Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Milkshake
This dessert hits the spot and makes me feel like I’m cheating on my diet! It’s a great fake-out dessert because the frozen bananas create a thick, ice cream-like consistency. Even my husband and kids...
View ArticleBreakfast Sausage
This Whole 30 kick has forced me to make just about everything from scratch – not a problem on most days, but sometimes I want a break. This change has definitely been a huge lesson in discipline...
View ArticlePaleo Beef Stir Fry
I made this for the whole family, but served theirs with rice, and for a Paleo friendly side, use cauliflower “rice”. Thanks for reading, enjoy! Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry – adapted from Deliciously...
View ArticleWhole 30 Chicken Fajitas and Cauli “Rice”
Yum! This is a new favorite that just gets better the next day. I love the cauli-rice and it is a good substitute for rice and I know I’ll be making this again. It takes more work than regular rice,...
View ArticlePaleo Taco Salad
Quick Post: This taco meat was okay the first day, but even better as the week went on :) I made a few modifications to the recipe, but I added the link to the original as always :) Thanks for...
View ArticleBacon Apple Smothered Pork Chops
I’m really enjoying the paleo way of cooking! I have been going strong for two months now, and have maintained (without regular exercise), my 15 pound weight loss – all without counting calories or...
View ArticleOven-Baked Sweet Potato Fries and Ketchup
Yum! The “fries” were sweet and a little spicy, soft but not mushy. I really liked dipping in homemade mayo over the ketchup, but over all I would say this was a successful experiment. Thanks for...
View ArticlePaleo Orange Chicken
Quick Post: This was pretty good, but next time I’ll add less arrowroot powder for thickening. Thanks for reading, enjoy! Paleo Orange Chicken – adapted from Paleo Cupboard **shown with my...
View ArticlePaleo Spaghetti and Meat Sauce
While sometimes I miss grains, I don’t miss the “bubble-gut” from eating them. Spaghetti squash can be a good replacement for pasta, especially if you cook it right. I have tried the “bake cut-side...
View ArticleSlow Cooked Pork Roast
This was so simple and flavorful, makes a big batch and it’s so versatile. We’re using this pork for BBQ pulled pork sandwiches, but you could use some in one of my favorite macaroni dishes or these...
View ArticleMaple Roasted Chicken and Sweet Potatoes
**Sorry for the lack of posting – things are much different in our house. My kids and I just finished our third week of homeschooling, so I have had to put the blog on the back burner :) I will post...
View ArticleApple Spice Bread
Yum! This was my first attempt at grain-free, gluten-free, refined sugar-free baking… that’s a lot of “free”! ;) I am so used to baking with flour that I was slightly apprehensive about how this...
View ArticleWeeknight Roast Chicken
I love roast chicken! This was the most simply seasoned chicken I have ever made and also the quickest to roast. The pan sauce came together so easily while the finished bird was resting. I loved...
View ArticlePumpkin Spice Bread
The apple spice bread I made two days ago is already gone… I did give my neighbor an entire loaf, so I’m not that much of a glutton ;) As expected, the bread tasted much better the day after I made it,...
View ArticlePaleo Pancit
After making this, I learned – one: I love fish sauce, and two: more cabbage, please! I was worried about using both but this recipe just looked and sounded so good. I’m glad I didn’t let apprehension...
View ArticlePolish Sausage, Potato and Kale Soup
Whenever it’s even a little cooler here, I like to take advantage. This winter has been so mild that it feels more like spring/early summer. Sometimes I wish for cooler air, but then I see the...
View ArticleNo Bean Turkey Chili
Pinterest has saved the day several times in my kitchen. I had some produce that was passed its prime in my fridge, along with ground turkey that had to be used; and I even had a can of fire roasted...
View ArticleGluten-Free Pumpkin Pancakes
These are so yummy and you wont miss the gluten :) Healthy Pumpkin Pancakes – adapted from Paleo Grubs 1/4 cup pumpkin puree 3 tbsp coconut milk 1 tbsp maple syrup 3 eggs 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted,...
View ArticleGlowing Green Smoothie
The easiest way for me to make sure I’m getting more fruits and veggies into my diet is blending lots of them all together. This blend seems popular among the green smoothie believers; and it does...
View ArticleSpaghetti Squash Bake
This recipe makes a huge batch and gets better over time. Thanks for reading, enjoy! Spaghetti Squash Bake – Mom-Makes original 1 large spaghetti squash, baked and shredded 3-4 cups roasted veggies –...
View Article
More Pages to Explore .....