This low carb, paleo, whole 3o friendly meal is a fun way to use up more of that summer squash without much effort! We are back to the daily routine after an awesome week on the east coast. I always feel so fulfilled after getting to spend quality time with some of my closest girl friends. A lot of the people I love are spread all over the country, which is a bummer, but it also makes these visits that much sweeter! Plus, my friends make some really cute kids and it is so fun seeing the difference a year makes in their[...]
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When I was in Austin a few weeks ago, I made it my mission to visit my favorite restaurant in town, Hula Hut. Not only is their chip dip game strong, they have a killer sizzling Hawaiian Fajita plate. After eating my weight in chips and dip (as per usual), by the time the fajitas came to the table, I was honestly not even hungry anymore. But I was at HULA HUT and I couldn't not embrace the full experience. I regret nothing! A lot of my recipe inspiration comes from eating out at restaurants. I love the idea of going out[...]
We just got back from a quick weekend trip to Seattle. We went last spring and enjoyed all of the amazing sightseeing and activities that the city has to offer. However, the sole purpose of our travels this time was to meet our brand new nephew, Harrison, and hang out with his mom and dad (my brother, Nick and sister-in-law, Erin.) My mom and other brother flew up as well, so it was such a treat getting to spend the whole weekend with the fam, just enjoying each others company (and reliving funny stories from our childhood.)[...]
Today, I have 2 simple and delicious recipes that can be made using this awesome sauce! While all opinions are my own, we are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. First off: Summer Zucchini Lasagna It’s August…who has zucchini coming out of their ears!? We don’t yet, but our inaugural crop is looking good so far. The plants are flourishing and we have the first[...]
I strongly believe that everyone needs a kick-butt spaghetti sauce recipe in their cooking arsenal. I can distinctly remember my aunt’s sauce simmering on the stove whenever my family would arrive in town to stay with her as a kid. Clutch move, as we all got hungry at different times and that sauce just bubbled away until we were ready to eat. My oldest brother nailed his recipe at an early age, sometime in his high school years. This came in very handy when my mom declared we were on our own for dinner! After many[...]
In case you haven't noticed, I am big on quick, easy, and simple weeknight meals. As much as I love cooking, after a full day of work I usually just don't have a whole lot of energy left to spend in the kitchen! There is a time and place for creativity, effort, and lengthy ingredient lists, but that is not after a long day at work! The good news is that GREAT tasting, healthy food doesn't need to be time consuming! This Coconut Crusted Shrimp is no exception. With a short list of ingredients and just a little prep work,[...]
Buttery chicken simmers in a delicious lemon caper sauce that will rock your world! This recipe can be Whole 30 and Paleo compliant, while tasting like you are dining at a fancy Italian restaurant. I think the world could always use more chicken recipes. I tend to get in a little bit of a rut with chicken and have a hard time coming up with different or creative ways to use the lean protein. Chicken Piccata is one of my go-to meals that feels fancy and decadent, but can easily be made at home on a weeknight. Ingredie[...]
We have kids in our house! Human kids, not just the K-9 type. Travis's niece and nephew are visiting from Tucson for the weekend, along with his parents. We have been looking forward to seeing them, and since feeding people is my love language, I have been brainstorming kid-friendly meal ideas. On the menu is: Taco night, make your own pizza night, as well as dinner out at my father in-law's favorite burger spot. I also wanted to make sure we had some healthy options on hand for them to grab on their way out the door to S[...]
Chocolate Chip Date and Nut Bites contain only 4 ingredients, making them a quick, easy, and yummy snack or treat! A good friend of ours is just about ready to pop with her second child. She informed me that, apparently, eating 6 dates a day during the end of your pregnancy will lead to an smoother and faster labor. I am all for natural remedies and who am I to argue with a pregnant lady!? All joking aside, a quick Google search informed me that there have been multiple studies that back up this claim, and that Dat[...]
I first had this Salmon in Portland, OR when my wonderful cousin, Spencer, was hosting us for New Year's Eve. I knew I liked Salmon, but at the time, I was apprehensive to cook it at home myself. I watched her closely, and was blown away by how decadent the end result was. Plus, it seemed like something I could do fairly easily! I made certain that I didn't leave Portland without the recipe. Since then, we have this amazing meal probably once every couple of months. It tastes like we should save it for a special occasio[...]