Are these salted honey strawberries with coconut whip meant for breakfast? A snack? A dessert? All three? Who knows?? Whatever time of the day you eat it, I guarantee you're going to devour it.
The is summertime simplicity at its best. With only five total ingredients, it doesn't get much simpler - or yummier - than this combination. Obviously, if berries are in season where you live, that's going to make this dish way better. But we can't all help the season we're in - and even with not-so-seasonal berries, this will still be delicious.
One trick to making this recipe the best is can be is to let the strawberries, salt, and honey ...
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Low Carb Pesto Shrimp Salad
This pesto shrimp salad recipe feels decadent and even fancy, maybe, but I promise you it couldn't be easier. If you're tired of your usual chicken breast or ground beef, this is a great way to shake up your meal routine.
I can't tell you which ingredient is the star of the show in this one. I personally love all of them together. If you've never made your own pesto at home, you're about to find out just how easy it can be.
This pesto is made of basil, garlic, lemon, walnuts, and olive oil. Traditional pesto incorporates cheese (normally), but you don't need it to make a delicious, flavorful sauce! That being said, if you can ...
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Balsamic Grilled Pork Tenderloin
Who's ready for something new? If you're tired of the same chicken breast, ground turkey, or burger recipe, keep on reading! This easy balsamic grilled pork tenderloin is an easy way to spice things up for your dinner routine.
It's that time of the year where we can all start to bust out our grills. In my opinion, grilling is THE BEST way to cook meat - other than over an open-fire. You don't even have to be a grill master to create a delicious meat out of a piece of meat and a few simple spices.
This grilled pork tenderloin couldn't be easier. We're utilizing honey, balsamic vinegar, and crushed red pepper flakes to ensure this ...
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Refreshing Strawberry Basil Smoothie
This smoothie screams summertime. With a classic flavor combination - strawberry and basil - it's perfect for hot days when you need something tasty to cool you down.
Now, you might see the ingredients of this smoothie and think "Um, spinach AND basil in a smoothie? No thanks." But I promise that even the least adventurous eaters will think that this smoothie is surprisingly delicious!
You'll also notice that this smoothie has the addition of Greek yogurt. If you use traditional dairy milk-based yogurt, this takes it out of the "paleo" category. But if you can't tolerate dairy, you could definitely use a coconut based yogurt. Some ...
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Healthy Root Vegetable Chips
Are you ready to level up your snacking game? These healthy root vegetable chips are your ticket to nutritious snacking. And what's more - this recipe is so easily customizable so you can have these chips tasting like whatever you're craving!
I know that when I'm in the house for long periods of time, I can become complacent in my snacking. I start to reach for whatever is easiest - whether it's a piece of fruit or a bag of salty chips, or crunchy crackers.
But since I've had so much more time at home recently, I've experimented with making my own snacks. Hence why these root veggie chips are on the blog today.
These really aren't ...
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Sesame Cucumber Salad
If you love easy, tasty salads, this is the recipe for you. To me, this sesame cucumber salad screams springtime.
Hopefully, wherever you are in the world, you're getting a little bit of sunshine and warmth with the changing seasons. Some days, the sun on my face, or sunbeams streaming through my window, is one of the best parts of my day.
Honestly, when 2020 rolled around, I don't think any of us thought this is where we'd be in the middle of April. For most, we've been quarantined in our houses for weeks.
I have fluctuated on a whole scale of emotions over the past month. Fear of the unknown, grief for the state of the world, ...
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Your Perfect Paleo Easter Brunch
At the time that I'm writing this, social distancing is in full effect here in the United States. I'm going into week 3 of quarantining and it's not looking like this will change by the time Easter rolls around.
That doesn't mean that we have to halt all celebration though. If you still want to get your Easter brunch on during quarantine, this is the post for you.
Honestly, I think during these stressful times it's even more important to celebrate as much as we can. Times right now are stressful and unknown. If we focus too much on the doom and gloom, it will have a significant impact on our physical and mental well-being. Trust me, I ...
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Root Vegetable Omelet
We're keeping things simple this week with this recipe. An omelet has long been a breakfast staple. But this root vegetable omelet is a fun spin on a classic. Using beets, parsnips and turnips, we're leveling up on the nutrients - and flavor.
The great thing about this recipe is how customizable it is. Don't like beets? Cool - use sweet potatoes. You could also use onion, rutabaga, carrots even. Don't be afraid to experiment and really push the envelope.
I love recipes that you can just freestyle. We don't have to stay in the box when we're cooking. We can go for it if we like. It really all just depends on how you feel and what ...
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Ginger Turmeric Chicken Soup
We're coming at you today with some good old chicken soup - but this time we've added powerful spices to give it a healing punch. This Ginger Turmeric Chicken Soup will deliver on all fronts. Because let's be honest, we're living in trying times right now.
Coronavirus has been announced as a pandemic and people are admittedly worried. Unfortunately, this virus is wreaking havoc across the globe and it is currently unknown what the eventual toll will be.
I don't mean to start this post off on a downer note, but I do think it's important to address because it's weighing on heavy on many people's minds. Mine included. This is a serious ...
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Tuna Cakes with Lemon Parsley Slaw
Spring is finally starting to make an appearance around here. The sun peeks its head out occasionally and the warmth is starting to return. As soon as that happens, my preferences in food start to change. Instead of heavy stews and soups, I start to crave lighter foods like these tuna cakes with lemon parsley slaw.
I won't lie - the light that springtime brings here in the Pacific Northwest is always a welcome sight. During the dark and rainy winter months, my mood definitely reflects the weather.
That's why, when the sun comes out, everything shifts for me. It's like there's hope again in the world.
This light and tasty dish is a ...
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