MONDAY We have a few extra kids coming over before their first Young Life meeting tonight. I’m making a big batch of weeknight chili and putting out all the fixings (grated cheese, sour cream, corn bread). If you’re doing Whole30, scoop out some of the chili before adding the beans. I may stir in a cup…
Whole 30
Whole30 Weekly Meal Plan // Week of September 3
Whole30 Week 1 Monday is day one of Whole30 for me. I can’t wait to share my delicious Whole30 meal plans with you. I’ve been stockpiling recipes and brainstorming all summer. My family will be eating Whole30 dinners, and I promise they will have no clue! Not to say I won’t give them a hamburger…
Shortcut Caesar Salad
Easy Caesar Salad (Whole30 Adaptable) If there’s a shortcut, I’m in. Making every single thing from scratch is valiant and all, but who has the time? I have carpool to drive, people! Shortcut caesar salad to the rescue. It’s a super easy side to grilled steak or delicious as a main dish topped with roasted…
Whole30 Green Gazpacho
Green Gazpacho Sometimes it takes me a whole year to get a recipe on this site. And some of you thought I had it together. My friend Kim from Something New for Dinner took these photos last July in a cooking class I hosted for friends and family in Sun Valley, Idaho. I’m finally…
Sriracha Mayo
Need a delicious condiment that will take your burger night from ho-hum to hurray? Sriracha mayo is my go-to for burgers or an out-of-this-world BLT. You can also use it as a dip for roasted potato wedges or shishito peppers. Spicy, with a touch of soy and lime, it takes all of five minutes to…
Slow Roasted Sockeye Salmon
Slow Roasted Salmon with Lemon and Dill Slow roasted salmon with lemon and dill is easy, fresh and fast. A low and slow temperature melts the fat in the salmon and makes the finished product super tender. Top it with herbed yogurt sauce or chermoula for a dish that’s simple enough for a weeknight meal and impressive…
Quick Vegetable Stir Fry
PrintQuick Vegetable Stir FryPrep 5 minsCook 15 minsTotal 20 minsAuthor Marcia W. SmartYield 4-6 servings Serve this quick meatless stir fry over “riced” cauliflower, jasmine rice or steamed sushi rice. Use fresh vegetables if you have them (peppers, sugar snap peas, sliced bok choy, asparagus, mushrooms or broccoli), but frozen stir fry mix works just…
Sausage and Pepper Sheetpan Supper
1 votePrintSausage and Pepper Sheetpan SupperPrep 5 minsCook 30 minsTotal 35 minsAuthor Marcia W. SmartYield 4 servings Serve with a side of sauerkraut and German mustard. You can also pile the sausages and peppers into toasted hoagie rolls topped with mustard. Keep this Whole30 compliant by using Whole30 sausages and sugar-free mustard. Ingredients4 sausages (Italian…
Grilled Lamb Chops
Grilled Lamb Chops For a super easy Easter dinner, look no further. Grilled lamb chops, with a tangy ginger, tamari and garlic marinade, have been a hit in recent cooking classes. When you’re entertaining a crowd, this recipe is the answer. Served with a spicy chermoula sauce on the side, it’s a flavor combination that’s…
Chermoula
PrintChermoulaAuthor Marcia W. SmartYield 1 1/2 cups I first learned how to make this tasty green sauce as a catering assistant for Thomas Fogarty Winery when I was fresh out of cooking school. It’s the perfect condiment for fish, chicken or roasted vegetables. I also love it mixed into couscous, cooked white beans or…