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 ...
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Beet Noodles with Crispy Sausage + Granny Smith Apples
There are so many aspects of this dish that I just love so let me jump right in: crisp apples, crunchy Italian sausage, colorful veggie noodles, and a dairy-free cream sauce. Salty, sweet, and easy on the belly! What more could you want? This was also a perfect opportunity to use those fresh picked apples from the orchard in the fall (pictured below) to add some color and nutrition to an ...
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 ...
Coconut-Banana Chia Pudding
Coconut chia pudding is a simple, three-ingredient breakfast you can prep at night and grab on your way out the door in the morning! Chia seeds are nutritious for a handful of reasons. Filled with fiber, chia seeds are good for your gut! Chia seeds also have omega-3 fatty acids which are considered your "heart-healthy" fats. These heart-healthy fats are essential to include in your diet, since ...
Tropical Green Smoothie Bowl
Sometimes you just need your greens! But we don’t always want to eat spinach salads or sautéed kale. Smoothie bowls are an easy and delicious way to pack in a ton of nutrients to your day! This Tropical Green Smoothie Bowl is not only beautiful, it is extremely easy! We promise you’ll feel great and your body will thank you! Greens are high in fiber and low in fat so they are perfect for ...
Peppermint Marshmallows
I have always dreamed of making marshmallows. It may sound like a weird dream, but I always thought it was one of those things that would be much better if it was homemade, like cookies or pickles! I guess making food for this blog has boosted my confidence and I finally was ready to try it out! These marshmallows are soft, fluffy, and melt in your mouth (or hot cocoa). They will definitely ...
Double Chocolate Banana Bread
Often times, the best gifts are often the easiest and most thoughtful. This double chocolate banana bread is an inexpensive and quick gift to bring to your host, your neighbors or your office for any occasion. My Double Chocolate Banana Bread is a waste not, want not way to get rid of those yucky brown bananas and using ingredients that most likely are already in your pantry. I often whip ...
Southern Living’s White Chocolate-Dipped Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies
In my experience, sometimes baking is best left to the pro's, and who better to turn to than Southern Living? I have so many of their cookbooks and credit them with much of my culinary education over the years. A few years back, my mother gifted me with the 2010 Southern Living Ultimate Christmas Cookbook that is filled with everything you could need to be the perfect holiday host (or guest!). ...
Southern Living’s Peppermint Bonbon Cookies
Bonbons and the holidays go hand-in-hand, and this year, I'm sending some extra love to Southern Living for their oh-so-decadent Peppermint Bonbon Cookies. They do require a little time and patience, but are worth every minute. I decided to whip up a batch when I was working from home and, while no part of the recipe is particularly difficult, I highly recommend taking these on when you ...
Rosemary Cast Iron Focaccia
I am not a baker. Really, I have never liked baking. While I love baked goods, I never make them for myself. I think it has to do with the science of it all. I have never been very good with specifics, which may have been the reason I couldn’t minor in Art History. I know the gist of a lot of things, but the names, dates, and specifics are difficult to recall. This seems to be my problem with ...
