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Blog July 30, 2013

20 Minute Meal: Tomato Basil Chicken

Sometimes, I love spending a long time in the kitchen cooking. Scott will have a game on in the living room, I’ll be cooking an awesome dinner and drinking wine, and it’s really fun for me. But during the week, more often than not I am hungry and want some easy, tasty food in my stomach as soon as possible. In this case, I have an arsenal of 20 minute meals; meals that are super easy to make and still taste great. And honestly, due to meal prepping, this dinner took me less than twenty minutes, more like 15. Which is perfect if you’re a busy student, parent or workin’ woman. I had it with a side of cauliflower (pre-cooked) that I heated up with a lot of butter. You can make whichever side you like, green beans, cheesy broccoli, mashed sweet potatoes, white rice with butter, whatever floats your boat.…

Blog July 23, 2013

Basil Marinated Chicken & Veggie Kabobs

I recently wrote a post about meal planning and prepping food for the week. In it I described how I cut up and marinated a shit ton of vegetables. And also chicken. But I date a vegetarian, so half of the kabobs were just veggies, the other half chicken and veggies. Here’s how I made them. Basil Marinated Chicken & Veggie Kabobs Basil Marinated Chicken & Veggie Kabobs is a great low-carb dinner or lunch! The fragrant marinade makes the meat super tender and aromatic! Basil Dressing1 bunch parsley1 bunch basil2 cloves garlic2 cups olive oilsalt and pepperVeggies To Marinate2 green peppers1 red onion1 cup cherry tomatoes1 cup mushrooms1 cup chicken (if using) Just blend all ingredients for the basil dressing in a blender until smooth.Cut up all the veggies and chicken into cubes, roughly the same size. Halve the tomatoes and mushrooms.Pour the marinade over and toss to combine. You don’t…

Blog July 6, 2013

Primal Tomato Basil Soup

Primal Tomato Basil Soup This creamy tomato soup gets extra sweetness by roasting the tomatoes before mixing them with the rest of the soup ingredients! 5 large tomatoes (sliced in half and deseeded)1 large onion (diced)2 garlic cloves (minced)10 basil leaves1 cup organic spaghetti sauce3 cups chicken broth1 cup heavy cream (grass-fed, raw) Preheat your oven to 400. Roast the tomatoes for about 12 minutes.While the tomatoes are roasting, saute the onions in butter until soft.Add the garlic and give it a stir.Add the tomato, onion/garlic, 10 basil leaves and a little bit of broth to a blender. Blend until smooth.Add all ingredients to a pot and let it get a lil’ hot. Serve! In cool soup bowls. Serve as a main alongside a green salad or some gluten-free bread!

Blog June 16, 2013

Paleo Tomato Basil Goat Cheese Tart

Paleo Tomato Basil Goat Cheese Tart This easy Tomato Basil Goat Cheese Tart is gluten-free and paleo – the best savory tart to bring to a brunch party or a picnic! 1 pie crust using this recipe and this almond flour10.5 oz goat cheese (I bought herbed goat cheese)3 eggs3/4 cup milka handful of fresh basil leaveshalf a large onion (diced)1 to mato (sliced)1 tbsp butter Preheat the oven to 350.Press the crust into a pie pan.Saute the diced onion in the butter.While it’s sautéing, combine the cheese, eggs, milk and basil in a blender until smooth.Spread the onion over the crust evenly.Pour the cheese and milk mixture over the pie crust.Arrange the tomatoes on top.Bake for 40 minutes. Use this recipe for the paleo pie crust and this brand of almond flour.

Blog June 7, 2013

Basil Marinated Salmon

*THERE IS A TYPO IN THIS PICTURE. IT’S SUPPOSED TO SAY “BASIL MARINATED SALMON WITH BASIL SALAD DRESSING.” I’M LEAVING IT AS IT BECAUSE I THINK IT’S FUNNY. Yesterday I posted a recipe for basil dressing and marinade. Today I’ll show you how I like to use it. The dressing doubles as a marinade and is perfect for fish, chicken and shrimp (it’s also good drizzle over steak). I placed a piece of salmon in tin foil, poured on some basil dressing and marinated it for about an hour. I then placed it in the oven for about 12 minutes on 400. It was awesome. I also served it with salad (with basil dressing). And a half of an avocado…drizzles with basil dressing. I could bathe in basil. Which is good because basil has been shown to: have anti bacterial properties be high in vitamin K reduce inflammation soothe the…

