PALEO AND PARENTING

Creating and sharing nutritious, mostly Paleo, recipes while balancing life as a mom. Trying to teach the next generation how to cook REAL food!

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Shredded Beets with Lemon Pepper

It's been a bit since I posted a recipe! I have been trying to focus on bringing my cooking creations to YOU, through a local catering...

Melissa

Mar 3, 20221 min read

Valentine's Cards for the Classroom

It is WAY too early to be bringing up Valentine's Day, I KNOW, but I also know if you want options on the internet for fun cards with a...

Melissa

Jan 7, 20223 min read

Gift Guides for your whole family!

I love scouring lists of what other people are gifting at Christmas because, for me, giving gifts is how I express holiday spirit! I love...

Melissa

Dec 3, 20212 min read

Structured Summer Activities that are also FUN!

Hello there! It's been a while since I posted on the blog! I mentioned on my instagram that I would be taking the summer off from...

Melissa

Jul 8, 20212 min read

Black Forest Brownies with Coconut Whip Cream {grain-free, nut-free, dairy-free}

This post was created using gifts given to me by Otto's Naturals. It isn't sponsored in anyway and all opinions shared are my own. I...

Melissa

May 20, 20212 min read

Grain-Free Birthday Cake Pops {paleo options, dairy-free options}

I am going to guide you through the road map to cake pop success! Cake pops can be intimidating, they need to look pretty smooth, you...

Melissa

May 13, 20213 min read

One Bowl, Easy Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies! {grain-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, no refined sugar}

This was a unicorn recipe in every sense of the term! Whipped up in a fury, half expecting failure, unsure on whether or not they would...

Melissa

May 3, 20211 min read

Supreme Pizza Spaghetti Bake {paleo, grain-free, dairy-free, gluten-free, whole30 compliant}

Spaghetti squash is a wonderful vehicle for a paleo casserole dish! A quick google search will reveal hundreds of different ways to make...

Melissa

Apr 29, 20212 min read

Instant Pot Bison Chili with Sweet Potatoes {paleo, dairy-free, gluten-free, grain-free}

Today we are talking about those perfect meals. The type that come together easily, with little effort, and simmer away while you clean...

Melissa

Apr 27, 20212 min read

Mother's Day Gift Guide for the Cooking and Wellness Enthusiast!

Hydro Flask Water Bottle $50 | Dry Farm Wines Gift or Subscription $90+ | Pink Fountain Pen $20 | Moleskine Soft Cover XL Journal $20 |...

Melissa

Apr 27, 20214 min read

Instant Pot Pulled Chicken Sandwiches and Microgreens Slaw {dairy-free, grain-free, gluten-free}

We had a super unexpected day off from school today, due to a power outage in the area! This recipe was kind of thrown together to make...

Melissa

Apr 16, 20212 min read

Almond butter and Jelly Parfait Pops {grain-free, gluten-free, no added sugar, dairy-free option}

I guess I'm on a breakfast kick this week?! Sometimes it is so strange how creativity works! I usually let my inspirations carry me as I...

Melissa

Apr 15, 20211 min read

Apple Pie Breakfast Bars {paleo, grain-free, gluten-free, refined sugar free}

Calling these breakfast is a BIT of a stretch, I know. But, if people can make layered bars with oats and flour and call them breakfast...

Melissa

Apr 13, 20212 min read

Paleo Chorizo Breakfast Taquitos {grain-free, gluten-free, dairy-free!}

The grain-free Mexican food products that are available make life 1000x easier for a family with grain allergies and sensitivities! To...

Melissa

Apr 12, 20212 min read

Paleo Strawberry Cream Muffins {Paleo, Nut-Free option, Low sugar}

My absolute favorite pastries have a combination of fresh strawberries and sweet cream cheese. Something about that tart/sweet/creamy...

Melissa

Apr 10, 20211 min read

One Pot Shepherd's Pie {Paleo and Whole 30 Compliant}

Holy moly-- is it just me, or was that a long week for you too? I had a wonderful Spring Break, plus an extra week, with my kids. But, it...

Melissa

Apr 9, 20212 min read

Crab Tower Appetizer {Paleo, gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free}

If this looks familiar, that's because it is! I posted a video of me assembling this to my Instagram around Christmas time. I love...

Melissa

Apr 3, 20211 min read

Paleo Angel Food Cake with Blackberry Basil Compote

Angel food cake holds a special place in my heart. My mom used to make it for us on our birthdays growing up. It was so great with some...

Melissa

Apr 2, 20212 min read

Cuban Inspired Mojo Shredded Chicken- Cook once, make three meals! {paleo, dairy-free, gluten-free}

Let's batch cook some shredded chicken, whisk up a quick mojo sauce and have 3 easy meals ready to rock throughout the week! This is my...

Melissa

Mar 26, 20212 min read

Pizza Spice Brazilian Cheese Bread [ Pão de Queijo ] grain-free, gluten-free, dairy-free options!

I LOVE cheese bread! They used to sell the frozen dough at Costco, that you'd just bake in your oven whenever you needed a cheese bread...

Melissa

Mar 25, 20212 min read