Woo hoo! You made it to the second week of your January Whole30! If you’ve been cooking along with my daily Whole30 blog posts, I’m guessing that you’re getting the hang of this cooking thing—but you’re also wondering how you can resist the temptation to swan-dive into a plate of gooey, cheesy ...
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Umami Roast Chicken
Have you tasted the power of my Magic Mushroom Powder yet? This (totally non-hallucinogenic) seasoning salt is one of my favorite flavor boosters—period. You can totally make it yourself—or save yourself the time and mess by buying some at your friendly neighborhood Whole Foods Market. Right ...
Whole30 Day 5: Kalua Pig
What's the best way to perk up your spirits? Whole30 Kalua Pig! Okay—you’re nearing the end of your first week on the Whole30, and you may feel like you’re running on fumes. Know why? ’Cause your tank’s running low on sugar—the fuel that powered you before. Now that you’ve removed grains and ...
Paper-Wrapped Chicken
Hey, remember how I told you to shake up a jar of All-Purpose Stir-Fry Sauce? Good, ’cause you’ll need it for today’s Whole30-friendly recipe: Paper Wrapped Chicken! This is one of my favorite recipes from our latest New York Times bestselling cookbook, Ready or Not! 150+ Make-Ahead, ...
Whole30 Day 3: Ground Beef Chili
If you’re feeling grouchy, I get it. You miss pasta. And toast. And diet soda. And chips. And milk in your coffee. And you kind of want to punch somebody. I hear you, and I’ve been there. I didn’t punch anyone, though, because like Ringo Starr, I believe in PEACE AND LOVE, PEACE AND LOVE. Still, ...
Whole30 Day 2: Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas + Avocado Crema
Yay! You’ve made it to Day 2! The big question is: are you feeling hung over yet? My pal Melissa Hartwig, co-creator of the Whole30, attributes the “headache-y, foggy, weak, slow, lightheaded, and lethargic” symptoms to the dreaded Whole30 Hangover: This is where the ghosts of your high-carb past ...
Nom Nom Paleo & Whole Foods Market!
Eek!—I may have already let the cat out of the bag, but Nom Nom Paleo is joining forces with Whole Foods Market all January long to help you stick to your Paleo New Year’s resolutions! What’s different and super exciting about this Nom Nom Paleo and Whole Foods Market partnership is that ...
Sheet Pan Salmon Supper
Hello, and welcome to Day One of your January Whole30! (If you have no idea what I’m talking about, go read my Whole30 prep post, and then come right back—I’ll wait!) I’m sure you’re trembling with excitement, but let’s start with a big, cleansing breath—and ease right into the New Year with an ...
More Whole30 Prep: Flavor Boosters
Ready for more Whole30 prep? Time to make some Whole30 flavor boosters! The hardest part of cooking is getting started. That’s why I’m bugging you an entire day before your Whole30 begins, and urging you to make three fab condiments and umami-packed seasonings. Keep ’em on hand, and they’ll help ...
Whole30 Prep
Today’s post is all about Whole30® prep—’cause I know some of you are kicking off the New Year with a clean eating bang! If you’re feeling run-down after the holidays, join the club. Even for committed Paleo eaters, December can feel like a series of food traps. Let’s face it: Every holiday ...
All-Purpose Stir-Fry Sauce
Despite its name, my All-Purpose Stir-Fry Sauce isn’t just for stir-fries. Try it, and you’ll see that it’s amazing on EVERYTHING. I’ll admit, though, that I came up with this recipe for our second cookbook, Ready or Not!, after struggling to find an easy, consistent way to whip up quick ...
Arugula Pesto
Is there anything better than homemade Arugula Pesto? I doubt it. I’m a big believer in prepping sauces, dips, and dressings to keep on hand in my freezer and fridge—it’s one of the keys to whipping up quick and easy meals when I don't have time or the energy to cook. That’s why I devoted a ...