Meal Planning

Vegan Cauliflower Tortillas

May 1, 2019 by Jen 2 Comments

These tasty vegan cauliflower tortillas are a grain free, paleo substitute for regular tortillas, come together without any eggs or cheese and hold a taco like no other.

If you love tacos, but just can’t fathom another lettuce wrap taco, these cauliflower tortillas are for you. Tortillas aren’t something you think about missing until you go grain free and want a taco or burrito and that lettuce wrap for the 4th time this week isn’t cutting it. These vegan cauliflower tortillas solve this problem and double as a flat bread….

Walnut Pesto Sauce

April 29, 2019 by Jen Leave a Comment

This vegan, dairy free and paleo pesto comes together quickly in a food processor and uses walnuts instead of pine nuts and cheese. Easy to store and perfect for quick weeknight meals.

Did you know traditional Italian pesto is made with a mortar and pestle? It’s a slow process that requires patience and an Italian heritage (probably). Here in America, we have a tendency to simplify those traditions. I haven’t been to Italy and I don’t have any Italian relatives, but I do love pesto. And I love anything that can be whipped up quickly (sorry Italian grandmas)….

Simple Egg Free Ranch Dressing

April 22, 2019 by Jen Leave a Comment

An egg free ranch dressing recipe using clean ingredients. No one will know this ranch dressing is vegan, dairy free and only took a few minutes to make. Great for dipping or over a salad.

Have you ever seen a toddler refuse to eat vegetables, then eat four servings when offered with a side of ranch dressing to dip? The problem for the egg intolerable is most clean ranch recipes include eggs. Or they come out not tasting authentic. Not to worry. This aquafaba based egg free ranch dressing is the answer….

Nightshade Free Taco Seasoning

April 15, 2019 by Jen 25 Comments

This nightshade free taco seasoning is an authentic taco seasoning that can be stored for months and ready for all your taco needs.

There’s no denying the convenience of a taco packet, but you can’t just walk into the store and grab a nightshade free taco seasoning packet. What you can do is make a jar of seasoning to have on hand for busy weeknight tacos the whole family (even the nightshade eaters) can enjoy….

Whole Chicken Bone Broth

April 8, 2019 by Jen Leave a Comment

A chicken bone broth is a staple in any cook’s kitchen. This whole chicken bone broth recipe is a flavorful addition to any recipe and is a wonderful base for soups.

This whole chicken bone broth recipe can be made in a slow cooker, pressure cooker or even on the stove top (though I have a tendency to set and forget and a paranoia about burning the house down). It’s a healthy chicken bone broth recipe with gut healing properties and numerous health benefits.

Chicken bone broth benefits

Homemade bone broth contains amino acids and collagen, which can help repair the gut, fight inflammation and help protect your joints (more on bone broth benefits). You have heard that chicken soup can cure anything. Well that’s because of the properties of bone broth….

Ten 15 Minute Paleo Back Up Meal Ideas

July 11, 2018 by Jen Leave a Comment

Not planning dinner is normal. It’s bound to happen to all of us at one time (or 13 times) or another. And everyone can use some ideas for 15 minute paleo meals.

No matter how many plans I have or visions in my head, there’s always a time I find myself wondering what’s for dinner at 4 pm. At times like these, we need easy paleo dinners we can serve without giving too much thought or stress….

Instant Pot Whole Shredded Chicken

July 1, 2018 by Jen Leave a Comment

The first time I ever dug into meal prepping, I was eight months pregnant with my youngest son. I really wanted to stock up on meals to keep in the freezer so that while I was juggling a newborn and a (not even) two-year-old, I wouldn’t have to worry about cooking.

I thought “No big deal. Can’t take more than three hours.” Do you know how long cooking five meals took? I started when I put Ryder, my oldest son, down for a nap around noon. I was still cooking at 7pm. My feet were in so much pain, I could barely walk. And I still got up in the morning to finish the rest of the prep. It took nine hours to make five meals.

Let me say that again. Nine hours to make five meals. That’s not okay….

How to Stock a Paleo Pantry

June 10, 2018 by Jen Leave a Comment

When first making the switch to a paleo diet, it can be really overwhelming. One of the difficult things is building up your ingredients so you can always make a meal with what you have. Every week you can create your shopping list from the meals you will be making, but it can be exhausting never having the condiments and repeating ingredients you need.

I created a list of the pantry items used most often with paleo cooking. I bulked some baking ingredients in here because for me, baking is essential. Feel free to eliminate those if baking isn’t your jam….

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