I have never been a huge "juicer" or juice fan. I've never done a juice cleanse or juice detox. In my college nutrition classes we were educated that juice can be so high in sugar and high in calories. I was surprised the first time I saw a glass of orange juice in its recommended serving size. I think at that time I was stuck in black-and-white thinking... that food was good or bad. So juice equaled bad for me for quite some time and I just … [Read more...]
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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...]
Blackened Seasoning Blend
One of the best ways to eat healthy and stick with it is to add spices and flavors to your food. Without spice, flavor, and variety, you will surely become bored and start craving other foods... and probably less healthy ones. I like this Blackened Seasoning Blend because it's so easy, so fast, makes no mess, and really adds flavor to protein. Plain grilled chicken, salmon, beef, or shrimp can easily get boring fast. And if you've gone to a … [Read more...]
Wintertime Clementine Salsa
Every winter the cutest, sweetest little snacks always make their appearance. Clementines. I love these things. They actually always remind me of my dad, I think because he just loves them so much. I can picture him eating one in the kitchen saying, "it tastes like candy!" He would often … [Read more...]
Cinnamon Ice Cream with Warm Apple Compote
Can we first take a moment and do a happy dance for my first dessert posting? Finally! Who would have thought it would take a girl with a sweet tooth this long to post a dessert? Here's a recipe that has all the flavors of a warm apple pie in a sundae form. … [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...]
Sesame Beef
The idea to make this dish literally came to me while I was lying in bed, trying to fall asleep. I'd been … [Read more...]
Grilled Chicken Wraps with Quick Pickled Veg
I had a reader tell me the other day that she used to be paleo but gave it up because she felt like she was eating the same few meals over and over. Getting really bored of just bison, avocado, broccoli, and sweet potatoes, she stopped eating paleo despite getting results she wanted from the whole, clean foods way of eating. Here is the great news: you don't have to eat the same four things over and over to eat paleo! There's so many … [Read more...]
Mango Sweetened Cranberry Chutney
Cranberry chutney is one thing I don't feel like I see anywhere outside of Thanksgiving. I'd usually have a bite or two with my Thanksgiving meal, but it was never the star player of my plate. I guess there's something about making it yourself. I ate way more of it than my usual 1-2 bites! It was the perfect pairing with my Herbed & Crusted Turkey Breast. Trying to find a way to sweeten these tart berries without the 1/2 - 1 cup white … [Read more...]
Herbed & Crusted Turkey Breast
Well, it's just about Thanksgiving and so it's time to share some paleo Thanksgiving recipes! Get ready for all three recipes featured in the photo above, starting with this one: Herbed & Crusted Turkey Breast. The Mango Sweetened Cranberry Sauce comes tomorrow, and Sunday will be the Butternut Squash Gratin. If you're having … [Read more...]
Sage Roasted Acorn Squash & Brussels Sprouts
As I mentioned, I recently came back from a great trip in Denver and Fort Collins, Colorado. At one point I was having dinner, smiling, and laughing with … [Read more...]
Moroccan Meatballs with Apple Sage Butter
I recently made a huge life decision and left my job. In this new-found time between that and what's next, I've been traveling a lot. I wanted to see friends, family, potential new cities to live in, and enjoy myself a little bit! It's been an invaluable time of self discovery. … [Read more...]
Succulent Orange Glazed Chicken
If you've been following the blog, you've just seen the Baked Cauliflower "Fried" Rice recipe I posted. I served this Succulent Orange Glazed Chicken over top of the fried rice and it was indeed a perfect pairing. … [Read more...]
Baked Cauliflower “Fried” Rice
I've been doing a lot of traveling lately and in an airport while walking from gate to gate, I got a whiff of Chinese food. Ever since, I couldn't get the craving out of my head for some sweet orange chicken and fried rice. The day after arriving back home, this recipe was born. … [Read more...]
White Turkey Chili with Mushrooms
Every Halloween growing up I could bank on a three things. 1) I would try and get as many Reese's Peanut Butter Cups as possible. 2) My sister and I … [Read more...]