White Chicken Chili My family is full of chili aficionados. We don’t discriminate amongst turkey, beef, brisket, veggie or chicken chili. So while it’s still a little cool and crisp outside, get this white chicken chili on the stove. Full of green chilies, jalapeños and green bell pepper, it’s almost more “green chicken chili” than…
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Instant Pot Chicken and Sausage Gumbo (Whole30)
Instant Pot Chicken and Sausage Gumbo (Whole30) Instant Pot Chicken and Sausage Gumbo –– it’s what’s for dinner! Chop the holy trinity of onion, celery and bell pepper, throw everything in the Instant Pot and seal the lid. And while it’s not a traditional gumbo that starts with a browned roux, it’s gluten-free, Whole30 and…
WEEKLY MEAL PLAN // Feb 2-7
Super Bowl Meal Plan and Beyond… February is here! Super Bowl! Valentine’s Day! My birthday! So many great menus to plan. My Whole30 officially ends today. My 4th round of Whole30 wasn’t perfect by any means (honey in my tea when I was sick, and maybe a little whiskey in my tea when I was…
Coconut Red Curry Soup (Whole30)
Coconut Red Curry Soup Coconut red curry soup might be your new favorite weeknight dinner. Not only is it Whole30, dairy-free, and full of veggies, it’s also absolutely delicious. Red curry paste is such a powerful secret ingredient. This flavorful spice and aromatics mixture adds so much depth of flavor; warm tones from red chilies…
Red Cabbage Salad (Whole30)
Red Cabbage Salad with Herbs (Whole30) Growing up in Southern California, we would head to the North Wood’s Inn to celebrate birthdays and gather with extended family. The fake snow on the roof, the peanut shells on the floor, and the moody lighting made a sunny Southern California day feel cozy and seasonal. Their red…
Cauliflower Gnocchi with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
Cauliflower Gnocchi with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto (Whole30) Oh the glories of Trader Joe’s. By now, most of us are not strangers to their disappearing Cauliflower Gnocchi. But some of us are lost about the proper way to cook it. The first time I made Trader Joe’s cauliflower gnocchi, I didn’t read the directions and just…
Trader Joes Super Easy Dinners
Quick & Easy Trader Joe’s “Cheater” Meals We’re changing things up this week. Instead of a typical meal plan, I’m sending you a few of my favorite Trader Joe’s “cheater” meals. These dinners come together in minutes and save you when you’re tired or short on time. They’re also great to leave for a spouse…
Corn Chowder (Gluten-Free)
Corn Chowder with Roasted Poblanos, Chunky Potatoes and Yellow Squash Quick! It’s still corn season and you should make this chowder immediately. Hold on to summer as long as possible, I say. Eat all the pesto, tomato salad, zucchini and corn you can. For the next couple weeks, at least. And then we’ll turn the…
Instant Pot Chicken Tinga
Easy Instant Pot Chicken Tinga (Whole30, Keto and Paleo) Every once in a while, there’s a runaway recipe hit in my cooking classes. This Instant Pot Chicken Tinga was the star of the show recently. Full of flavor from dried chipotle chilies, it’s clean and healthy and Whole30 (if you don’t stuff it in a…
Summer Cooking
Why I Don’t Meal Plan During Summer Break Routine is good, and so is a break from routine. Summer cooking means cooking from the farmer’s market, grilling outdoors, making big snack platters that “count” as dinner, and generally just relaxing and enjoying a looser schedule. During the school year, our schedule is like a military…