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MEAL PLAN / December 18th I can’t believe how close we are to Christmas! I am so behind this year and I leave on Thursday for a week in Kansas City spent with family. I came across all these recipes in the past two days and they all sounds amazing! The tacos are best marinaded at least an hour and up to a day before. If you’ve never had Korean Tacos you are in for a treat! MONDAY: Cumin Lamb Meatballs These meatballs sound amazing! Check the recipe before to locate a couple of spices you might not have on hand. https://iheartumami.com/xian-inspired-cumin-lamb-meatballs/ TACO TUESDAY: Korean BBQ Tacos I love Korean bbq tacos and these look insane! I’ll be making gluten free swaps where needed. https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/bulgogi-bbq-pork-tacos-with-charred-tomatillo-sesame-sauce-spring-onion-slaw/ WEDNESDAY: leftovers turned into a bowl FRIDAY: Roast Chicken + Acorn Squash with Mint Almond Pesto This squash dish is right up my alley and it would get great with any meat or seafood. https://heatherchristo.com/2017/12/12/roasted-acorn-squash-with-mint-almond-pesto/ Happy Planning!

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MEAL PLAN / December 11th It’s officially cold (30°) in Chicago and we woke up to a couple inches of snow this morning. We also had the best cookie decorating party yesterday and may have overdosed on a little sugar. Let’s just say I’m ready for some lighter comforting meals to carry me into next week. See you guys in the kitchen! MONDAY: Thai Peanut Pomegranate Chicken This dish looks amazing! Another not boring chicken dinner. https://www.theendlessmeal.com/thai-peanut-pomegranate-chicken/ TACO TUESDAY: Roasted Cauliflower Tacos I have a thing for cauliflower tacos and these look awesome. http://veganmiam.com/reviews/the-love-and-lemons-cookbook THURSDAY: Indian Spices Cauliflower Soup All these flavors have got me very excited! https://smittenkitchen.com/2016/09/indian-spiced-cauliflower-soup/ FRIDAY: Fish En Papillote This is such a delicious and simple recipe that is great for entertaining but simple enough for a weeknight meal. http://nomnompaleo.com/post/79058355292/fish-en-papillote-in-parchment-with-citrus Happy Planning!

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MEAL PLAN / December 4th December is officially here. Our tree is up and under constant rearrangement because little miss Nova cannot keep her hands off the ornaments! In food news I’ve got a good diverse meal plan for the week that I hope you’ll enjoy from a couple of my favorite bloggers. MONDAY: Curried Beef + Apricots + Almonds I love recipes from Zenbelly and this is another great way to use ground beef outside of meatballs and burgers. You can serve this with rice or cauliflower rice. http://zenbelly.com/2017/03/04/curried-beef-apricots-almonds/ TACO TUESDAY: Green Scallop Tacos Scallops are actually really quick and easy to make at home and totally delicious with this green avocado salsa. If scallops aren’t your thing this would also work with shrimp or cod. https://www.skinnytaste.com/green-scallop-tacos/ THURSDAY: Skillet Roasted Moroccan Chicken & Olive Tagine This recipe is making me swoon! I can’t wait to make this one! https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/skillet-roasted-moroccan-chicken-and-olive-tagine/ FRIDAY: Paleo Beef Brisket Pho I love following I Heart Umami and this Instant Pot pho recipe looks incredible and relatively quick! https://iheartumami.com/paleo-beef-brisket-pho/ Happy Planning!

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MEAL PLAN / November 27th We are officially in holiday mode over here and I couldn’t be happier about it! Nova and I had a wonderful Thanksgiving spent with family and friends and are still working through all the leftovers this weekend. Can you believe that December is right around the corner! I know that this is a busy month for most folks and I hope to offer up simple and delicious meal inspiration to help out your weekly planning. I’ll see you in the kitchen! MONDAY: One Sheet Pan Salmon & Brussels Sprouts This recipe looks simple, delicious and healthy which is what we are all lookin for after an indulgent past week. https://www.cottercrunch.com/superfood-baked-salmon-recipe-paleo/ TACO TUESDAY: Pulled Jackfruit Tacos I’ve had some request for spicy vegan tacos and I’ve been really wanting to experiment with jackfruit. Trader Joe’s sells it in a can if you are looking for it. https://www.lazycatkitchen.com/pulled-jackfruit-tacos/ WEDNESDAY: Curried Lentil Tomato & Coconut Soup This is from the newest issue of Bon Appetit and it just sounds so good! https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/curried-lentil-tomato-and-coconut-soup FRIDAY: Beef & Butternut Breakfast Skillet I won’t be making this dish on Friday but I wanted to add one more for the week, plus breakfast for dinner is the best. https://thehealthyfoodie.com/ground-beef-butternut-squash-breakfast-skillet/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed:+TheHealthyFoodie+(Sonia!+The+Healthy+Foodie) Happy Planning!

