Why Thunderbird Bars Are My Favorite Go-To Snack Who else can’t make it through the say with a little snack in between meals? I don’t know about you, but sometimes my hunger pangs strike at the most inconvenient times. I’ll look for a snack in my purse only to find crushed nuts or a bruised…
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Butternut Squash Soup
Butternut Squash Soup Who doesn’t think soup is the perfect way to soothe the soul in the fall/winter? If I’m out and about in the cold, one thing I always look forward to when I get home is nice bowl of hot soup with warm dinner rolls or a piece of toast. Well, I’m happy…
Spinach and Mushroom Mostaccioli Casserole
Spinach and Mushroom Mostaccioli Casserole Who doesn’t love comfort food? Not only is it delicious, it has a way of soothing the soul and making your insides feel all warm and cozy. This casserole has to be one of my favorite “comfort food” meals. It’s rich, creamy, flavorful, and oh so satisfying. We used to…
Paleo Parsnip Risotto
Paleo Parsnip Risotto Risotto used to always be such a comfort food for me. It’s so flavorful, starchy, and creamy–all the things I love. Being Italian, we used to make it all the time. Chicken apple sausages with sautéed apples and onions over risotto actually used to be my favorite dinner EVER. I would always…
Baked Pumpkin Spice Sweet Potato Fries
Baked Pumpkin Spice Sweet Potato Fries Sweet and savory is one of my favorite flavor combinations! I always need a little sweet to my savory because, duh, my sweet tooth! And this girl can down a basket of sweet potato fries like nobody’s business. So, needless to say, this is another one of my favorite recipes….
Paleo Pumpkin Spice Pancakes
Paleo Pumpkin Spice Pancakes Nothing’s better than a nice stack of warm pancakes on a brisk fall morning, am I right?! Hovering over the hot stove while a hearty breakfast cooks, smelling the warming spices, watching the sunrise–it’s all so comforting. Don’t get me wrong, I love summer (it’s my favorite season!) and the heat, but there’s just something…
Beet Noodles with Cashew Lemon Cream Sauce
Beet Noodles with Cashew Lemon Cream Sauce I thought I was obsessed with sweet potato and butternut squash noodles, but I think I just discovered my newest obsession…. BEET noodles! I honestly can’t believe how yummy and satisfying they are! Pair them with this Cashew Lemon Cream Sauce and wow, it’s like pegan (paleo and…
Flourless Plantain Waffles
Flourless Plantain Waffles Okay, I don’t usually create posts for other people’s recipes because I like to create my own, but I was literally so excited when I tried these OUTSTANDING waffles from easygfrecipes.com. Here’s the link for the original recipe, but I also posted it below. The Excitement I am seriously GIDDY to be sharing it with…
Jicama Fries
Jicama Fries If you know me at all, you know one of my guilty pleasures is a nice basket of fries, especially sweet potato fries. Whenever we go out to eat, that’s the one thing I always look for on the menu without hesitation. However, I don’t always feel so good after having all that…
Anti-Inflammatory Carrot Cake Smoothie
Anti-Inflammatory Carrot Cake Smoothie Okay, I know, the color may look a little unappealing, but this smoothie seriously tastes like carrot cake. Even my dad, who LOVES carrot cake, said it tastes like his favorite dessert! Have I not mentioned before how picky of an eater he is?! The Healing Benefits This smoothie honestly tastes like…