You may or may not know this about me….but I was born and raised in the far north. It’s true…..I’m a deep woods northern girl from Minnesota, which, by the way, is the northern-most state in the US, second only to Alaska (Alaska!!). I am quite literally (and figuratively)….a northern bred girl, haha! But now […]
Pear, Walnut & Prosciutto Chicken Salad
Pear, Walnut & Prosciutto Chicken Salad This salad is a delicious balance of savory, sweet and salty. The crunch of the candied walnut with every bite is simply divine! Ingredients: 1 pound (454 grams) chicken breast or chicken tenders 1 cup walnut pieces 3 tablespoons maple syrup (omit for Whole30 & 21DSD) 1/2 -1 cup or more thick cut […]
Poached Salmon with Coconut Cream Reduction & Arugula Micro Greens
Poached salmon is one of my favorite meals! Arugula micro greens…..my current obsession. Coconut cream and white wine reduction….do I even need to qualify THAT one? And so I give you this delicious salmon recipe that’s super easy to make and yet designed to impress. Poached Salmon w/ Coconut Cream Reduction Ingredients: Serves 2 2 6oz […]
Maple & Candied Bacon BLONDiES
Ok, so this was supposed to be a Fathers Day post, but alas life got away with me. I actually created this beauty of a recipe with Ben in mind. He wanted me to call this post “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes”. Blondie bars of course. I mean, obviously, Ben prefers his women brunette….ahem! Ok, I’ll admit, […]
Paleo Homemade Marshmallows
Homemade marshmallows can be an intimidating feat! If you’ve ever tried them and failed as I have, you can bet it is probably not the recipe that is presenting the problem. In a perfect world marshmallows should be light, airy and fluffy! But all too often, after all our efforts we are left with either […]
