If you're hosting a dinner party or even having date night in, this Creamy Mustard Chicken in White Wine Sauce should be on your menu. It is just so good and simple to make that the only problem you'll encounter is not making enough. People will want seconds and thirds of this dish. Check out my highlights for the recipe 😉 . . . . . #f52grams #foodandwine #breinthekitchen #thekitchn #buzzfeast #BHGfood #beautifulcuisines #instafood #inseasonnow #healthyeating #tastingtable #mywilliamssonoma #crateandbarrel #surlatable
Tonight’s Dinner was a success! 🍝 Most of the time dinner is planned for the week with the usuals, but sometimes it feels good to fly by the seat of your pants! I’m gonna call it “Mill & Meat” see recipe below 👇🏻 2lbs Ground CVF sausage or beef 1 bag The Mill Radiatore Pasta 1 onion sauté 1 can fire roasted diced tomatoes 1 jar pasta sauce Mozzarella cheese 1. Sauté onion 2. Cook meat 3. Boil Pasta 4. Add everything together plus seasoning 5. Enjoy! Plus, it’s easy clean up I only had to wash the skillet and the pot I boiled the pasta in 🙌🏻 #BreInTheKitchen
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Happy Thanksgiving 🍁🍽🦃 Today my sister asked me to make stuffed mushrooms for an appetizer & it’s been one of my go to appetizers for years!!!! Make this app for Christmas or bring it your next holiday party!! You can also make this as a main dish with big portebello mushrooms. To make it a little healthier you can use turkey sausage & fat free cream cheese. Recipe courtesy of Weight Watchers. 1pd Italian sausage cooked & crumbled 2-3 seeded & finely chopped tomatoes 🍅 8oz whipped cream cheese 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese 4 Tbsp chopped parsley 🌿 10-20 drops of hot sauce Baby portebello mushrooms with stems removed Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Mix all the ingredients & top the mushrooms with mixture. Bake for 25 minutes. Serve on a platter! Save a few for yourself because these puppies will go fast. #Breinthekitchen #Lovetocook #appetizer #Stuffedmushrooms #happythanksgiving
One of the best things about summer time is BBQ, but this weekend it was so windy In Discovery Bay that I decided to do pulled barbecue chicken in the crockpot!! It’s so quick & easy to make & only takes 4 hours to cook. Chances are you will have all the ingredients in your panty & freezer 😉 Throw it in a bun, scoop it up with tortilla chips or mix it with spinach. Easy Peasy!!!!! Recipe courtesy of @daniellewalker 1.5 pds of boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 pds of boneless, skinless chicken thighs 1 yellow onion 🧅 chopped 1/2 cup + 2 Tbs white vinegar 1/2 cup honey 🍯 1/4 cup tomato paste 2 Tbs coconut aminos (or soy sauce) 1.5 Tbs liquid smoke (magic ingredient!!!) 2 tsp minced garlic 🧄 2 tsp fish sauce 1.5 tsp each of chili powder & salt 1 tsp each of paprika & Dijon mustard 1/2 tsp each of cayenne pepper, allspice & black pepper #breinthekitchen #lovetocook #pulledbarbequechicken #paleoeats #glutenfreeeats #easymeals #quickmeals #crockpotmeals #againstallgrain #summermeals #bbqmadeeasy #pantrymeals
Happy Cinco de Mayo 🇲🇽 Since you can’t go out & celebrate, stay in & cook some yummy Mexican food!!!! When I first went Paleo 9 years ago, Mexican food was what I missed most, no 🌯🌮 or enchiladas 😫 Paleo Chili Verde to the rescue!!!!! This meal takes a little work but so worth it 💗 Recipe courtesy of Everyday Paleo 3.5 pounds boneless pork shoulder (trim off fat) 2 Tbsp coconut oil 1 yellow onion 🧅 chopped 4-6 garlic 🧄 cloves minced 1 Tbsp cumin 1/2 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp black pepper 1 cup chicken broth 2 pounds tomatillos (with husks off) 2 jalapeños (seeded for less spice) 1 bunch cilantro Juice of 1 lime Salt to taste Cut pork time 1/2 inch cubes Heat oil in large pot, add pork when oil hot, brown for 4-5 minutes. Then remove with slotted spoon & set aside. Add onions & garlic & sauté for 7-10 minutes. Then add cumin, paprika & pepper Add chicken broth & scrape all the goodness off the bottom of pot. Return pork & bring to boil. Turn heat down & simmer. Wash & dry tomatillos. Heat a cask iron skillet & char tomatillos & jalapeños about 10-15 minutes. Add tomatillos, jalapeños, cilantro, & lime juice to a blender & blend until smooth. Add tomatillo mixture to simmering pork & season with salt. Simmer on low for 2-2.5 hours until pork is fork tender & liquid has reduced. Taste & season more if needed. Boom 💥 #BreintheKitchen #LovetoCook #ChiliVerde #PaleoEats #EverydayPaleoChiliVerde #HappyCincodeMayo #Slowcookedmeals #ComfortFood
