Recipe: Creamy Tomato Coconut Soup

*GASP!!!* Don’t tell anybody, but there’s no meat in this soup. In fact, it’s…VEGAN!!! But oh so tasty and full of beneficial fats and nutrients. It makes a wonderful light lunch with a salad or feel free to top it with shredded chicken, pork, or some shrimp. Cubes of avocado would also be nice. The […]

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Recipe: Carnitas Ensalada

Carnitas is one of my favorite Paleo meals, hands down. It’s fatty and succulent, easy to make, and feeds a crowd. Or, if you’re lucky like me, there’s no crowd and you get a ton of amazing leftovers. I will not lie to you. This is the best carnitas recipe out there. Why? Because it’s […]

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Quick and Dirty! Greens n’ Eggs & Bacon-Blue Cheese Burgers

Two quickies for y’all today. The first recipe is a great morning option, especially for you Whole30ers. The second one is a great way to break that Whole30 to smithereens. On day 31 of course! We all need new ways to insert more greens into our lives, and breakfast eggs are a wide open opportunity. […]

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Recipe: Chicken Salad w/ Pecans and Grapes

Even when making the mayo from scratch, this is a quick and easy lunch option, especially when you have leftover chicken around. I toasted the pecans while I made the mayo, and then put everything together. It took about 15 minutes total. Chicken Salad w/ Pecans and Grapes 4 cups chicken, cooked and diced 1/3 […]

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Sardine Salad w/ Lemon-Caper Vinaigrette

I had never tried sardines before and this salad made them palatable. I know that doesn’t sound like the most ringing of endorsements, but coming from me, it’s a freaking blue ribbon. But truly, this salad is a powerhouse of Omega-3s and healthy, satiating fats. The assertive flavors here help balance out the briny sardines. […]

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Recipe: Shrimp Salad w/ Chive Mayo

Since my Whole30 began, I’ve been mourning the loss of some convenience foods (like salami, bacon, and cheese) while discovering others. This recipe makes good use of one of my discoveries. I always glance toward the fish case at my co-op, but don’t always pause. But as I was pondering what to make for lunch […]

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Recipe: Quick & Dirty! Bacon Green Chile Frittata

In case you haven’t noticed, bacon and green chile go very well together. Also, green chile and eggs. Also, bacon, green chile, and eggs. When I lived in New Mexico, the combo was the ultimate hangover soother. And whaddya know? It’s still great, even though I rarely have hangovers. Add whatever you’d like to this. […]

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Recipe: Steak and Goat Cheese Salad

Can I just go ahead and declare my love for goat cheese? To all of you out there who avoid dairy, you can go ahead and make this salad sans goat cheese but really, why would you? The warm steak. The softened red onions. They warm up the goat cheese so that you don’t need […]

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Recipe: Gazpacho

The minute temps hit triple digits around here, I take it as a sign to walk away from the oven and do whatever I can to make it through four months of hell summer. It’s a coping mechanism that has served me well and helped me survive 8 years in Phoenix. I’ve tried numerous gazpacho recipes […]

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Recipe: Antipasto Salad

I’m just going to come out and say it: I love this salad. It’s easy, substantial, full-flavored, and even company worthy. It’s a satisfying and gorgeous summer dinner for enjoying al fresco with a generous pour of red wine. If you plan this during a week when you’re having a Primal pizza (here) you just […]

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