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MEAL PLAN / November 20th Thanksgiving is here! This week I’m including two recipes for the beginning of the week and then putting in some leftover inspo for your post Thursday feasting. Leftovers are usually the best part and I love making tacos, nachos, turkey soup, breakfast turkey hash, turkey salad and a classic turkey sandwich just to name a few! I’ll see you in the kitchen! MONDAY: Creamy Tortilla-less Soup Alex just posted this one and it looks so delicious and simple to make! http://www.thedefineddish.com/creamy-tortilla-less-soup/ TACO TUESDAY: Pulled Jackfruit Tacos I’ve had some request for spicy vegan tacos and I’ve been really wanting to experiment with jackfruit. Trader Joe’s sells it in a can if you are looking for it. https://www.lazycatkitchen.com/pulled-jackfruit-tacos/ FRIDAY-SATURDAY: Leftover Stuffing Waffles Wait what! That’s exactly what I said when I saw this recipe. https://www.justataste.com/thanksgiving-leftover-stuffing-waffles-recipe/ Leftover Turkey + Cranberry Enchiladas Do I need to say more!? I basically want everything turned into Mexican flavors and these sounds delicious. https://bellyfull.net/2012/11/19/cran-turkey-enchiladas/ Happy Planning!

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MEAL PLAN / November 13th We got our first of many snow falls today and the first one is always magical and beautiful. With that in mind I’ve gathered some new and old favorites that I hope will warm you up and bring some more inspiration to your weekly rotation of family meals. I’ll see you in the kitchen! MONDAY: Thai Basil Beef It’s an old favorite! Serve over rice or caulirice. http://snackhappycatering.tumblr.com/post/160458410504/thai-basil-beef-i-have-made-this-recipe-more TACO TUESDAY: Tacos Al Pastor It’s pretty hard to beat a good al pastor taco and I haven’t made them in so long! You’ll want to make the marinade the night before for best flavor. http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/tacos-al-pastor THURSDAY: Tikka Masala Soup This recipe sounds delicious! I love the idea of making it into a soup. https://themodernproper.com/posts/tikka-masala-soup FRIDAY: Mushroom Risotto No recipe yet but I’ll have one for you when I cook through it. Happy Planning!

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THANKSGIVING RECIPE ROUNDUP It’s the best holiday of the year if you ask me and here is a list of all my favs separated by category! Happy Planning

TURKEY I’ve included three methods for turkey here but my fool proof method is the first recipe from Alton Brown. Crispy skin, perfectly cooked meat and in a fraction of the time! I’ve never tried spatchcocking a turkey but it’s my favorite way to roast chicken so I wanted to include it. For the adventurous spirit the smoked turkey is absolutely delicious but note that it takes time. I didn’t have a smoker when I tried this recipe a couple years back but Russ includes directions for turning any grill into a smoker which is pretty handy. Alton Brown Roast Turkey http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/good-eats-roast-turkey-recipe-1950271 Spatchcocked Turkey http://nomnompaleo.com/post/66597843666/butterflied-big-bird-spatchcocked-Turkey Smoked Turkey https://thedomesticman.com/2013/10/01/perfect-smoked-turkey/

GRAVY A pretty crucial condiment at the Thanksgiving table and one that people often fret over. All three of these recipes are great. The Bon Appetit recipe doesn’t include the turkey drippings but does include a couple extra steps to boost the flavor and in my opinion totally worth it especially if you want to make this ahead instead of right before serving. Easily adapted to gluten free by swapping out all purpose flour for gluten free flour. King Arthur and Cup 4 Cup make great gluten free flour blends. Umamai Gravy http://nomnompaleo.com/post/102452287023/nomtastic-paleo-thanksgiving-umami-gravy-video Turkey Gravy https://thedomesticman.com/2011/12/01/turkey-gravy/ Make Ahead Gravy https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/make-ahead-gravy

