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Chicken Recipe: Soup with Saffron & Vegetables
This chicken recipe started with me flipping through one of Julia Child’s cookbooks and seeing something called “Pot-Au-Feu.” It looked good, if a little complicated. In Julia’s recipe, she trussed the chicken and stuffed it with homemade dressing before placing it in the boiling water. That sounded great, but I needed something quicker. I started…
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Easy and healthy Asian-inspired chicken
We love getting takeout from a local Chinese restaurant, but occasionally we want the flavors without the unhealthy stuff sometimes added by restaurants. This dish is an easy take on the flavors we love and is just as nice served in a lettuce cup as it is alongside rice. Ingredients: One onion, finely chopped Two…
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Blood orange vinaigrette
Sometimes lunch needs to be simple but leftovers are scarce and sandwiches are boring! This dressing (which is really kind of a salsa-dressing combo) really amps up an easy salad. Ingredients (to dress and top two salads) One blood orange, peeled and diced Two tablespoons avocado oil Two tablespoons white wine vinegar One jalapeño, seeds…
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Easy no-breadcrumb meatballs
My family loves meatballs! But my stomach hates the hidden breadcrumbs. This recipe is a super simple, versatile version of the Italian favorite—and its gluten-free. Ingredients (makes 15 two-inch meatballs): One pound grassfed ground beef 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup finely chopped herbs (I use parsley, but basil or oregano or a combo would…
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The easiest and best paleo chili
Years ago my husband and I owned a CrossFit gym. We decided to host a “paleo challenge” for our clients, which means, everyone basically cuts out processed foods and follows the paleo diet for 30 days and at the end we hosted a big potluck and handed out prizes. This was when I first discovered…
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Christmas Sangria
This drink combines the dry flavor of the red wine with a little sweetness and some holiday flavor. The bourbon gives it a punch and the rosemary gives it a woodsy vibe.
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Broccoli and pancetta frittata: the easiest and best breakfast
Frittatas are so easy and so good. Recently I discovered that you can cook them in one pan too, which is a game changer over here (I’m all about less cleanup). I use a seasoned cast iron skillet similar to this one for this recipe. I used broccoli, pancetta and goat cheese for this because…
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Gluten free cranberry dark chocolate oatmeal cookies
So I definitely missed National Cookie Day last week. For a food blogger, this is kind of a crime. But never fear, I am making it up to you! We baked these a few days ago and are still enjoying them. Six tablespoons butter (unsalted) 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2…
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Watermelon radish salad with golden beets and creamy lemon vinaigrette
This is only the second time I’ve had watermelon radishes, and I don’t know why I don’t keep them in stock! I ran across this one at Whole Foods along with the golden beet (which I had not only never tried but never heard of). When I sliced these two veggies open and tasted them…
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Healthy chocolate protein shakes
This one is a kid favorite. And a hot tip, the leftovers can be combined with some baileys for Mom for after they go to bed. Recipe: Two tablespoons good cocoa powder, a half scoop of grassfed whey, about three cups ice, one cup coconut milk (the kind in a carton, not the can), a…
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