As of late, I’ve been finding myself in situations where I need to throw together a last minute appetizer. These predicaments always help me get a little creative and this bean dip is one of the outcomes. Several weeks ago we threw a party to welcome Jeremy home from his deployment. When we have a […]

Last Minute Appetizer: Crowd-Pleasing Bean Dip

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Cheesy, Salsa Verde Enchilada Casserole

Welcome to the sauce of dreams! You all, I made this with one of my live cooking classes in April and here are some actual, real life quotes about it: “I want this smell in a candle!” “I could drink this sauce!” “This sauce is bonkers good!” “I am IN LOVE with this sauce!” This […]

Sautéed Chicken with Dream Sauce + Garlic Bread

We made it. We came out the other side of the holidays. Maybe some of us came refreshed. Others rugged and worn. A few just plain cold (yup! yup!). But here we are. Hi 2016! Comfort is always the name of the game after a lapse of time in the kitchen. And these paleo (optional) […]

Paleo Stuffed Bell Peppers

Fall is officially here. As in last week we celebrated the first week of fall. Also as in, I practically went from sandals and tank tops to scarves and cute coats overnight. I quickly realized the err of my ways when we went to Charleston this past weekend for the Southern Living Taste of Charleston […]

Paleo Stuffed Butternut Squash Recipe

When Jeremy travels, the first night he’s gone I have to make comfort food. I almost always go to our local meat market and get a filet mignon make drool worthy, buttery steak. Steak is my happy place. If I don’t want to do steak then I almost always default to pasta. All. The. Pasta. […]

How to Make Sweet Potato Noodles & A Note on Comfort Food

I’m pretty sure I blinked and July found it acceptable to make her way out the door. Where did did you go July?! All of a sudden I’m turning 31 and seeing lots of FB posts about kids going back to school. It feels a little wild and a whole lot rushed. My time in […]

The Easiest Paleo Roast Recipe

Last weekend it was so cold in South Carolina. It even snowed in some parts of the state. Which really messed with this Colorado girl. I discovered a few things about me. One, at the first sighting of a chill I will pull out winter clothes like I’m preparing for negative degree temperatures. Two, despite living in […]

So, Winter?! & a Substitute for Canned Green Chilies

Lets talk lasagna. One dish meal that makes dreams come true. And of course, I wanted to conquer a healthier version. (Healthier) Butternut Squash Lasagna Recipe I can hear your collective gasps. My husband was right there with you. Who messes with lasagna? But, I mean. This: Was. Delicious. I omitted the noodles. Please don’t […]

Butternut Squash Lasagna Recipe. A Little Healthier. All Delicious.

A few weeks ago my dear friends the Giovagnoni’s were on my blog cooking up some irresistible oven roasted Brussels sprouts. But that’s not all I had when I visited them in Colorado – they also made Chicken Piccata. This chicken piccata recipe is such a simple and satisfying weeknight meal, I suggest you make this […]