Paleo Coriander Pork Chops

So I haven’t had pork chops in about six years. I stopped eating pork and red meat in 2008. I thought I was doing the “healthy” thing in regards to the red meat and fatty bacon. On the other hand, I didn’t mind giving up all other pork products.

Read more »

Crockpot Chipotle Chicken

I love how easy it is to cook chicken in the crockpot. I have a couple chicken crockpot recipes on my blog (here, here, here). I am constantly trying to think of ways to cut down on kitchen time, and I always go back to my crockpot. You can make so many things in a crockpot. It is pretty crazy!

Read more »

Paleo Sweet Pepper Chili

So I guess winter is sticking around after all. Don’t worry I have an official countdown to spring. Only 31 days to go. So close yet so far away. I got a little winter relief with a short vacation to the gulf.

Read more »

Paleo Flax Fruit n’ Nut Bars

Yeah I only have three days left of my Whole30, but I am planning on finishing strong. I cannot lie and say I haven’t come up with like 10 easy treat ideas for when I can eat honey by the spoonful again. Just kidding, I don’t eat it by the spoonful, but I do love it.

Read more »

Paleo Tropical MCT Smoothie

Now that Christmas is done and over. Sad. The countdown to 2014 is on. I used to love New Year’s Eve, but now it is less about the sparkly dress and more about just staying in and bring in the new year with family. My family normally celebrates the New Year singing some awesome Wii karaoke and little appetizers.

Read more »

Paleo Chicken Marsala

The first time I ate chicken marsala was after losing a bet to a friend. If I won the bet, he had to make me dinner but if I lost I had to make dinner. Needless to say I lost. I made a really, really bad bet. I’m almost too embarrassed to say but you can share in my humiliation.

Read more »

Paleo Gingerbread Dip

Yesterday I had one of my worst recipes fails. I was attempting a new pancake recipe, which turned out to be a disaster. They were too thin. Then too thick. Then gritty. I’m still at a lost of how they were so so bad.

Read more »

Simple Oven Dill Salmon

I’m going slightly stir crazy. I’m still in Oklahoma, snowed in and carless. It’s been years since I’ve been snowed in, and now I remember exactly why I moved somewhere without snow. Snow is pretty to look at and fun to ski in, but I hate driving in snow.

Read more »

Paleo Creamy Chicken Pasta

I’m still trying to come to term with the fact Christmas is less than three weeks away. I can’t say I am a fan of holiday shopping. Don’t get me wrong I love picking out presents for my friends and family; however, I hate braving the crowds of holiday shoppers. People get crazy this time of year!

Read more »

Simply Roasted Chicken and Fall Veggies

Fall is in the air. The leaves are changing color, and the temperature is dropping. I’m a huge baby when it is cold out. All I want to do is staying inside and snuggle under a blanket. With the changing seasons, I love staying inside and cooking up a hearty dinner.

Read more »

Paleo Double Chocolate Pumpkin Mug Cake

I wish I never learned to make a mug cake. Since I stumbled upon PaleOMG’s mug cake recipe a couple weeks ago, I’ve had to exhibit extreme self-control not to make one every day.

Read more »

Paleo Spicy Sweet Potato Soup

These last few days have been absolutely exhausting. Since 2006, I’ve moved 10 times, and I’m about to make it 11.

Read more »

Paleo Pumpkin Almond Dip

I’m pretty sure I have mentioned my love of almond butter before. It is a serious love that I don’t see fading anytime soon. Thankfully I have stopped eating spoonfuls just by itself.

Read more »

Gettin’ Figgy with It: Paleo Fig Shake

So my birthday was yesterday. I was eleven when Mr. Will Smith dropped those sweet tunes. Na na na na nana. Gettin' jiggy with it! You can do the math if you really want.

Read more »

Paleo Salted Caramel Dip

So now that fall is days away, can I start wearing sweaters and boots? No. I live in Los Angeles where there is no fall or winter. I loved this the first year I moved here, but it has faded with time. I miss fall.

Read more »

Paleo Bacon Walnut Brussels Sprouts

I spent the weekend relaxing. By relaxing, I mean staying up until 1:30AM Saturday night to shop Phillip Lim for Target. With bleary eyes from staring at my computer screen for almost four hours in nervous anticipation, I snatched up the bag I’d been eyeing! Totally worth it! Next to cooking, I love fashion and shopping.

Read more »

Paleo Salmon Cakes

This weekend I spent time at a Big 12 alumni mixer. I love hanging out with other Midwesterners! A little friendly rivalry makes for fun conversation! I didn’t realize how many Texas alums live in LA, but KU made a great appearance!

Read more »

Paleo Spicy Green Breakfast Hash

Another breakfast hash!! Ok so I know I continuously call each breakfast hash my favorite, but this one is actually my favorite!

Read more »

Roasting a Whole Chicken: Paleo-Style

The idea of roasting a whole chicken felt very daunting to me. I roasted a whole turkey once before for Friends-giving, which was a somewhat comical experience. Needless to say after spilling almost all the turkey drippings on the floor and then breaking an entire bottle of wine, I steered clear of any big production meals by myself.

Read more »

Favorite Flank Steak: Paleo-Style

My whole idea of eating red meat in small portions basically went out the window when I visited my family. They are all big steak fans and always gave me a hard time when I decided to stop eating red meat.

Read more »