Last night, while I was thinking about the details of this no-frills recipe for delicious gluten-free beef enchiladas, I started to wonder about the history of enchiladas. I did a little research, and according to a History Today article, the earliest existing record of recognizable early versions of today's enchiladas is in a meal served by Aztec ruler Moctezuma II to the Spanish conquistado[...]
I think this is the first time I've made lasagna, ever, and it's definitely the first time I've made elk lasagna—yummy! This was an inventive way to use some elk (hunted in Wyoming) sausage meat that was languishing in our freezer, but you can use any sausage meat. Seasoned meat like sausage does well in this recipe because it adds depth to the flavors of onions, garlic, and tomato in this[...]
This gluten-free chicken noodle soup is the result of finding whole White Oak Pastures pastured chicken at our local food co-op. If you’re not familiar with the definition of “pastured” as it relates to chicken, it’s similar to “grass-fed” for beef: it means that the chicken roamed around on pasture during its life, probably pecking at bugs and seeds, warmed by the sun, soci[...]
This Father’s Day, show your love and appreciation for what a badass Dad is with (what else?) grilled meat. Plus, bacon. Also known as: Father’s Day classics! I’ve collected more than 100 of my favorite Whole30 Father’s Day recipes that celebrate dads while respecting their health goals. That's right, it's a massive Whole30 recipe roundup... with grill marks! These heal[...]
This easy, everyday Whole30 breakfast pairs sugar-free breakfast sausage with a pasture-raised egg, garlicky wilted spinach, and creamy avocado. Since the Whole30 dietary protocol eliminates grains and sugar for 30 days, store-bought breakfast sausage that is Whole30-approved can be hard to find (if you're not familiar with the Whole30, read the Whole30 rules). I used Belcampo breakfast sa[...]
Has this happened to you? You're in the grocery store. You walk up to the refrigerated section to buy eggs. You scan the shelves. Some eggs are priced at $2.89 (or cheaper). Others cost $5.99 (or more). Why? You scan the marketing claims on the outside of the cartons. "Cage free"... That sounds good, you think to yourself. Being in a cage would be uncomfortable. You put the cage-free eggs in[...]
When selecting meat for my meals, I typically choose wild-caught fish and game, or pasture-raised beef, pork, and chicken. Why? Three reasons: animal health and quality of life, nutritional advantage, and environmental sustainability! It's best to avoid industrial meat and source your animal protein from producers that understand and respect the importance of these three principles. I used Be[...]
Here it is, springtime, and I am making stew! But what can I say? This oxtail stew is rich in gut-healing collagen and tastes amazing. The flavors from the allspice, thyme, and ginger marry beautifully together in the flavorful broth that is naturally thickened by the slow-cooked oxtails. Think of this as beef stew, with benefits. Basic beef stew is delicious, but I'm all for using less c[...]
January is Whole30 month. If you're not familiar with the Whole30, it's a dietary elimination protocol to determine which food groups (like sugars, grains, dairy, or legumes) may be having a negative impact on your health. As the Whole30 site itself explains: "Are your energy levels inconsistent or non-existent? Do you have aches and pains that can’t be explained by over-use or[...]
Having traveled to one or two far off lands I can honestly say that the English breakfast is one of the best in the world. It certainly beats the typical American breakfast of various forms of processed, refined carbohydrates stripped of nutrients and doused with seed and vegetable oils (which will send blood sugar soaring, contribute to body fat, throw your omega-3 to omega-6 ratio out of balanc[...]
Keto yogurt is a controversial subject for anyone discussing keto-friendly foods with other keto enthusiasts. "Full-fat" yogurt is sometimes touted as the keto yogurt solution, but the fat and carbohydrate content among full-fat yogurts on the market differs widely. FAGE Total Plain, for example, features 10 grams of fat and 8 grams of carbohydrate per serving. Dannon Yogurt (Plain Whole Mi[...]
Meet my I’m-not-a-breakfast-person kind of start to the day. I love breakfast food but I never have the time or inclination to eat before noon Monday through Friday. So I mix blueberries, coconut, coconut milk, chia seeds, hemp seeds, vanilla, and salt the night before, and wake up to thickened, glorious n'oats (which is short for "not oats" since there's no oatmeal in this recipe). Thi[...]
