Avocado-Stuffed Turkey Meatballs {Whole30}
When I first started my Whole30 meal planning, I figured that meatballs of various varieties would be a staple of...
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Whole30, Day 1
After a weekend of beer tastings, pie and beer competitions, and the typical Superbowl binge-fest (did I have five bacon chocolate...
Buffalo Chicken Egg White Muffins {Whole30}
When I started reading about the rules of the Whole30 program, it quickly became clear that many of the condiments in my fridge were going to be off-limits. A quick...
The Whole 30 Challenge, Coming to a Messy Kitchen Near You
As some of you may have heard me mention, today I start the Whole30 Program, along with a number of friends who are crazy enough to agree to join me....
My First Pie Competition! {Buffalo Chicken Pie with Blue Cheese Crust}
Last night I tasted upwards of 25 pies. Before you get disgusted, let me assure you that it was for...
IPAs and Jalapeño Goat Cheese Whoopie Pies with Goat Cheese Bacon Filling
Once a month, the Impassioned Brewers United Club meets to taste and discuss various types of craft beer. We taste 10-12...
Hot Cheesy Roasted Brussels Sprout Dip
Although my cheesy Brussels sprout dip turned out to be not so photogenic, I am sharing it with you anyways. I’ll swallow my pride since it was a super tasty...
Thai Sweet Potato Burgers with Spicy Peanut Sauce
Happy meatless Monday! I hope everyone had a fabulous weekend and is in the mood for some veggie burgers! I like just about anything Thai, so when I saw these...
Coconut Chai Chocolate Chunk Cookies
On snow days you’ll usually find me baking, and the most recent one was no exception. I’d been to the...
Cloning Trader Joe’s Spicy Lentil Wrap with Tahini Sauce
I’ve never actually had Trader Joe’s spicy lentil wraps, but when I saw this recipe on the Kitchn, I knew...
Takeout Tuesday, Snow Day Edition!
What started in July as an effort to make sure my friend Phil experienced Toki Underground while avoiding the wait has become quite the tradition among our little group of...
Four Day Weekend for the Win! {Plus Cheesy Brussels Sprout Lasagna}
There’s nothing like a three day weekend… except a four day weekend! That’s right: snow day! So right now I’m sitting here in my pajamas under a pile of pit...
Indian-Spiced Turkey Meatloaf with Curried Ketchup Curried
I’ve been on a meatloaf kick lately. Those are words I never thought I’d say. But meatloaf doesn’t have to...
New Looks and Quinoa Pad Thai
You may have noticed there has been some construction underway in the Messy Kitchen. My wonderful friend Emilie has been...
Savory Cake and Zombie Prom
Saturday night, I went to my very first prom. That’s right, I never went to prom in high school. Apparently boys found me scary, or I believe the word I...
Spaghetti Squash Stuffed with Spinach, Olives, Chicken and Feta
The post-holiday “UN chores” are never as much fun as they were in reverse. UNpacking suitcases, UNdecorating the Christmas tree, UNgaining the holiday chub… no fun at all. And full...