POTATOES / SWEET POTATOES/ CAULIFLOWER MASH I know that most people are obsessed with mash potatoes and wouldn’t want to mess with them much and for that reason I love the Bon Appetit recipe which includes simmering the milk with some herbs to add a very subtle flavor to a very traditional dish. If you are looking for a less starchy option mashed cauliflower will be perfect. I’m not a huge fan of marshmallow toped sweet potatoes and have opted for Jessica Murnane’s Chipotle Sweet Potato dish the past couple of years with no complaints. If gratin is more your jam then I’ve included a couple of those as well! Buttery Mashed Potatoes https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/extra-buttery-mashed-potatoes Chipotle Mashed Sweet Potatoes http://www.jessicamurnane.com/recipes/chipotle-mashed-potatoes/ Mashed Cauliflower https://downshiftology.com/recipes/mashed-cauliflower/ Two Potato Gratin with Goat Cheese http://domesticate-me.com/two-potato-gratin-with-herbs-and-goat-cheese/ Cauliflower Gratin with Garlic & Sage https://www.feastingathome.com/cauliflower-gratin-with-garlic-and-sage/ Roasted Garlic Autumn Root Vegtable Mash http://nomnompaleo.com/post/102612649453/nomtastic-paleo-thanksgiving-roasted-garlic

GREEN BEANS Again, if tradition is your thing you might be appalled by my many choices outside of a casserole or if you are looking to make a healthier version then Pamela Salzman’s Green Bean Casserole is a total winner! The Dijon Maple Green Beans are a personal favorite if your curious. Dijon Maple Green Beans https://carlsbadcravings.com/dijon-maple-green-beans-with-caramelized-pecans-bacon-and-feta/ Healthy Green Bean Casserole https://pamelasalzman.com/healthy-green-bean-casserole-recipe/ Magic Green Beans http://www.loveandbellinis.com/2016/02/girl-the-goat-magic-green-beans.html Green Beans Gremolata https://barefootcontessa.com/recipes/green-beans-gremolata Miso Dijon Green Beans with Mushrooms http://iamafoodblog.com/miso-dijon-green-bean-mushroom-salad/ Prosciutto Wrapped Balsamic Green Beans https://www.wickedspatula.com/crispy-prosciutto-wrapped-balsamic-green-beans/

BRUSSELS Brussels Sprouts have got to be my favorite Thanksgiving side and usually the first to go at our family table. Its honestly a tie between the two Michael Symon recipes for my favorite but I had to include a couple more because Brussels! Brussels with Capers Walnuts & Anchovies http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/roasted-brussels-sprouts-with-capers-walnuts-and-anchovies Brussels with Bacon Mustard & Walnuts http://www.cookingchanneltv.com/recipes/michael-symon/roasted-brussels-sprouts-with-a-bacon-mustard-and-walnut-vinaigrette-2109595 Balsamic Brussels http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/balsamic-roasted-brussels-sprouts-recipe-1996813 Brussels Sprouts Salad with Apples and Walnuts https://diethood.com/brussels-sprouts-salad-apples-candied-walnuts/

CARROTS / PARSNIPS Maybe the least popular but hey lets mix it up and you might be surprised at how good carrots and parsnips can be! If you love gruyere cheese as much as I do the Feasting At Home Parsnip Gratin is so so so so so good! Parsnip Gratin https://www.feastingathome.com/parsnip-gratin-with-gruyere-and-thyme/ Honey Mustard Rosemary Glazed Carrots http://thehealthyfoodie.com/honey-mustard-rosemary-glazed-carrots/ Roasted Carrots with Red Onions & Fennel & Mint https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/roasted-carrots-and-red-onions-with-fennel-and-mint Creamy Baked Parsnips http://gourmandeinthekitchen.com/creamy-baked-parsnips-with-thyme/ Maple Roasted Paranips & Carrots http://www.waitrose.com/content/waitrose/en/home/recipes/recipe_directory/m/maple-roast-parsnipsandcarrots.html?utm_source=Pinterest&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=EasterRoasts

SQUASH It is fall so squashes are a perfect addition to the feast. The Pamela Salzman Delicata Squash with Pomegranate Pistachio Relish is my go to! I’ve brought this dish to so many Friendsgivings and its always devoured. Roasted Pumpkin with Chili Yogurt Sauce http://drizzleanddip.com/2015/01/08/roasted-pumpkin-with-chilli-yoghurt-and-coriander-sauce/ Cinnamon Peacan Roasted Butternut http://damndelicious.net/2015/10/07/cinnamon-pecan-roasted-butternut-squash/ Roasted Acorn Squash https://pamelasalzman.com/roasted-acorn-squash-roasted-grapes-frico-pine-nut-dressing-recipe/ Delicata Squash with Pomegranate Pistachio Relsih https://pamelasalzman.com/roasted-delicata-squash-with-pomegranate-

