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Lemon Garlic Butter Spaghetti Squash with Shrimp and Asparagus {Whole30}

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Who wants a healthy, paleo, romantic candlelit dinner for two?! I do! This meal actually came to be because I decided at the last minute that I really wasn’t in the mood for the pastelón (plantain lasagna) I’d planned to make last night. I had my heart set on spaghetti squash,...

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Ginger Garlic Salmon Carrot & Zucchini Noodle Bowl with Cremini and Oyster Mushrooms {Whole30}

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First things first. This is a spiralizer: It has the magical power to turn just about anything into noodles! White potatoes, sweet potato, zucchini, squash, apples, carrots… you name it. If you are on a low-carb or grain-free diet, this handy little device will be your best friend! You can...

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Three Layer Paleo Shepherd’s Pie

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This dish is proof that you can paleofy a comfort food. When I think back to the Shepherd’s pie of my youth, I think of a dish heavy in starches; the top half buttery mashed potatoes, the bottom ground beef, peas, carrots and corn. Of course, white potatoes have been...

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BBQ Pulled Pork Stuffed Sweet Potato {Whole30}

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This was dinner on the first night of Whole30. I wanted to make something extra yummy for the first night so that Courtney, and more importantly I, would be sold on this paleo thing. These babies did the trick. Plus, they’re super easy to make once you’ve prepared the pulled...

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Avocado-Stuffed Turkey Meatballs {Whole30}

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When I first started my Whole30 meal planning, I figured that meatballs of various varieties would be a staple of my lunches this month. They’re easy to make ahead for the entire week, pack along with some veggies and reheat at work. And of course when I saw avocado-stuffed meatballs,...

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Buffalo Chicken Egg White Muffins {Whole30}

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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 look at the ingredient lists confirmed it: sugars, alcohol, soy, sulfites, all no nos. So you can imagine how excited...

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Cloning Trader Joe’s Spicy Lentil Wrap with Tahini Sauce

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I’ve never actually had Trader Joe’s spicy lentil wraps, but when I saw this recipe on the Kitchn, I knew I had to try it. And now that I know I can make these babies at home, I may never experience the TJs original. As many of you know by...

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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 bulls that are not making typing an easy task. Did you know that my very first post on the Messy...

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Indian-Spiced Turkey Meatloaf with Curried Ketchup Curried

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I’ve been on a meatloaf kick lately. Those are words I never thought I’d say. But meatloaf doesn’t have to be a bland lump in a pan. As I’ve recently learned, there are many varieties, and some are much better than others! Last week, I made this Chili Pumpkin meatloaf....

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New Looks and Quinoa Pad Thai

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You may have noticed there has been some construction underway in the Messy Kitchen. My wonderful friend Emilie has been helping revamp the look, once again. She was also the designer of the old banner that you’ve all come to know and love! I loved it too, but it seems...

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