I am a long time Southern girl at heart and nothing is better than a big breakfast of eggs and grits with butter and cheese. I could eat it everyday. However, corn does not love me back. It is about as inflammatory as brown rice. I will enjoy it on a cold weekend but I’m …
Whole30 Recipes
I love a good breakfast recipe that is great for reheating during the week and easy to carry to work. So many days, breakfast really happens after I get to work and while I love basic bacon and eggs, I do like a little variety with breakfast casseroles. I decided to try this Sunrise Scramble …
I’ve been in a fantastic cooking mood lately. I’m not sure if it’s me trying to usher in Spring NOW (remind me of this when I’m boiling in July) or if it’s my nifty new pan, or my first week of Whole 30..again. Whatever the reason, I’m spending a large portion of my commute home …
I love having something made ahead of time for breakfast on weekday mornings. If I’m going to CrossFit, I’ll have my usual shake, then eat something after I get to school. If I’m sleeping in, I will maximize every minute of sleep time, and I want something I can heat and eat quickly. This is …
When a new cookbook arrived in the mail, I frantically looked for something for Brussels sprouts because I had a ton of them in the fridge and they needed a new spin. I’ve been on a big kick with these small bits of flavor for about a year since eating the Paleo way. Brussels and …
In preparation for a new round of Whole 30, I had to pull out my current favorite cookbook, Well Fed 2. When I saw this soup recipe, I knew I had to try it. I’m a huge soup fan, but most of my soups during these 30 days are broth based. Melissa promised this one …
Can you believe that I have a new cookbook to talk about?? When the publisher contacted me about choosing a book, when I saw this one, I might have cheered a little. This one is from Danielle Walker and this book is leaping off shelves.Against All Grain is just what you would expect….real food, no …
Here is another one of Melissa Joulwan’s recipes from her first cookbook, Well Fed. I made this several times last year and it is so versatile to change the spices and seasonings for variety. This weekend, I kept it simple. The key to this is a hot griddle pan to get those beautiful crispy grill …
I love making my own sausage so I can control what I’m eating. I always start with ground pork with at least 20% fat so I don’t wind up with tree bark consistency. Then I just season and cook! This recipe is courtesy of Michelle and is from her new cookbook, Nom Nom Paleo. If …
First of all, if you are new to the Whole 30, please check out the Whole 30 site and read my review of the book that started my year of fantastic success with Whole 30 and Paleo. I am in the process of re-reading to ground myself back to the reasons why some foods can …
I love a big bowl of slow cooked green beans with onions and maybe a little bacon. I like them soft and easy to chew. I have made many many dishes of canned green beans cooked for an hour in an iron pot and …
The mad rush to the first day of school is in high gear. Sticking to a consistent eating plan is hard when I get so busy, I don’t want to stop and eat. I would rather walk around with fruit or almonds in my hand. Or, let’s face it. I could eat bacon at any …
My original idea for dinner was a veggie loaded garlic chicken stir fry. I wanted a lot of vegetables of various color and texture. But then when my head still felt like a pressurized blimp, I changed my mind to wanting something spicy that might open my breathing passages. And this recipe was born. I …
Spring is SUPPOSED to be here, but I’m not feeling it. It’s still cold and rainy, but the spring produce is coming in and I’m not going to ignore fresh cucumbers! I had leftover roasted spaghetti squash and a nice piece of flank steak waiting to be be put to good use. Grilled Flank …
Today was a very hectic day and as usual, I wanted something quick, but filling. I had some shrimp waiting in the fridge and plenty of vegetables. My only decision is which seasoning to use. 1 Tablespoon coconut oil 3 cups of chopped broccoli 1/3 cup of red bell pepper, sliced 1/4 cup of onion, …
I love discovering new ways to cook chicken. Lately, I’ve been on a boneless chicken thigh kick. I like the flavor and I do not miss the dry texture of breasts. This is the first time I’ve used basil and lime and it won’t be my last. I LOVED this combination and I will definitely …
At the end of a work week, often I have lonely vegetables left in the fridge and I’m out of ideas on what to do with them. That was the case this week. I had a head of cabbage, some meatballs, and a shriveled up shallot that I refused to let die alone. I grabbed …
It’s amazing that I used to hide my cabbage under my mashed potatoes and now I’m eating mini cabbages and think they are FANTASTIC! Then again, I think bacon makes everything better. So does Cooking Light. This recipe is without a doubt the best recipe I’ve tried with roasting Brussels sprouts. The sprouts still have …
A friend of mine at work recently did her first Whole 30. I remember talking about the plan and the things she was giving up for 30 days. The one thing I couldn’t imagine ever giving up was cheese. I love the stuff. Well, I thought I did. It’s been 20 days without cheese and …
I halfway filled a crockpot with vegetables that are “allowed” on Whole 30 such as carrots, onions, tomatoes, mushrooms and garlic. I should have added green beans, maybe next time! After the vegetables and a seared roast were added, I needed something extra to make the sauce. I love a rich wine based roast gravy. …