Tabouli (Tabbouleh) is a dish that I discovered later in life, about the same time I discovered hummus and my love for all things Mediterranean. The fresh salads, herbs and olives…oh my! In my pre-Paleo days I made traditional tabouli, with bulgur wheat. But now, I make my Paleo Tabouli with a slight twist in…
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Mushroom and Green Bean Sheet Pan (Whole30, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian)
I can’t believe it took me so long to discover the magic that is sheet pan cooking! A few ingredients, tossed on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and baked at 400 F for 30 minutes makes for a quick and easy side dish to help feed a crowd. Or make it on the weekend…
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes (Whole30, Paleo)
Mashed potatoes play big part of my family’s Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations. So, I wanted to find a way to make them faster and easier…which means I turned to my Instant Pot and the result was smooth, creamy, Whole30 and Paleo Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes! I started with 3 pounds of Yukon Gold potatoes. I scrubbed…
Spice Roasted Acorn Squash (Whole30, Paleo)
A friend recently told me that I had to try acorn squash…so of course I ran right out and bought two despite having very little idea of what to do with them! Knowing only that they were slightly sweet, and that the skin is edible when roasted, I did the most logical thing…I sliced them…
Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce (Whole30, Paleo)
Are you Team Canned Cranberry Sauce or Team Homemade Cranberry Sauce? We always had the canned version on the table at the holidays, but I was never a fan. So this season I decided to make homemade cranberry sauce with the help of my trusty Instant Pot! Of course, making the sauce slightly sweet without…
Whole30 Green Bean Casserole (Whole30, Paleo)
Thanksgiving dinner in my family always includes classic Green Bean Casserole. The canned green beans, the canned mushroom soup and way too many crispy onions! It’s one of my family’s favorites side dishes. In fact, last year, when I told my Dad that would be incorporating Paleo dishes into our Thanksgiving dinner he said ‘please…
Egg Roll Meatballs (Paleo, Whole30)
One of my husband’s favorite Whole30 recipes is Whole30 Egg Roll in a Bowl. He literally asks for it by name! And it’s one of the dishes that I always recommend to Whole30 newbies because it proves that Whole30/Paleo foods can be exotic, flavorful and delicious. Seriously, what’s not to love about a deconstructed egg…
Roasted Butternut Squash (Vegetarian, Paleo, Whole30)
I love the slightly sweet taste and creamy texture of roasted butternut squash, but they are so hard! Personally, I don’t have the hand strength to peel, cut and dice a butternut squash. So what to do? After a bit of trial and error, I’ve discovered the following technique which makes processing a butternut squash…
Zucchini and Potato Pancakes (Paleo, Vegetarian, Whole30)
Although zucchini season is nearing an end…my fridge is still full of them! People at work are still giving them away and the local farmers’ markets are overflowing with them, so I’ve made it my mission to use my share of this year’s bumper crop. But what to do? Zoodles are normally my go-to for…
Creamy Broccoli Salad (Paleo, Vegetarian, Whole30)
In my house, summer = salad. Salads of all sorts…lettuce based, Cucumber and Tomato, potato, various types of slaw and broccoli of course! And although Stuart isn’t a huge fan of broccoli, he’ll eat just about anything covered in my Herby Ranch Dressing. My Herby Ranch Dressing makes this salad creamy, with a bit of…