Carrot Cake Granola {Leftovers Club}
If you’ve been wondering why I never shared the recipe for the delicious carrot cake granola I served as the...
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Syria: Ma’amoul
Ma’amoul are semolina shortbread cookies popular across the Middle East. They are filled with either dates or nuts – commonly...
An Unbelievable 10 Years in Washington D.C.
It’s damn near impossible for me to believe that today marks my 10 year anniversary in Washington D.C. On the...
This is What’s Up Doc: Vegan Carrot Soup with Toasted Chickpeas and Tahini Crema
I am definitely a sucker for soup with fancy condiments. In fact, writing this post just reminded me that it’s...
Banana & Berry Coconut Flour Paleo Pancakes
Sundays are a good day for pancakes. On Saturdays, a protein bar has to do since we are usually hustling off to do a double (spin, chisel) at the gym...
Smoky Eggplant Soup with Lamb {Whole30}
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...
Mom & Jo Take N’awlins: Crushing Mom’s First 1/2 Marathon & the New Orleans Culinary Scene
This weekend Mom and I finally exchanged birthday gifts. Hers to me: a mother-daughter trip to New Orleans. Mine to her: the Rock ‘n Roll 1/2 Marathon. We were treated...
(Not)Baked-o-lution Raw Vegan Chocolate Banana Cream Pie
Having skipped Bake-o-lution last month while doing the Whole30, I was excited to bring something to the counter this time around. However, I wasn’t quite ready to launch back into pastry flour and cream cheese icing....
Roasted Salmon with Herbed Beet Puree and Smoky Kale Chips
When I set out to select a Valentine’s Day menu, this recipe naturally came to the top of my list. Having literally just finished a Whole30 the day before Valentine’s Day, I...
Cashew Cauliflower Soup with Herbed Popcorn
I think I originally stumbled upon this recipe while searching for something similar to the popcorn soup served at Rose’s Luxury. And let me tell you, this is not that...
Tandoori Chicken with Curried Pineapple Cauliflower Rice {Whole30}
I never was a big fan of white rice to begin with, but I can genuinely say I now prefer the cauliflower version. There are so many ways to spice...
Raw Vegan Dark Chocolate Covered Raspberry Cream Bars, Won’t You Be My Valentine?
I have lots to share with you from our Valentine’s Day feast, but I’m a big proponent of starting with dessert. My Grandad used to tell me that you should...
A Sneak Peak at the best Valentine’s Day Reservation in Town
Last night, four lucky diners scored a reservation for an exclusive pre-fixe menu from the Messy Kitchen. One traveled over 400 miles on the train for the occasion. Recipes to...
Whole30 Round 2 Reflections: Admissions, Results, and Next Steps
I haven’t blogged much about my Whole30 experience this time around, only about the ridiculously delicious recipes I’ve discovered while doing it. But I do have some reflections to share....
Paleo Bacon-Wrapped Dates Stuffed with Hazelnuts {Whole30}
It’s always nice to have an hors d’oeuvre when you have people over to your house for dinner. Something besides wine to distract them while you’re spilling and bumping into things and...
A Paleo Cuban Feast: Ropa Vieja with Cauliflower Dirty Rice and Greens Braised with Bacon {Whole30}
With my second round of Whole30 wrapping up, I have to say… I have discovered some awesome new recipes. Clearly, I’m going to have to write a “part 2” about all the amazing...