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There is something about a chicken pot pie that just makes you feel good! It’s the epitome of comfort food and has everything you need for a balanced meal, all rolled into one! I was looking to update the classic so with a spin on the seasonings and a tasty addition, I’ve developed a new […]

Chicken Pot Pie on a Weeknight

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Cooking with Squash: Delicata Maple Salad Hello Fall! It’s squash season and I have a great recipe to use up one of my favorites― delicata squash. It’s skin is edible, and when roasted it maintains great texture and has a sweet flavor. When served over spicy arugula, with pomegranate arils, and paired with this apple […]

Roasted Delicata Maple Salad Recipe

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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 […]

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I need all the QUICK and EASY meals these days! This is one of our absolute favorites. A risotto-like orzo pasta with a lemon garlic sauce, fresh spinach and chicken done in 1 pan in less than 30 minutes. I did a recipe video using thinly sliced, boneless chicken breast to speed things up even […]

One Pot Lemon Chicken and Orzo

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Simplicity= sheet pan meals. One pot meals are great, but one pan meals are even better! I like to line my sheet pans with parchment paper to minimize the mess.  This Teriyaki Glazed Salmon with crispy, flavorful roasted broccoli is one and done in less than 30 minutes.

Teriyaki Glazed Salmon (Whole30 Recipe Included)

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Another great “clean out the fridge” recipe: Vegetable Soup.  I encourage you to treat this more as a framework than a recipe. Use what you have and prepare for soul- warming goodness; ladled into a bowl. This soup is surprisingly hearty and perfect for those crisp fall days as the temperatures start to drop. 

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This summer, I have been out on the grill probably more than my husband! There is immense satisfaction in smoking and grilling meats to perfection. I’m still learning and always improving but this here brisket— always turns out well! My go-to homemade Texas BBQ Brisket rub is flavorful; smoky, sweet, and a tad spicy. It […]

Texas BBQ Brisket

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As I was writing this post, I was trying to come up with a good catchy name for this ultimate summer salad. Thoughts,”Do people know what panzanella is?” “Will they get that it’s a salad?” “Should I throw the word salad in there somewhere?” “The prosciutto wrapped peaches are grilled― should THAT be in the […]

Grilled Prosciutto Wrapped Peach Panzanella Salad

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Crispy, fried shrimp tossed in a creamy, spicy asian sauce is definitely one of my guiltiest pleasures. This is my way of cleaning things up a bit and keeping it light for those hot summer nights!

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These peppers are the EASIEST thing to toss together when you are feeling less than inspired AND have a few extra vegetables in the fridge. This came together on a whim during an Instagram story! There were tons of requests for the recipe so here you have it!  

Mexican Stuffed Peppers

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UPDATED 8/1/18 I have since simplified the recipe and added Instant Pot instructions! The Instant Pot allows you to pressure cook frozen meat and have dinner on the table in less than 3 hours– FROM THE FREEZER! [tasty-recipe id=”6053″] Remember when we went to Chicago a couple weeks ago? Well I had one of the […]

Chicago’s Italian Beef Sandwiches

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This Roasted Garlic Ranch is good on EVERYTHING. From salads, fresh vegetables, eggs, to sandwiches and french fries– it is NEVER a bad choice. It doesn’t hurt that it is also Dairy- Free and Whole30 Compliant!

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ALL Enchiladas are my jam. PROOF: Breakfast Enchilada Stack Vegetarian Enchilada Bake Hatch Green Chile Enchiladas And now… these Whole30 Compliant Enchilada Stuffed Poblano Peppers. This was a meal created out of food boredom on day 23 or so of our Whole30! These fire roasted poblano peppers are deseeded and stuffed with a delicious chorizo […]

Enchilada Stuffed Poblano Peppers (Whole30)

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This might just be my favorite way to season and marinate chicken this summer. Creamy greek yogurt combined with tangy tomato paste and plenty of spice come together to create some of the most flavorful chicken to ever come out of my kitchen! I happily ate these leftovers for 4 days straight. These Turkish Chicken […]

Turkish Chicken Kebabs (Whole30 Recipe included)

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Dinner isn’t always complicated around here. This Crispy Pulled Pork with Chipotle Slaw is a testament to that! As much as I love a pan of my Hatch Green Chile Enchiladas or a pot of Trinidadian Chicken, there is nothing wrong with a little help from the grocery store. I love to pick up this […]

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My love for chicken tenders didn’t wane as I got older. Crispy, breaded strips of chicken dunked in bbq sauce or ranch will always be a part of my diet. Only difference: now they are these Whole30 Chicken Tenders breaded with crispy seasoned shredded coconut and dunked in my dairy- free roasted garlic ranch. Yes, […]

Crispy Breaded Whole30 Chicken Tenders

Crispy, Whole30 Chicken tenders breaded with seasoned almond flour, unsweetened coconut and BAKED to perfect! Delicious when dunked in dairy- free, roasted garlic ranch and are freezer friendly! The whole family will love these Whole30 Chicken Tenders.

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I am always looking for BBQ worthy salads, and this Blackened Shrimp Salad definitely fits the bill! Its colorful, the flavors are bright, and the shrimp is BOMB! I was looking to incorporate some beautiful mangoes I found at the store and came up with the salad. Its based off a recipe already on here, Blackened […]

Blackened Shrimp Salad with Citrus Mango Vinaigrette (Whole30)

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