STUFFING/DRESSING Ok so really we are all here for the stuffing…am I right? Its comfort food to the max and is over the top amazing fried up into stuffing cakes the following day. Trust me on that. I’ve made a number of these and have enjoyed them all. The cornbread stuffing can be easily made gluten free with a good gluten free cornbread mix. Cornbread Sausage & Fennel https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/cornbread-dressing-with-sausage-and-fennel Sourdough Sausage Apple https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/sourdough-stuffing-with-sausage-apples-and-golden-raisins Wild Mushroom Fennel Stuffing https://www.feastingathome.com/wild-mushroom-fennel-stuffing/ Butternut Squash Wild Mushroom https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/butternut-squash-and-wild-mushroom-stuffing/ Grain Free Stuffing https://againstallgrain.com/2011/11/21/grain-free-thanksgiving-stuffing/ Autumn Rice Stuffing https://heatherchristo.com/2015/11/17/autumn-harvest-rice-stuffing/

CRANBERRIES It’s not Thanksgiving for me without them. I actually grew up loving the canned version but in recent years started making it which takes very little effort and can be made a couple of days ahead. The Nom Nom Paleo Cran Cherry is super good! Cran Cherry Sauce http://nomnompaleo.com/post/66981815680/paleo-cran-cherry-sauce Paleo Cranberry Sauce http://fedandfit.com/easy-homemade-paleo-cranberry-sauce/ Orange Cranberry Relish https://www.plaidandpaleo.com/2016/11/raw-orange-cranberry-relish.html

SALADS Ok I know this category doesn’t always make it to the table but I really enjoy these and they can also take the place of an additional side. Delicata Squash Apple Salad https://pamelasalzman.com/roasted-delicata-squash-apple-salad-recipe/ Butternut Squash Pomegranate Salad https://pamelasalzman.com/butternut-squash-salad-with-pomegranates-and-toasted-pumpkin-seeds/ Fall Salad https://pamelasalzman.com/fall-salad-fig-balsamic-vinaigrette-quinoa-brittle-recipe/ Shaved Brussels Sprouts https://www.acouplecooks.com/shaved-brussels-sprout-sweet-potato-salad/

DESSERT Everyone has their go to favorites for Thanksgiving desserts and I’m a pie girl all day long. I personally don’t need six choices of dessert because I’d rather go back for seconds and thirds of the meal than save room for sweets but I wanted to include a good variety of healthier options. Paleo Pumpkin Pie Cookie Crisp http://paleomg.com/pumpkin-pie-cookie-crisp/ Paleo Pie Crust http://zenbelly.com/2017/10/23/pie-crust/ Nut Free Paleo Pie Crust http://www.paleomazing.com/paleo-recipes/nut-free-flaky-pie-crust/ Pumpkin Spice Coconut Macaroons https://downshiftology.com/recipes/pumpkin-spice-coconut-macaroons/ Grain Free Apple Spice Coffee Cake https://againstallgrain.com/2014/11/20/pumpkin-pudding-egg-free-dairy-free/ Paleo Pumpkin Cheesecake http://paleomg.com/thanksgiving-pumpkin-cheesecake/ Apple Cider Cream Pie http://www.lottieanddoof.com/2011/10/apple-cider-cream-pie/ Paleo Pecan Pie Bars https://www.foodfaithfitness.com/paleo-pecan-pie-bars/

APPETIZERS If you ask me a huge cheese board and some wine is the best app before the meal but here are a couple more options for you since I know not everyone eats cheese like a food group. Brussels Sprout Prosciutto Bites https://www.tablespoon.com/recipes/roasted-brussels-sprouts-and-prosciutto-bites/85c02444-4032-416c-9232-4d52452b90c6 Prosciutto Pear Arugula Rolls http://www.thedefineddish.com/proscuitto-pear-arugula-rolls/ Shrimp Cocktail http://www.thedefineddish.com/whole30-cocktail-sauce/ Sweet Potato Tahini Crostini https://www.loveandlemons.com/sweet-potato-tahini-crostini/? utm_source=feedly&crlt.pid=camp.kH1vW7LRA3Qc Crudités Platter http://whatsgabycooking.com/assemble-crudite-platter/ Sweet Potato Rounds with Herbed Ricotta & Walnuts https://www.theroastedroot.net/sweet-potato-rounds-with-herbed-ricotta-and-walnuts/

