Whole30 – Notes From a Messy Kitchen

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When Courtney gave me Hamilton tickets, my first reaction was, “OH MY GOSH. YES! WE’RE SEEING HAMILTON ON BROADWAY!” My second was, “oh no, that’s while we’re on Whole30!” New York is the land of bagels, pizza, and friends who want to grab a drink when you’re in town –...

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Italian-Style Egg Skillet

Cooking Time: 35

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After finishing this dish last weekend, Courtney immediately demanded the recipe. He couldn’t stop talking about how awesome it was. Funny thing is, it has a heaping cup of “m word” in it. That’s right, MUSHROOMS. I said it – she who cannot be named. Thing is, we’ve had it...

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Whole30 Meal Plan, Week 3

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Onto week three, and almost to the halfway point! This continues to be easy peasy, as far as I’m concerned. I don’t want a Twinkie, or a cookie, or even a hot fudge sundae. Although I did find myself in one food rut this week when I woke up and...

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Whole30 Week 2 Meal Plan

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Already onto week two! The first week was easy in that the meals were delicious and I felt very little temptation – believe it or not, I don’t miss much at all. On Saturday I went to not one but two birthday parties. Between the hours of 2-10pm, I was...

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Whole30 Week 1 Meal Plan

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As I’ve said before, planning and preparation are key to a successful Whole30. My strategy is to do the major food prep on Sundays, and then work it out so I only have to prepare one meal a day and otherwise rely on leftovers. I know leftovers aren’t everyone’s thing,...

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Plantain Frittata with Cajun Chicken Sausage

Cooking Time: 90 minutes

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Outside of the international cuisine, I’ve not been sharing many recipes in this space as of late. I don’t see a lot of value add to sharing my version of something you can find elsewhere, so unless I a) made somewhat substantial modifications to the recipe and b) plan to...

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One Pan Autumn Chicken Dinner: Roasted Chicken Thighs with Brussels Sprouts, Sweet Potatos, Apples, Bacon and Beets

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This may be my new go-to fall recipe. It’s unbelievably tasty, with crispy herbed chicken thighs alongside the abundantly roastable vegetables that characterize fall. It’s also incredibly versatile, and lends itself well to the customizability that is so crucial when you have a CSA box delivered each week. You could easily...

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Paleo Peaches & Cream Chicken Salad

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I feel I need to confess that when I hear “peaches and cream” the raunchy R&B song from the early 2000’s start’s playing in my head. I need it cause you know that I’m a fiend. Gettin’ freaky in my Bentley limousine. It’s even better when it’s with ice cream....

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Bacon Wrapped Guacamole Stuffed Chicken Breasts

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I have a pet peeve that involves bacon. You’re at the store, and you pick a package up. You look at it and think, “hey, this bacon looks pretty good – look at all that meat!” But then you get home and open the package, only to find the strips have been carefully...

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Smoky Eggplant Soup with Lamb {Whole30}

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Rarely do you see a recipe and think, “Oooh! I bet that would be awesome if I burnt it!” Eggplant might be one of the few exceptions. You know that’s the only secret to baba ghanoush? And I quote, “The trick behind the smokiness? You pretty much just burn the...

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