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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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!

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 Roasted Chicken This easy, Whole30 roasted chicken breast is my go-to dinner if I have no idea what to cook, or after a vacation when we are tired of eating out for every meal. It is so flavorful and SIMPLE. Sometimes, simplicity is what we crave.

Number One Question Asked in 2018: “Do you have a post up about how to roast a chicken? ” or some variation of this. I roast a whole chicken almost every other week. It’s easy to season, really hard to mess up, and is always flavorful and juicy. I like to spatchcock mine for a […]

Today’s BBQ Chili recipe is just the ticket for this season where we crave warmth, simplicity and great flavor.  And for us, there is nothing better than a bowl of hearty chili before the big game! My BBQ Chili recipe is easy to make, and can feed a crowd. Amplify your tailgate with this BBQ […]

Balsamic Chicken Recipe: A First & Full Favorite! This easy balsamic chicken is one of my most viewed recipes of all time! I have since updated the recipe and added a printable recipe card. PrintGrilled Balsamic Chicken and White Cheddar Mashed PotatoesPrep 2 hoursCook 45 minsTotal 2 hours, 45 minsAuthor Marissa AllenYield 6 servings Chicken […]

A Simple Side Dish: Honey Herb Roasted Carrots I hear y’all. Life is busy, company’s coming, and you want more easy, healthy dishes. These Honey Herb Roasted Carrots might be the easiest side dish you could ever make. It’s perfect for those days when you want to spend 20 minutes or less on dinner with MINIMAL […]

This recipe will change your life. Don’t sleep on the pork cutlets. They are affordable, tender, quick, and easy to prepare. its easy to fall into a rut when it comes to dinner proteins. This is a great way to change things up. I served mine with roasted potatoes but mashed potatoes and an easy […]