asparagus at the entrance of every grocery store I enter. And I’m loving it. I keep these asparagus crunchy on the inside and tender on the outside – keeping them bright green. The capers and chives gives […]
Brioche Crouton and Lemon Basil Caesar Salad
Brioche Crouton & Lemon Basil Caesar Salad When there are brioche croutons on a salad YOU MAKE IT (or order it)…Whatever, just eat it all up. This doesn’t feel like a salad at all – with some crunchy romaine lettuce and delicious fresh basil, you have your greens, protein from the tender chicken and amazing sweet […]
Nectarine and Cinnamon Vanilla Oat Cookie Bake
Nectarine and Cinnamon Vanilla Oat Cookie Bake Vanilla bean and cinnamon with oat cookie along with seasonally fresh nectarines. SO good. Top it all with vanilla ice cream and serve with fresh mint! It’s a meal – OR dessert! I love a good crumble – love it! BUT I kind of wanted something a little […]
Grilled Eggplant and Millet Salad with Mint Pesto
Grilled Eggplant and Millet Salad with Mint Pesto I love a good salad for lunch and dinner. This salad is filling from the nutty millet and charred eggplant. Full of flavors from the mint, pine nuts and arugula. I love the grilled shallots – tastes like candy…and don’t forget serving it with extra pesto and […]
Lemon and Shallot Relish Roasted Salmon with Wilted Butter Spinach
Lemon and Shallot Relish Roasted Salmon with Wilted Butter Spinach I love how easy and flavorful salmon is when roasted simply with lemon, salt and pepper. Top it all off with a quick charred lemon and shallot relish and buttered spinach. It’s a delicious meal, that’s healthy – gluten and dairy free. Love all the […]
Simple Chicken Ginger Curry with Baby Bok Choy
Simple Chicken Ginger Curry with Baby Bok Choy I love a good curry. I love the different flavors, creamy coconut milk and crunchy vegetables. It’s comforting, healthy and filling all at the same time. Serve with jasmine rice or garlic naan for dipping – because dipping into the broth is AMAZING!! This is such a […]
Quick Peanut Satay Chicken Skewers
Quick Peanut Satay Chicken Skewers Again I am on a mission to spice up your normal boring chicken breasts. The other night, I looked in our refrigerator to find chicken breasts staring at me. Then I opened our pantry and looked right at the peanut butter. with a simple marinade Marinating chicken in coconut milk […]
Horseradish and Mustard White BBQ Sauced Chicken
Horseradish and Mustard White BBQ Sauced Chicken Looking to change up the typical BBQ Chicken? Well, here you go. This white sauce is SO good. Tangy apple cider vinegar along with bright and spicy horseradish and spicy mustard. The lemon juice, cayenne pepper and honey balance is ALL out. Perfect. I love using chicken thighs […]
Pistachio Crusted Chicken Tenders with Spicy Aioli
Pistachio Crusted Chicken Tenders with Spicy Aioli Looking for an easy meal that pleases all kids and grown up kids (aka adults)? Well, here it is. I can’t get enough of salty pistachios – add some juicy chicken tenders and a perfectly spicy dip! Let’s get it. I love how the coconut milk keeps the […]
My Ultimate Paleo Breakfast Tacos with Cilantro Cashew Vegan Crema
My Ultimate Paleo Breakfast Tacos with Cilantro Cashew Vegan Crema Tacos don’t have to be just for dinner. Changing my normal breakfast routine up with these – has turned my cloudy gloomy mornings INTO bright and sunny…I feel like I can concur the world after this flavor combination. Simple salt and pepper eggs with toasted […]
Ginger Grilled Steak with Coconut Lime Rice and Aminos Roasted Vegetables
Ginger Grilled Steak with Coconut Lime Rice and Aminos Roasted Vegetables I can smell the weekend. Who else likes a grilled steak on the weekends? HECK – I like a grilled steak any day of the week. BUT since it’s Thursday afternoon and I know you are thinking about what to make this weekend. Make […]
White Wine Braised Chicken with Artichokes and Shallots
