Parmesan and parsley reminds me of my mom :). She used to make me mac and cheese every day. By every day I mean every day from preschool through high school. I take that back, she didn't make it every day. It's one of the first things she taught me to cook when I was seven years old so she didn't have to do it ev-er-y-day. And I'll get into that recipe more someday, but for now I bring it up because every once in a while I'd want it just a … [Read more...]
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Creamy Chicken Marsala
Chicken. Marsala. Oh, heck yes. I love chicken marsala. Seriously, one of my favorite flavors of all time. Oh man. Umm, the best. Yikes, I need to watch it or this could starting to sound like a line from Fifty Shades of Grey, all this oooh-ing and aaah-ing. Which, by the way, I haven't heard anything about the movie? Has anyone seen it yet?? Or are you all too hesitant to watch it in the theater. Waiting for the DVD, eh? I couldn't … [Read more...]
Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie
Well hello, I’ve missed you! As you may or may not have noticed, I haven’t posted since early last September. I’ve been a little MIA to say the least, but for a good reason. Let’s catch up! … [Read more...]
Cracklin’ Chicken (from Nom Nom Paleo)
Today's recipe is adapted from the amazing Michelle Tam of Nom Nom Paleo whom I got to meet briefly at her book signing in my Seattle neighborhood!! As you can see below, the place was packed with a line out the door. I've already made this three times. So easy and so good. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners. I had to share her Cracklin' Chicken recipe because I just enjoy it that much. Of course you can also head to her site to … [Read more...]
Homestyle Beef Brisket
One thing I've been enjoying lately is finding a great, inexpensive cut of meat and slowly cooking it to render out the fat and leave it fall-apart-fork-tender. Not only do I like it for those reasons, but it makes the next couple weeks of clean eating super easy! For breakfast, lunch, or dinner I have a delicious protein I'm excited about eating that is extremely versatile. … [Read more...]
Spinach and Sun Dried Tomato Pasta with Chicken
Here's a classic dish I made all the time in college turned "whole foods". In college, I used to make this dish for lunch or dinner when … [Read more...]
Arugula Lime Pesto with Walnuts & Jalapeño
This is a totally versatile and non-traditional take on pesto. In this version arugula and walnuts replace traditional basil and pine nuts, while lime and jalapeño add a south-western flair. I really like cooking with pestos because they add so much flavor! If you ever think paleo food is boring, get into pesto. This one only has 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1/3 cup of walnuts so its quite low in calories compared to traditional pestos … [Read more...]
Turmeric-Ginger Vietnamese Spiced Chicken
January 23, 2012 is a date I will always remember. It was the day in Hoi An, Vietnam that my husband proposed. Why were we in Vietnam? Well for one, … [Read more...]
Nana’s Italian Tomato Sauce with Pork & Sausage
I come from an Italian family. My mom's side is from Sicily and my dad's side is from Calabria. Like any good Italian family, we have a spaghetti sauce that's been passed down through generations. Grandma DiCello's tasted a little different than my mom's, and Grandma Purpura's tasted a little different from hers. As for "Grandma Purpura", that just sounds odd. To us, she's Nana. (In Italian nonna means grandmother. I guess when my sister … [Read more...]
Thai Red Chicken Curry
I love Thai food. I have been known to take Thai leftovers home from a dinner out and eat them in the morning for breakfast. Who says you can't have curry for breakfast? Hey, I like what I like. I can't explain it. Below is additional information about this recipe and the ingredients in it. If you're not familiar with some of the ingredients, the info below should help guide you. … [Read more...]
Garlic Mustard Roasted Salmon
This is up there as one of my favorite salmon recipes of all time. I like that I usually have all of the ingredients on hand, it's super easy, it doesn't make a big mess, and it has amazing flavors. It's only a four-ingredient marinade, but the flavors together just plain work. … [Read more...]
Asian Shrimp & Noodles with Tahini Sauce
I feel I've opened up a whole new world of true paleo "pasta". I'm talking about the sea vegetable, kelp noodles. I was quite wary, but the noodles really were totally neutral in flavor. It did NOT taste like I was eating a "sea vegetable". So I'm documenting my first experience cooking with kelp noodles as a success. While I am a fan of spaghetti squash, the kelp is more noodle-like. You can take your fork and twirl it... just like pasta. … [Read more...]
Ham and No-Bean Soup
With a cold front cursing my family and friends in the Midwest again, it's time for another heart-and-soul warming soup. Ham and No-Bean Soup? Yes, no-bean. It's my bean-less version of a Ham and White Bean Soup. Just delicious veggies, protein, and broth married into one delicious soup. Just before the New Year, my parents, brother, husband and I headed to … [Read more...]
Quick Blackened Cod
Blackening proteins is a great way to add flavor in a quick, easy way. Mix up a batch of Blackened Seasoning Blend, keep it in the pantry, and pull it out for a quick, flavorful meal. I usually … [Read more...]
Butternut Squash Soup with Apple and Carrot
With cold weather sweeping across the country, it just felt like soup time. I had the Sesame Beef side dishes ready to post, but I'm going to save those for later. I'm sure you'd rather have soup first! The news broadcasts and talk show hosts are having a field day talking about the weather. I am particularly enjoying Jimmy … [Read more...]