I have been itching for a beautiful bowl from Cava Grill lately – I know, could I be any more of a millennial? However, we don’t have the Mediterranean restaurant chain in Spain. Just the ingredients! And as per usual, I’ve been trying to find new ways to incorporate veggies into my diet. I’ve been …
Category: Clean Eating
Spicy Citrus Basil Garlic Chicken Wings
Often when I’m cooking at home in Spain I’m trying to use new ingredients that I haven’t had much of before in the US, or food that I miss from home. Chicken wings are occasionally available in Spanish restaurants, but nowhere near as frequent as American restaurants. Side note – I’m pretty certain that not …
Picante Seasoned Pork Rinds
Ahh, yes, one of my most lighthearted and easiest recipes. My keto-inclined best friend brought an $8 bag of pork rinds from Whole Foods to my house. Only to discover that this particular keto and diet-friendly product was essentially flavorless, she nearly discarded them. HELL. NO. Instead of getting got by Whole Foods, I decided …
Whole30 How To
I have always held the philosophy that you should enjoy yourself and enjoy food, within moderation. Life is too short. I had never been one to ‘diet’ or go along with something food-related in which you had to be ‘compliant’. That word was a real turn off for me when I first heard of Whole30. …
Smoky Chicken Carnitas Bowl (Whole30 + GF)
I’ve been making this chicken carnitas recipe for years now due to its simplicity and versatility. It’s a relatively healthy recipe that is also cost effective and crowd pleasing! Earlier this week I was thinking about what recipes I could make for me and my AWESOME mom – while not going overboard with heavy ingredients. …
Spanish Roasted Almonds
Roasted and fried almonds are one of the first recipes I learned to make from my tapas bible as a kid. I still make them to this day, but with all sorts of sweet and salty variations. This particular recipe, however, is by far my favorite. It’s yet another ridiculously simple go-to recipe that’s perfect …
Anti-Inflammatory Blueberry Smoothie
I began concocting this recipe when I learned how important a well-maintained diet is to managing thyroid disorders. I went on a bit of a health kick, as I started paying attention to my diet according to a couple of major personal health factors: Hypothyroidism and anemia (severe iron deficiency). So I finally found a …
Ultimate Whole30 Nachos
For anyone who has done Whole30, you probably know that the addition of potatoes to the compliant food list is a game changer. Though one is advised to consume in moderation, we’re relieved to have the option when we crave comfort food. When you’re on that 30 day journey of clean eating, you’ll feel good, …
Castilian Garlic Soup
This recipe, originally from Cooking Light (see notes for original recipe), has been a hit with everyone I’ve made it for – my family, who loves anything hearty, salty and reminiscent of Spain, my dear friends on Whole30 as well as my hungover roommates. It just hits the spot – especially during those chilly winter …
5 Ingredient Paleo Cereal
Let’s face it – most of us don’t have the time or energy to make acai smoothie bowls every single morning before work. When I was brainstorming Whole30 breakfast ideas, I knew several things had to be taken into consideration: First off, minimal prep. I wanted to be able to prep once on Sunday afternoon …
Spiced Almond Flour Chicken Tenders
This is one of my favorite recipes of all time – it’s nothing too fancy, but it’s a very practical option that I can prep ahead of time for a few days worth of lunches. If you’re trying to be health conscious but just need something that reminds you of fried chicken, this is the …