So with pork chops there's that whole applesauce thing. Some how, some way, at some time...pork chops and applesauce became a thing. I like that and all, but I think it's kinda boring ;) I think pork chops with different fruits is a lot snazzier. (Did I just say snazzier?!) These grilled pork chops, topped with peaches, mango and pineapple are SNAZZY. The flavor is … [Read more...]
Greek Chicken Kebabs
First off, let's talk about these kebab skewers...because I know you're going to ask. :) So. My mom is a very clever gift giver and she loves to find obscure and fun kitchen gadgets that I don't already have. Being a food blogger means that I have a slew of kitchen gadgets and goodies and I think she enjoys the challenge of finding ones that I don't have. For Christmas 2 … [Read more...]
Homemade Mac & Cheese with Bacon and Spinach
Please pardon me while I wipe the cheese off my chin. Um, that was sorta embarrassing there...that cheese all over my chin. But you kinda don't care when your taste buds are bursting with joy and want to leap out of your mouth onto the spoon. It's the cream cheese in this recipe that works the magic. Well, that combined with the bacon. And the spinach, and the Italian … [Read more...]
Cobb Salad
With the right toppings and dressing, a Cobb salad can be very Paleo friendly. This is a salad that I ate often during my 'Whole 30/Paleo' month back in December. It's packed with protein, very filling and will hold you even through an afternoon snack. It holds a little sweet from the apples (or pears), a little salty from the bacon, some crunch from the celery and walnuts … [Read more...]
Frittata with Broccoli & Caramelized Onions
Frittatas seem to be another popular Paleo type of recipe. Reason being, they are naturally free of grains (usually!) and you can throw just about any kind of veggies in with the eggs and you've got a delicious meal. I've made frittatas with Sweet Potato & Zucchini, with Bacon, "Lettuce" and Tomato. Frittatas are so versatile and so delicious. And super easy to … [Read more...]
Mango, Strawberry Green Smoothie
How often do you drink smoothies? Do you ever drink green smoothies? If not, you are missing out! Our entire family loves green smoothies an we are plowing through all the Make-Ahead Smoothie Packs that I made as part of the 85 Breakfasts & Snacks from Costco for $150 meal plan. Just last night, Cuatro (2 years old) pulled me into the laundry room...where I thought he … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Mango Chicken
This dish just screams summer to me. It's partly the zucchini, partly the mango...and partly the slow cooker. I love to slow cook in the summer because slow cooker release way, way, way less heat into your kitchen than turning on the oven or cooking this in a Dutch oven on the stovetop. And if you don't want any heat at all seeping into your kitchen on hot summer evenings, … [Read more...]
My Online Grocery Savings Class Registration ENDS TONIGHT…
Need to save hundreds (maybe even thousands) on groceries this year? I would love to teach you a new and smarter way to plan and shop for groceries. You might be using some of grocery savings strategies already, but my guess is that you don't have a solid system and strategy in place that touch on each of the different aspects in the grocery shopping process. Right now, I'm … [Read more...]
I know what you’re thinking about the new Grocery Budget Makeover…
Were you thinking those things? Those are some of the questions and comments that I've heard thus far from you and wanted to be sure to give you a proper answer. This 13-week course or makeover program is designed to educate you on all different strategies and tactics that I utilize to keep our grocery budget so low and keep making delicious meals for less! The way that … [Read more...]
Paleo Chili with Carrots and Zucchini
Hearty, hearty, hearty! If you have ever completely cut grains from your diet, you'll know that just this bowl will fill you right up. It's backwards and doesn't make sense, but omitting grains makes you feel fuller, faster. (I didn't believe it when I read about that, until I did an 'all-in Whole 30' challenge back in December.) This chili is so refreshing and somehow … [Read more...]