There is certainly something to be said for the old adage, “eat a all the colors of the rainbow.” I used to use this line on a daily basis when teaching classes to little munchkins, encouraging their little hands to reach for all the fresh produce possible to fill their growing bellies. Kids LOVE colors…
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Most often I feel more than satisfied with a huge chunk of winter squash or a sweetie tater accompanying my meals, fulfilling the need to serve as a carrier for precious things like meat and veggies. Paleo Fusion and Sloppy Sams are perfect examples of how these densely sweet and astoundingly gratifying tubers fit the…
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I feel as though cauliflower has been far too under appreciated as a brassica in the vegetable kingdom. It has taken the back burner for far too long. I often see it as a side addition on the standard party vegetable tray, along side raw broccoli, the trusty stand-ins of carrots and celery, with the…
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I feel as though I’ve been in a bit of a rut in my foodie consumption as of late ~ a “chicken stink,” or “kitchen sink” rut, as the case may be. Sure, I often switch up the items thrown in the pot, but overall, the mish mash tends to be pretty much true to…
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For years and years I had a preference for protein choices outside of the red meat category. Boy has that changed. I’ve come to CRAVE red meat – daily. I can’t seem to get enough. Meatballs it is, on most days, for me. Of course, I’ll take a lovely flatiron, hangar, sirloin, ribeye, or NY…
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As a winter squash lover, kabocha and delicata will most certainly always take the cake in my squash selection. However, there are times when creating a bit of excitement and a little kitchen carnival craze becomes necessary. ~ So enters the Carnival Squash: The Carnival squash is distinguished by its deeply furrowed top-shape and of…
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Several months ago I shared my affection for the “Kitchen Sink” meal. This began as an amalgamation/conglomeration of leftover items of yumminess hanging about the refrigerator shelves, with a desire to be consumed and enjoyed, never wasted. I am fantastic at using up leftovers ~ most of the time ~ I love the creativity involved…
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I’m not entirely sure if the term “Persian” accurately describes the crafty spice creation surrounding this chicken. All I know is that it’s darn good! Freshly grinding and crushing the spice mixture and distinctly rubbing it into the fowl, with the perfectly primed grill, creates a crusted chicken breast to die for ~ really. In…
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I have sooooooo been craving Brussels sprouts lately. I’ve posted numerous recipes before – all of which are madly fabulous. In the spirit of giving and sharing, I am offering to you 10 of the best Brussels sprouts recipes created by others. They are ALL fabulous: 1. Simple Roasted Brussels Sprouts 2. Paleo Crispy Brussels…
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Sometimes, in order to start the day off right, you just need something PURPLE. The violet hue is said to be the color of both royalty and spirituality. Of course you need that first thing in the morning! A Purple Start 2 Tbs. coconut oil + 1 Tbs. for the eggs 1/4 sweet yellow onion,…
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