As I sit here watching a beautiful Mexico sunrise 🌅 this morning it inspired me to share my Mexican burger recipe with all of you 🇲🇽 John & I love making different types of burgers & wrapping them in collard greens “buns” for a big serving of greens & protein. 🤔 Maybe my next few #BreintheKitchen posts will be burger recipes 🤗 What do you think??? Recipe courtesy of Against All Grain 💚❤️ 3 pds ground meat (I use deer) 1/3 cup minced red onion or shallots 1 bunch chopped cilantro 2-4 cloves minced garlic 🧄 1 1/2 tsp cumin 3/4 tsp salt 🧂 1/2 tsp coriander 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/2 cup salsa Mix all ingredients in a large bowl & divide into 8 patties. Cook until done. Lately I have been cooking my burgers in the air fryer & they turn out perfect 👌🏼 Top with salsa & guacamole!!! For the collard green “bun” recipe search #BreintheKitchen & #collardgreenbuns #BreintheKitchen #LovetoCook #MexicanBurgers #AgainstAllGrainMexicanBurgers #PaleoEats #GlutenFreeEats #HealthyEats #EasyMeals #PaleoMexicanBurgerRecipe #QuickMeals #HealthyMeals #BurgerRecipe #LoveMeAGoodBurger
You know what I love about this time of year when it’s cold outside???? Cooking hearty meals like a stew, chili or loaded soup!!! The smells of a simmering stew is just so warm & inviting 💗💗💗 I also love making big batches & freezing them for a quick weeknight meal. This hearty Paleo meat stew is AMAZINGLY GOOD. Give it a whirl this weekend 😜 3 lbs stew meat cut into small pieces (I used elk) 2 Tbsp avocado oil or any other fat 2 yellow onions 🧅 chopped 2 large carrots 🥕 chopped 8 stalks celery chopped 8 garlic 🧄 cloves chopped 2 large parsnips or potato’s 🥔 2 cups beef broth 2 cups red wine 🍷 1/2 can tomato paste 1 bay leaf 🍃 2 Tbsp each chopped fresh rosemary & thyme Salt & pepper to season meat Preheat oven to 300F. Heat 2 Tbsp of oil in a large Dutch oven pot, add half the meat & brown on all sides. Remove from pot & brown the other half of meat & remove from pot. Add veggies to pot & cook for 10 minutes. Add meat back & add the rest of the ingredients. Bring to a simmer, then cover & place pot in oven. Cook for 3 hours. #Breinthekitchen #heartypaleostew #homecookedmeals #easymeals #PaleoEats #WildEats #Dinnerideas #PaleoStew #slowcookedmeals #wintermeals #WinterCooking #ComfortFood
Anyone else celebrate Christmas 🎄 with the family this weekend??? Great day with the family & successful taco 🌮 bar!!! Will be posting the recipes soon #Breinthekitchen #familyChristmas #unconventionalChristmas #Christmastacobar #Christmascomelatethisyear #Shiohirabrothers #adventureswithEmese #Eastonmonster #TeamAbdilla #Sallygirl
#BreintheKitchen is back in action!!!! John & I have been eating boring, healthy, quick & easy meals for months but I’m missing my love of trying new recipes. So tis the season of cooking & Paleomg has done it again with this AMAZING Mexican meatloaf recipe!!! I paired it with cilantro lime cauliflower rice. It’s not very pretty 😂 but it’s comfort food at its finest 💗 1 pd ground meat (I used Elk) 1 pd Chorizo 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1/2 onion 🧅 chopped A few garlic 🧄 cloves minced 7 oz can of diced green chiles 1/2 Tbsp each of garlic powder, onion powder, & cumin 1 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp of salt & black pepper 1 cup almond flour 1 egg 🥚 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 cup salsa Preheat oven 350. Mix all ingredients except salsa in a large bowl. Press mixture firmly in a loaf pan then add cup of salsa on top. Bake for an 1 hour & 15 minutes, until meat is completely cooked through. #BreintheKitchen #paleomgmexicanmeatloaf #mexicanmeatloaf #paleoeats #wildeats #glutenfreeeats #comfortfood #easymeals #healthyeats #quickmeals #Paleomeatloafrecipe
This week I made a loaded veggie Asian inspired slaw for my lunches. The cilantro & mint really make the salad pop with flavor. The salad will stay fresh all week, especially if you add the dressing right before eating 😉 This is a great side dish to bring to any Labor Day festivities this weekend 🙌🏼 Add some teriyaki chicken, shrimp or ground pork & you have yourself a full meal. Enjoy!!!! Recipe courtesy of PaleOMG.com Salad ingredients 1/2 head purple cabbage, thinly sliced 1 head Napa cabbage, thinly sliced 3 medium carrots 🥕 thinly sliced 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 2-4 green onions, chopped 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped 2 Tbsp mint, chopped (Extra add-ins, if you like mandarin oranges, toasted nuts, toasted coconut) Dressing ingredients 1/3 cup nut butter (I used sunflower 🌻) 1/3 cup water 3 Tbsp coconut aminos (or soy sauce) 2 Tbsp avocado 🥑 oil 1 Tbsp sesame oil 1 Tbsp rice wine vinegar 1 Tbsp honey 🍯 1 Tbsp sriracha 🌶 Pinch of salt 🧂 Mix all salad ingredients in a bowl. Add all dressing ingredients in a blender & mix. Add dressing to salad if for a big group. Otherwise I added my dressing right before eating my lunch. #Breinthekitchen #lovetocook #PaleOMGloadedveggieasiansalad #Asianslaw #healthyeats #paleoeats #glutenfreeeats #healthysidedish #quickmeals #easymeals #paleosalad #paleoasianslaw
