Did I tell you guys that my husband has gone vegetarian? Sorry– “pescatarian.” He still eats fish. But since last July, not a single piece of meat has graced his mouth. I’m not a huge meat eater, but it’s still been an adjustment to come up with dinners and especially side dishes for parties that… Continue reading Pesto & Arugula Pasta Salad
I’ve often pondered Lara bars, and how they get the apple pie and cherry pie ones to taste exactly like a bite of apple or cherry pastry, and now I know. Whoever came up with them is a genius. Dates. Who’d of thunk? Last week, I posted a delicious recipe for Homemade Apple Pie Lara… Continue reading Homemade Cherry Pie Lara Bars {Gluten-free, Paleo, Whole 30, Vegan}
So, it’s no secret if you follow this blog that I’ve done a few Whole 30’s. While I’ve never adapted the lifestyle the way some people do, one thing that I’ve always kept buying long after I tossed the coconut aminos and the plantain chips, is the Lara Bars. Bless. I love ’em. They are… Continue reading Homemade Apple Pie Lara Bars {Gluten-free, Whole 30, Paleo, Vegan}
THIS SALAD IS THE BEST THING I’VE EVER EATEN. It will have you going full on Bridesmaids. It was SO easy to make. I love the tiny bit of bite you get from fresh arugula. Add some petite red tomatoes, red onion, parmesan cheese, and the best homemade salad dressing you’ve ever had, and BOOM.… Continue reading Arugula Salad with Creamy Garlic Vinaigrette
Imagine being 37 years old and finding out you had been cooking broccoli wrong your entire life. Imagine you’d been steaming it for the last 20 years, only to discover that roasting it tasted better, AND was easier. This is particularly egregious if broccoli is the only vegetable that every single person in your family… Continue reading Roasted Parmesan Broccoli
Several of my friends have had weight loss luck with a program called Trim Healthy Mama. Â While I haven’t personally checked it out, I have seen some recipes and ideas floating around on Facebook that intrigued me. Â This lasagna in particular. Loved the idea of using spinach in place of noodles! I almost never make… Continue reading “Lazy” Lo-Carb Spinach Lasagna
We have baseball 4 nights a week right now. Â Baseball practice ends “at dusk” which, right now, is about 7pm. Â Since I am not willing to eat take out that often and I mostly dislike meals made in the crockpot, I am really having to get creative. Â My goal has been to eat as healthy… Continue reading Taco Salad with Cilantro Ranch Dressing
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