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...
Turkey Breakfast Meatloaf {Whole30}
By last week, my third week of Whole30, I found myself feeling a little “meated out.” And seriously, should that have come as a surprise when I was literally eating...
Paleo Paella: Chicken, Chorizo & Mixed Seafood Paella with Cauliflower Rice
Paella is probably my favorite food. I’ve told you the story of how I fell in love during a 2011 trip to Spain. Not too long after we returned from...
Cod in a Spiced Tomato Sauce {Whole30}
I’m not really sure what to call this dish. The recipe I adapted called it Moroccan, but does tumeric and cumin really make something Moroccan? I don’t know that it...
When it Comes to the Issue of Serving Size, Even Vegetables Can Be Misleading
When we think about struggles with serving size, we generally think of processed, energy-dense foods high in sugar and fat. It’s the rare individual that gets four servings out of a pint of Ben...
Asian-Style Scotch Eggs {Whole30}
I have a bit of an obsession with the concept of scotch eggs as of late. Traditional scotch eggs are fabulous, but I also love the vast potential for fun...
Paleo Chicken Curry with Cauliflower & Sweet Potato with a side of stir-crazy {Whole30}
Thank goodness we’re going back to work today because I am so stir-crazy. Because we can pretty much walk anywhere, we weren’t even that confined by the storm (I would actually go crazy being...
Salmon & Avocado Breakfast Salad {Paleo, Whole30}
This dish falls into the category of “if it was on a restaurant menu, it would probably make me a regular.” Luckily, I don’t have to venture out to find...
Zucchini, Sausage & Pesto Roll Ups {Whole30}
Apparently we’re about to be pummeled with snow. As last night’s one inch preview if proof of, it doesn’t take a whole lot to cripple D.C. But from the sounds...
Paleo Pork & Green Chili Tamales {Whole30, Day 4}
Last time around, one of the most challenging things about Whole30 was the impact on my social life. Things are a little different this time, as it’s the fact that I’m...
Twice Baked Breakfast Sweet Potatoes {Whole30, Day 3}
Today is day 3 of my Whole30. So far it has been literally zero challenge. This is pretty much how I like to eat most of the time anyways, so without...
Pie Parties, Whole30, Oxymorons and Broken Resolutions {Peanut Butter & Jelly Pie!}
When I break a resolution, I almost always do it intentionally. I’d never calling it “slipping up,” but rather a well thought out weighing of the pros and cons that...
Garlicky Spanakopita Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
There was no dipping my toes into the pool of reality last week. No, siree – I dove back in head first. Last Monday wasn’t just my first day back...