I was craving something sweet this week & I got this recipe from my friend, fellow P2Per 🏋🏼♀️, & my Zyia upline Jayme Ramos-Gonzalez. As a mid afternoon snack or pre workout bite these little protein balls are a home run 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 Recipe courtesy of cleanfoodcrush.com 1 cup rolled oats 1/3 cup honey 🍯 or maple syrup 3/4 cup peanut or almond butter 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 scoops chocolate protein powder 1/2 cup crushed freeze dried raspberries 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips Mix all ingredients together & form into 1 inch balls. Then refrigerate or freeze. Then enjoy 😊 #Breinthekitchen #lovetocook #healthysnacks #easysnacks #quicksnacks #chocolateraspberryproteinballs #nautiquegirl #workouteats #healthyeats #healthysweets #sweeteats #glutenfreeeats
Alright I’m back on my fake pasta kick & made zoodles tonight with my mushroom meatballs!!!! Meatball recipe #3 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼. These meatballs are great because it’s a pound of mushrooms... did you know mushrooms are high in vitamin D??? Check out my cooking tip video on how to minimize soggy zoodles ☺️ Recipe courtesy of Everyday Paleo. 1 pd ground meat (I used turkey 🦃) 1 pd mushrooms (I used cremini & white) 2-4 garlic cloves 1/2 cup fresh parsley 🌿 2 egg yolks 2 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 1-2 Tbsp butter, ghee or bacon fat Throw mushrooms, garlic & parsley in a food processor & chop finely. Add all ingredients except fat in a large bowl. Mix & form into golf ball size meatballs. Heat fat in 2 large skillets, brown all sides of meatballs. Then add tomato sauce & simmer for 15 minutes. Add zoodles until warm & serve. Bam 💥 dinner is served. #Breinthekitchen #lovetocook #mushroommeatballs #everydaypaleomeatballs #taleoffourmeatballs #paleoeats #healthyeats #glutenfreeeats #quickmeals #easymeals #paleomeatballs #zoodles #zoodleswithmeatballs #zyiadoescookingdemos #Brewearszyia #redhavanatank #blacklightntightcapripants
What are your most favorite cravings???? Mine is pasta 🍝🙋🏼♀️ & sometimes zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash just doesn’t cut it!!! I blame hormones... f**k hormones 😂😂😂😂 So today I choose to make brown rice pasta to satisfy my craving & Trader Joe’s makes the best!!!! Now I’m still keeping this recipe healthy with 2 bunches of Swiss chard & fresh cherry tomatoes 🍅 SO YUMMY & SATISFYING!!!!! Give it a try one of these summer nights 🌞 Recipe courtesy of Cooking Light. 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 bunches of Swiss chard ribbed & chopped 4-6 cloves of garlic minced 2 cups cherry tomatoes sliced 2 Tbsps of lemon 🍋 juice 8 oz cooked brown rice pasta Salt & pepper to taste 1/4 cup shaved Romano cheese (optional) Add oil to pan at medium heat & sauté chard & garlic for 3-4 minutes then add the remaining ingredients & cook till warm. Makes about 5 servings ☺️ #Breinthekitchen #lovetocook #pennewithchard #cookinglightpastadish #glutenfreeeats #healthyeats #quickmeals #easymeals #pastaissodamngood #vegetarianmeals
Last week I made traditional Italian meatballs & this week I made Paleo breakfast meatballs. Yep you read that right.... meatballs for breakfast!!!! These are great paired with steamed broccoli 🥦 for a full breakfast or by themselves for a quick post workout 🏋🏼♀️ snack. Give these babies a try 🤪 Recipe courtesy of PaleOMG.com 1 pound ground turkey with Italian seasoning 1 sweet potato 🍠 shredded 4 oz mushrooms chopped 1/2 yellow onion finely chopped 5 bacon 🥓 slices cooked & chopped 2 Tbsp maple syrup 4 garlic cloves chopped Preheat oven to 375. Mix all the ingredients in a large bowl. Form into golf ball size meatballs & place on a foil lined baking sheet. Bake for 35-40 minutes. Enjoy. 🙌🏼 #Breinthekitchen #lovetocook #breakfastmeatballs #taleoffourmeatballs #turkeymaplebaconmeatballs #paleoeats #glutenfreeeats #quickmeals #easymeals #breakfastmeals #paleobreakfasteats #paleOMG
Who here loves meatballs 🙋🏼♀️ I just think meatballs are so simple & versatile!!! I have a few breakfast meatball recipes I make & they are amazing, maybe my next few food posts will be meatball themed 🤔 Anywho... today is simple Italian meatballs, we are having them alone as a simple mid afternoon snack but feel free to add to zucchini noodles, spaghetti squash or brown rice pasta for a full meal 🙌🏼 1 pd ground meat (Turkey, beef, elk) 1/2 pd ground Italian sausage (turkey or pork) 2 shallots minced 2 eggs 🥚 2 cloves of garlic minced 1/4 cup almond meal (or breadcrumbs) 3 Tbsp fresh parsley🌿, finely chopped 1 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp dried basil (or 1Tbsp fresh) 1 tsp dried oregano (or 1 Tbsp fresh) Preheat oven to 350. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl & make golf ball sized meatballs. Place on a foil lined baking sheet & bake about 30 minutes 💥 meal is ready!!!!! #Breinthekitchen #lovetocook #paleoItalianmeatballs #paleoeats #glutenfreeeats #wildeats #quickmeals #easymeals #paleosnacks #healthyeats #meatballrecipe #lovemesomemeatballs #taleoffourmeatballrecipes
