If you were to take a poll in our house of who would like to have liver tonight for dinner, the responses would always be three in favor, two against, and one a nonchalant OK. The two negatives always add a strong “yuck” when the word liver is mentioned. These are typical reactions to a proposed liver dinner. Most people either love it or hate it. Personally, I love it, especially when it’s smothered in bacon and onions.
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Pomegranate Spinach Salad With Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Bid goodbye to the boring side salad with this bowl of crisp, baby spinach, juicy pear slices, sweet pomegranate seeds, and tangy goat cheese. Paired with a homemade, paleo apple cider vinaigrette, this salad is a healthy feast of fresh and seasonal ingredients.
Caramelized Bosc Pears With Coconut Whipped Cream
Now that it’s mid autumn, one of my favorite fruits is finally in season! Bosc pears with their beautiful russet-brown skin are called the “aristocrat of pears”. Their pleasant, spicy-sweet flavor make them a lovely addition to fall desserts.
Creamy Chicken Potato Casserole
What is autumn like where you live? Here in New York this beautiful season always seems to go by too fast. Maybe I feel that way because it’s my favorite time of year. The fall colors are breathtaking with the trees ablaze in bright orange, red, and yellow leaves. Nicole and I decided to take a…
Garlicky Chicken Over Spaghetti Squash
Garlicky chicken with fresh basil and olives covered in homemade tomato sauce and served over spaghetti squash is a delicious meal. Last week was my son Peter’s birthday. If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you know that he takes all these gorgeous food photos. Happy birthday, Peter! To celebrate his birthday, the whole…
How To Cut And Prepare Spaghetti Squash
How to cut and prepare spaghetti squash for every spaghetti squash recipe. If you close your eyes, you’ll think you’re eating angel hair pasta. That’s why you’re going to love this satisfying, healthy, low carb alternative to pasta. Would you like my Garlicky Chicken Over Spaghetti Squash recipe? Top your spaghetti squash with a juicy…
Spice Rubbed Pork Roast
This morning John and I went on a walk around our neighborhood. What a lovely, crisp fall day! John commented that these kinds of days remind him of long-ago autumn Sundays when he was a kid. His mom would spend the afternoon making a roast, and his family would eat dinner a little early while watching…
Absolutely Delicious Classic Shepherd’s Pie
This is the best shepherd’s pie made with the healthiest ingredients. Your whole family is going to love this absolutely delicious classic shepherd’s pie. I like to have my dinners planned out at the start of the week, but sometimes I find something extra special at the grocery store that I want to make right…
One-Pot Paleo Stir Fry Chicken
Several weeks ago, I planted new seedlings in my vegetable garden: cabbage, romaine lettuce, Brussels sprouts, and butternut squash. I’m hoping for a lovely autumn harvest! However, I didn’t have to plant anymore kale. My spring kale plants are still growing like crazy. And that means more kale recipes! Maybe this one will be the last one of the year….
10 Minute Wild Shrimp With Paleo Coconut Sauce
The mix of pepper and pungent paprika gives this dish a lovely, subtly spicy taste. It takes just ten minutes from stove top to plate, and is super delicious and super good for you. Last week I found wild caught shrimp on sale at my local supermarket. Wild shrimp can be a little pricey so I…
Zucchini Lasagna Casserole That Really Rocks
Sensational taste alert!
As I’m writing this, it’s raining heavily outside which has cooled things off a bit and that makes it the kind of day for zucchini sausage and beef casserole.
My Secret For Juicy Grilled Pork Chops (With Chimichurri Sauce)
Fire up the grill and get ready to dig into the tastiest pork chops topped with zesty chimichurri sauce. I almost gave up on pork chops. I had tried many different ways to cook them, but often times they’d come out too tough, like leather. But then I discovered the tenderizing secret: brining! I tried brining…
Grilled Zucchini Roll Ups
Rolling up grilled zucchini with bolognese sauce and fresh parmesan really takes grilled zucchini to the next level. Wow! These little grilled zucchini roll ups make an amazing appetizer. Nicole took me on a field trip last week. I say that because when my kids were small, I planned many of the field trips for our homeschool…
Skillet Beef And Zoodles (Zucchini Noodles)
(I’ve updated this recipe. Get the free printable recipe here: Skillet Beef And Zoodles.) This summer I have been reaping quite a big harvest of zucchini from my vegetable garden. What better way to make use of all those zucchinis than by making zoodles!
Sautéed Kale Tossed With Bacon
Sautéed kale tossed with bacon is a crazy simple side dish that comes together fast. It’s time to up my kale game. Today I’m lightly sautéing my fresh-picked kale in butter, oil and garlic. Then comes a splash of balsamic vinegar and a sprinkling of crunchy bacon. This is now John’s favorite kale recipe. No wonder — I’ve…