This maybe one of the best salads I have ever made. Not to toot my own horn, but seriously, the textures and the flavors of this salad really compliment each other in such a way that I want to make this over and over! The dressing is my go-to! I make this dressing probably once or twice a month and always have it on hand. It goes on any salad, whether you're tossing up a nice cobb, putting ...
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Best Sheet Pan Chicken Fajita Bowls
Chicken fajita bowls: all the delicious chicken fajita flavor you're craving with little to no guilt! This recipe is yet another of our Ah-Mazing sheet pan meals (check out Exhibit A and Exhibit B here). No dishes, no problems, am I right?! Like all of my favorite recipes, this one is -- you guessed it -- versatile! You can eat your chicken, onions, and peppers over a chopped salad, ...
Sheet Pan Snapper Amandine + Asparagus (Whole30 + Paleo)
Ah, Snapper Amandine. This recipe, adapted from my mother’s Trout Amandine, is probably my favorite fish preparation. It’s impressive enough that I’ve cooked it for a few first dates, and easy enough to whip up on a weeknight. Mom uses Trout for this recipe. I like it equally with Trout and Snapper, but you can use any flaky white fish you have on hand. Here, I used a large Red Snapper ...
Popcorn Cauliflower
This recipe comes as a specific request from Ellen and I am excited to share it with you today: my mom's Popcorn Cauliflower! The ingredients are insanely simple: cauliflower, sea salt, and olive oil. That's it! This is all about the roasting, or as my mom calls it - caramelizing with salt. Cauliflower is high in Vitamin C, helps fight inflammation, and improves digestion and ...
Jeweled Cauliflower Rice (Whole30 + Paleo)
If you've never had Persian or Iranian jeweled rice, you're in for a treat! This delicious side dish is aromatic, fruity, and truly beautiful due to the addition of nuts, berries, orange zest, saffron and spices. It's traditionally served at weddings or large celebrations on big platters. While on the Whole30, I was looking for some fun dishes that would keep me motivated and excited about ...
Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus Bundles (Whole30 + Paleo)
This recipe was inspired by the bacon-wrapped green bean bundles that my grandmother, Nana, makes for family gatherings. They're usually one of my favorite things on the table -- buttery, salty, sweet, and so bacon-y that you forget there are green beans in there. It sure is delicious, but no one ever said it was good for you. This year for Thanksgiving, I decided to try whipping up a ...
Coconut Chicken Tender Salad (Whole30 + Paleo)
This coconut chicken tender salad is an easy week-night dinner that packs up well for lunch the following day. It's such a refreshing and filling meal, and one you can feel great about eating! Side bonus: if you have kids who are picky eaters, you can eat the chicken tenders and berries over greens, and they can eat the meal sans greens! I love coconut-crusted tenders and coconut shrimp at ...
Jibarito – Plantain Burger (Whole30 + Paleo)
Ever had one of those pure bliss moments during a Whole30 or a clean eating phase? One where you try a new recipe, take a bite, and immediately think "This CANNOT be clean. It is just. too. good." That happened to me a few times during my second Whole30. The first time it happened with my veggie-packed turkey meatloaf muffins and "cheesy" cauliflower mash. The second time, dear friends, was with ...
Veggie-Packed Turkey Meatloaf Muffins (Whole30, Paleo, DF)
Several years ago, while in grad school, I apprehensively picked up these Turkey Meatloaf Muffins from Trader Joe's. I was studying at the time to become a medical illustrator, and spending most of my time in class or in my studio. While I tried to eat healthily, I also had time constraints that kept me out of the kitchen, so frozen meals were a substantial part of my diet. These meatloaf muffins ...
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 ...