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MEAL PLAN / November 6th Hey November! I had requests this week for more ground beef, squash and mushroom recipes so hopefully these will deliver more of what you are looking to add to your meal plans. Next week I’ll have the Thanksgiving recipe roundup which I hope will help you create the best thanksgiving table ever! See you in the kitchen- MONDAY: BBQ Meatballs with Cauliflower Mash Meatballs are so good and this twist sounds so comforting and cozy. http://flourish-living.com/paleo-bbq-meatballs-with-cauliflower-mash/ TACO TUESDAY: Harvest Hash Breakfast Tacos Breakfast + Tacos! This recipe looks very versatile and delicious! If you want to make them vegan skip the egg and use black beans. It you want to add additional things like bacon that would be awesome as well. http://withfoodandlove.com/harvest-hash-breakfast-tacos/ THURSDAY: Chicken + Mushroom Tarragon Cream Sauce Dairy free, Whole30 this looks like a must try! http://cookprimalgourmet.com/chicken-mushroom-tarragon-cream-sauce FRIDAY: Fall-toush Salad This recipe looks amazing. I will keep out the pita to keep it gluten free but feel free to use it if you want to. This would make a good main vegan dish or a great side to roasted chicken. https://smittenkitchen.com/2014/10/fall-toush-salad/ Happy Planning!

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MEAL PLAN / October 30th

Ask and your shall receive! The meal plan will now be available on Friday since majority rules and polls don’t lie 😜 Because Halloween lands on Tuesday and we have plans to collect sugar and see friends, tacos are not on the menu this week…gasp! But if you make enough ropa vieja Monday night leftover tacos would rock on Tuesday!

MONDAY: Pressure Cooker Ropa Vieja I’ve had this recipe saved for some time now and it looks awesome! Serve with plantains, rice or caulirice and optional guacamole for Cuban comfort food heaven. http://acalculatedwhisk.com/pressure-cooker-ropa-vieja/

WEDNESDAY: Vegan Mac+ Cheese I’ve tried a couple vegan mac and cheese recipes with good results and this one doesn’t require any fake butter which I’m happy about. I’ll be using gluten free pasta and hoping Nova will be fooled by this one! https://www.deliciouseveryday.com/vegan-mac-cheese/

THURSDAY: Chicken + Avocado Soup This recipe is super simple and satisfying! If you are able to use homemade chicken stock it will be that much better. https://pamelasalzman.com/chicken-and-avocado-soup/

FRIDAY: Bam Bam Shrimp I haven’t made this one in forever and it’s so good! I’ll make some caulirice to go with it too.

https://thedomesticman.com/2015/06/23/bam-bam-shrimp/#more-11110

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MEAL PLAN / October 23rd

This month has flown by! My radiator finally turned on this week and the leaves are really starting to change everywhere. I’ve gathered a new week of inspiration that I hope you will enjoy as well.

MONDAY: Harissa Chicken with Sweet Potatoes

Another awesome looking recipe from Feasting At Home blog! Sheet pan dinners are the best! http://www.feastingathome.com/sheet-pan-harissa-chicken/

TACO TUESDAY: Thai Shrimp Tacos

These look so so good! If you want to keep it Paleo use cassava four tortillas or no tortilla and serve over slaw and swap out the peanut butter for almond or sun butter, and coconut Aminos for the soy sauce.

https://heatherchristo.com/2014/05/20/thai-shrimp-tacos/

THURSDAY:Butternut Squash Noodles with Sausage and Kale

This is such a good combo and I had a hard time finding the exact recipe but I’ll go off of this one and hopefully create my own soon.

https://www.prouditaliancook.com/2014/09/butternut-squash-noodles-sausage-mushrooms-kale.html?m&m

FRIDAY: Cauliflower + Chickpea Golden Stew

I’m not sure I’ll be making this based on the plans but I wanted to include it because it looks so good!

http://withfoodandlove.com/cauliflower-chickpea-golden-stew/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest&utm_campaign=tailwind_tribes&utm_content=tribes

