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Fall has finally arrived at SLN! That’s right, pumpkin spice season is here and so are our Pumpkin Almond Butter Blondies! I’ve been holding out on the pumpkin everything train. Midwest winter are literally the worst so I’ve been holding on to summer as long as I can. Thus far, the only fall inspired …
Simple Scrambled Egg Muffins to the rescue! And rescue me they did. This time of year is always hectic for me. The hubby works crazy long hours, seven days a week. I’m still a sucker and make sure to pack his lunch on a daily basis. However, this time of year, it’s more than …
Football season is upon us! That means you need a good dip to serve up alongside your favorite team. Look no further, you’ve gotta try this Jalapeño Lime Almond Dip! Football season is all about football and appetizers. However, I’ve been feeling a bit left out. Over the last summer, I’ve struggled when it …
Making mornings easy with these Double Chocolate Paleo Muffins! For most of us, September brings busy mornings. Maybe you’re sending your kids off to school. Or maybe your work schedule starts to tighten up with the end of summer approaching. And maybe your husband works crazy hours for the next eight weeks and barely …
Today I am all about these Low Carb Baked Jicama Fries! Just the other day, I had the chance to walk through Trader Joe’s…WITHOUT ANY TIME CONSTRAINTS! If you’ve never been, this is one of those stores that’s fun to explore. They have unique, interesting finds, and the stock of their shelves is always …
Did someone say Vegan Cashew Cheese Sauce?! You had me at the word cheese! One of the things I miss most since my dairy-free, gluten-free life began is cheese. I’m a cheesehead at heart, so it’s not hard to believe. One thing I’ve learned on this journey is that tacos, nachos, and pasta …
We’re talking brekkie today! Can you say –> Instant Pot Coconut Milk Yogurt! Anyone that knows me, knows I’m a die-hard dairy fan. Unfortunately, my skin isn’t. I just want all the ice cream, yogurt, and cheese please. One of things I miss most is having my yogurt in the morning. I swear …
Grain Free Peanut Butter Cookies! Yes, we are talking cookies today, and I like cookies. But man, is baking tough for me. No mad baking skills over here. Ask my mom if you need a reference. My mom makes theeee best cookies. Specifically, her chocolate chip cookies. You can try the recipe and …
Have you heard that term, “the lazy days of summer.” Well I’ve got a case of those. Productivity has been pretty lax around here. After all, I’ve preferred to spend my days lounging on the deck or hanging on the lake. Maybe even with a chilled glass of Sauvignon Blanc. Can you blame me? Just …
Let’s talk breakfast. More specifically –> Dark Chocolate Flaxseed Waffles Since starting my elimination diet (see more on that here), the cravings have been coming out of the woodwork. Seriously, though. All the things I never thought twice about before, I WANT. And I want them bad. Normally, I’m pretty down with eggs for …
Come on, do you really need another excuse to eat watermelon. Probably not, but this Watermelon Avocado Mint Salad will have you eating watermelon all summer long. My biggest beef with watermelon is eating it fast enough. After all, the second you cut into that beauty, the clock starts ticking. Have you ever bit …
It’s no secret I love a good salad. Something about a fresh salad seals the dinner deal everytime…especially in summer. Every burger, pulled pork sandwich, and hot dog needs a mound of coleslaw next to it. There is no better way to balance your plate than with some Creamy Sugar Free Classic Coleslaw. Imagine if …
It’s the end of the week here. You can always tell when the end of the work-week rolls in over here. The meals get faster and simpler as the days roll out. After all, who has motivation for elaborate dinners on a Thursday? If you know a person…send them my way! By simple, I mean …
Hello there! Glad you stopped by to check out these Healthy Paleo Baked Meatballs! If you are new to the blog, you may not it know yet…but I LOVE meatballs. However, even if you have been to the blog before, you may not know why I had the need to make a paleo-friendly version of …
I don’t know about you, but in summer I want to eat all the delicious food. The catch –> I don’t want to be the one slaving away in the kitchen. When the weather is nice, the last thing I want to do is to be stuck inside. I’m guessing you can relate. Well this …