I experimented with "meatza" (pizza with a crust of meat) today. I'm loving the chance to do some real cooking with plenty of ingredients on this weekend, after this week spent confined in my apartment due to bronchitis and an eye infection. I'm posting the recipe for this meatza's pork crust, which I topped with no-sugar-added pizza sauce, homemade vegan cashew "cheese", r[...]
Today I created a new recipe, for Beef-Rib Pot Roast. I'll take more/better photos of it when I inevitably make it again soon (as early as next week, possibly). But I did set up and take a shot of it in my bowl, so wonderfully meaty and flavorful, topped with fresh thyme. I'd also like to make a slow-cooker or instant-pot version of this, because a three hour cook time is inconvenient, to say[...]
I had pomegranate seeds leftover from another recipe, so what's a woman to do? Hopefully something less labor-intensive than creating a fully original recipe to feature them as a garnish, but that's the route I took! In any case, it turned out well, with a delightful degree of flexibility: it can be as exotic or as accessible as you choose. Don't have ras el hanout spice mix? Use paprika.[...]
These Buffalo Chicken Jalapeño Poppers aren't just a delicious option for snack, party, or anytime food, they also feature a mission-driven brand that I think is doing admirable work to bring a delicious, sustainable, and humane product to discerning consumers. These Buffalo Chicken Jalapeño Poppers feature a key ingredient that is important to source with care: chicken.[...]
I'll be poolside with these fruit-loaded, chocolate-drizzled coconut cups tomorrow, celebrating American independence on the 4th of July. 🇺🇸 I wanted something that requires minimal time and effort to pull together yet is color-coordinated with the holiday. Enter these Red, White, and Blue Coconut Celebration Cups. Chocolate and Coconut is such a delightful combina[...]
These bagels will likely irritate bagel purists. ☺️ But this is the Internet, and everything offends somebody, so I'm posting these vegan, paleo, and keto "bagels" with pride. They're one of those rare magical unicorn foods that are made with zero animal products, are grain-free and gluten-free, and are low-carb. Have your eyes rolled back into your head yet? F[...]
I'm posting these Vanilla Protein Blackberry Crumble Bars in honor of the rebrand over at Equip Foods, my favorite protein brand. These are made with Equip's vanilla Prime Protein, which I love because it has only four ingredients: beef isolate, coconut milk powder, vanilla, and stevia. No gluten, dairy, whey, soy, hormones, antibiotics, fillers, artificial sweeteners, or preservatives. Ma[...]
Yes, I am a meal prep maniac enthusiast. This Egg Muffins Meal Prep is the second meal prep post I've published in seven days! Also buckle up, buttercup, because there are more coming. What are "egg muffins"? Egg muffins combine a variety of ingredients that are then baked into a savory "muffin" of goodness, that can be made in advance and keeps well in the refrigerator. They're s[...]
So, here's the thing: people LOVE avocado. Because avocado is delicious, healthy, and versatile. It's possibly one of my favorite foods, I enjoy avocado very regularly, and it has that magical capability to elevate even the simplest meal to something very special. I created this recipe for Egg-Stuffed Avocado Olé with (with what I think is) some south-of-the-border flair as a festive Cinc[...]
Yes, I know "simple" is so over-used by recipes where one of the ingredients is puff pastry, or Nutella, or boxed cake mix. But this is the real deal, old-fashioned simple. If you don't opt for the toppings, these are the simplest, easiest, no-brainiest bars ever to be. There are literally 3 ingredients, no baking. Only measuring. Measuring just three ingredients. Of course, I co[...]
Hello from 38,000 feet in the air, on my way to spend a week backpacking in the Grand Canyon and exploring Zion National Park. I created this little recipe for low-carb Blueberry Almond Scones as a dense, versatile snack to fuel the trek through the wilderness. But this recipe will be useful for you in any situation if you are experimenting with a low-carb diet to lose weight, prevent[...]
I put this frittata recipe together to showcase one of my favorite brands, that I enjoy almost daily: Vitals Farms. If you're searching for responsibly-sourced protein, Texas startup Vital Farms should be on your radar. The company works with approximately 60 farms to produce and distribute 1.5 million eggs from pastured chickens every week to stores across the country such as Whole Foods[...]
Can you tell I am so ready for spring? These simple springtime-inspired honey lemon cookies helped ease the craving for warm weather, buds opening in the gardens and on trees, and baby animals frolicking (I'm nostalgic for the chicks and foals every year on my parents' ranch back in Texas during my childhood). I also used this cookie recipe as an excuse to dig into honey contamination, adulte[...]