I love the Super Bowl. Not because of the game itself, but because I love friends and food! I'm dropping some of my latest faves all in one post. Scroll and take what you want, ignore what you don't! These Buffalo Chicken Taquitos are grain-free and dairy-free, but packed full of flavor. I wish you … Continue reading Upgraded Super Bowl Sides
Should you try fasting this year? That's a hot topic question right now! Fasting is a practice that has been implemented for thousands of years for a variety of reasons. It isn’t a dieting trend, though it is often misunderstood as another weight loss quick fix. While there are plenty health experts promoting it as … Continue reading Should You Practice Fasting?
You've heard me say it a thousand times - there are no one-size-fits-all plans for weight loss. If anyone tries to convince you of that, question it. If I ever start heading down that road, feel free to call me out. Before you start a new plan or detox or resolution for the new year, … Continue reading Why Can’t I Lose Weight? Breaking Down Diet and Weight Loss Myths
Who's sick of cooking the same old, same old and is ready for something new and EASY? You can't tell, but I'm raising my hand. I am currently in training for a new whole food nutritional program I will be launching soon, so I've been playing with some recipes, changing things up, and throwing together … Continue reading Easy and Delicious Bacon Bruschetta Chicken
Carrot souffle and sweet potato bake that are grain free, dairy free, and refined sugar free? Yes, please! Now, before you head to the recipes, I have to say one quick thing. I know it's a pain when you are looking for a recipe and the blogger spends all this time with the description and … Continue reading Healthy Holiday Sides with Carrots and Sweet Potatoes
It may not look all that picture perfect, as it's kind of a brown blob, but trust me when I say - this grain-free version of goulash/hamburger helper is LEGIT. I really hate the word goulash. Say it out loud. GOO-LAWSH. Gross. But hamburger helper makes me think of the cute little hand with a … Continue reading Grain-Free Goulash (AKA Upgraded Hamburger Helper)
Don't let the name scare you away. I've never been a fan of egg rolls. But this dish - major fan. In fact, I've tried just about every variety out there on the interwebs, and this is my favorite. My kids love it. The adults love it. It's a win. (Just to be clear, my … Continue reading The BEST Egg Roll in a Bowl Recipe
I love a good one skillet meal. I love easy. I love minimal prep. This is why the frittata is becoming my BFF. Here's the thing about this frittata - I've done it a few times, with a variety of ingredients. And it always tastes yummy. So while I DO have an ingredient list and … Continue reading Basic Frittata for Not-So-Basic Mamas
I'm going to admit something that may seem outrageous to some of you: I don't always love slow cooker meals. I love the convenience factor, but I don't love the texture of the meat. Shredded meat is not my favorite, and sometimes it turns out dry and hard to chew. Not this recipe. This easy-to-blend … Continue reading Slow Cooker Pork “Al Pastor”
Lately, I've been experimenting with the ketogenic lifestyle for brain health purposes. The husband wanted to lose some Christmas weight, so having him on board has helped me to dive in and try new recipes. We typically eat Paleoish and Ketoish at our house anyway, just because we feel good on whole food, but going … Continue reading Keto-rific Chicken Tenders
