Well it has been a little while since I have had time to post, much less actually cook something for my much deserving little clan. Well today is the day, regardless of the extensively large pile of grading to be done, or the planning. After all it is a three day weekend and I am … Continue reading
What is in a cheat day?
Well if you are human, there are times when you crave that special something. For me it is pizza, and pasta. Although I do convince myself that because it is gluten free I can carelessly indulge. This was me last week. Celebrating my 9th wedding anniversary with my very amazing husband involved gluten free crab … Continue reading
Walnut Basil Chicken with Spaghetti Squash
I have to hurry up and write this one down so that I don’t forget how amazing it was! Ingredients: 4 skinless boneless chicken breast 1/2 bag of walnuts 2 celery stalks 1/4 large onion 2 tbsp coconut oil 2 tbsp red wine vinegar 2 tbsp white wine cooking sauce 2 tbsp basil chopped … Continue reading
Monster Muffins AKA Prosciutto spinach frittatas.
In an effort to tighten up my families eating I have been hunting for family friendly, okay mostly kid friendly lunch ideas that incorporate more veggies less bread. Thanks to NomNom Paleo and her family friendly lunch ideas the boys are excited for what they have named ‘Monster Muffins’. The recipe is as follows: Ingredients: … Continue reading
How do you do Paleo with a family?
I am often asked how we do this Paleo thing with a family, and on a budget. Well here is sneak peek into the planning that goes into prepping for a week of lunches, and dinners for a family of 4. I am fortunate that for the most part my boys, Zandyr age 7 and … Continue reading
Coconut curry chicken with cauliflower rice
Still dealing with a stuffy, snotty face. Decided that a little spicy chicken curry might do the trick. Ingredients: 4 chicken breast 1/2 onion 3-4 small sweet peppers 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1/2 tablespoon red pepper flakes 2 tablespoon curry powder 1 tablespoon tumeric 1 can coconut milk 1 cup chicken broth 2 tablespoons coconut … Continue reading
Curry Baked Salmon
Ayden’s favorite fish recipe. I think he likes the ‘sauce’ more than the Salmon; however, he usually eats it all gone! Ingredients: Salmon Filet (tonight its steelhead) 1/2 cup Mayonaise (nomnom paleo has some easy cheesy recipes) 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon curry powder 1/2 tablespoon tumeric 1/2 tablespoon salt … Continue reading
Sweet Potato, Goat Cheese Gratin
Smells delicious, and quite possibly bringing back memories of childhood. The only difference was when mom made these at home she had a lot of help from her friend Betty Crocker. Found a recipe for Gratin potatoes and Paleo’fied it to fit our dietary amazingness. Ingredients; 4 tablespoons ghee (or coconut oil) to coat pan … Continue reading
What’s for dinner? Homemade Paleo Bacon Beef Ravioli
After a long weekend at State compeitions for National History Day with a group of students and fellow chaperones it feels nice to plan an amazing dinner for my wonderful and amazing boys. After having a bit of grumpy tummy time for the past couple weeks, which is clearing up, caused by an adventurous trip … Continue reading
Paleo pepper poppers
I recently tried a Paleo ‘pepper popper’ recipe that I found online and it was good, but I knew that I could make it a little bit better, that is always the challenge I give myself. So because I wanted something that was a bit simple to eat and easy to prep before crossfit I … Continue reading