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
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
Mark officially ended the Whole30 and lost 14 pounds people! This thing is no joke. He wore his high school jeans yesterday. He’s almost 32. This is like mind blowing to me. I’ve never witnessed him like this, guys! He’s so into it that he wants to keep going with it. Although yesterday, the day… Continue reading Crispy Chicken Thighs with Schmaltzy Vinaigrette
For some reason I bought 85,000 tomatoes at the store the other day. I have no idea why. I don’t even think they were on sale. My poor mind. I also bought 6 avocados. Also, not on sale. Also, getting very mushy sitting on my counter. I needed to utilize them both. And quick, before… Continue reading A Quick Avocado, Tomato and Red Onion Salad
Just like I had made the Breakfast Salad (https://coopedinthekitchen.com/2017/08/05/sausage-hard-boiled-egg-and-avocado-breakfast-salad/) in the very beginning of our Whole30 adventure, I also made this Eggplant Goulash on the same exact day. I didn’t take any pictures, blog, or even try to make them look presentable the first day I made them though, because honestly I didn’t have high… Continue reading Paleo Eggplant and Beef Goulash
Mark has been doing SO GOOD on this Whole30 diet, that I figured I better make a “snacky” food soon before he gets too overwhelmed and grabs a handful of goldfish from the pantry. I found these easy granola bars online. Only 4 ingredients. Dates, Walnuts, Coconut, and Dried Cranberries. I toasted the walnuts, and… Continue reading Homemade Granola Bars. A Great Whole30 Snack.
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