If you're anything like me, you probably need a substitute for potatoes and sweet potatoes on Whole30. Don't get me wrong - they're definitely approved. I just found myself clinging to sweet potatoes like a life support, and I knew if I wanted to lose any serious weight, I needed more veggie and less potato in my life. Enter cauliflower. Firstly, where has cauliflower been all of our lives? It ...
Whole30 Stuffed Squash
Growing up, stuffed squash was one of my favorite dishes in Mom’s rotation. It’s filling and flavorful, and you can serve it as a side dish or as a main! A satisfying, savory recipe that's Whole30, Paleo, and Keto! Last year, when I was embarking on my second round of Whole30, I knew that the key to staying on track would be to explore lots of new recipes. I find that eating clean and ...
Pork + Apple Breakfast Sausage (Whole30)
As a two-time Whole30 alum, I know all too well that the morning breakfast struggle can be real. After day 10, I was just so. sick. of eggs. These Pork + Apple Breakfast Sausages were a welcome departure from the sugar-free bacon and eggs routine. I love that you can make a big batch of these sausages and keep them at the ready in the fridge. I like to cut pieces of wax paper to fit my ...
Sausage Pinwheels
For this final week leading up to Christmas, we decided to share recipes that are personal for each of us — recipes that remind us of home. As each of you make your journeys home for the holidays, I’m sure you’re thinking of holidays past and special recipes your family makes each year. Maybe you make a big breakfast spread on Christmas morning, or order Chinese on the 25th every year. Or maybe, ...
Pastry Base Holiday Sugar Cookie Kit
I adore this time of year. Cookies and cocoa abound, spirits are high, and lights are out in full force. My nightly runs with Nala (my chocolate lab) have been so enjoyable these past few weeks in Richmond, when Monument Avenue is awash with beautiful lights and trimmed trees in the windows. Though I am admittedly not a super regular baker the rest of the year, I love bringing out the stand ...
Proscuitto-Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese
Sweet dates, savory herbed goat cheese, and salty prosciutto come together to create an amazing flavor combo in this easy-peasy appetizer! Mark this one down for your upcoming holiday gathering. They'll be gone in a flash, and no one will know they only took you 20 minutes to throw together! For this recipe, I used pitted dates, so I didn't have to spend time removing the pits prior to ...
Lemon Rosemary Shortbread Cookies
Thanksgiving has passed, and December is upon us, bringing chilly temps and holiday cheer. It's the season of cookie swaps and baked goods galore! Mom and I made these cookies together last December and loved how light and crisp they are. The lemon and rosemary flavors lend themselves well to any season, but I chose to use these snowflake cookie cutters for a festive look. You can add the ...
Eggs in Sweet Potato Clouds (Whole30 + Paleo)
Have some leftover mashed sweet potato from the big Thanksgiving feast? You’re in luck! A delicious breakfast awaits you. Just grab some eggs, bacon, and chives. You can use two cups of whatever type of leftover sweet potato you have on hand. This includes baked sweet potato, mashed sweet potato, or even sweet potato casserole. If you’re using sweet potato casserole leftovers, just remove ...
Holiday Gift Guide 2017: Kitchen Essentials
1. Lodge Cast Iron Skillet: Sara Ann says: “Having a seasoned Lodge Cast Iron in your kitchen is almost a right of passage for anyone who claims to be serious about flavor. The best part is the older they get the better they are!” 2. KitchenAid Immersion Blender: Ellen says “A Kitchen Aid Immersion Blender is small enough to fit in a kitchen drawer but so versatile! I use mine all the time to ...
Hot Mulled Wine Cocktail
Holiday season is finally here, and I've got just the mulled wine cocktail you need for all your festive parties! A few years ago, my Aunt Margaret made this delicious mulled wine for our annual family Christmas Eve party, and before I could snag a second glass, it was G-O-N-E. I've made the recipe for a crowd a few times since, and have tweaked it here and there by removing added sugar and ...
