I'm getting better at branching out and trying new Paleo recipes. For the first week of Paleo it was merely chicken and vegetables or chicken and fruit for lunch and dinner, a piece of fruit for snacks and eggs for breakfast.I knew at some point I would start trying new recipes but I wanted to get a good grove of eating Paleo before I started. This weekend we saw a temporary drop in the temperatures, the perfect tease for fall. I spent a lazy Saturday at home and all I could think about was cooking Taco Soup.The problem? It's full of brans and they are a Paleo no-no.So I came up with a Paleo-friendly version of chicken enchilada soup, made a quick trip to the grocery store and dinner was on … [Read more...]
good eats
I've tried several recipes that went straight into my recipe binder over the last few months. I can't promise they'll be healthy but they're certainly tasty. It's been too hot for this lately but as soon as the temperatures drop I'm bringing this recipe back into rotation. 2. Crack Potatoes. Oh my goodness. These are delicious and I started bringing them to every function we attend and I never bring anything home. It's actually becoming a request for family and church functions. 3. Taco Cups. I had these in the freezer and we ate them recently. So yummy and easy and I love that they freeze well. Just double the recipe and freeze for dinner on a busy week night.4. Bubble Up … [Read more...]
the perfect potato
I don't typically throw the word perfect around but this potato calls for the use of the word. It's literally baked potato perfection. I did a little research and it turns out this isn't even a baked potato at all, it's a hasselback potato.You learn something new every day, right?Either way, it's sheer genius and my new go-to way to cook potatoes.4 large baking potatoes8 tablespoons unsalted butter3/4 teaspoon sea salt3/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper1 tablespoon olive oilGarnish if desired using any of the following"cheese (pictured)bacon (pictured)chivessour creamPreheat oven to 415 degrees.Start with a clean potato and cut small (1/4 inch) slices to the all the way to the bottom … [Read more...]