Back before Instagram, probably around the time Facebook started, I was a member of a recipe swapping site called Recipezaar (now Food.com). A favorite recipe of mine at the time was called Miracle Lasagna, which was originally a recipe from my sister-in-law. This was back in 2005 before I was grain free or dairy free, so this…
Paleo Pumpkin Protein Smoothie
Don’t get me wrong, I love living in Southern California, but we really don’t get much of a Fall around here (in terms of weather). Usually by the end of October some cooler weather comes creeping in, but until then it can be some of the hottest days of the year. All that hot hot…
Herbed Potato Smothered Salmon
Fall is in the air! That means leaves changing colors, rustic colored clothing, pumpkin flavored everything, AND… comfort foods!! Even as a young kid one of my favorite things about Thanksgiving was the mashed potatoes. I’d make a little “swimming pool” with mashed potatoes and gravy, and make one of my olives go for a…
Crispy Pork Belly Fried Cauli Rice
For my birthday we went to a Japanese restaurant where they make the most delicious fried rice. The only problem is that they make it all at once for the entire table (teppan tables) which makes it more difficult to request no sauces. We hadn’t eaten there in a while, so I had forgotten that…
Paleo Tuna Casserole (gluten free & dairy free)
Sometimes you just need a good comfort meal. Tuna Casserole is one of those warm, creamy, comforting dishes. This version uses spaghetti squash in the place of pasta, along with a coconut milk based cream sauce. I promise you won’t miss the pasta and dairy! This Paleo Tuna Casserole is pretty easy to throw…
Bacon Wrapped Breakfast Burrito with Pico de Gallo (Paleo & Whole30)
Back in my college days, breakfast burritos were a favorite way to start the day, and the more bacon (or sausage) the better. This is an updated version that’s all about the b-a-c-o-n. This recipe uses a bacon weave which can also be used to make bacon toast, cones, or bowls. It’s a fun, meaty…
Sweet Potato Crostini with Prosciutto and Caramelized Fig
If you would have asked me a few years ago about my thoughts on sweet potatoes, prosciutto, or figs, my reaction would have been, “…meh”; I could take them or leave them, but definitely not a favorite. These days I look forward to fig season similar to a child’s anticipation of Christmas. Around May I…
Fourth of July Watermelon Cake
My daughters recently saw a watermelon cake while I was on Pinterest, and they eagerly inquired about when we would make one. So this is in no way an original idea, but here’s the original design we came up with. The girls decided that we needed two tiers, so two tiers it was. And it…
Plantain Crusted Chicken Tenders with Quick Ranch
Plantain Crusted Chicken Tenders are my go to recipe on busy nights. They’re quick and easy to make, plus I know the kids will eat them. Double win! This recipe would work well with breasts, wings, and thighs too (cooking times will vary). The Quick Ranch also works with veggies or as a salad dressing….
Sweet Pepper & Bacon Mini Egg Muffins
What’s more fun than egg muffins for breakfast??? Mini egg muffins!! In an effort to get my kids to eat more protein in the morning (as opposed to their usual GF cereal), I made up some mini muffins. I tried not to use too many ingredients, so they could be made quickly (and so that…
