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It's a happy thanksgiving after a delicious @the_taste_affair caramel pumpkin pie.

Beautiful vigil for the refugees tonight in Lincoln ✨

This is how we watch the republican debate 🇺🇸 #debatewithbernie #becomingamerican

This one was a pintrest find, and so glad I tried it! I love my speghetti squash- and this was another creative way that it can be used as a substitute for unwanted carbs. It was delicious!http://leelalicious.com/thai-peanut-sauce-spaghetti-squash/

#paleo #spaghetti squash #dinner

My favorite appetizer from@last night: spinach and artichoke dip. Found this one on paleomg made with cashews-so good. Thanks @eeohbee! #Super Bowl #paleo

#paleo #super

Finally got to check out Maggie’s Vegetarian Cafe today- ordered the Avocado melt and Roasted Veggie Melt Yum!

#lunch

Tim and Jo make sushi for the first time.

#sushidate #dinner

Swordfish and kale

I cooked the swordfish on the Forman Grill with teriyaki sauce (I will say, I cheated with this one. I did not make my own sauce, the Whole Foods guy recommended this sauce to me when I bought the swordfish and I couldn't turn it down- it looks so good.)

For the kale chips, I have learned (after many fails) to put the leaves in a large bowl and add a tablespoon of olive oil. Mix around until all of the leaves are lightly coated. Next spread the leaves out across a baking sheet, opening the leaves and putting them face down (so they crisp). Let them cook for about 15 minutes on 350 (but check on them- because all ovens are different). When they come out, add salt to taste.

#dinner #mostly paleo

I way behind on posting. Last week, we got okra in our food basket. This vegetable was completely new to me, both eating and cooking. They recommended I simply roast it, with some salt and pepper. http://findingtimeforcooking.com/2012/07/10/possibly-better-than-fried-sacrilege-in-the-south-oven-roasted-okra/

It really was delicious! Some of them were a bit crispy, which tasted good too.

I also made Sweet and Sour Sticky Thai chicken. I used this recipe http://findingtimeforcooking.com/2012/07/10/possibly-better-than-fried-sacrilege-in-the-south-oven-roasted-okra/

however, made a few substitutes so that the recipe fit our eating habits a bit better. Instead of the panko and buttermilk that coated the chicken, I used coconut flour and almond milk.

For the sauce, I used honey instead of brown sugar, and left out the apple juice. I also used almond butter, instead of peanut butter. While, I'm sure the original recipe is delicious, my substitutes worked out great- and still tasted good without giving me a stomach ache after!

#dinner #healthlyliving

My new favorite breakfast: oats, almond milk, sliced almonds, chopped walnuts, dried cranberries, chia seeds, and a teaspoon of maple syrup.

Sometimes I add a bit of almond butter as well, if I'm really hungry.

I crave this meal when I wake up, it's the perfect combination of heartiness with enough sweetness. Plus, it really fills me up on work days so that I am not starving until lunch!

#breakfast #healthyliving

Salmon and salad

Now that we live in the middle of the country, far away from an ocean, I get nervous eating fish. I do trust Whole Foods, because they often have free samples of a catch of the day.

For this meal, I simple fried the salmon (with the skin on) using coconut oil, salt, pepper- about 2-3 minutes on each side.

Then I topped the salmon with my marinade (ghee, garlic, and mashed capers) and put the salmon in the oven. The oven was preheated on broil at 450 degrees. I broiled the salmon for 5 minutes- so that it did not over cook and dry out.

On the side, we just had salad with my favorite honey mustard dressing which I've shared and raved about before.

#paleo #dinner

Ok, this picture doesn't quite capture the meal. Roasted chicken and cauliflower tots. I got this recipe from one of my favorite places, pintrest! Baked cauliflower tater tots- here is the recipe: http://brunchtimebaker.com/2014/07/24/skinny-baked-cauliflower-tots/ They actually turned out really tasty! I did not add the cheese, however (which probably would have helped them stay together a little better).

#dinner #healthyliving

Thai chicken and sweet potatoes A totally paleo meal that made we want seconds, and Tim want thirds! Here is the recipe I use: http://paleomg.com/thai-chicken-stuffed-sweet-potatoes/ I just made mashed sweet potatoes instead and put the sweet potatoes in a bowl and topped it off with the chicken.

#paleo #dinner

Taco Tuesday!

#dinner

Our CSA share basket has been great- such a variety of veggies! I decided to throw them all together for an easy casserole type thing. I added some olive oil and spices and put it in the oven.

#paleo #whole30 #dinner

This week we got aronia berries in our CSA basket. They are also known as “choke berries” because of their insane bitterness that dry out your mouth. For that reason, we were recommended we incorporate them in our baking, instead of eating them on their own (although we did try one- and they lived up to their motto!). I was eager to use them however, because they are also known for being one of the “super foods!” This morning I made paleo pancakes and added the berries into the batter. Breakfast turned out delicious- and the berries were definitely better in something, and with a bit of maple syrup ;) Here is the recipe I used for the paleo pancakes: http://www.nourishingdays.com/2010/07/fluffy-coconut-flour-pancakes/

#paleo #whole30 #breakfast #healthyliving

Cauliflower pizza crust topped with sweet potato, arugula, red onion, and goat cheese- yum. Steps to making cauliflower crust (I used this awesome recipe: detoxinista.com/2012/01/the-secret-to-perfect-cauliflower-pizza-crust/ ) Step 1: I chopped a cauliflower head in the food processor to turn in into looking almost like grains of rice (if you do it for too long it turns to mush so keep an eye on this) Step 2: add the cauliflower rice into a small amount of boiling water and let it cook for about 5 minutes Step 3: drain the excess water and then put the cauliflower (which looks like dough at this point!) in a disk cloth and squeeze all the water out- you will be surprised how much is in there Step 4: Add the cauliflower ball into a mixing bowl and add egg, 1/3 goat cheese, oregano, and salt Step 5: obviously this dough is different then regular pizza dough so it will be different when handling it and rolling it out. Basically just mold it into a rectangular shape. ***my two mistakes that you must avoid!! Do NOT put it on aluminum foil- instead use wax paper or you won't be able to get the pizza off the pan! Also, don't make the crust too thin.*** Step 6: Before adding your toppings- cook in oven for about 30 min at 400F. Then take out and add toppings- then put back into oven for slightly longer to hear up the toppings

#whole30 #paleo

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