Do you ever get the urge to change things up? That’s how I felt when working on this Pomegranate, Apple, Pecan Chicken Salad recipe. I love a good chicken salad – I am from the South, after all. But for this one, I wanted colder-weather flavors, an extra kick, some sweetness, and a little crunch. The […]
Butternut Squash Kale Salad with Bacon, Asparagus, Mushrooms, and Rosemary Shallot Dressing
If you’re in search of a last-minute dish to prepare for Thanksgiving tomorrow, this could be it! Salads can be a refreshing side dish on turkey day, amidst all of the casseroles. This kale salad is full of Thanksgiving flavor, with roasted butternut squash, mushrooms, and asparagus. It still feels like comfort food with the […]
Freezer Meal Recipes
This post makes me feel like a total suburban stay-at-home-mom. But you know what? Freezer meals are genius for busy families. Especially those who would prefer not to eat out often. I generally try to cook most, if not all, of our meals. We eat out once a week or so, but cooking at home […]
Creamy Butternut Squash Carbonara Recipe (Dairy Free; Gluten Free)
It’s October, and I want to cook ALL the squash! That’s natural, right?! I have already made several pumpkin and spaghetti squash dishes. Butternut squash is delicious this time of year, and it is quite versatile. I had seen versions of butternut squash carbonara on Pinterest, but they all had heavy cream and cheese. Though this recipe […]
Paleo Barbecued Chicken and Kale Salad with Pecans and Apples
I met Megan via the blogging world. Megan authors the blog, Freckled Italian, a site with a full mix of recipes, lifestyle, fashion, and personal posts. She also teaches blogging classes here in Charlotte. Speaking of, if you haven’t checked out Skill Pop CLT, you definitely should! These recipes for Paleo Barbecued Chicken and Kale Salad with […]
Rosemary Lemon Roasted Chicken with Spiralized Shoestring Sweet Potato Fries
This Sunday dinner of Rosemary Lemon Roasted Chicken with Spiralized Shoestring Sweet Potato Fries started out by looking around my refrigerator and pantry to see what I could come up with for a substantial meal. Though it had humble beginnings, I was thrilled with how well this came together! The Rosemary Lemon Roasted Chicken is […]