Spring time and Easter is often filled with lamb, a protein I only recently started cooking. Have you ever cooked lamb? Over Christmas, Dan and I drove to his family's in San Diego. While we were there, … [Read more...]
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Mexican Braised Beef
I talked in my last post about a recent trip to Tulum, Mexico for the wedding of two amazing people. I shared a few moments Dan captured from the dance floor...which deserves one last mention below. Also because that trip inspired this dish too. … [Read more...]
Shredded Chicken & Tomatillo Stew
This dish uses cilantro. Let's talk about that for a second. I used to hate cilantro. Yuck. To me, it tasted like the smell of dirty socks, sweaty armpits, or B.O. (B.O.... always makes me think of this Seinfeld.) But it kept showing up in little bits in my food. A little in salsa, and I love salsa. A little in my guacamole, and I love guac. A little in some Thai food, and holy crap I love Thai food. Now, suddenly, I don't loathe … [Read more...]
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...]
Un-Buns
Primal. Nut free. Grain Free. Flour free. How do you make sturdy, fluffy, pliable buns out of whole food ingredients? EGGS! That's right, the main ingredient that takes traditional processed sandwich buns and turns them into UN-buns is eggs. The egg is so darn versatile. These rolls, do need a bit of dairy though or they just don't work the same way. So far in my attempts without diary, the rolls were crumbly and didn't quite hold … [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...]
Thai Beef Salad
There's nothing like fresh, crunchy ingredients and exotic flavors to satisfy my taste buds. My version of Thai Beef Salad does just that. I cannot eat the same thing every day. It would be so much easier if I could, but alas, my cooking adventures continue. And kudos to you people who can eat salmon and broccoli for every meal. I could never be you. I need spicy, sweet, sour, salty, and umami to satisfy me. I need both new flavors from … [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...]
Apple Breakfast Sausage
When I was training for my Ironman Triathlon in 2009, I was focused on trying to incorporate more protein into my diet. This was because after a self-analysis of my diet, I found I was not eating near enough protein. The easiest and quickest way I found to add protein to breakfast was to have this … [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...]
Buffalo Citrus Chicken Wings
With Super Bowl Sunday 2014 just one week away, it's time to make your mouth water with a paleo chicken wing recipe. If you're going to make this for your Super Bowl party, you're going to have to double this recipe! This recipe is my version of your standard buffalo wing. I freshen it up with lemon zest and juice which really adds a bright pop of flavor. … [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...]