Blog June 6, 2013

Basil Dressing and Marinade

Did you know that majority of salad dressings and marinades are full of toxic industrial oils? Even the organic varieties are made with soy, canola and corn oils. These are some of the most toxic ingredients in modern diets. Making your own dressing and marinade is not only healthier, it’s cheaper! I spend five or six bucks on organic, olive oil based dressings at the grocery store. Or I spend like, thirty seven cents to make my own. Plus, mine tastes better. Basil Dressing and Marinade This easy basil dressing with fresh lemon juice and healthy olive oil will elevate every salad to a higher level! 10 basil leaves2 cups olive oil1-2 garlic clovesjuice of 1 lemondash of red pepper flakes (optional)sea salt and pepper (to taste) Combine all ingredients in a blender.Puree until smooth.Put it on everythang. Use an immersion blender, Vitamix or food processor for this recipe.

Blog April 5, 2021

Gluten-Free Spring Pea, Chicken & Mushroom Pasta

This easy gluten-free pea, chicken and mushroom pasta is the perfect springtime dinner! Bursting with healthy fresh spring produce and herbs, it’s creamy and delicious. I love spring! Summer has always been my favorite season and I kind of ignored the lowly spring. This year though, I’m living for it! Maybe it’s because I’m getting older, but I notice the longer days, the warmer weather and the signs of the earth coming to life all around me. Little purple flowers are popping up in my backyard. It’s light out after 6 pm. My sons are taking off their jackets and refusing to put them back on. Spring is in the air! Best of all – spring produce is popping up at the farmers market! My market is bursting with fresh herbs, mushrooms, peas, asparagus – you name it. So I came up with a delicious gluten-free chicken and mushroom pasta.…

Blog August 3, 2020

Gluten-Free Summer Shrimp Pasta

This gluten-free summer shrimp pasta is the perfect special meal to jazz up a boring weeknight – plus it’s crazy good. I made this pasta last Tuesday and all of my boys ate it up. Husband went back for thirds and both little dudes had seconds, topped with lots of parmesan of course. Those kids freaking love cheese. For this recipe I used fresh summer herbs from my garden, the sweetest cherry tomatoes and honestly – organic frozen corn. It’s just easier. I could buy fresh corn from the market and cut it off the cob and all that, and you’re welcome to, but I didn’t. And it was still perfect and summery and delicious. Corn is like little kernels of delicious summer treats. My kids scarf down whatever I make as long as corn is present. Tips for this recipe: Save the juice after you cook the corn and…

Blog July 24, 2020

Greek Chicken Kebabs Recipe (Paleo, Gluten-Free, Keto)

This Greek Chicken Kebabs Recipe features an easy fragrant herb & olive oil marinade, and charred veggies threaded between the juicy grilled chicken pieces! Low Carb, Keto, Paleo & Gluten-free. I could eat Greek food all day every day no problem. I love those bold, fresh, herby flavors and the fact that it is healthy but still tastes so flavorful. This Greek Chicken Kabobs recipe is one I have made a lot lately, especially since we started a weekly date night. Every Friday we make something that’s traditional in another country and if it were up to me, I would alternate between Mexico (hello, steak tacos and margaritas) and Greece. My favorite culinary destinations. This Greek Chicken Kebab recipe will save bbq season! As much as I love grilled chicken, let’s just admit that chicken breasts can be a little problematic. They can easily get dry and overcook within minutes, especially…

Blog July 24, 2020

Summer Pasta Salad (Gluten-Free, Dairy Free)

This summer pasta salad is gluten-free, dairy free, easy to throw together and insanely delicious! It’s the perfect side dish for summer and goes great at a cookout or barbecue! I think I’ve come up with the most perfect pasta salad. Truth be told, I make a lot of pasta salad. It’s my summer staple. Anytime we’re invited to a cookout or if we’re hosting one, my husband inevitably says, “What are you making? Let me guess. It is f*cking pasta salad again?!” Don’t let him fool you. We love pasta salad. And he normally eats most of it. Also don’t be deterred by the f word. We think it’s funny to jab each other and have been doing so for nearly ten years. This is an Italian style pasta salad, minus the Italian dressing. Trust me, fresh herbs and good olive oil are SO MUCH BETTER. I like to…