I have another great side dish you can bring to your 4th of July celebration.... chopped broccoli 🥦 salad. I actually prefer raw broccoli to cooked, it has such a distinct flavor 🙌🏼 I always add it to my veggie platters. This salad covers sweet & salty cravings & I’m eating it this week as my mid afternoon snack!!!! Recipe courtesy of Everyday Paleo. 3 cups chopped broccoli 🥦 1 apple 🍎 cored & dices 9 slices of bacon 🥓 cooked & chopped 3 green onions diced 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette Add all ingredients into a large mixing bowl & drizzle on vinaigrette, toss & enjoy. Dressing 3 Tbsp EVOO 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 Tbsp spicy brown mustard 1 Tbsp fresh dill or 1 tsp dried S & P taste #BreintheKitchen #lovetocook #choppedbroccolisalad #paleoeats #healthyeats #everythingisbetterwithbacon #BBQsidedish #glutenfreeeats #paleosidedish #paleosnack #paleosalad #broccolisalad #quicksidedish #easymeals #didimentionbacon 🥓🥦🍎
Summer is time for BBQ’s & potlucks. The classic “bring a side dish” time!!!! Try something a little different & bring this light & fresh potato salad. Recipe courtesy of cooking light. 🥔🥒🍅 Dressing— 1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar 2 Tbsp EVOO salt & pepper to taste Salad— 2 pds red potatoes cubed 1 cup chopped cucumbers 🥒 1 cup sliced cherry tomatoes 🍅 2 green bell peppers chopped 1 orange bell pepper chopped 1 bunch green onions chopped 1 can sliced black olives Place potatoes in a saucepan & 1/2 tsp salt, cover with water & bring to a boil. Reduce heat & simmer 6-8 minutes until tender. Drain & add dressing to potatoes & let cool. Meanwhile chop all the veggies then add the seasoned potatoes & mix well. Cover, chill then enjoy 😉 #Breinthekitchen #lovetocook #cookinglightpotatosalad #healthyeats #vegetarianeats #plaeoeats #lightandfreshpotatosalad #summersidedish #BBQsidedish
So growing up my dad used to make most of the dinners. But when my dad was at work (he was a 👨🏼🚒), my mother would make her staple meals. Manwich Sloppy Joe’s was a childhood favorite, & it’s so easy and simple. Shout out to all the parents out there working full time and having to cook and take the kids to all their week day activities. 😘😘 @barbb1150 . Tonight John and I are having it over raw spinach but you can put it over cauliflower rice 🍚, grilled portobello mushrooms, zucchini noodles, baked 🍠🥔 or the old-fashioned traditional bun to really get your childhood nostalgia on. Recipe courtesy of paleoplan.com 🙌🏼🙌🏼 1Tbs avocado or coconut oil 1 onion chopped 1 green bell pepper chopped Couple cloves of garlic minced 1 lb ground meat (I used elk) 1 (15oz) can of tomato sauce 1 Tbs of chili powder & cumin Heat oil in pan, add veggies & sauté until tender. Add your meat and continue to cook until browned. Add in your tomato sauce and spices and continue to simmer until fully cooked. Enjoy!!!! #BreInTheKitchen #lovetocook #EasyMeals #WildEats #paleomeals #glutenfreeeats #paleoeats #paleosloppyjoes #sloppyjoes #quickweeknightmeals #notManwichbutsuperyummy
Dry Rub SlowCooked Ribs Recipe During the summer weekends the last thing that I want to do after a long day on the boat & in the sun is make dinner... am I right 💁🏼♀️ Slow cooked ribs to the rescue, nothing says summer like fall off the bone ribs!!!! Add some easy sautéed greens & dinner is done!!!! I got this recipe from my friend Janayle in 2014 & we love it. It’s a dry rub Memphis style rib.... you can use a pre-made rub or the homemade rub below. You can use any left over rub to season your side veggies/greens... Genius!!!! Dry rub mixture 1/4 cup paprika 2 Tbsp ground black pepper 2 Tbsp salt 🧂 2 Tbsp cumin Dash of cayenne (if you like spicy 🥵) Rub mixture on both sides of 1 rack of pork or beef ribs. Cover & refrigerate overnight. Add 2 cups beef broth or water to the bottom of the crock pot & add your ribs. Cook low for 8 hours. Enjoy!!!! #Breinthekitchen #lovetocook #slowcookedribs #paleoribs #meateater #easymeals #easysummermeals #glutenfreeeats #paleoeats
Who here loves kitchen gadgets 🙋🏼♀️ I have heard so many people rant & rave about the air fryer, so I am so excited to try this nifty kitchen gadget 🤗🤗 I’m still not sure where I’m going to store this monstrous thing but we will figure it out 😂So I’m here asking for YOUR favorite air fryer recipes. #Breinthekitchen in reverse. Thank you in advance 😘 #lovetocook #airfryer #needairfryerrecipes
It’s National Chocolate Chip Day, so I decided to do a sweet Bre in the kitchen post.....obvi!!!! Now truth be told, I have a wicked sweet tooth, but thank goodness I’m a horrible baker.... clearly look at my ugly 🍪😳 Nonetheless these Paleo chocolate chip cookies are pretty damn yummy & are easy to make on the fly because I tend to have all the ingredients in my pantry 🙌🏼 On this dreary/rainy day let’s celebrate May 15 & bake chocolate chip cookies 👩🏼🍳!!!!!! Recipe courtesy of Paleoplan.com 3 cups almond flour 1 tsp baking soda & salt 1/2 cup melted coconut 🥥 oil 1/2 cup raw honey 🍯 2 eggs 🥚 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips Preheat oven to 375. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Combine dry ingredients in a medium bowl. Mix wet ingredients together & then add to dry ingredients. When well mixed add chocolate chips. Drop Tablespoon size balls of cookie 🍪 dough on prepared sheet. Bake 10-14 minutes then enjoy!!!!! #Breinthekitchen #lovetocook #hatetobake #grainfreechocolatechipcookies #paleochocolatechipcookies #May15NationalchocolatechipDay #paleoplanrecipes #uglycookies #pantrysnack #pantrysweets #pantrydesserts #lovedarkchocolate #sweettooth
