Here we are on day 2 of our 30-day challenge. The interest and words of support have been incredible. We even have a few more folks joining in the fun.
lifestyle
the 30-day challenge
Beginning today, I will be following a version of the Paleo diet known as the Primal Blueprint for thirty days. By making this public statement, there’s no turning back. You know, the whole accountability thing and all.
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poultry
Skillet Chicken & Root Vegetable Potpie
Chicken pot pie. It’s a classic, for sure. It’s one of those comfort foods that comes to mind when there’s a bit of chill in the air.
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appetizer
Healthy Baked Zucchini Fries
Don’t be fooled by the name. Even though these guys aren’t fried, they sure do taste like they are.
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muffins
amazing whole-grain muffins
Browned butter + yogurt + ripe banana = moist. Add whole grains and brown sugar. You end up with the perfect balance of not-too-sweet deliciousness. Let’s do this.
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DIY
dollar store celebration
I love the dollar store. It’s the place where you can go to become a hero. In your grandchildren’s eyes, anyway. All for less than twenty dollars.
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beef
Beef & Chard Meatballs
Super moist and tender. Who knew we just had to add some sauteed greens to our meatball? Here’s the best part …the kids won’t even know they’re eating some veggies with their spaghetti and meatballs. The best reason of all to give these Beef & Chard Meatballs a try.
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pasta
Penne with Shrimp & Asparagus
Rich tomato sauce without the addition of cream. How is that possible? Eggs. Can you believe it? They are mixed in with the Penne with Shrimp & Asparagus at the last minute to create a creamy textured tomato sauce. Without a lick of cream. Really.
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Salad
Greened-Up Caprese Salad
Summer candy. Those mini heirloom tomatoes. You know the ones …Sun Golds, Cherokee Purples, Red Glories. Even the good old red grape tomatoes are extra delicious right about now. Let’s use them to make that much-loved caprese salad. But let’s green it up. A lot. We like to call it our Greened-Up Caprese Salad.
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bread
Gluten-Free Artisan Bread
Artisan bread. The crusty artful loaves that you see displayed in the finest French bakeries. Or in the bakery section of your local specialty food market. You could never imagine that one of those amazing loaves of bread could be gluten-free. With a batch of dough in the fridge, enjoy fresh gluten-free artisan bread every
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snack
Zuni Cafe Zucchini Pickle Strips
There’s a wonderful restaurant in San Francisco where folks come from far away lands to enjoy the classics …Caesar Salad, Roast Chicken with Warm Bread Salad and the most amazing House-Ground Grass-Fed Hamburger on Grilled Rosemary Foccacia served with Zuni Pickles.
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pizza
Squash Blossom, Roasted Tomato & Pesto Pie
Squash blossoms. Those glorious golden blooms. Not only beautiful but delicious, too. As a colorful and flavorful garnish. Like you see here on my Squash Blossom, Roasted Tomato & Pesto Pie.