So there is a long back story to this dish. Today is Cooper’s 2nd birthday. We started out his birthday strong. Mark made the birthday boy bacon and eggs for breakfast. After breakfast, Coop opened his three presents from us. This is a tradition my parents started with me and my siblings growing up. Three… Continue reading Egg Roll in a Bowl
So the biggest surprise of my life was pulled off today. My best friend flew from Arizona to Florida to SURPRISE me with a visit!! Like how did this even happen. If you know anything about me, I find out about EVERY single surprise anyone has tried to pull on me. No joke. Christmas presents,… Continue reading Chicken Enchilada Zucchini Boats
My family is officially here!!! They drove from California to Florida to be here for the birth of our second kid and then they are staying SIX weeks to help out! I’m beyond stoked. Mark may have a different opinion… Cooking is the only thing that has distracted me from being uncomfortable and wanting this… Continue reading Salmon Leek Soup
I’ve been making Slow Cooker meals all week and I’m in love. My favorite part of the whole production (which isn’t even a “production”) is when Cooper wakes up first thing in the morning, I pick him up out of his crib and ask him if he wants to help me cook. He replies with… Continue reading Crock Pot Beef and Sweet Potato Chili
I’m trying to convince Mark that we should eat more vegetarian options for dinner. It’s not particularly going over so well. I found this delicious (vegetarian) recipe, told him about it, and then he asked me if I could add some chicken to it. Alright dude, calm down, you crazy carnivore. This may be one… Continue reading Cauliflower Rice Mushroom Bowls with Almond Pesto
I was just complaining to Mark that I am so over making Whole30 food. He won’t give up on it!!! I feel like I just cook all the same food – roasted potatoes (his favorite), a type of protein, and then either roasted or sautéed veggies. Every. Damn. Day. And he can’t really snack like… Continue reading The Perfect Fall Meal
Every since starting this Whole30 journey, I have been obsessed with all things coconut milk. I pretty much never cooked with it before…and I had no idea what I was missing. It makes everything so creamy and delicious. Just yum. I usually stay away from all creamy sauces (alfredo, hollandaise etc), but coconut milk just… Continue reading Shrimp Noodle Thai Curry Bowl
Mark and I gave been wanting a change of pace from the typical “grilled protein and veggies” that I usually resort to making. I wanted to make something fatty and fun and chicken wings pooped in my mind. But I was almost positive those fried little things weren’t Whole30 approved. But I found a recipe.… Continue reading Crispy Baked Buffalo Wings
I’m on a mission to convert my in laws to healthy eating. Well my father in law that is. One thing I can always count on, is that when they come and visit, he will make fun of my cooking. Which I have come to accept now because I can rock a bikini way better… Continue reading Caribbean Pulled Chicken Lettuce Wraps
I love me a good stuffed pepper. Either with ground meat, vegetarian style, or this way (my new favorite); it is just the complete package. These are still Whole30 compliant, which makes them taste even better. Because they have that extra level of health. Well that, and they are topped with guacamole. And anything topped… Continue reading Buffalo Ranch Stuffed Peppers
Cooped in the Kitchen 