Easter is tomorrow & I’m sure a lot of you are entertaining 🐣🐰 🙌🏼 Whenever I have people over, I always have a veggie platter along with all my other appetizers. This gives your guests a healthy option but also keeps me in check 😬 I’m more likely to grab a 🥕 than a chip. Also the leftovers will be my snacks for the rest of the week, win win for sure!!!!! My friend Jen introduced me to the TJ’s green goddess dressing which works as an amazing dip for the veggies too 🤗 #Breinthekitchen #lovetocook #paleosnacks #veggieplatterforthewin #paleoeats #vegetarianeats #glutenfreeeats #traderjoesgreengoddessdressing
Good morning my food loving peeps 💕 The other day I was sitting there reminiscing about a recent trip to Scottsdale Arizona 🌵🌞 & thinking about the awesome Valley Ho Hotel (side note: beautiful rooms, great restaurant & fun pool). Our first morning we decided to grab breakfast at the hotel & I saw Millennial toast on the menu... that’s just a fancy name for avocado 🥑 toast. So I said what the hell, let’s see what the hype is all about. OMG I loved it!!!!!! It is so much more than avocado smashed on toast. So of course I wanted to replicate the recipe & share it with all of you 🤗 Enjoy!!! Sourdough bread 🍞 Toasted Drizzle of EVOO 1 smashed avocado 🥑 Squeeze of 1/2 lemon 🍋 S&P or TJs everything but the 🥯 seasoning Microgreens 🌿 A few marcona almonds #Breinthekitchen #lovetocook #avocadotoast #millennialtoast #vegetarianeats #easymeals #easybreakfast #quickmeals #ValleyHoHoteleats #dontknockitbeforeyoutryit #jumpedontheavocadotoastbandwagon
Ok we are on to pesto recipe #4 of #ataleoffourpestos I went with a more traditional basil & pine nut recipe for this last post 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 I made a double batch for two different dinners. The first was a pesto, prosciutto, nut cheese & arugula pizza & the second was mixed with TJ’s cauliflower gnocchi with chopped chard added for an extra dose of leafy greens 🥬 Recipe courtesy of Against all Grain. 1/3 cup toasted pine nuts 1.5 cups packed basil 🌿 leaves 3 garlic cloves Juice from 1/2 lemon 🍋 1/2 tsp salt 🧂 1/3 cup EVOO Place all ingredients in a food processor except EVOO. Process the ingredients while drizzling in the EVOO. Then add to on top of cauliflower pizza crust or cauliflower gnocchi 😜 #breinthekitchen #lovetocook #paleopesto #againstallgrainpesto #paleoeats #glutenfreeeats #vegetarianeats #traderjoescauliflowergnocchirecipe #traderjoescauliflowerpizzacrustrecipe
Alright, I’m on pesto #3 of my tale of four pestos 🙌🏼 This pesto doesn’t contain nuts or EVOO, so not sure if it technically is a “pesto” but I’m going with it 🤷🏼♀️ This week I combined my sauce with spaghetti squash & chicken, it’s so creamy & delicious 😋 Give it a try it..... it won’t disappoint!!!! Recipe courtesy of PaleOMG.com 1Tbsp avocado oil 4-6 garlic cloves chopped 6 cups raw spinach 2 avocados 🥑 Juice of 1 lemon 🍋 1/2 cup basil 🌿 1/2 Tbsp of each parsley, thyme, & garlic powder Salt & pepper to taste Heat oil in a pan & add garlic & spinach, sauté until spinach is wilted. Then transfer to a food processor along with all the other ingredients. Process till smooth & creamy. Mix with cooked spaghetti squash & add a protein if you like. 🤗 #Breinthekitchen #lovetocook #avocadospinachpesto #PaleOMG #paleoeats #quickmeals #easymeals #healthyeats #glutenfreeeats #vegetarianeats #taleoffourpestos #spaghettisquashcookedinthemicrowave
We are on week two of the tale of four pesto recipes 🙌🏼 Last week was a mixture of parsley & pistachios & this week is cilantro, almonds & roasted red bell pepper. I like top wild caught halibut 🐟 with this unconventional pesto. I also sautéed up some veggies with the pesto too. Yum!!!!! Recipe courtesy of paleOMG.com 1/2 cup raw almonds 1 bunch cilantro, stems removed 7 oz jar of roasted red bell peppers, drained 8-12 garlic cloves 2 Tbsp olive oil 1/2 tsp of salt, pepper & onion powder Add garlic & oil in a small baking dish & roast at 425 degrees for 6-8 minutes. Meanwhile add all the other ingredients to a food processor & pulse a few times. When garlic is done roasting add to mixture including the oil too. Blend until it reaches “pesto” consistency & serve on top of cooked fish ❤️❤️ #breinthekitchen #lovetocook #roastedgarlicredpepperpesto #paleoeats #healthyeats #quickmeals #easymeals #glutenfreemeals #wildeats #taleoffourpestos
