Alright, imagine this. You just discovered the wonderful world that is cooking paleo. Maybe you have a friend who sent you one of our articles about giblets, going paleo, or perhaps you signed up for our Paleo Meal Plans service.
Whatever the cause may be, we’re all glad you’re here!
Now before you go buy a whole chicken or three pounds of New York strip steak, you need to paleo-proof that kitchen of yours.
While following the paleo diet is simple, fun and truly beneficial in the long run, there are some things most people swear by when cooking their favorite paleo dishes in the kitchen.
Chef’s Knife
First off, no one can go ...
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Can You Freeze Mushrooms?
The short answer - yes. Yes, you can. Let's all rejoice.
Mushrooms may be a tasty and healthy addition to your diet, but they have a relatively short shelf-life. Fresh mushrooms will keep for a maximum of one week in your refrigerator.
Canned mushrooms preserve for longer, but most people prefer the fresher alternative. Additionally, fresh mushrooms have fewer calories and more nutrients.
How To Freeze Mushrooms
If you’re going to freeze mushrooms, you should purchase them as fresh as possible for best results. To select ideal mushrooms, check that they both look and smell fresh.
Do a little research on the type of mushroom you’re buying ...
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Instant Pot Resource Round-Up
My Favorite Instant Pot Resources
If you’ve been keeping up with the blog lately, you might already know that I recently fell in love with The Instant Pot.
If you missed my review of The Instant Pot, you can catch that here.
It’s made my meal prep almost effortless. It’s made my weeknight dinners come together in a snap. I honestly can’t imagine my kitchen without it nowadays.
Because I’m kind of late to the game on this one, we don’t have any Instant Pot recipes here on our site (yet!). I promise that they are coming soon.
But in the meantime, I figured there are a lot of you out there who might have been gifted an Instant Pot ...
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The Instant Pot: The Appliance Your Kitchen Needs
I know I’m a little behind on this revelation, but I need to tell you something...the Instant Pot is a game-changer. And I want you to know about it.
Here’s a secret - I don’t get hyped about too many products out there. In general, I don’t need the newest or fanciest “things” in my kitchen to be happy. Give me a solid cast-iron skillet, a nice chef’s knife, and a cutting board that won’t fail me and I’m set. I take a certain amount of pride in my ability to stay pretty chill about my gadgets.
So already - the fact that I’m writing this is a big deal...because I feel like this review could get pretty gushy. But know that I have ...
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How To Grill Chicken
How To Grill Chicken: Your Easy Guide
So you want to learn how to grill chicken? In most kitchens, boneless, skinless chicken breasts are a staple. Their versatility and simplicity make them an easy go-to item. But, if you’ve grilled them before, you know that they can sometimes turn out bland, dry, and chewy. Here are a few ways to avoid the dreaded chewy chicken conundrum.
Pound It
The uneven thickness of chicken breasts is one reason why the finished product can turn out so...blah. As you’ve probably noticed, it can be tricky to get the thicker middle part cooked without overcooking the thinner end pieces.
To remedy this, you’ve ...
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How To Make Bacon (In The Oven!)
Whether you love it crispy, tender, on top of a burger, or as a side to your eggs, some may argue that bacon is the ultimate Paleo staple. As delicious as it is to eat, making it isn’t always a joyful experience. I know I can’t be the only one who has suffered a few splatter burns on the arms while cooking it on the stovetop.
Don’t get me wrong - I love cooking my bacon in my cast-iron pan when I need a few quick slices. But, for someone who loves to host brunch like myself, cooking a big batch of bacon this way is a time-consuming project (ensuring that each slice gets cooked just right) and leaves me dodging grease-splatters left and ...
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Meal Planning for Busy People
If you’re busy, and let’s be honest - we all are, meal planning and prepping is an absolute game-changer. Decision fatigue is a real thing, and when you’re busy, you can’t afford to spend your precious mental energy trying to figure out what to eat every single day. Learn to meal plan like a pro, and put that energy towards doing other great work in your life.
The first time I seriously meal planned and prepped, I had no idea what I was doing. It took a solid eight hours and I wanted to cry by the end of it.
Two years later, I’ve basically got it down to a science. Every week, I do my meal planning, grocery shopping, and prepping on ...
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How Long Do Hard-Boiled Eggs Last?
If you’re anything like me, hard-boiled eggs are basically an essential part to your meal prep routine. Not only are they incredibly easy to make, but they are the perfect grab-and-go, portable snack when you need a quick protein punch.
But, the typical question arises...how long do they last? The last thing you want to do is crack open the shell to find your snack has gone bad.
How Long Do Hard Boiled Eggs Last?
The general rule of thumb is this: your boiled eggs are good for up to one week if kept in the fridge.
While raw eggs can last up to four or five weeks in the refrigerator, hard-boiled eggs are a different story. The natural coating ...
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Easy Paleo Swaps for Your 4th of July BBQ
It’s that time of year again – the 4th of July BBQ that’s filled with highly processed foods, lots of refined carbohydrates and sugary treats. This year, swap out the not-so-healthy foods and bring in paleo friendly recipes that will leave you feeling light and energized afterwards. Try these easy paleo swaps for your appetizers, entrees, sides and desserts. They are flavorful, nutritious and unique, so your guests will be pleasantly surprised that a paleo BBQ could taste so good.
Instead of snacking on greasy and processed chips while waiting for the main course, serve paleo chips or roasted nuts.
Forget the Lays and Doritos, ...
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Paleo Kitchen Essentials: How to stock your pantry
Stocking a Paleo pantry can seem a little intimidating at first. But once you have stocked up once or twice, it basically becomes second nature.
The first step you will need to take in order to stock up properly will be cleaning out your pantry, fridge, and freezer. This will ensure you are getting rid of all the items you don’t need/use anymore and making room for all the true essentials. Make sure when you are doing this you read the labels for all packaged foods, checking for added sugars, gluten, or any other processed ingredients.
Not everything that is packaged is bad or off limits though. There are tons of great Paleo-friendly ...
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