While shopping at Trader Joe’s in preparation for my Whole30, I was really bummed with the selection of marinara sauces. Jarred “pasta sauce” is one of my pantry staples~ for although I don’t eat pasta, I always keep sauce hand for making a quick meat sauce or serving over meatballs & veggies. Typically I go for the one with the “cleanest” ingredient list, and don’t inspect the nutrition label too…
As of tomorrow, I am beginning my very own Whole30 challenge! 🙂 For those wondering what I’m talking about… Basically, the Whole30 is a nutritional program meant to “reset” your body to its best function. It takes you back to the basics of Paleo eating, and cuts out all of the unnecessary stuff that sneaks its way into our daily eating habits. Here’s the basic guideline… What to eat: Real, whole,…
First things first…. It’s been WAY too long. & I am so sorry! My main priority recently has been passing my comprehensive exam: the biggest hurdle left to jump through before graduating with my Master’s degree, and one step closer to the career I have been working so hard for over the past 5 and 1/2 years. I am extremely grateful & relieved to say that I have…
I’ve been posting lots of protein recipes lately, so I figured I would switch things up a little… because every meat calls for a tasty veggie to go with it! Broccoli has always been one of my favorites, but this oven roasted version takes broccoli to a whole new level! It gives it an amazing flavor, sure to impress even non-broccoli-lovers. Oven roasting is a great way to…
This oldie-but-goodie recipe has become an easy favorite for many, and has remained a go-to in our house as well! Make this as a “meal prep” for dishes throughout the week, or get a simple weeknight dinner started before you leave for work. Works in the slow cooker OR Instant Pot! Life has been crazy lately… but isn’t it always? I have been studying intensely for the comprehensive…
Whether you’re looking for an appetizer dish for entertaining, or an easy source of weekday protein: these meatballs are it. Besides tasting amazingly addictive, these little guys are packed with nutrient-dense, high-quality beef. Try these as a bite-size snack on game-day, or serve them with dinner over Tomato Basil Meat Sauce. If you’re prepping to eat healthy during a busy week, try freezing a batch after they’re cooked. Then, just pop…