I love one pot meals on busy days, hence my frequent crock pot recipes, but here is one that is not in the crock pot but still fast, and tasty. Chicken Sausage n’ Shrimp 2 packages of gluten free chicken sausages halved and sliced (I used sun dried tomato from Trader Joe’s) 1 bag of frozen …
A Scramble, a Salad, and a Snack…
Ever notice how GIANT conventionally farmed apples are? Check out the picture of an organic apple purchased from our local farmer next to a hard boiled egg. This is what a real apple should look like, not the bowling ball apples you’ll find at the local supermarket… Here are a couple of super easy recipes and …
Rockin’ Moroccan Chicken
This is a quick stir-fry that is delicious, subtly spicy, and a lot of fun! What you’ll need: 4 cooked and diced chicken breasts 1 head broccoli chopped 1 bag of baby carrots chopped handful of green olives or garlic stuffed olives sliced small handful of raisins a few splashes of chicken broth cinnamon ground …
Happy Holidays!!
Here is what we made for Christmas Eve, but this would also be a great New Year’s Eve feast as well! We managed to keep it all paleo with the exception of some dairy…
“Breaded” Baked Chicken and Curried Cauliflower
When cooking with kids, measuring ingredients often goes out the window and I have learned over the years to become much more relaxed in the kitchen. I love to get my kids involved in meal preparation – and a quick tip for the parents out there trying to get their kids to eat Paleo – …
Warm up with some soup!
This weekend we had a terrific rain storm which kept us huddled around the fire and craving soup. This soup is easy, delicious, comforting, and tastes even better the next day. Here’s how you do it: Cover the bottom of a big pot with olive oil and add 1 diced red onion. When onions start to become …
Five minute rounds…
When life gets tough, I often think about those few epic CrossFit WODS that have been permanently burned into my memory banks, and I think, “Well, if I can get through THAT, I can get through anything.” I also think about the resiliance of children and how they often tackle challenges with the bravery and optimism of warriors. For example, …
Brussel Sprouts for Breakfast and Red Curry for Dinner
I recently had someone ask a question about Brussel Sprouts and wanted recipe ideas. Brussel sprouts tend to be one of those veggies with a very bad reputation, and I admit, I used to loathe the thought of eating the miniature cabbages – but I have truly grown to love them and yes, my kids …
Marvelous Meatballs!
These are a must try, and yes, I made them in the crock pot but you can also bake these in the oven as well. Here’s the recipe: Mix together (use your hands) 2lbs grass fed ground beef 1lb of pork sausage chopped celery, onions, and carrots 3 eggs 1/2 cup almond meal lots of …
Chicken again, coleslaw a million ways, and after school snacks
I love finding easy already prepared sauces that are paleo perfect! I purchased some Curry Simmer Sauce from Trader Joe’s and the ingredients are spot on!! The directions call for adding 1 cup of water per jar. I used two jars and instead of water I added an entire can of coconut milk, some cilantro, …