What is better than a perfect bowl of fresh, ripe mango salsa? Nothing, you say? You would be THE MOST correct. It's fruity, it's sweet, it's tangy, it's got some spice from the jalapeno, bite from the red onion, and freshness from the cilantro. Throw it on top of grilled chicken, fish, pork, grass clippings...wait, probably not...but maybe? This mango salsa takes like two seconds to make ...
Keto Sushi (paleo, whole 30)
Sushi is my favorite food. I could eat it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Breakfast sushi? Someone needs to get ON THAT asap. Cause I'd be so down! I had it last night for dinner - just the kind they sell pre-made at the grocery store. See? I don't need anything fancy. I don't discriminate...give me sushi in any form and I'll love you forever. Since doing keto (and when we were doing Whole ...
Buffalo Shrimp Lettuce Wraps (keto, paleo, whole 30)
Is it just me, or are buffalo wings the life of every party? It's not uncommon for me to crave something smothered in buffalo sauce daily weekly. Ultra crispy crunchy buffalo wings are one of my fave things in the delicious world of food! But - game changer - have you ever tried buffalo shrimp? You've still got the crispy crunchy, you've still got the buffalo flavor, but instead of chicken ...
Chicken Bacon Ranch Lettuce Wraps (Keto, Paleo, Whole 30)
Why is chicken bacon ranch one of those combinations that just hits the SPOT anytime you eat it? I can't answer that for you, but I know that I'm here to participate in this delicious combination frequently. I'm heerreee forrrrr ittttt. The chicken is flavorful and juicy, the bacon is crispy and savory, and the ranch is creamy and adds such delicious flavor to the whole thing. To add some ...
Crispy Instant Pot Pork Belly (Keto, Paleo, Whole 30)
Um, excuse me - hello, beautiful. You are perfection in every sense of the word. You are absurdly crispy on top, fall-apart moist and juicy in the middle, and full of delicious, fatty goodness. I AM IN LOVE. I have only every eaten pork belly in super fancy restaurant situations, so I figured it would be crazy expensive to buy at the store. But for two big chunks of pork belly - two and a ...
Whole Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Reduction
Brussels sprouts are the most underrated vegetable in the world. People have been brainwashed by their grandparents and parents boiling them to the consistency of absolute mush and then dumping them on their plate and force feeding them mushy globs of questionable smelling sprouts. BUT - listen, these poor brussels sprouts have just been wildly misunderstood. Because when cooked correctly and ...
Bruschetta Grilled Chicken
Oh, hello there spring. I'm feeling you slap me across the face with your wonderful springiness as I look at pictures of this delicious chicken. Does it get more springy than this dish? Delicious, juicy grilled chicken loaded up with ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, and bright balsamic vinegar. It's the ideal meal to help us welcome this wonderful, springy season! I am extra excited for ...
Sheet Pan Roasted Salmon and Veggie Salad
Everyone, meet the mother of all salads. Mother of all salads, meet everyone. This salad covers every base you could ever dream of a salad covering! We've got the rich meatiness from the salmon, the hearty, satisfying roasted veggies, the toasty crunch from the almonds, and the peppery bite from the arugula. It checks every textural block that a salad can possibly check, giving you THE perfect ...
Instant Pot Green Chili Chicken (perfect for tacos!)
At this point, I've had my Instant Pot for a year + a few months, and I am still SO OBSESSED. It is one HUNDO P my favorite kitchen item, and I get excited when I think of ways to use it. I really can't say enough about this beautiful pot of magic, but if you are on the fence about getting one, you should - for sure, for sure, for sure. I'm in love. And this green chili chicken is the perfect ...
Garlic Balsamic Roasted Tomatoes
Can we just take a moment here? Look at that beautiful little tomato. Stuffed with garlic, drizzled with balsamic vinegar and olive oil, seasoned with salt and pepper, and then roasted for an entire hour so it just condenses and becomes ultra soft, sweet, and loaded with roasted, caramelized flavor. What you're looking at here is tomato dreams, people. The peak of tomato perfection. What each ...