When I know I have a busy week and want to throw together quick dinners or need to meal prep a bulk of protein for my husband and I, this recipe has always been a go-to. It is especially flavorful because I shred the cooked chicken, give it an extra dusting of spices and quick…
January Whole30 Week 2
Congratulations on making it to week two of your Whole30! At this point, I am sure you are seeing the value of meal prep and planning. This not only makes food shopping easier, but also makes weeknight meals come together in a snap and without all the cleanup. You may also be realizing the benefits…
Stove Top Skirt Steak
Craving a juicy flavorful steak but not in the mood to fire up the grill? No problem! This stovetop skirt steak is sure to satisfy and is very versatile. I like to serve it alongside roasted sweet potatoes, peppers and onions, or over a bed of lettuce. Ingredients: 1 gallon ziplock bag 2 lbs skirt…
Whole30 Week One
Welcome to your January Whole30! If this is your first time, I am so excited for you! Yes the first few days can be tough, but just know if you stick with it, the outcome is so rewarding and life changing! If this isn’t your first round, welcome back! With each round of Whole30 I…
How I Whole30: Part 3
To have a successful round of Whole30, it is important to plan ahead and have compliant foods and ingredients on hand. I find this is especially important on weeknights after a long day of work. During this process, you will also become very aware about what is in the products you buy and just how…
Paleo Chocolate Chip Coconut MacNut Cookies
A staple holiday cookie in my house are White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies. I found a great recipe a few years ago and have just always included them on my Christmas baking list. These cookies are sweet and salty, delivering the combination this classic cookie recreation needs! The crunch of the macadamia nuts and…
How I Plan for a Whole30: Part 2
Are you ready to take your Whole30 education and planning to the next level? Besides educating yourself about the philosophy and principles of the Whole30, another essential component is menu planning and meal prepping. At the end of each week, I begin searching for recipes and create a menu for the following week. Today,…
Paleo Almond Butter Truffles
Chocolate will always be one of my guilty pleasures and these Paleo Almond Butter Truffles are sure to satisfy the craving! Their creamy coating and sweat and salty center make for a real treat for any celebration. Ingredients: Truffle Filling: 1 cup roasted creamy salted almond butter ½ cup almond flour 3 Tbs…
How I Plan For A Whole30: Part 1
What is Whole30? Simply put, it’s the program that makes you aware of every ingredient in your food, allows you to identify how your body reacts to certain foods, and one that will change your life. Since my first Whole30 in March 2016, I have learned to see food in a whole new light: why…
Paleo Candied Nuts
As a young girl, Christmas time meant that I spent many afternoons watching my Nonna make endless batches of Italian Christmas cookies. Between the chilling, rolling,stuffing and hours of long work, these recipes were made only a few times a year because they were so time consuming. Lucky for us, she made big batches so…
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