Tacos to the Rescue At the risk of sounding smug, this is what I’d call a “stupid easy” dinner. It’s one of those set-it-and-forget-it wonders that makes your night stress free. Or at least the dinner prep portion of your night. This is my answer to late baseball nights, busy work weeks and general chaos….
Mains
French Dip Sandwiches (Slow Cooker or Instant Pot)
Just in time for the Super Bowl, something you can sink your teeth into (since JT is taken). These French Dip Sandwiches have been a staple in our house since a friend turned me on to them a few years ago. They take all of five minutes to throw together, and you can keep them…
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…
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…
Weeknight Chili
Halloween night. Sports team parties. Potlucks. This weeknight chili recipe sees a lot of action in our kitchen. It’s super versatile, easy, fast and savory. The best part is you can make this chili with either ground beef or ground turkey, canned kidney or pinto beans or no beans at all (just double the meat)….
Slow Cooker BBQ Pork Ribs
Slow Cooker Pork Ribs (Whole30 Adaptable) Get ready to do a little dance in your kitchen after you spend 15 minutes putting together this fall-off-the-bone rib dinner. My kids love pork ribs — meaty, savory and just plain good. BBQ is life in Texas, and while I wouldn’t dare suggest that these are the best…
Fish Tacos
Growing up in Southern California, I love good Baja-style beer battered fish tacos. This is a healthier, quicker alternative that’s easier to clean up. Keep all the condiments on the side and let kids or guests top their own tacos.
Simple Roasted Salmon
Simple roasted salmon to the rescue! Roasted salmon keeps the mess off your stove and in the oven. No more splatters of fishly smelling oil hitting your stove and counter top after sautéing filets in a pan. White wine keeps the fish moist, and a fresh sprinkling of herbs and lemon wakes up the flavor…
Tamari-Honey Chicken Drumsticks
Last spring, we were navigating some food issues and intolerances and in need of simple family meals free of gluten, dairy, soy and a whole host of other ingredients. It was a challenge to say the least, but there were a few good new recipes that came out of it. Tamari-honey chicken drumsticks were one…
Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
This is a simple Mexican soup. If you would like to add corn tortillas as a garnish, toast and cut them into thin strips. I prefer my soup with a lot of lime – about a whole juiced lime on top of every bowl. This would also be delicious with a cup of hominy or…