Paleo Umami Brussels Sprouts

I feel like it has been forever since I did a vegetable post. Okay so I did post the bloomin’ onion a couple days ago. Evidently my memory isn’t to hot right now. I blame the weather. I’ve lost track of my days with all the snow.

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Paleo Sweet Potato Casserole

When I first started eating paleo, I ate a ton of sweet potatoes. Before this I never ate sweet potatoes other than Thanksgiving. I am not sure why, but I always associated them as being sickly sweet. This probably stems from marshmallow covered sweet potato casserole.

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Paleo Cranberry Pecan Brussels Sprouts

I love brussels sprouts. Seriously I could eat them every day. Sometimes I find this funny because until about two years ago I loathed brussels sprouts. You couldn’t pay me enough money to eat brussels sprouts.

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Paleo Parsnip-Apple Latkes with Smoked Salmon

Who loves brunch? I absolutely love brunch. It is the best of both worlds. Breakfast and lunch together. I used to be plagued with the decision between sweet and savory at restaurants. Now I tend toward savory when eating out because it is easy to order paleo-friendly savory dishes.

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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.

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Red Roots Detox and Orange Anti-Inflammatory Juices

In the spirit of Autumn, I blended up two delicious juices in the perfect fall colors.

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6 Greens Power Juice

I might have gone a little crazy with my juicer. I over indulged myself at the farmers marker and needed to use my produce before it went bad.

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Grilled Lemon Zucchini

Lately I have been being a “tourist” in my own city. After living in LA for three years, it is crazy how much I haven’t seen or done.

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Paleo Bacon Blue Cheese Spin Dip

While attempting to watch OU football last Saturday, someone asked me if I went there because I was cheering for them. I told them no, I went to KU. His response, “Oh so you tolerate football, but love basketball.”

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Paleo Authentic Creamed Spinach

When I was younger, you couldn’t pay me to eat spinach. I didn’t like the taste at all. Cooked spinach was the absolute worst, but somewhere along the line something changed. Spinach isn’t the only vegetable I now love that used to hate.

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Paleo Roasted Artichokes on Zucchini Noodles with Lemon Garlic Sauce

Keeping on the straight and narrow isn’t always so easy. I went hard core Paleo for the first seven months then something happened and little cheats started creeping back into my diet. Soon I had fallen completely off the wagon.

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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.

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Paleo Italian Meatball Hoagies: Leftover Edition

I recently celebrated living in LA for three years. I can’t believe it has been three years. When I drove cross country three years ago, LA was full of new dreams and endless opportunities. A lot has changed in three years.

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Paleo Grilling Roundup

It's officially the last holiday weekend of the summer. I'm not ready to let go of summer quite yet. I can't wait to spend the weekend soaking up the sun at the beach and the pool. Hope everyone has a fabulous weekend!Read more »

Paleo Roasted Tomatillo-Pineapple Salsa

While cooking Asian dishes is my favorite, Mexican is a close second in my book. I make more guacamole than is probably necessary/healthy. I’m lucky living in Southern California that avocados are almost always in season.

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Paleo Fried Okra

August I don’t even know where you came from! While I have been out of school for a couple years, August still feels synonymous with “going back to school.” Thankfully summer is still in full force in California.

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Paleo Grilled Broccolini Two Ways

Did I mention how excited I was to use a real grill this week? I love outdoor grilling and need to get my fill before I return to apartment living in LA. While meat is typically the first thing that comes to mine when you mention grilling, vegetables are a close second.

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Paleo Hibachi Veggie Stir-fry

When I was younger, one of my family’s biggest treats was going to our local Hibachi restaurant. We normally went once a year for my mom and my birthday because they are only two days apart. You get so much food you leave thinking you won’t eat again for days.

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Paleo Oven-Roasted Tomato Gazpacho with Guacamole

I love going to my local Farmers Market on Sundays. I recently discovered one that is pretty much a stones throw from my apartment. After a couple of very hot days in LA, I was craving something refreshing and decided to try my hand on gazpacho.

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Paleo Pad See Ew

Day three of around the world cuisine and yes we are staying in continent of Asia. Continuing my love for Thai food, I found this amazing substitute for Pad See Ew.

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