Recipe: Quick & Dirty! Speedy Guac

This has become the trademark condiment Chez Phelps. I always try to make sure I’ve got an avocado in the house because you never know when it’ll come in handy. Especially during those times when the refrigerator is looking as lean as your Crossfit instructor, you can just whip this up and slap it down […]

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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: 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: Quick & Dirty! Avocado Tuna Salad

You know that Oh-Crap-There’s-Nothing-in-the-Fridge feeling? It seems to happen to me most at lunchtime. And it can be hard to whip up a Paleo-friendly lunch with the dregs of what’s on hand. My suggestion is to make sure you have plenty of good tuna in the pantry. I feel lucky to have access to Sweet […]

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Recipe: Quick and Dirty! Lonely Girl’s Frittata

You know the story. Out-of-town visitors have just left and the fridge is empty, but you’re too tired to go the grocery store. Besides, you’ve been cooking a lot for their visit, and you just can’t concoct another meal. Kiddo’s in bed and the hubster’s working, so there’s no one to impress but yourself. *Sigh* […]

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Recipe: Quick & Dirty! New Yawk Deli Roll-Ups

This one was too simple, I wasn’t going to post it. But I’ve been away on vacation to the coast for a few days and I haven’t had a chance to do my reading and keep up-to-date for the blog. So allow me a down day and I’ll give you a bonus recipe. It’s a […]

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Recipe: Quick and Dirty! BALT BAS

I don’t need no stinkin’ Wonder Bread to enjoy a proper BLT. Especially when I’ve got some seriously amazing pastured pork shoulder bacon from Full Circle Bison Ranch. Thick, meaty, smoky, succulent…Have I mentioned they ship? Let’s review the Q & D! rulebook, shall we? There may not be formal measurements, though I’ll try to […]

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Recipe: Quick and Dirty! Bacon, Cheddar, Avocado Burgers

I’ve probably mentioned that the hub-unit works random hours and isn’t always here for dinner. Big bummer. If there aren’t any leftovers for me and my daughter, my will to cook is very low. I had two pounds of ground bison in the fridge for an eventual taco salad, and figured I’d pilfer a little […]

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Recipe: Quick and Dirty! Sausages with Apple Cabbage Sauté

Another super easy and lightning quick recipe for your busy weekday repertoire. Or lazy Sunday post-mountain bike ride. I’ve a confession to make. I love Niman Ranch’s Apple Gouda Sausages. I love them so much, that I stockpile them in my freezer. Especially because last summer we had some friends over and they asked, “Oh, […]

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Recipe: Quick and Dirty! Deli Meat Roll-ups

What’s a sandwich without bread? Knock, knock. Who’s there? Couldya. Couldya who? Couldya please finish this joke for me, I don’t have a punchline. *Ahem* Who needs bread getting in the way of all the yummy stuff anyway? These little rolls are packed with all the flavor of a sandwich or wrap, but without the […]

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