Delightful. That's how I'd best describe this slow cooker meal. It takes minutes to throw together. Slice the peppers. Then slice the onions. Add chicken to slow cooker. Season. Top with peppers and onions. Douse with crushed tomatoes. Add seasoning. Slow cook the day away. "Fancy recipes" of chicken cacciatore call for mushrooms and cooking … [Read more...]
Chicken Salad with Greek Yogurt
Holy-wow-ness friend. You have got-got-got to try this chicken salad with Greek yogurt. It's guuuuuuuuud! Very-very-very guuuuuud! Like, blow-up-your-taste-buds kinda good. (Alright, I'll stop with the hyphens!) This yogurt dressing is made from scratch and it's fresh flavor perfectly complements that crunch from the celery, the bite from the red onion and the … [Read more...]
Apple & Almond Butter Sandwiches
So dipping apples in peanut butter has been a long time snack favorite around here. My older boys will happily dip apples in peanut butter for a protein punch in the afternoon, but neither of them would touch a peanut butter and jelly sandwich with a ten foot pole. (I don't get it, but it is what it is.) I decided to 'put it to a test' (albeit, not really a fair test!) to … [Read more...]
Balsamic Beef Roast
Ever had one of those days where the fog just wouldn't lift? Perhaps it was because a kiddo was up sick in the middle of the night, or your anxious about an upcoming change or surgery or news from the doctors office? You're tired all day. Not really thinking straight, can't get out of that funk. And then the dreaded 'oh my, what are we going to eat tonight?' thought … [Read more...]
Copycat Chipotle Paleo Chicken “Burrito Bowl”
When I was doing my Whole30 challenge this past holiday season, the only 'fast food' that I allowed myself to eat one evening was Chipotle and this is what I ordered... Bowl with lettuce. A little vinaigrette. Chicken. Peppers and onions. Guac. And that's all I needed. It probably wasn't 'perfect' as far as ingredient standards for Whole30 go, but it was close … [Read more...]
Steak, Pineapple & Pepper Kebabs
Kebabs make for a fantastical summer meal for Paleo-peeps. And they're uber-budget friendly in the summer too because produce is so cheap. I've already started to see the $.50 per bell pepper prices at my store. Have you yet? So...you can/should make these with your favorite cut of steak, cut into kebab-size pieces. Or, if you're like me, you could go with a cheaper cut … [Read more...]
Fried Bananas
So these will either work for you, or they won't. They worked for me. But they won't work for my friend Toni. I like cooked fruit. She doesn't. I like fried ripe plantains. She doesn't. You're either with me, or with her. If you're with me, the 3-ingredient recipe is below. And a Paleo dessert is ready in a matter of minutes. Fried Bananas An easy … [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...]
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...]