🥰 I love pesto!!! It is one of the most versatile sauces & you can use in so many ways. This week I mixed it with zoodles (zucchini noodles) & scallops 🙌🏼 There are many different ways to make a pesto but typically it has an herb, nut, & healthy fat. So I decided my next 4 Paleo posts are going to be Pesto recipes 💁🏼♀️ Parsley Pistachio Pesto recipe courtesy of Cooking Light. 1 cup chopped parsley 🌿 4 Tbsp shelled pistachios Juice from 1 lemon 🍋 1/4 tsp cumin 1/4 tsp pepper 1/8 tsp salt 🧂 1/8 tsp paprika EVOO Add all ingredients in a food processor & pulse while slowly adding in EVOO, until you reach desired consistency. You may need to scrape the sides once or twice during the process. Add Pesto to zucchini noodles & add your favorite protein. Enjoy 😉 #breinthekitchen #lovetocook #paleoeats #parsleypistachiopesto #pestorecipe #healthyeats #quickmeals #easymeals #zoodles #cookinglight
It’s raining 🌧 out... so that means I cook👩🏼🍳🙌🏼 I came across this recipe when I first went Paleo & was looking thru my cooking light cookbook. This is a Spanish dish that is sweet & savory & screams comfort food. Nothing says easy meals like a slow cooker meal. You can add spinach, kale or arugula at the end for an extra dose of greens 😉 Give it a try 💁🏼♀️ 2 pounds ground meat (I used elk) 2 green bell peppers chopped 2 bunches green onions chopped 1 onion chopped 4-8 cloves of garlic minced 14.5 oz diced tomatoes undrained 8 oz tomato sauce 2/3 cup dried apricots chopped 1/4 cup pimiento stuffed olives sliced 1 Tbsp cumin 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/4 tsp cayenne 1/4 sliced almonds toasted Cauliflower rice Cook meat, bell pepper, onions & garlic in a large skillet until meat is browned. Place all the ingredients (except almonds) in a slow cooker & cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours. Then stir in almonds & mix with 🍚 or cauliflower rice to keep it Paleo. Enjoy. #breinthekitchen #lovetocook #picadillo #cookinglight #slowcookermeals #paleoeats #healthyeats #quickmeals #easymeals #wildeats #glutenfreeeats
As most of you know we just got back from Mexico & unfortunately I came home with a cold 🤧... I might have had a few too many 🍹& 🌮 😬 Any who, when I’m feeling a little under the weather I love to make chicken soup & because I’m missing the warm 🇲🇽 weather I decided to make Mexican chicken chowder. Recipe courtesy of Against all Grain. 2 cups peeled & sliced carrots 🥕 3 cups peeled & cubed butternut squash or 🍠 4-5 cloves minced garlic Juice of 1 lime 2 cups tomatillo salsa (homemade or jarred) 6 cups chicken broth 1/2 tsp salt 3 cups cooked chicken shredded 4 handfuls of spinach or 1 bunch chopped kale Garnish with chopped cilantro & avocado 🥑 Add the first 7 ingredients in a pot & bring to a boil. Simmer until veggies are tender about 20 minutes. Then if you like, purée veggies with an immersion blender until thick like a chowder. Then add chicken & spinach & simmer until chicken is warm & spinach is wilted. Garnish with cilantro & avocado. ENJOY!!!! #breinthekitchen #lovetocook #mexicanchickenchowder #paleoeats #healthyeats #quickmeals #againstallgrain
We were on a family vacation in Maui a few years ago & I stumbled across this chop chop kale salad. I loved the salad so much that I had it 3 days in a row 😬 I even took a picture of the menu so I could replicate the recipe at home. It’s enough for a full week of lunches or served as a side dish for a Hawaiian 🌺 themed BBQ. 1 bunch kale 🥬 chopped 1 head raw broccoli 🥦 chopped 2 cups cabbage chopped 3-5 roasted beets chopped Candied ginger chopped Pepita seeds Sesame miso vinaigrette (I use a mixture of 2 dressings, see above picture) Feel free to add grilled chicken or shrimp 🍤 for extra protein 😛 If making it for a week of lunches, keep the dressing on the side until ready to eat. #breinthekitchen #lovetocook #chopchopkalesalad #healthyeats #vegetarianeats #easymeals #paleoishmeals #quickmeals
Good morning 🌞 Nothing like 🥓 ☕️ & green blueberry 🥞 to start this weekend off right 🙌🏼🙌🏼 #breinthekitchen #lovetocook #paleoeats #greenpancakesforbreakfast #lifeisbetterwithbacon
One thing I love when it’s cold & rainy outside is staying in & cooking!!!!! Nothing says winter like a warm bowl of chili, I have a few chili recipes & this is by far the easiest!!!! I love to freeze this chili & pull it out for an end of the week quick meal 🙌🏼 This was one of the first Paleo recipes I tried in 2012 & it’s a pantry/freezer meal.... you probably have all the ingredients in your pantry & freezer. 2 pounds ground meat (I used elk) 1 yellow onion chopped 6 cloves of garlic minced 14oz can pumpkin purée 28oz can diced tomatoes 15oz tomato sauce 8oz diced green chilies 1 cup chicken or beef broth Spice mix 2Tbsp chili powder 2Tbsp cumin 1Tbsp paprika 2tsp salt 2tsp coriander 2tsp cocoa powder 1tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp cayenne Heat 1Tbsp oil in pot & add ground meat, let brown for about 8 minutes. Remove meat with slotted spoon & set aside. Add onions & garlic, sauté for 5 minutes. Then add all the ingredients in the pot & simmer for 15 minutes. Then enjoy 😊 #breinthekitchen #lovetocook #paleochili #easymeals #quickmeals #onepotmeals #freezeandenjoylater #nobeanchili
This is meal prepping at its finest!!!! It took one movie to prep all this food.... yes this is how I get all my movie quotes for my Wednesday game! Blueberries & sweet potatoes 🍠 for breakfast. Cut up veggies & hard boiled eggs 🥚 for a quick snack. Grilled chicken 🍗 & veggies for lunch. Cabbage soup for dinner. Healthy choices can be quick & easy!!! If raw veggies are too scary add hummus for a protein packed dip! #breinthekitchen #lovetocook #paleoeats #healthyeats #quickmeals #adulting #mealprepmadeeasy
