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Quick + Healthy Chicken Tacos

Sometimes I get an overwhelming desire for chicken tacos. It’s all consuming and they become all I can think about until I stuff my face with them. Case in point: last Friday I was doing my usual grocery shopping. Everett was asleep in his stroller and I was leisurely browsing in Whole Foods…because I love Whole Foods. I’m checking out a cheese melter thingy that I’ll never use and never buy because it’s thirty-seven dollars and I can melt my own cheese and…the taco craving hit. Hard. I quickly gathered the rest of the items on my grocery list and headed home. Except when I got there, the baby woke up. Which is okay, because he’s really cute and sometimes I think my heart will explode because I love him so much. So I fed him, impatiently. Silently imploring my kid to hurry the hell up so I could make…

Paleo Greek Tuna Salad

Every Sunday I make a big batch of food for my husband to take to work. I often make this tuna salad because it keeps well and is crazy easy to make. You can really add whatever you like, but I like to give it some Greek flavors. Because I’m obsessed with Greece. And Greek food. And Greek herbs and spices. Paleo Greek Tuna Salad I often make this tuna salad because it keeps well and is crazy easy to make. You can really add whatever you like, but I like to give it some Greek flavors. Because I’m obsessed with Greece. And Greek food. And Greek herbs and spices. 5 cans wild BPA-free tuna ( (drained))1 cup of grape tomatoes (sliced in half)1/4 large cucumber (diced)1/2 red onion (diced)1/2 cup of seedless kalamata olives (cut in half)1/2 cup of olive oildill to taste (see note)oregano to tastesalt and pepper…

Super Easy Pork Belly

Okay so before you think this picture is an entirely accurate depiction of what this pork belly will look like when it’s finished – I had to take it out of the oven to photograph because the sun was going down! It now gets dark around 5pm, and I put this in the oven around 3pm and it wasn’t done cooking, but I wanted to have a picture to share this awesome recipe with you guys! So just know that in real life, the skin is way darker and crispier. I know that there are a ton of recipes out there for pork belly. Most involve spices, scoring, starting at one temperature, changing to another and putting the pork belly in a steam bath. I don’t enjoy any of that. I like to keep my cooking as simple as possible. Sometimes I do score the skin, other times I don’t.…

Paleo Honey Sriracha Chicken

Who loves sriracha? How about Sriracha Chicken? I saw the recipe for sriracha chicken floating around Pinterest and like most of the meals I make, I decide I can make them healthier but still taste really good. Because why not? I like to think I’m getting pretty good at that. Especially Chinese food. Because I haven’t had Chinese food in about five years, and I freaking love it. What recipe would you like to see next from me? Let me know in the comments! Paleo Honey Sriracha Chicken This easy sweet and spicy Paleo Honey Sriracha Chicken is a meal I cook whenever I crave Chinese take-out but want to keep things healthy. Serve it over white rice or cauliflower rice for a quick and simple low-carb dinner! 3 chicken breasts (cut into bite sized pieces)1 cup tapioca flour4 tbsp unflavored coconut oilFor the sauce1 tbsp butter3 tbsp coconut aminos2 tbsp…

Paleo Bang Bang Shrimp

So apparently this is a dish from Bonefish Grill. Admittedly I’ve never been there, but I’ve seen this recipe floating around Pinterest for years. It always looked really, really good but was coated in cornstarch and tossed in rancid vegetable oil mayo, which just sounded gross to me. And then I thought, I can just make paleo bang bang shrimp. No cornstarch, no sketchy ingredients and no heart attack inducing vegetable oils. Paleo Bang Bang Shrimp This is my healthy take on paleo bang bang shrimp. No cornstarch, no sketchy ingredients and no heart attack inducing vegetable oils. 1 lb wild shrimp1/2 cup tapioca flour3 tbsp unflavored coconut oil1/2 cup healthy mayosriracha (as much as you like, I added about 4 tbsp because I love spice) Heat the coconut oil over medium to medium high.Coat each shrimp in tapioca flour.Fry each shrimp until crispy on each side.In a separate bowl,…

