Have you low-carb eating friends feel you’ve been missing out on your favorite sandwiches? Well, have I got an amazing healthy alternative for a classic for you… the Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers! You will not even miss the bun. Promise!
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Main Course
Jerk Chicken Thighs (Keto, Paleo, Low-Carb, Whole30)
If you’ve been reading my blog(s) over the past several years, you would know that I have the BEST in-laws, and their approval means a lot to me. It just so happens that my husband’s stepdad is hands down the best barbecue master this side of the Rio Grande. (Seriously, Andy, YOU should be blogging!) So when he raved about my Jerk Chicken Thighs, I knew I had something worth sharing on Barivangelist.
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Salmon with Thai Cashew Sauce (Low-Carb, Paleo, Whole30)
I absolutely adore Thai food. It is one of my favorite cuisines. Although I love the curries best, I can never say no to a dish with peanut sauce over a great protein. But because I am limiting my intake of legumes, I instead wanted to use cashew butter in lieu of peanut butter.
Introducing… Salmon with Thai CASHEW Sauce!
For this dish, I paired the cashew sauce with salmon and spaghetti squash to create a well-balanced meal full of flavor and great texture!
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Crispy Savory Chicken Thighs
Lemon Thyme Chicken Thighs
Ever have those nights where you are slammed with so much going on, it would be easier to pick up take out than spend time in the kitchen preparing a healthy meal? (Oh, is that EVERY night? …Actually, I can relate.) Well, this recipe for lemon thyme chicken thighs is intentionally SUPER easy, perfect for even the craziest of “those nights”.
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Healthy Shepherd’s Pie
St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner, and every year for as long as I can remember, my family has had corned beef and cabbage. And sure enough, every year *someone* points out that it’s more of an American tradition than an Irish one. (Not that there is anything wrong with that; it’s one of my favorite dishes!) So this year, I decided to present you with a recipe that actually is much more Irish: Shepherd’s Pie.
Shepherd’s Pie recipe with the cauliflower topping!
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How to Cook the Perfect Rib Eye Steak
My favorite dish ever is a great, perfectly-seared rib eye steak. I used to have little patience and know-how for properly cooking steak, and it came out overcooked and dry every time. Over the years, I wised up and practiced with much trial and error until I had it just right. I am very proud of my method, and my steak comes out perfectly medium to medium-rare every time.
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Maple Dijon Chicken Thighs (Paleo)
If you’ve been around on Pinterest for awhile, I’m sure you’ve seen some variation before for what I call Maple Dijon Chicken Thighs. It has been called many various things over the years such as “Man-Pleasing Chicken” or “Holy Yum Chicken“. The majority of the people who blog about this recipe all source back to The I Love Trader Joe’s Cookbook by Cherie Mercer Twohy, a culinary mastermind, apparently.
Listen, there’s a reason there are so many people blogging about this recipe. It is DELICIOUS and EASY. And it actually does please the men, as well as all women and children folk alike. In fact, it’ll put hair on your chest, so beware of that bizarre side effect. It’s just that good.
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Slow Cooker Kalua Pork (Paleo, Whole30)
Oh, Slow Cooker Kalua Pork, how do I love thee… let me count the ways! I could just feast on this for days on end, making pulled pork sliders, lettuce-wrapped tacos, slathered in barbecue sauce, or mixed in with eggs for a great breakfast scramble.
It’s so tender and smoky, I can never get enough.
The trick to cooking a Kalua Pig is to allow it to cook very low and slow. I’m talking about the lowest setting on your slow cooker for 16 hours, baby.
And it’s worth it.
What makes this Paleo AND Whole30? Well, I’m glad you asked! It turns out that many brands of liquid smoke add a bunch of unnecessary garbage in it like sugar and caramel coloring. (Ugh, why?!) But the one brand I buy and love, Wright’s Liquid Smoke, has none of that! It’s just what it says it is: smoke from wood collected, condensed, and cooled down into a liquid. And it’s freaking delicious!
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Crispy Orange Chicken (Paleo, Whole30)
Many years ago, while working as a massage therapist and esthetician in a large day spa, my coworkers and I had a terrible habit of taking our dinner breaks at the nearby mall food court. Panda Express was a staple for us, especially their ever-popular crispy orange chicken. Despite how much energy we burned off during our regular working hours, the food was terrible for our waistlines, but oh, how comforting it was after a hectic day!
Nowadays, I still crave that crispy, crunchy outer layer surrounding the super tender chicken inside, with its tangy orange sauce, especially after a taxing day. This craving of course inspired me to experiment with my own Paleo version at home so I can completely skip out on having to make regrettable choices that only make me feel sluggish with a major case of brain fog. (Blech.) Turns out, I much prefer my own version! It’s a big hit in our house!
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