White Wine Braised Chicken with Artichokes and Shallots Need a super fancy meal without the long list of ingredients and one that takes less than 30 minutes? And one, that doesn’t take culinary degree? I’ve got you! Crispy skinned chicken with a white wine sauce full of shallots and grilled artichokes – oh, finished with […]
Easy Pan Seared Chicken with Thyme Mushroom Sauce
Easy Pan Seared Chicken with Thyme Mushroom Sauce Bringing this recipe out of the archives. This is SUCH a good one and it’s so good to always have a simple sauce in your back pocket…cause chicken breast is better with a sauce! Once you master this sauce, you will be covering everything with it! I […]
Gluten Free Maple Blueberry Cornmeal Cake With Oat Crumble
Gluten Free Maple Blueberry Cornmeal Cake With Oat Crumble Imagine. You walk off the school bus after an exhausted yet fun and full day of education in kindergarten to CAKE! I mean, after you walk 1/4 mile down your driveway in the Spring snow without a coat and a dog that just rolled in his […]
Coconut Aminos Grilled Steak Skewers with Black Sesame Seeds
Coconut Aminos Grilled Steak Skewers with Black Sesame Seeds This simple and quick marinade gives the steak a lot of flavor and helps it caramelize on the grill. I love that this recipe takes basically no time on the grill and it looks pretty on a plate for everyone to pick 1 or 2. Garnishes […]
Charred Shishito Peppers with Chipotle Yum Yum Sauce
Charred Shishito Peppers with Chipotle Yum Yum Sauce Want the easiest recipe on the planet? Well, maybe toasting toast with butter on it is easier. But at any rate – these peppers are easy and quick to make. They make a great impression on your appetizer game. “Are these hot peppers?” Despite being in the […]
Roasted Chicken and Leek Soup with Brown Butter Cauliflower Gnocchi
Roasted Chicken and Leek Soup with Brown Butter Cauliflower Gnocchi This soup is the most popular soup that I make from scratch. Everyone craves the broth – I mean who doesn’t love nutritious bone broth with coconut milk and herbs! I love it just the same but also love that its an easy soup to prepare. […]
My Favorite Cauliflower Fried Rice
My Favorite Cauliflower Fried Rice Want some fried rice without the RICE? Use finely grated cauliflower to achieve the same goal. Fill it with veggies, a great sauce, a few eggs and tons of fresh cilantro and scallions. It’s a good one….plus it’s Paleo friendly. Pass the hot sauce and extra fresh herbs….grab your chopsticks. Let’s […]
Rustic Split Roast Chicken with Creamy Broccoli
Rustic Split Roast Chicken with Creamy Broccoli Shallots, coconut milk and tender broccoli are a great sauce to dip my favorite roast chicken into. Split your chicken in half to cook it in less time…and more crispy skin to go around. Take the extra step to add in a Parmesan rind and extra black pepper. […]
Easy Creamy Roasted Cauliflower and Leek Soup with Fried Leeks
Creamy Roasted Cauliflower + Leek Soup Sending you into this Fall weekend with an easy vegetarian soup – sure to warm your hearts and bellies! You guys – I can’t get over how creamy this soup is…WITHOUT cream or any dairy, what’s so ever. It’s a good one. The bone broth (or use vegetable broth to […]
Spaghetti Squash Chicken Artichoke Bake with Bacon
Spaghetti Squash Chicken Artichoke Bake with Bacon I can’t get over these flavors. Creamy herb garlic sauce with grilled artichokes and fresh spinach…with small bites of chicken and spaghetti squash noodles. It’s a good one! But then again crispy bacon might just steal the show… For all you, PALEO lovers – this is for you! […]
Ground Pork Hoisin Stir Fry with Bok Choy & Broccolini
Pork Hoisin Stir Fry with Bok Choy & Broccolini You guys – this is the SIMPLIEST stir fry ever! Ground pork cooks up so quickly. Then the veggies cook up in less than 4 minutes and top with sauce and it’s ready to chow. I love the textures in this – the pork is tender, […]
Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup Do you eat soups as a meal? Well, we do and its so comforting, satisfying and filling. And this Tortilla soup didn’t disappoint. Remember “SET IT AND FORGET IT” ? HA! Well, that’s what this soup is all about. Put everything into the pot and it’s done in 6 […]