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Whole30 is changing our lives

Whole30 is changing our lives

In September of 2016, after a disturbing lab report from the doctor, I knew I needed to make changes if I wanted to be healthy and live. I embarked on my first Whole30 (learn more about Whole30 here) and it was truly eye opening. First, I stuck to it for…

Pineapple Chipotle Slaw

Pineapple-Chipotle Slaw

This past Sunday my family went to my parents home for lunch and we planned to bring lunch since we are in the beginnings of our Whole30 and are a little difficult to cook for.  I decided on bringing the Slow-Cooker Apple-Cider Pulled Pork based on the recipe from Whole30…

Why I deprive myself

Why I deprive myself

This post could also be called, “why I do the Whole30”. Kinda the same, right? 🙂 Isn’t that really what an elimination diet or a reset is? A form of depriving ourselves for a time to reach a goal? We take away an immediate desire to gain a long term…

Slow-Cooker Moroccan Chicken

Slow-Cooker Moroccan Chicken

I will start this post off with the confession that I have NEVER made anything Moroccan before.  I have eaten it, and know what it tastes like, but have NEVER cooked it. There, I said it!  Because of Dana Monsees from Real Food with Dana, that is no longer true! …

Fast and Easy Mexican Chicken Soup

Fast and Easy Mexican Chicken Soup

This month’s recipes are all about the January Whole30 and they are all about Fast and Easy. Click here to learn more about the Whole30 Reset Program. This Mexican Chicken Soup was more delicious that I imagined it would be. The broth is rich and flavorful and is reminiscent of…

Big Meatballs with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

Big Meatballs with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

Big Meatballs with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes came to the rescue today! I just re-read that sentence and laughed…that sounds pretty silly…but I’m leaving it. 🙂 Today I took the morning and early afternoon to spend some time with our littlest son. It is the last weekday of his Christmas vacation…

Sheet Pan Pork Chops with Potatoes and Rainbow Carrots

Sheet Pan Pork Chops with Potatoes and Rainbow Carrots

Any recipe that starts with Sheet Pan is a win in our book! What busy mom doesn’t dream of putting all your ingredients on one pan and popping it in the oven and out comes dinner! Right…who is with me? I am on day 7 of 30 of making a…

Garlic-Oregano Chicken

Garlic-Oregano Chicken with Bacon Wrapped Cabbage

I enjoy a great roast chicken! Sooooo good when it is done well. This Garlic-Oregano Chicken fits the criteria! With salt, pepper, oregano, and lemon zest rubbed into the skin and on the meat, it is flavorful, tender, and juicy! And, it is Whole30 compliant. When this recipe posts, it…

Whole30 Seared Salmon with Ginger-Caramelized Pineapple

(Originally posted January 2018) Its day 4 and this Whole30 Seared Salmon makes it so much better! Sweet from pineapple and carrot and full of flavor from the bits of ginger and lemon zest…its sure to become a favorite and help you to get more healthy fish on your dinner…

Zucchini-Basil Chicken Hash

Zucchini-Basil Chicken Hash

Zucchini-Basil Chicken Hash is the third of thirty recipes I am going to be cooking from the Whole30 Fast and Easy Cookbook that was just released! This recipe did not disappoint! Juicy chicken thighs, savory zucchini, bright basil with a hit of acidity from the balsamic vinegar! SO good! Its…

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