Arugula, Tomato & Burrata on Paleo Pizza Crust

I kid you not, this is the most legit paleo and grain-free pizza crust I’ve ever tried (not just the most legit pizza crust I’ve ever made – the most legit paleo crust I’ve ever tried). You can hold it like an actual pizza without it being a floppy mess, it stands up to a ton of toppings and it’s a bit chewy. And you can use this paleo pizza crust for any kind of pizza after this! I topped it with garlic and olive oil, then added arugula, roasted tomatoes and burrata. But my favorite way to eat it is with pizza sauce, fresh mozzarella and a ton of mushrooms (my favorite topping ever). Load it up with your favorites for a healthy pizza night! The recipe is actually pretty simple and it’s easy to make. Here’s what the dough looked like: Here’s what it looked like spread out…

Ten Minute Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Sometimes, I realize that I’ve worked for four hours straight and I missed lunch and I’m starving. It’s usually at this point I seriously consider downing an entire bag of coconut oil potato chips. Which, let’s be honest – has happened. But it’s way healthier to whip up these ten-minute chicken lettuce wraps and it’s honestly ready in under ten minutes. It barely takes any time at all and they taste awesome. Ten Minute Chicken Lettuce Wraps Ten Minute Chicken Lettuce Wraps – this is such an easy gluten-free and paleo recipe that’s perfect for lunch or dinner! 2 cups ground chicken1 tbsp olive oil (coconut oil or butter)1/2 onion (diced)2 tbsp coconut aminos1 tsp sesame oil1/2 teaspoon fish sauce1 tsp sriracha1/2 tsp raw or powdered ginger3 garlic cloves (minced)Lettuce leaves Melt your fat of choice over medium heat.Add the onion.Once soft, add the chickenWhen cooked through, add the rest of…

Fiber-Rich Split Pea Soup

I’ve been trying to incorporate more fiber into my diet because I know I’m generally not eating enough of it. Which is basically why I’ve been binge eating this fiber-rich split pea soup, it’s soooo good. And split peas are one of the most fiber-rich foods, with one cup equaling about 16.3 grams of it. Fiber keeps you regular and improve overall gut health, but be careful about which forms of fiber you’re eating. People love to recommend wheat, corn, cereal and other grains for fiber, but these forms are fiber are actually very difficult on the digestive tract. When it comes to fiber, stick to vegetables – not grains. Vegetables are healthier, more nutrient and antioxidant dense and just taste better. Split pea soup > bread. Split Pea Soup I’ve been trying to incorporate more fiber into my diet because I know I’m generally not eating enough of it.…

Ground Pork, Veggie & Kelp Noodle Stirfry

I made this yesterday and honestly didn’t expect it to taste so awesome. Don’t get me wrong, I didn’t expect it to taste bad, it was just really effing good. Like, ridiculously delicious. I think the almond butter was an awesome addition. I don’t often cook with it, usually I just eat it raw. But it’s so creamy and delicious. I’m in love. Ground Pork, Veggie & Kelp Noodle Stir-Fry This easy stir-fry is ridiculously delicious. I think the almond butter was an awesome addition. I don’t often cook with it, usually, I just eat it raw. But it’s so creamy and delicious. I’m in love. 1/2 pack kelp noodles1/2 lb ground pork2 carrots (diced)1/2 red onion (sliced into strips)4 cups spinach3 cloves garlic (minced)1/4 cup coconut aminos2 tbsp almond butter1 tbsp coconut oil Melt the coconut oil over medium high heat.Add the carrots and sauté until they begin to…

Paleo General Tso’s Chicken

This Healthy General Tso’s Chicken recipe is a paleo and gluten-free spin on the Chinese restaurant classic! Perfect for dinner or as leftovers for lunch! Get your takeout fix with my healthy General Tso’s Chicken recipe! I looove Chinese food. But haven’t actually been to a Chinese restaurant or ordered Chinese food in over four years. Why? Well, I simply haven’t found a restaurant that doesn’t load their sauces with GMOs, rancid vegetable oils, high fructose corn syrup and MSG. And if I ate all those things in one sitting, my stomach might explode. And I’m just not up for it. So I make my own. One of my favorite Chinese restaurant takeout-fakeout recipes is this healthy General Tso’s Chicken! What is General Tso’s Chicken? One of the great things about living in America is American-Chinese cuisine! In particular, this finger-licking good sweet and spicy Chinese chicken dish called General Tso’s…