Today is my last full day of Whole30! I finally have the energy that Whole30 graduates gush about. Cooking and eating delicious food this month is really what kept me going, and I can’t wait to share more of my favorite new recipes. I’ve added a “Whole30” category in the right hand navigation of my…
Archives for January 2018
Chicken Tortilla-less Soup
Whole30 Chicken Tortilla-less Soup Have you noticed I’m on a soup kick lately? It’s a chilly winter in Houston and the flu is going around something fierce. Warm bowls of soup, like this Whole30 Chicken Tortilla-less Soup, help to ward off the sniffles and nourish you. Make a big batch of this stat and freeze…
Whole 30 Meal Plan // Week 5
SUNDAY Instant Pot Korean Short Ribs from Nom Nom Paleo look insanely delicious. Pair them with steamed broccoli or bok choy and tangy slaw. To make the slaw Whole30, use almond butter instead of peanut butter and coconut aminos instead of soy. MONDAY Spiralized zucchini with almond-sesame sauce. I’ll use coconut aminos instead of tamari…
Roasted Cauliflower Hummus (Whole30 and Paleo)
I’ve uncovered a trick to help you rock your Whole30: Good sauces, salad dressings and snacks to keep you satisfied. When I was prepping to teach a cooking workshop at The Vintage Roundtop recently, I wanted to include one of my favorite recipes for healthy 7-layer dip. I’ll post that recipe soon, but it’s basically…
Whole 30 Meal Plan // Week 4
SUNDAY It’s football playoffs and the celebration of a successful 8th grade musical performance (and the end of rehearsals). Another batch of buffalo chicken wings is in the works and my kids requested enchiladas. The Against All Grain Easy Enchilada Sauce is Whole30 compliant. Mix two cups of shredded rotisserie chicken with a 1/2 cup of…
Buffalo Chicken Wings
Buffalo Chicken Wings (Whole30 and Delicious!) Crispy, tangy, salty, crunchy. My mouth is watering just remembering these indulgent bites of buffalo chicken wings. If I hadn’t made them myself, I wouldn’t believe they were Whole30 compliant. Buffalo chicken wings are truly a three ingredient recipe: ghee, hot sauce and wings. Feel free to substitute avocado…
Dairy-Free Creamy Tomato Soup
When I was growing up, I loved a warm bowl of Campbell’s Tomato Soup and a side of buttery toast cut in triangles. It’s a cold and blustery day in Houston, and nothing sounds better than a big pot of creamy tomato soup. While I haven’t had a bowl of Campbell’s in at least two…
Whole 30 Meal Plan // Week 3
Here we are, rolling into week 3 of Whole 30 meal plans. For the most part, I’m not craving anything (except maybe the beer in the photo above). I’m sleeping like a champ, although I’ve been tired every afternoon. Not sure if that’s my Hashimoto’s and low thyroid talking, or the zen of Whole 30….
Whole30 Meal Plan // Week 2
Whole30 Meal Plan // Week 2 Guys. Not sure if you feel like I do, but I’m a little worn out. I’ve been sleeping like a champ and following Whole30 to the letter, but I’m still walking around in a fog. Either my energy is sapped from breaking up sibling fights, or from the loss…
Whole30 Shopping List // Week 1
January Whole30 Shopping List // Week 1 Whole30 is a commitment, for best results get organized and be prepared. Today I cleaned out my refrigerator so it’s ready for the haul I plan to bring home tomorrow. You don’t necessarily need all of these items to be successful, but I’ve included essentials for this week’s…