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Oops, it’s Soup! Roasted Red Pepper Tahini Soup with Roasted Tomatoes, Pan Fried Mushrooms and Grilled Chicken

Notes from a Messy Kitchen

Sometimes things don’t turn out as planned, but they still turn our really, really, really good. This soup is one of them. It was actually intended to be a spaghetti squash dish with roasted red pepper sauce. Courtney couldn’t resist buying a massive spaghetti squash (seriously, this thing was the size of...

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Vegan Tempeh Reuben Bowls

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Let’s start with the important part: this dish was one of my favorite things I’ve made in quite a while. It’s a fairly simple dish, but both the textures and the flavors are layered and complex. I often cringe when I set a beautifully plated dish down in front of Courtney and he immediately proceeds...

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Healthy Bangers & Mash {Paleo Optional}

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day! We started our morning with Shamrock (protein) Shakes, obviously. And obviously we will end our day with Corned Beef and Cabbage Rolls, because Tradition (as in, I’ve made it in the past on St. Patrick’s Day rather than it is particularly traditional in Ireland – apparently...

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Roasted Salmon with Herbed Beet Puree and Smoky Kale Chips

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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 was eager to show off how delicious Whole30 recipes are (this one is 100% compliant!). Plus, the pink beet puree made it...

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Tandoori Chicken with Curried Pineapple Cauliflower Rice {Whole30}

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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 it up (literally!) and this one has got to be one of my favorite. Curry, raisins, almonds, pineapple… it’s just...

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Salmon & Avocado Breakfast Salad {Paleo, Whole30}

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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 this, which is a mighty good thing since we’re currently sitting on about 20″ of snow. Despite the snow, I...

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Garlicky Spanakopita Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

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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 to work after over two weeks of vacation, but also my first day back in graduate school after a four...

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Pecan Crusted Chicken with Cranberry Goat Cheese Sauce

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I have another festive recipe for you all to enjoy, although this one is healthy enough to be a regular weekday meal! Instead of breading the chicken, you coat it in plain yogurt (calcium! protein!) and roll it in a mixture of rosemary and ground pecans (healthy fats!) I love any recipe...

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Paleo Tuna Sushirrito {Sushi Burritos at home!}

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I’ve developed a bit of a love affair with a place up the street from my work called Buredo. They make sushi burritos that are absolutely to die for. Because I try really hard to bring my own lunch instead of eating out, I’ve been using every ounce of will-power...

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Fresh Fig and Pork Loin Ragoût

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I promised you another fig recipe, and I always deliver on my promises! Let me tell you right now, the photos don’t do this one justice. This was one of our favorite new recipes in quite some time. In fact, I plan to make it again before fig season ends! I...

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