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Breakfast Quiche- Whole 30 Approved
When I started Whole 30 I thought, how am I going to make it through on scrambled eggs and grilled chicken. I need more variety in my life. Around day 9 of eating mostly scrambled eggs, potatoes, and chicken I new I needed to spice things up or I was going to get bored. And reach for the chips. And I’m determined to get through these 30 days with no cheats. Day 19 & going strong. So I whipped up a yummy “breakfast” quiche, I say breakfast lightly because this has been my dinner twice this week, it’s so good. Sweet potato crust, ground turkey, and plenty of veggies. …
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Beef Stew with Sweet Potatoes- Whole 30 Friendly
I’m just a girl, standing in front of a stove, asking for dinner to make itself. Fortunately this wasn’t quite as difficult and time consuming as I imagined in my mind it would be. And keeping it simple and CROCKPOT friendly made it that much easier on our busy schedules. Ingredients: 1 lb lean stew meat (can sub chicken) 2 tsp EVOO 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced & peeled 2 large red potatoes, diced & peeled 1 c chopped carrots 1 large green pepper, diced 2 tbsp minced yellow onion 1 can diced tomatoes 2 tsp oregano 1 tsp garlic salt 1 c beef stock (Whole 30 approved) Himalayan sea…
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Taco Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
Fall is here. So much squash. We have been given large amounts of squash several times in the past few weeks and we’re up to our ears in squash. Fortunately my kids eat spaghetti & meatballs with spaghetti squash (not always, but we made it work the other night). But I needed something to do with the rest of the spaghetti squash and I thought I’d take my ground turkey, a little salsa, stuff it and bake it. And it was everything I dreamed it would be and more! My husband approved. He’s not a squash eater by any means so it wasn’t easy to come up with something…
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Best Fish Tacos Ever
My dad is a carnivore. He is the grillmaster. The king of BBQ. Definitely a meat and potatoes type of guy. I think of Ron Swanson from Parks & Rec when I think of my dad! Anyway, my parents came for dinner the other night and my dad asked that I make my delicious fish tacos and it blew me away. Really?! Fish tacos? So I upped my game, added a little bolder flavor and flair and whipped up these bad boys and sure enough he loved them! So I had to share them with all of you. I added a cilantro lime slaw and fresh guacamole (something…
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Kid Favorite Mini Muffins
A super simple breakfast and snack muffin recipe that can be whipped up quick is a lifesaver! We baked these the other night for breakfasts and snacks! They’re clean/healthy and nutritious too and perfect for those busy back to school mornings or afternoon snacks! Kid Favorite Blueberry Muffins: Ingredients: 1.5 c quick cook oats 1/2 c whole wheat or almond flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 large mashed banana 1 c vanilla unsweetened almond milk 1/4 c honey 1 egg, beaten 1/2 c blueberries (or chopped strawberries, blackberries, or 3 tbsp chocolate chips! 😉) Pinch of sea salt Directions: Mix everything together in a bowl. Spoon by…
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BBQ Pulled Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Summer = BBQ. I always eat too much BBQ and feel miserable afterward- who’s with me? So this combo of BBQ pulled chicken, sweet potato, and a little bit of sweet, heat, and cilantro hit the spot! My crockpot was perfect for the chicken, 4-6 hours on low and it pulled apart perfectly. Sitting on the patio, a nice cold beverage in hand, a yummy side salad, and this makes the perfect summer meal! Enjoy! Ingredients: 1/2- 3/4 c From Scratch BBQ Sauce 4 medium chicken breasts, thawed 1 tsp sriracha (to taste) 1 tbsp chopped cilantro 4 small sweet potatoes, baked Directions: In a crockpot sprayed…
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Maple Honey BBQ Sauce
When it’s summer, we BBQ. And you know this semi-crunchy, clean eating momma just had to whip up a made-from-scratch recipe to start basting our goodies in for the grill. This was super easy, just enough zest, and is great for dipping too! Ingredients: 3 tbsp tomato paste 1 8 oz can tomato sauce 1 tbsp chili powder 1 tbsp paprika 2 tbsp pure maple syrup 2 tbsp wildflower honey 1 tsp chipotle chili powder Sea salt & ground black pepper to taste Directions: Mix all ingredients in a small saucepan. Simmer 10-15 minutes. Baste meats, poultry, salmon, prior to grilling, or use for dipping! Enjoy!
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BBQ Salmon Tacos with Homemade BBQ Sauce
Summer. Fire up that grill. Get that summer sweet corn out. It’s time to BBQ! If you’ve been following my blog, you know I love a good Taco Tuesday recipe- especially fish tacos. And when it’s summer, I think of BBQ and sweet corn, and zesty, refreshing favors. Some homemade BBQ sauce, some salmon, some grilled corn tortillas, and fresh cilantro made these just perfection. And made all of my summer fish taco dreams come true! I hope you enjoy them as much as I did! Ingredients: 4 salmon filets Homemade BBQ Sauce 1 c cooked sweet corn 2-3 tbsp rough chopped fresh cilantro Handful of lettuce (I…
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Honey Dijon Chicken Salad Wrap (21 Day Fix Friendly)
When I lived in Soulard there was a little coffee shop that made the very best chicken salad. I lived off that stuff. Creamy. Nutty. The chicken was cooked perfectly. I still get warm fuzzies thinking about it. Today. Warm fuzzies. This lunch was hands down one of the best things I’ve made in a long time. It was simple and delicious. Creamy, clean, healthy and hit the spot. Nothing more. Nothing less. Just perfection. If you’re looking for a new favorite chicken salad, I hope this is it. Enjoy! Ingredients: For the wrap: 1 large grilled chicken breast, diced 1/2 c green grapes, sliced 1 tbsp sliced…
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21 Day Fix Turkey Taco Cups
The easiest of easy, healthy, and 21 Day Fix friendly dinners. 10 minutes skillet to table. And always a hit with the whole family. Only 6 ingredients total! Enjoy and share! Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground turkey 1 c of your favorite salsa (I used organic chipotle lime from Aldi) 1 can black beans 1 c frozen corn, thawed Romaine lettuce leaves Greek yogurt Directions: In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown turkey with salsa. Add beans and corn. Mix well. Serve in lettuce leaves and top with Greek yogurt. Enjoy! For 21 Day Fix: 1 red 1 yellow 1 green (3 leaves) 1/4 purple
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