Hello friends! I am back after an unwarranted break from blogging. Call it a rut, call it writer's (or recipe maker's) block, whatever it was, I have no legit excuse. But that is the past, and I wanted to come back with a delicious meal plan to kick off a new week. I usually have a "theme" or a mindset as I am writing out my menu for the week, and this one is no different! I actually had a couple of things in mind as I sat down to meal plan. First off, Travis will be out of town this week, which means I can make[...]
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There is something about the summertime that just naturally makes me crave lighter food. I am always reaching for fruit for snacks, and dinners tend to be much lighter as well. I could easily have a salad for dinner every night, but since I can't quite get away with that (husbands) I still try to make more "summery" dinners when the temperatures peak. I can't be alone in this, right? It seems only natural to go for lots of fruits, veggies, and lighter foods when its hot and then crave the denser, heavier meals come winter[...]
These Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Bell Peppers check all of the boxes when it comes to weeknight dinners. First off, they are absolutely delicious (even after eating them as leftovers for the 3rd time!), they have a pretty short ingredient list and are easy to throw together, and they are nice and light/low carb and healthy! You just can't go wrong here! I can't say with certainty that I've ever actually eaten a Philly Cheesesteak? But regardless, I had the hankering to make this lighter, healthier, veggie packed version.[...]
How is everyone's weekend going? We are having a nice Memorial Day Weekend, hanging out with my whole family at the beach house that my brother and sister-in-law rented for the weekend. I'm not mad about it at all! I had every intention of posting this recipe on Friday, so that you could get your ducks in a row to make it to enjoy over this holiday weekend. But this week has been all off kilter, getting home late Sunday night from our trip and playing catch-up ever since. Excuses, excuses, right? Well, I figured bett[...]
Who doesn't love pizza? Travis loves pizza almost as much as he loves nachos (that's saying something) so he get's pretty cranky if we go too long without a bonafide pizza night. So, we (I) go to great lengths around our house to make sure "we" are getting our pizza cravings satisfied. From cauliflower crust, to gluten-free flour blends, to these Pizza Stuffed Bell Peppers, we will do what it takes to make sure we aren't missing out on the amazing flavors of pizza (even though I mostly avoid gluten)! We typically reserve[...]
Almost every Friday, a volunteer at the non-profit where I work brings muffins and other little breakfast pastries. Such a sweet gesture that is always a big hit with everyone! While I usually have no problem passing on any store-bought baked goods, this past Friday there was just something about the Blueberry muffins that gave me a major hankering! One way I have learned to keep myself on the "paleo track" over the years is to tell myself, "If you want to eat a ____, you can but you have to make it yourself." This is a[...]
Tomorrow is the first day of spring! With a little bit of rain mixed in with beautiful, partly cloudy and cool days it is definitely feeling like it in these parts! In honor of the change in season, I am sharing a recipe that, in a literal sense, translates to "Spring Pasta". The light and simple dish is known for containing fresh vegetables (that commonly grow in the spring) in a light cream sauce. However, in our house, the possibilities and combinations are endless and we gladly eat this any night of the week no matter[...]
Have you ever heard of Irish Nachos? Travis and I first had them at a little Irish Pub that used to be on Main St. in our small town. We are both pretty big fans of nachos in general, so it's no wonder that this "Irish" version really piqued our interest. It was love at first bite! You see, typical tortilla chips are swapped out for house-made potato chips, making them a paleo-ish, wholesome meal. The toppings pretty much remain the same as your typical restaurant nachos, but there is just something about the way the che[...]
Happy Monday, friends! We had a lovely weekend around here. Although I am realllly jonesing for some cold winter temperatures (aka soup and stew weather!), I have decided that I will embrace the ridiculously warm temps we are getting here in Southern California. We took the dogs out for a really beautiful walk/hike that was new to us. It's about 2 miles from our house, yet we have never taken advantage of this particular trail. I am so glad we finally did, because we all had such a fun time. Jack found his new favorite[...]
We've got 2 recipes for the price of one in today's post! Here's what happened- I was experimenting in the kitchen last weekend and made 2 versions of the same basic dish, and then couldn't decide which one I wanted to share here today. They both turned out to be super tasty, and each have their benefits depending on your specific dietary needs or preferences :) This Cauliflower Mac & Cheese is a low carb, highly nutritious version of everyone's favorite side dish. I've done cauliflower mashed "potatoes", and cauli[...]