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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Chicken Club Salad with Marinated Onions and Citrus Honey Mustard Dressing

It was high time for a simple, throw together meal on here! I've been having fun sharing some of our favorite classic meals made...

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Jan 23, 20212 min read

Kitchen Basic: Marinated Onions

I first found out about marinated onions from Teri Turner's Blog, No Crumbs Left, and now I don't know how I lived without them! I make...

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Jan 22, 20211 min read

Caramel Pretzel Cookies with Otto's Naturals Grain-Free Cookie Mix!

I was so excited when Otto's Naturals reached out to send me some of their new, grain-free cookie mix! When they released it, I...

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Jan 21, 20213 min read

Crème Brûlée {Dairy Free, Refined Sugar Free, Paleo}

Crème brûlée is my most absolute favorite dessert. If it is on a menu, I will order it. If they sell it at Costco in a 16 pack as a...

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Jan 19, 20212 min read

Salmon Chowder {Dairy-Free, Grain and Gluten-free, AIP and Whole30 compliant!}

OH SNAP, everyone! Every so often you really hit the nail on the head and make a recipe that addresses the vast majority of people's diet...

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Jan 15, 20214 min read

Triple Chocolate Cookies with Sea Salt {grain, gluten, and refined sugar free}

These triple chocolate cookies are flaked with sea salt and reminiscent of a brownie! These are definitely the kind of cookies that you...

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Jan 14, 20212 min read

Creamy Mushroom, Chicken, and Cauli-Rice Casserole

Sometimes a casserole just hits the spot! I love having a casserole in my weekly rotations. However, it is really hard to find a...

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Jan 13, 20211 min read

Lunchbox Fish Sticks-- free of: gluten, grain, dairy, and nuts!

It can be SUCH a struggle to get our kids to eat (or even just try!) new proteins. Both my kids LOVED fish between the ages of 6 months...

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Jan 12, 20214 min read

Chicken Soup with Rosemary Dumplings-- completely Paleo compliant!

WHOA BABY. This recipe is SO DELICIOUS. I haven't had much luck with grain-free drop dumplings. I have tried other blogger's recipes and...

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Jan 7, 20212 min read

Kitchen Basic: Grain-Free Baking Powder

If you aren't sensitive to grains, you may not have noticed that baking powder typically contains corn! Luckily, it's quite easy to whip...

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Jan 7, 20211 min read

Kitchen Basic: Bone Broth

We talked about to spatchcock a chicken to give yourself plenty of prepped protein for easy meals. Now, for what to do with those roasted...

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Jan 7, 20213 min read

Kitchen Basic: Spatchcock Chicken

I have said it before, I am not a big fan of meal prepping! I like to cook, and I get bored of having a bunch of the same thing in the...

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Jan 7, 20214 min read

Chicken Curry with Cauliflower Rice- Whole30 Compliant!

Sticking to my promise, I wanted to add another nourishing, filling, and soul-warming dish that sticks to your January diet reset! Even...

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Jan 4, 20212 min read

#CookToConnect Challenge! Inspiration to get in the kitchen with your kids!

Welcome to our January Challenge, where your "New Year, new me" inspiration can impact your whole family! Cooking with your children...

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Jan 4, 20219 min read

Fail-Proof Instantpot Pot Roast

The next couple of recipes I post are all an attempt at leaving you feeling nourished and sustained. This time of year, there's a natural...

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Jan 1, 20213 min read

Cheesy Gordita Crunchy Stacks

Just in time for New Years Eve, I have a quick appetizer recipe for you! And a fun fact, most of the ingredients for this dish were...

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Dec 30, 20202 min read

Dairy-Free Queso, with a Vegan Option

I hope everyone had a peaceful and restful Christmas! Now we're firmly in that weird territory where no one knows what to do with their...

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Dec 28, 20202 min read

Breakfast Blitz Day 3: Sheet Pan Eggs Benedict

If you are an eggs benedict purist, you may need to shield your eyes or take a few deep breaths! There is no English muffin here! And I...

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Dec 23, 20202 min read

Breakfast Blitz Day 2: Christmas Morning Wifesaver, a whole food Fiesta!

My near decade in Texas had a total influence on my flavor profile and favorite garnishes. Cilantro is probably my favorite fresh herb to...

Melissa

Dec 22, 20203 min read

Breakfast Blitz Day 1: Paleo Belgian Waffles- Overnight Recipe!

Over the next three days I am doing a Christmas morning breakfast blitz! I will give you guys a delicious breakfast recipe, fit for...

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Dec 21, 20203 min read