🙌🏼🙌🏼I had LASIK surgery today so I needed a super easy & easy cleanup meal tonight. Sheet pan meals are all the rage right now and I see why. Healthy eating can be easy and quick it just takes a little bit of planning recipe courtesy of a Real Simple magazine. 🥦🥔🐠 1lbs Yukon gold potatoes 1/4 and tossed with 2 tablespoons oil 4 6oz salmon fillets seasoned with salt and pepper 1lbs broccoli chopped and tossed with 1 tablespoon of oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 shallot finally chopped 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard Preheat oven 450 degrees Place potatoes on a foil rimmed baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes. Meanwhile prepare your salmon and broccoli. Mix around your potatoes and add your salmon and broccoli and roast another 15 minutes. Meanwhile make your vinaigrette with lemon juice, olive oil, shallots, dijon mustard and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salmon, potatoes and broccoli and broil for 3 to 5 minutes. #breinthekitchen #lovetocook #healthyeats #paleoeats #easymeals #sheetpansalmonandveggies
Paleo Crunch Recipe 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 When I decided to try the Paleo lifestyle 7 years ago this was one of the first recipes I got from a my coworker June Sipat & absolutely loved this “granola” hack!!!! Eat with almond milk to act like cereal or top with Greek yogurt & berries or just by itself for a crunch sweet snack!!! 1/2 cup ground flax seeds 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas) 1 cup raw sunflower seeds 1.5 cups almond meal 3 cups shredded unsweetened coconut 4 cups raw sliced almonds 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 cup liquified coconut oil 1/2 cup raw local honey 🍯 3 tsp vanilla extract Preheat oven to 250 degrees Combine dry ingredients in large bowl. Combine wet ingredients in a small bowl, then mix with dry ingredients. Spread mixture on 3 baking sheets & bake for 1 hour. Gently stir mixture & bake for another 15-30 minutes depending on how crunchy you want your Paleo crunch. Cool & eat 🥰🥰🥰 #breinthekitchen #lovetocook #paleoeats #paleocrunch #easymeals #healthyeats
First of the year resolutions often include healthy eating, & this Mediterranean cauliflower pizza is a great transition in your journey 😉 Cauliflower has been dominating the healthy alternative foods industry & Trader Joe’s makes a really good pizza crust 🙌🏼 Recipe courtesy of Real Simple. Bake cauliflower crust according to package instructions, then top with the below ingredients: Hummus Black olives (or kalamata olives if you like) Garbanzo beans Shallots (or red onion if you like) Feta cheese Few pinches of red pepper flakes Broil for 3-5 minutes & top with fresh chopped oregano 🌿 #breinthekitchen #lovetocook #healthyeats #easymeals #vegetarianeats #glutenfreeeats #mediterraneancauliflowerpizza #newyearresolutins #realsimplemeals
Alright the holidays are over, now it’s time to get back on track!!!! This was one of the first Paleo meals I started cooking & absolutely 💕 it ☺️ It’s so easy & great for a quick weeknight meal!!! Kale 🥬 is one of my favorite things to eat, kale is still considered a super food, right 🤷🏼♀️ Courtesy of paleoplan.com 1pd chicken breast cut up in bite size pieces, mixed with 1tsp of cumin, chili powder & salt. Add few cloves of minced garlic 1 bunch stemmed & chopped up kale 1 red bell pepper diced 1/2 cup toasted almond slices Heat 1 Tbsp oil, add chicken mixture & cook 7 minutes. Add kale & peppers & cook another 5 minutes. Then add toasted almonds & enjoy. Makes 3 servings. Sometimes for an extra kick we add in a Tbsp of chili garlic sauce 🥵🤗 #breinthekitchen #lovetocook #paleoeats #healthyeats #quickmeals #chickenkaleredbellpeppergoodness #holidaysareover
🥞PALEO PANCAKE RECIPE🥞 💁🏼♀️You know what I love about cold Sunday mornings.... making pancakes 🥞 I have tried a few Paleo recipes & this one by far is the best. The easiest part is you throw all the ingredients in a blender & pour directly onto the griddle. Instead of drowning my pancakes with butter & syrup I put fruit in them, today is apple slices but during the summer we use blueberries 🤗 Courtesy of Against all Grain. 3 eggs 🥚 3/4 cup almond or coconut milk 3 Tbsp maple syrup or honey 🍯 3 Tbsp coconut oil, melted 3 Tbsp coconut flour 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup raw cashews 3/4 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 🧂 Blend all ingredients in a blender & pour on a griddle sprayed with coconut oil. Makes about 20 small pancakes 🤤 #breinthekitchen #lovetocook #paleopancakes #paleoeats #easymeals
