At the slightest sign of fall weather, you will find my crockpot out of the pantry and ready for action. While I love my instant pot for it’s quick meal options, I love filling my house with the smells of crock pot cooking. Who needs a fall candle when you have a crockpot, kidding. But…
When I’m building a charcuterie board my favorite place to pick up ingredients is Trader Joes. They have quality tasting & affordable products for every category on your charcuterie board , and their ingredients get even more festive around the holidays! It’s so fun to visit the store at the start of a season &…
Bone In Chicken breasts soak up a comforting sauce filled with Dijon, herbs and broth making it Whole30, Paleo & gluten free.. There is only one feeling you get when sitting down to eat this creamy mustard Chicken… pure decadence! Well, and also accomplishment for making such a luxurious (yet easy) chicken recipe! A comforting…
If you are a fan of street tacos, you’ve probably had carnitas. They are usually slow cooked, and as a result become these delicious, melt in your mouth pieces of shredded pork that are boasting with flavor. Not only are carnitas delish, recipes usually make enough to feed a small crowd. If you aren’t feeding…
Things that make a meal taste better: Minimal Dishes Cooking time less than 30 minutes Eating well doesn’t have to be complicated. Who doesn’t love tossing everything in the oven on a single pan & ending up with a beautiful weeknight meal? Let’s talk Seasoning When eating whole30 or even Paleo, your typical store bought…
What is Halloween without candy? I don’t think it’s Halloween at all. You know my motto is never restricting when it comes to food so even on a holiday that is all about going into a sugar coma, I continue to be determined to enjoy it guilt free. The reason we feel like crap after…
If you’ve ever made Pork Carnitas you know that unless you are feeding a crowd, you end up with a LOAD of leftovers. This is actually great because you can repurpose those leftovers into new meals throughout the week. How to Make Pork Carnitas: Use this recipe. How to make Loaded Fries: There are no…
Bone Broth is all the rage these days. It’s almost as #basic as a PSL. (Joking, but not joking 🙃) But for better reason. It’s packed with healing agents like collagen & various vitamins & minerals that promote gut health, anti-inflammation & immune system support. But most importantly- it’s delicious! How to Save Scraps Another…
Self Care is somewhat of a buzz word these days, but that doesn’t mean the concept should be lost. Making a commitment to refuel our mind & body on a regular basis is a crucial ingredient when it comes to maintaining a happy, healthy life. Forms of self care come in all shapes & sizes….
When Will was in law school in Nebraska, one of our favorite spots for Saturday lunch was the Teppanyaki grill in the mall food court in Lincoln, Nebraska. And as soon as I made this recipe he said “remember that spot in the Lincoln Mall?” Ha! Mission accomplished. Lot’s of good food memories from our…