Where did the day go? Time is moving at warp speed these days. Work, carpool, sports games, dinner, help with homework, face-plant into bed. Dinners like slow cooker carnitas have saved me time and again when I need a no-nonsense answer to “what’s for dinner?” The quality of meat here makes a difference. I love…
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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…
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…
Healthy Seven Layer Dip
Healthy Seven Layer Dip I have friends to thank for this one. Iterations of this appetizer kept showing up at casual poolside barbeques and weekend gatherings last summer. Healthy, colorful and easy to assemble, it’s definitely a crowd pleaser. To assemble the appetizer, spread out the ingredients in thin layers on a white platter or…
Coconut Lime Cauliflower Rice
Meet coconut lime cauliflower rice, your Whole30 best friend. When I did my first full Whole30 in January, I didn’t realize how much cauliflower rice I’d go through. It even went into a legume-free version of Whole30 cauliflower hummus I conjured up. But after a while, all that cauliflower rice at the bottom of my…
Chicken Tortilla-less Soup
Have you noticed I’m on a soup kick lately? We’re having 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 me feel like I’m warding off illness, even if that’s a total farce. This Chicken Tortilla-less Soup is…
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…