Paleo

Skillet Salmon with Cherry Tomatoes, Chile and Citrus (Fast & Healthy!)

Skillet Salmon with Cherry Tomatoes, Chile and Citrus (Fast & Healthy!)

If you’re in a weeknight-dinner rut, this salmon is the recipe you didn’t know you needed. If you’re in a weeknight-dinner rut, this salmon is the recipe you didn’t know you needed. Salmon is packed with flavor and so many good-for-you benefits that it’s a favorite in my household…

My Labor Day Menu

My Labor Day Menu

Labor Day is almost here, and you know what that means – it’s time to gather around and celebrate the last hurrah of summer with the people who mean the most to us. I don’t know about you, but for me, this holiday isn’t just about the long weekend; it’s about creating moments that we’ll cherish long after the leaves start to change.

Turkey-Bacon Burgers (Moist and SO Flavorful!)

Turkey-Bacon Burgers (Moist and SO Flavorful!)

When you think of a turkey burger, what comes to mind is probably a dry, flavourless mound of meat that is less than satisfying for everyone involved… anyone else shuddering at the thought? Well, I think it’s about time we repaint that mental picture!

My Fourth of July Menu

My Fourth of July Menu

Gather your loved ones, set the table and and prepare to indulge in a Fourth of July celebration featuring a menu that is delicious, nutritious and (my favorite part) simple! Created with love and plenty of taste testing, this menu is just a snippet of what I’ll be serving friends and family this Independence Day.

Slow Cooker Braised Pork with Parsley-Vinegar Sauce (Keto, Paleo, Gluten-Free)

Slow Cooker Braised Pork with Parsley-Vinegar Sauce (Keto, Paleo, Gluten-Free)

This Slow Cooker Braised Pork with Parsley-Vinegar Sauce is quite possibly my favorite way to eat a big, affordable cut of meat like a pork butt or shoulder.

Most Popular Recipes of 2022

Most Popular Recipes of 2022

This year we made food the way it was meant to be made – delicious, filling and packed with flavour! In 2022, we tried new flavor combinations, different ways to prepare old classics and found some new favorites along the way.

Thanksgiving Essential Recipes

Thanksgiving Essential Recipes

This year I made it my mission to gather some recipes for you that were not only quick and easy but on the healthy side as well. These Thanksgiving essential recipes are some of my tried and true – the ones I turn to year after year that never fail to delight!

No-Fuss Crispy Chicken Thighs (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Paleo)

No-Fuss Crispy Chicken Thighs (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Paleo)

The easiest way to make crispy chicken, with guaranteed perfectly crunchy skin and juicy chicken every time, and with only a handful of pantry-essential ingredients, it is an easy dinner to put together at short notice. 

5 Hungry Lady Salads for Labor Day

5 Hungry Lady Salads for Labor Day

Summer wouldn’t be complete without enjoying one last spread of delicious food outdoors surrounded by loved ones. And who would I be if I wasn’t advocating for at least one Hungry Lady Salad?! If you’ve been following along for a while now, you would know…

Roasted Sweet Potato + Kale Salad with Spicy Cashew Herb Dressing                           (Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)

Roasted Sweet Potato + Kale Salad with Spicy Cashew Herb Dressing (Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)

I did it. I made my new favorite Hungry Lady Salad. I have been wanting to do a sweet potato salad for a few weeks now, but I didn’t want it to have a fall seasonal feel which so many sweet potato salad preparations do.…

Three Ingredient Cauliflower Soup                           (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

Three Ingredient Cauliflower Soup (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

Sometimes a recipe comes my way that puzzles me. At first glance, this three ingredient soup sounds a bit drab: no spices, no cream, no deep caramelization to develop flavor. It doesn’t sound like the home-run recipe it is. The first thing that made me…

Perfect Pot Roast with Lots of Vegetables            (Gluten-Free)

Perfect Pot Roast with Lots of Vegetables (Gluten-Free)

March. It’s a long month, am I right? It’s not quite winter, and it’s not quite spring. It’s the time of the winter when I start to lose my stamina for complicated, multi-step cooking, and want to pull out my tried and true foolproof recipes…

The Best Mayo-Free Tuna Salad.               (Paleo, Dairy Free, Gluten Free)

The Best Mayo-Free Tuna Salad. (Paleo, Dairy Free, Gluten Free)

I’ve been making The Best Mayo-Free Tuna Salad for years, and I doubt I’ll ever tire of it. I posted this recipe a few months ago on Tik Tok and it went viral overnight.  I still get messages to this day from people who now…

The Ultimate Grilled Chicken Marinade (Paleo, Dairy Free, Gluten Free)

The Ultimate Grilled Chicken Marinade (Paleo, Dairy Free, Gluten Free)

If there is one marinade you need for summer, it’s this one. When I am having people over for a barbecue, this is one of the recipes I turn to.  It’s quick to throw together, packed with tart, salty, sweet, COMPLEX flavor and does all…

Spicy Sambal Shrimp Lettuce Cups (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Paleo)

Spicy Sambal Shrimp Lettuce Cups (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Paleo)

It’s finally summer, which means less meals roasting in the oven and more of these light, refreshing suppers around here. This recipe is a perfect weeknight dinner, as the shrimp get a quick 30 minute marinade and then cook on the stovetop for under 5…

Salted Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars (Paleo)

Salted Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars (Paleo)

I have been on a huge tahini kick lately. Hummus. Salad Dressing. Grain Bowls. Cookies & Bars. Tahini is a sesame seed paste that is most notably in hummus, but is delicious in so many things from savory foods to sweet ones. I thought to…

Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup (Gluten Free, Whole 30, Dairy Free)

Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup (Gluten Free, Whole 30, Dairy Free)

My Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup is always a winner: it’s comforting, healthy and the perfect way to warm up at the end of a cold wintery day. It’s satisfying, thick and creamy and full of warm spices and toppings like tortilla chips (these are our…

Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Persimmon & Rosemary

Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Persimmon & Rosemary

Now that the holidays are behind us, I can get back to regularly scheduled programming:  easy, healthy dishes with familiar ingredients made in a new way.  Truth be told, it’s my favorite way to cook, and my favorite type of recipe to share because it’s…