Scary Edible Fingers for Halloween – Any One? For Halloween or other special occasions. In case you didn’t already know – I’m a forensic scientist. One of the hazards of this job is having an inappropriate sense of humor. Not to worry, if you aren’t up to eating some Parmesan shortbread fingers as I am, …
Why I Quit Absolutely Everything And Never Regretted It
I spent most of my life following all the rules. I’ve owned a business. I went to college. I earned a graduate degree. I got married. I had a baby. I supported my family financially. I planned, and I worked hard. I became an expert in my field. I presented my research at major scientific …
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Chipotle Chicken
This week make a batch of spicy chipotle chicken and get meal-prep done!
Bloody Halloween Cupcakes With Sugar Glass Shards
Halloween is Fast Approaching It’s time to start thinking about spooky Halloween treats! These rich black chocolate cakes are stuffed with Amarena cherries and topped with a magnificent cream cheese buttercream. Don’t let their gory looks fool you, they taste amazing! When topped with homemade sugar glass shards and edible blood, they are sure to …
Brown Butter Salted Caramel Sauce
Halloween Needs Caramel Apples Tart crispy apples dipped in a rich, and buttery caramel sauce is something that I used to love to eat in college. I used to buy those cups of caramel at the grocery store and eat a few apples while dipping them into the sugary deliciousness. This brown butter salted caramel …
Easy Shredded Beef Recipe
Give me tacos or give me death! Or at least give me some tasty beef that I can use in a lot of different ways, so I don’t feel like I’m eating the same thing all week. Am I right? I have several versions of shredded beef that I make, depending on what I am …
Fig Tart w/ Goat Cheese and Bacon
We’ve all had bacon wrapped figs. You know – the ones stuffed with goat cheese. This mind-blowing fig tart brings all of these flavors together in a beautiful and delicious version of this classic appetizer. Never again will you not have the perfect recipe to bring to a party! Whether you’re having your best girlfriends …
2 Week Plan – Week 1 Grocery List
Apple Carrot Cake Overnight Oats – 4 servingsBreakfast Beast Bowls – 1 servingGreen Goddess Smoothie – 1 servingCauliflower Rice Burrito Bowl – 4 servingsChipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl – 4 servingSmoked Salmon Hand Rolls – 4 rollsDry Goods and Canned Goodsrolled oats 2 ½ cups for Apple Carrot Cake Overnight Oatscooked sushi rice 1 cup for …
Mini Burgers – Bring Burgers Back!
Delicious and healthy grass-fed beef mini-burgers. Whip up a batch of this protein powerhouse!
Our 5th Core Protein – Greek Burgers
Are you Ready For Core Protein Number 5? This recipe is flexible and delicious. Success with meal-prep requires thinking about the flexibility of a recipe. This can take some practice, but hang out with us for awhile and you’ll get the hang of it. For example: You have ground beef – ask yourself “What things can I …
Grass-Fed Ground Beef Recipe For Meal-Prep
Keep Your Week On the Easy!This grass-fed beef is a must-do for super easy meal-prep this week. Cooking up a batch of ground beef at the beginning of the week gives you a starter for a ton of different recipes, including my personal favorite: tacos!Browned Ground Beef Seasoned with Onions – a super fast weeknight …
Healthy Grass Fed Mini Burgers – Just one of our core proteins
Making meal prep easy – Let’s Break This Down!Does weekly meal prep seem overwhelming? It really doesn’t have to be. Start by picking a few core proteins that you love! We are taking our Beast Bowl recipes and breaking them down for you! This week I need a few Burgers in my life.My standard is 3 …
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Barbecue Pork Skewers with Peach-Bourbon Barbecue Sauce.
Your grill’s been so lonely… Get re-aquainted with this spicy-sweet recipe! I know you’re gonna fire up the grill this weekend. This recipes is fantastic and the spice rub has so much flavor. It’s equally delicious on chicken and shrimp. I keep a batch of this barbecue spice rub mixed up at all times. It’s the …
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Fresh and Easy Shrimp Ceviche
This Baja-style Shrimp Ceviche is summer’s new best friend! Ceviche is one of my favorite healthy lean proteins and no cooking means this is an easy protein to prepare. Fresh and tasty shrimp and mixed with spicy, crunchy vegetables makes it easy to eat.
Grilled Mexican Corn AKA Border Corn
This corn is perfect for your next barbecue. This char grilled border corn always reminds me of summer. Why Is This ‘Border Corn’? In my high school days, I lived in San Diego. Summers always meant the beach. Sometimes we would drive down to Baja, Mexico for the day, get tacos and hang out on …
Pesto!
Not (Just) Your Mother’s Basil Pesto! No offense to Mom, or anyone else in your life for that matter. When people talk about pesto, usually the first thing that comes to mind is ‘traditional’ classic pesto. You know the one, it’s a delicious literal mash-up of: basil, salt, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, pine nuts …
Roasted Corn Salsa
Bring on barbecue weather! Roast some corn with your grilled meat! While corn isn’t quite in season yet, the emerging Spring sunshine has me thinking ahead to summer barbecues and the taste of sweet corn. Making up a batch of roasted corn salsa is a great way to get a jump start on enjoying those …
Fresh Berry Pavlova
Fresh Berry Pavlova Is A Great Spring Dessert The recent Spring weather we’ve been having is making me want to cook with colorful berries. No more orange, pumpkin, holiday or wintry fare for a while! Bring on the SPRING! This Berry Pavlova is perfect for my Spring mood! It’s fresh, light, and colorful – it’s …
Fresh Strawberry Mojito Nice Cream
Even though it’s cold outside – ice cream is still number one on my list of favorite indulgences. What? You too? Nice Cream for Everyone! Even though I could eat ice cream every day – I sometimes appreciate having something a little more guilt-free. Strawberry Mojito Ice Cream is the perfect excuse to give this …
Carrot & Apple Matchstick Salad
Need a change of pace? Looking for something different to eat as part of your weekly meal prep? Need some new standby veggie options? Carrot & Apple Matchstick Salad checks all the boxes! It is easy to prepare. It travels well – especially to work for lunch. It lasts all week in the fridge. In …
Easy Roasted Potatoes
Roasted potatoes are perfect for meal prep. I’m talking about sweet potatoes or your regulation traditional white potatoes. I want to say for the record that potatoes are not inherently bad for you. In fact, they contain healthy starches that encourage the population of healthy gut bacteria. You want that! Of course like everything in life …
Tropical Pineapple Salsa
I love having salsas around! They are a great go-to for adding a bright spicy flavor to anything. Traditional salsa fresca is something that I almost always have in the fridge for eating on eggs – or basically anything. This pineapple salsa is a fun, tropical alternative to salsa fresca! The sweet pineapple paired with …
Romantic Valentine’s Day Dinner
It can be hard to get dinner reservations for Valentine’s Day. Why stress about it? Make your beau a romantic special Valentine’s Day dinner at home! Better yet, cook it together! I used to work in the flower business. I can tell you that Valentine’s Day tops the list for being the most last minute …
The Best Authentic Greek Tzatziki
This recipe makes THE BEST tzatziki I’ve EVER had! Make Tzatziki with thick Greek yogurt, grated cucumbers, garlic, dill, lemon and olive oil. Tzatziki is traditionally served as a starter with pita or eaten with some kebabs. It really might be the sauce of the Gods!
