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Getting Your Whole30 Game Back
Well folks, as you may (or may not) have noticed, it’s been about a year since my last post. A whole year. That’s kind of nuts. But a lot happened during that year, including getting a few promotions at a pretty neat job that unfortunately ended up...
Whole30 Garlic Ghee Mashed Potatoes
Super buttery, garlicky, creamy, mashed potatoes are one of my absolute favorite foods. So it didn’t take long for me to come up with a Whole30 mashed potato recipe that lived up to my high standards. As a child, I was a bit of a mashed potato snob. I’ve...
My Whole30 Costco Shopping List (Free Download)
Costco is one of my favorite places to shop, so I wanted to share Whole30 Costco shopping list with you! Grocery shopping can be fun! Something about Costco’s wide aisles and high ceilings makes me feel like I could peruse the giant warehouse for hours. I enjoy...
Creamy Whole30 Cilantro Vinaigrette
Now that I’ve discovered how simple and delicious homemade salad dressing is, I don’t think I’ll ever buy it from the store again. This cilantro dressing can be whipped up in less than 5 minutes! I love cilantro. Cilantro is one of my favorite...
Whole30 Spicy Vegetable Soup
Looking for new and exciting ways to eat your veggies? This Whole30 Spicy Vegetable Soup is super easy and delicious — and just keeps getting better! A friend of mine sent me a recipe for spicy cabbage soup that’s been floating around the internet...
Easy Whole30 Lemon Ghee Shrimp with Herbs
This is one of my absolute favorite easy recipes. Ghee and lemon and shrimp and herbs come together for some serious flavor power, and the prep time is just about 5 minutes! I came across a really similar recipe on Pinterest a long time ago (I can’t find the...
Quick Whole30 Breakfast Egg Cups
How’s your morning routine? Do you find yourself without much time to cook breakfast? Here’s a Whole30 recipe that’s perfect for busy mornings — and it’s so easy! I hate being rushed in the morning. It’s just an unnecessary...
5 Tips for a Stress-Free Whole30
I’ve seen (and experienced) first-hand how stressful the Whole30 can be, but I also know how wonderful it is, which is why I have completed six more full Whole30s since my first one. Over the last two years I’ve learned some tricks that help me remain...
It’s a beautiful day for a…Whole30 Picnic!
The weather was perfect today and my friend Rebecca joined me for a super delicious and fun Whole30 picnic lunch. Here’s what was on the menu! Baba Ganoush with Zucchini Sticks Baba ganoush is one of my favorite dips for veggies. Zucchini sticks make great...
Curried Whole30 Egg Salad in Cucumber Boats
Serve this Whole30 Egg Salad in cute little cucumber boats as a refreshing summer lunch. These make excellent appetizers and party food, too! Egg salad is like really underrated in my opinion. Not only is it filling, but it’s delicious and healthy. Oh, and did I...
Whole30 Golden Beet Salad with Herbed Citrus Dressing
Paired with a bright, citrus and herb dressing, these roasted golden beets are a delightful Whole30 crowd pleaser. I discovered golden beets a few months ago and decided to give them a try. While the flavor is not much different from regular beets, the color is...
My Whole30 Pantry Staples
My Whole30 Pantry Staples One of the secrets to a successful Whole30 is being prepared. I like to have my pantry fully stocked with everything I’ll need, and I’ve discovered a few “staples” that I just can’t live without. I’d love...
My Top 5 Whole30 Compliant Drinks
My Top 5 Whole30 Compliant Drinks I’m one of those weird people who is completely content drinking water 99% of the time. I really love water, and probably drink about a gallon a day (no joke). When I started trying to lose weight several years ago, I laughed at...
Whole30 Breakfast Sausage Patties with Bison
Whole30 Breakfast Sausage Patties with Bison Good breakfast sausage is versatile — it can be served crumbled in a casserole or made into patties and fried. It’s delicious with scrambled eggs and skillet potatoes, and is surprisingly easy to make! For the...
Whole30 Tuna Patties
Whole30 Tuna Patties Tired of tuna salad? These deliciously easy tuna patties are a great alternative. They can even be frozen for a quick meal on busier days. Tuna patties are like comfort food for me. I don’t think we ate them often when I was younger, but I...
Whole30 Chicken Avocado Soup
Whole30 Chicken Avocado Soup Cold weather is soup weather, but sometimes soups leave you feeling hungry. Adding avocado to the soup base results in a creamy, satisfying meal. What’s even better about this recipe is the fact that it is super simple and can be...
Whole30 Fry Sauce for Dipping!
Whole30 Fry Sauce for Dipping! I love dip. Which is one of the reasons why I love guacamole. For some reason, dipping stuff into a sauce before I eat it just makes it so much more fun! Condiments open up a world of possibilities for your food creations. Not only do...
Super Easy Whole30 Avocado Oil Mayo
Super Easy Whole30 Avocado Mayo The first recipe I ever saw for homemade mayo involved aggressively whisking a room temperature egg yolk while simultaneously drizzling oil into your bowl. I take issue with several aspects of that recipe. First of all, how does anyone...
Whole30 Carnitas
Whole30 Carnitas Carnitas are a Whole30 favorite of mine. Tender, flavorful, juicy, falling apart…SO GOOD! They’re also super easy to make and I usually eat it for days. You’ll need to make this on a day when you’ll be at home most of the day,...