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Indian food was my favorite discovery of 2018. It has been a love affair ever since… I love attempting to recreate my favorites for cozy nights in. A trip to the Indian Grocery Store is the real game changer here. So many new flavors, spices, and textures. Have fun in the kitchen ya’ll! Tag me […]

Tikka Masala *Almost Dairy-Free*

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  I had the most amazing appetizer at a restaurant recently and rushed home to recreate it! These ultra crispy brussel sprouts are topped with toasted almonds and lemon zest, while served with a mildly sweet, creamy, lemony, garlic sauce that absolutely MAKE the dish.  This is a great appetizer but also perfect for a […]

Oven “Fried” Brussel Sprouts

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This shrimp will blow your mind! 7 ingredients, less than 10 minutes of cooking time and absolutely delicious! [tasty-recipe id=”6575″]

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We are in a busy season right now. I’m currently interested in: 1 pot dishes Freezer Meals Sleepovers at Gigi + papa’s house/granny’s house Exhausted kids after long play days All the help we can get! These zucchini fritters were actually created because I forgot about the 5 pound bag of zucchini I purchased at Costco the […]

Zucchini Fritters

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Garlic Chicken Pasta Frozen bags of Garlic Chicken pasta were a go-to growing up. There was a pasta called Voila Garlic Chicken Pasta by Birds Eye that I loved.  I would pick out the carrots and broccoli before I tossed it in the skillet and call it a balanced meal. I was looking for an […]

Garlic Chicken Pasta- Voila CopyCat Recipe – Freezer Friendly

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Update, February 2019: This Homemade Peach Pie recipe is part of the Black Food Blogger Virtual Potluck in honor of Black History Month.  Shoutout to Meiko at Meiko and the Dish for the invite!  See the list of all the talented bloggers & their recipes at the end of this post. It may not seem […]

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If I’m being honest, the recipe for these Lemon Pepper Buffalo Wings was a happy kitchen accident in which I combined both of our favorite flavors in to one incredible hot wing.  I have a love for all things buffalo, so it’s only natural that I whipped up this combo in our kitchen.  While I was […]

Lemon Pepper Buffalo Wings (Whole30)

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Here to bring you a NEW fan favorite. It’s easy, can be made ahead of time, and can be made in the oven or the crockpot! I love a good, versatile recipe. I love this one even more because it’s very hands off and allows you to actually enjoy your guests/ watch the game/ sit […]

Chicken Parmesan Meatballs

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Guess what – the Whole30 Slow Cooker Ropa Vieja is the recipe I bet you ALWAYS have the ingredients for, but have never tried. This comforting dish is easily thrown together and super versatile. This recipe for Whole30 Slow Cooker Ropa Vieja will be in weekly rotation in the Allen house. Seriously. The shredded beef […]

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Didn’t think there could possibly be a way to have Whole30 Sloppy Joe Sweet Potato Fries, much less Sloppy Joe anything while you’re on this Whole30 journey? Oh, it’s possible. Ditch the bun and pile this delicious, homemade, sloppy joe mixture all on some crispy roasted sweet potato wedges. The tangy tomato sauce the ground […]

Whole30 Sloppy Joe Sweet Potato Fries – Easy Weeknight Meal

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Whole30 Buffalo Chicken Tostones I forgot how much I loved buffalo chicken EVERYTHING. Wings, crispy sandwiches, wraps… you name it, I probably enjoy it. Well, I had never had buffalo chicken tostones, so I had to remedy that of course. These bite size, flavorful, crunchy, buffalo chicken tostones make for the best lunch or even […]

Whole30 Buffalo Chicken Tostones

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I wasn’t always a fan of salmon. I finally figured out, I just didn’t like how it was prepared. I like it with a sweet glaze, like my Simple Honey Sriracha Salmon, or seasoned and topped with a spicy sweet salsa like this recipe.  And as a bonus, (especially in January), it’s Whole30 Blackened Salmon with […]

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Whole30 Chicken Tacos al Pastor  EDITED 6/20/18: This for Whole30 Chicken Tacos al Pastor is Whole30 Compliant. It’s just pictured with rice and beans (which are not Whole30 Compliant)! This is a loose interpretation of Chicken Tacos al Pastor. I was in a pinch the the other day, and I impressed myself with this easy pressure […]

Whole30 Chicken Tacos Al Pastor in the InstaPot

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My Whole30 Foil Packet Dinner fits the bill for quick and easy dinners.  It’s much needed when we’re focusing on clean eating and maybe even still recovering from hosting all the holidays!  Here’s why I love this Whole30 Foil Packet Dinner: No fuss, no long marinating periods, and like I said above, NO DISHES!

Fast and Easy Whole30 Foil Packet Dinner

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Breakfast was the meal most likely to make me want to quite #Whole30. I’m probably not supposed to say that but it’s the truth. I had to get creative REAL fast if we were going to stick it out. First, I had to learn MULTIPLE ways to enjoy eggs other than just scrambled and the […]

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Are you ready for a morning meal that couldn’t get any easier? I’ve got it for you: Whole30 Sweet Potato Hash. It’s diced sweet potatoes with red bell peppers, red onions, and a healthy amount of garlic. It’s simple but delicious. I added in some Brussel sprouts for good measure, and to squeeze in some […]

Whole30 Sweet Potato Hash – Breakfast or Side Dish

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I’m back today with a Whole30 Pesto, Shrimp and Zoodles recipe to add to your rotation.  It’s quick, has only a few ingredients, and tastes delicious.

Whole30 Pesto Shrimp with Zoodles – Quick & Easy

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