Last Saturday marked Day 20 of the Whole30 and boredom was starting to set in at the house. The miserable Midwest weather has become old and we just want to get out of the house and do something fun…..like go out to eat! Obviously, that was not an option for us so I decided on … Continue reading Pad Thai
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Balsamic Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Last Saturday, we had a lush meal of Steak, Cauliflower Mash, and these delicious Balsamic Roasted Brussel Sprouts. Many of you showed a lot of interest in this recipe so I had to share. Ingredients: 1/3 cup of balsamic vinegar 1/3 cup of extra virgin olive oil or coconut oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 … Continue reading Balsamic Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Chicken Curry with Coconut Garlic Ginger Cauliflower Rice
I absolutely love Indian food! As with anything that I love to eat, I always have to try and replicate it in my own kitchen. This dish has evolved a lot over time and I am really happy with the final product. When we decided to go on the Whole30 I was happy to discover … Continue reading Chicken Curry with Coconut Garlic Ginger Cauliflower Rice
Taking on the Whole30 Challenge
Before ringing in the new year, my husband Jason and I had decided we wanted to do something to reset our digestive systems and metabolism. There are plenty of "cleanses" and "detoxes" out there but many of them are unhealthy, extremely restrictive, and can mess with your metabolism. I did some research and decided that … Continue reading Taking on the Whole30 Challenge
Spaghetti Squash Pizza Casserole
Here is a great way to get all the tastes we love about pizza without all the unnecessary carbs and calories. My whole family loves it! In this casserole, we create our own flavorful pizza/pasta sauce. The store bought pasta sauces often hide sugar and all kinds of preservatives. Making your own allows you to … Continue reading Spaghetti Squash Pizza Casserole
Italian Sausage and Vegetable Soup
BLAH! You guys....It's snowing!!! And it's not just a few flurries.....it's coming down hard! Was this suppose to happen?!?! Ugh. Sounds like the perfect night for a big warm, hearty bowl of soup! Soups are definitely one of my favorite things to make lately. Why? For one, they are super easy to make and we … Continue reading Italian Sausage and Vegetable Soup
Double Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies
That's right. You read the title correctly. It's not just a dark chocolate chip cookie but a DOUBLE Dark Chocolate Chip Cookie! This cookie is gluten free and grain free as it is made with coconut flour! Coconut flour is dried, de-fatted coconut meat grounded into a fine flour. It's a great alternative for … Continue reading Double Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies
Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread
It's that wonderful time of year! Everything is pumpkin flavored and I love it! I decided to come up with a gluten free pumpkin bread by altering a banana bread recipe I have. It came out wonderfully! I tried coconut sugar for the first time in place of granulated sugar and I am now officially … Continue reading Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread
Easy Chicken and Rice Soup
Let's face it. Week nights can be a little crazy! After getting off of a long day at work, I usually have to rush to pick up my son Noah from school, get a quick snack in him, rush him over to football practice, and make sure that he completes all of his homework for … Continue reading Easy Chicken and Rice Soup
Chocolate Pecan Truffels
One of my favorite bloggers, The Detoxinista, shared this wonderful recipe! I tried it out a while back and WOW! They were tasty and so easy to make! These sweet treats are clean! They are no bake, gluten free, vegan, paleo friendly AND no added sugar. And they are kid approved! My son Noah … Continue reading Chocolate Pecan Truffels
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