How many of you have come home with no dinner plans & reach into the pantry to grab pasta sauce & spaghetti for a quick dinner 🙋🏼♀️ Next time I encourage you to step up your game & make Putanesca, your family will be so impressed!! This sauce is so easy & chances are you have all the ingredients in the pantry already. One of the key ingredients is anchovies.... do not be afraid they give the sauce an amazing depth of flavor 🤗 To stay Paleo I use spaghetti squash, but you can use pasta noodles or for a gluten free option the cauliflower gnocchi from TJ’s is so yummy!!! This recipe is courtesy of my dad, & great cook/mentor 🥰🥰 1 can chopped anchovies 1/2 onion chopped 5 cloves of chopped garlic 1pd crushed tomatoes 🍅 4.25 oz chopped olives 2 Tbsp capers Handful chopped Italian parsley 🌿 Pinch or 2 of red pepper flakes Heat a pan with the oil from the anchovies can & add your anchovies, onions & garlic sweat 💦 those out for about 5 minutes. Then add the rest of your ingredients & simmer for 15 minuets. #breinthekitchen #lovetocook #paleoeats #putanesca #notyourordinaryspaghettinight #healthyeats #pantrymeal
Let me tell you why I love staying at the Westin Villas.... they have a kitchen 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 This way John & I can stay on track with our healthy eating on vacation 😉🌺 In the morning we make scrambled eggs 🍳 & have local fruit 🍌🍍& for lunch we have been munching on poke 🐠 every day 😋 Tonight we decided to stay in & make a grilled pizza 🍕 for dinner! Nothing beats this view & homemade food 😬 #grilledpizza #westinvillasprinceville #breinthekitchen #lovetocook
📣Homemade cranberry sauce recipe!!! 🦃 Thanksgiving is tomorrow & one of my favorite side dishes is cranberry sauce!! I grew up on the canned stuff (no judgement 😉) but one of my coworkers 5 years ago suggested that I make my own because it’s so easy. So I said why not, I love to cook let’s give it a try!! It truly is the most easy side dish you will make & it’s kinda fancy 🙌🏼🙌🏼 1 bag fresh cranberries 1 cup orange 🍊 juice 1/2 cup honey 🍯 1 tsp ginger 1/2 tsp orange zest Pinch of cinnamon Bring all the ingredients except the cranberries to a boil, then add the cranberries & simmer about 10 minutes until they all burst. Then cool & serve. Bam 💥 so easy!!! #breinthekitchen #lovetocook #paleoeats #cranberrysauce #happythanksgiving #dontknockthecasiowatch
🐔HOMEMADE CHICKEN STOCK RECIPE Whenever we feel little under the weather 🤒 homemade chicken stock to the rescue. Nothing beats making a big batch of chicken stock on a cold Sunday afternoon❤️❤️ I have tried a few recipes & by far this one is the best & easiest to make. You can freeze the stock & pull it out for soups, stews or by itself in a mug 🥣 Mmmmm. Whenever John & I roast a chicken we freeze the carcass & save it for our next batch of stock. Courtesy of Everyday Paleo #breinthekitchen #paleoeats #homemadechickenstock 1 chicken carcass 5 stalks of celery 1 onion 6 cloves of garlic 2 teaspoons of salt & pepper Place all ingredients in a pot (I use my pasta pot with the colander insert for easier clean up). Fill with water enough to cover the ingredients & bring to a boil. Simmer for 4 hours. Discard the cooked down veggies & carcass & enjoy your homemade stock 🙌🏼🙌🏼. I made a double batch today!! Fun fact did you know that if the above ingredients are simmered for an hour it’s a broth, 3-4 hours it’s a stock & 8-24 hours it’s a bone broth 🤔
As some of you know I love healthy eating & have been Paleo for the past 8 years. I wanted to share with you one of my favorite food hacks/healthy swaps. We were in Hawaii 🌺🏝👙 a few years ago & every morning we went to the breakfast buffet & I had to resist all the 🥞🥐🍩 & I saw smoked salmon which I absolutely love. But I wanted to avoid the classic bagel & cream cheese paring with the salmon. As I walked all the areas of the buffet I found the Bloody Mary section (yeah you saw that right, this buffet was fancy 😂) & I saw these huge slices of cucumbers 🥒 & the idea 💡 popped into my head.... instead of a bagel use 🥒 slices & instead of cream cheese use spinach or arugula. BAM 💥 my new favorite buffet breakfast hack 🙌🏼🙌🏼. Give it a try!!!!!! #breinthekitchen #paleoeats #eatthisnotthat #foodhacks #healthyswap #smokedsalmonandcucumbers #enjoyvacationandstillbebikiniready
I went to a neighbors BBQ last night & I brought sunny deviled eggs 🌞🍅🥚as an appetizer, everyone raves about these so I thought I would share the recipe!!Courtesy of Everyday Paleo 12 hard boiled eggs 🥚 7oz sun-dried tomatoes 🍅 6 tablespoons EVOO (I use the oil from the jar of sun-dried tomatoes) 2-3 garlic cloves 1/2 cup fresh basil 🌿 Salt & pepper to taste Cut the eggs in half & place the yolks in the food processor along with the rest of the ingredients. Process until smooth & fill eggs. Done ✅ #breinthekitchen #sunnydeviledeggs #paleoeats #theyarekindauglybutdamntheyareyummy
🌞Sadly summer is winding down, so take advantage of grilling season with this yummy grilled veggie lasagna. Some of you know that I love to cook for my friends & family, & this recipe will not disappoint. Feel free to add cooked sausage or ground meat for the non vegetarian folks. Courtesy of Cooking Light. #lovetocook #grilledveggielasagna #breinthekitchen