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MEAL PLAN / October 16th It’s been raining all day and I’m loving it. Sometimes the best days are spent with no plans, pjs until noon and a chick flick or two. This week I’m feeling very veggie inspired by the recipes I’ve pulled from stuffed sweet potatoes to eggplant tacos, stuffed peppers and Spanish tortilla! All of these are new to me and I hope they sound good to you too! MONDAY: Moroccan Stuffed Sweet Potatoes + Arugula Salad I love the Feasting At Home blog and she just posted this recipe which looks delicious! http://www.feastingathome.com/healthy-moroccan-stuffed-sweet-potatoes/ TACO TUESDAY: Eggplant Tacos Ok you guys I just got the Guerrila Tacos Cookbook and I’m freaking out a little! There are so many recipes I can’t wait to try! This eggplant taco totally caught my eye with its Greek inspired flavors. (No recipe link available) THURSDAY: Spanish Vegetable Tortilla I’ve had this bookmarked for a couple of weeks and really can’t wait to try this out! http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/vegetable-tortilla?crl8_id=258c8538-d3b2-4e36-9055-67c8b8d2538d FRIDAY: Stuffed Peppers These look absolutely tasty and I have some ground beef in my freezer! https://nocrumbsleft.net/2017/09/14/whole30-stuffed-peppers/amp/ Happy Planning!

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MEAL PLAN / October 9th

I hope you guys are having a great weekend! We’ve already accomplished pumpkin spiced waffles, a pumpkin patch and a pony ride so I’d say we’re off to a good start. The weather has been unseasonably warm with a little rain but this next week looks a tad cooler which I’m ready for. Sweater weather really is the best! I’m also really excited about this weeks menu with some new recipes and one repeat. Hope to see you all in the kitchen!

MONDAY: Saffron Chicken + Plums

This dish sounds so dreamy and one sheet pan required! If you have time make the spice rub and marinate the night before for best flavor!

https://brooklynsupper.com/sheet-pan-saffron-chicken-and-plums/#more-14440

TACO TUESDAY: Pressure Cooker Barbacoa I love this recipe! It’s a total winner and I have some random cuts of beef (ranch steak + flat iron) in my freezer that will work with this recipe.

http://zenbelly.com/2017/02/01/instantpot-barbacoa/

THURSDAY: Coconut Lamb Curry

I love lamb and curry and this dish would be great served over rice or cauliflower rice.

http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/quick-coconut-lamb-curry

FRIDAY: Cod + Cauliflower Chowder

This recipe is in the newest Bon Appetit issue and sounds delicious, cauliflower, tomatoes herbs and mild white fish! It calls for monkfish or cod which I have in my freezer.

https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/monkfish-and-cauliflower-chowder Happy Planning!

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MEAL PLAN / October 2 Can you believe October is here!? Chicago has had hotter temperatures in September than we did in August which didn't make the transition from summer to fall quite as smooth this year. Here's to hoping for a long fall! If September welcomes apple season I like to think October is the month for winter squashes and pumpkins. My favorite winter squash is delicata because it cooks quickly and you can eat the skin! MONDAY: Fake Out Takeout Chow Mein This is a recipe I developed right after Nova was born and I haven't made it in some time. I also have a spaghetti squash on my counter so it was a no brainer! I will be using chicken thighs but you can also use shrimp or keep it vegan. http://snackhappycatering.tumblr.com/post/108846449484/fake-out-take-out-chicken-chow-mein-its-been TACO TUESDAY: Delicata Squash + Mushroom Tacos Love the sound of these! http://whatsgabycooking.com/vegetarian-tacos/ WEDNESDAY: Roast Chicken + Veg I've used a million methods for roast chicken and I love the spatchcock method the best! Add some Vegetables and or potatoes to your sheet pan and roast all together for a complete meal. http://nomnompaleo.com/post/133420087543/spatchcocked-chicken-with-herb-butter FRIDAY: Red Curry Salmon with Avocado Crema You know this will be killer!! Serve with some Cauliflower Rice and your set! https://nocrumbsleft.net/2017/07/31/red-curry-salmon-with-avocado-crema/ Happy Planning!

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MEAL PLAN / September 25th It's been so hot in Chicago that the thought of heating up my kitchen is the last thing I want to do! Thankfully it looks like we will be closer to seasonal temps this coming week which is great because I'm ready to be out of the 90°'s! I'm going to include four to even five recipes for inspiration but only cook through three recipes per week. After using the meal plan the past five or six months I'm realizing that I need more time during the week to recipe test and so can only commit to three demos a week right now. I hope you guys understand and still find this helpful! MONDAY: Ahi Tuna Salad It's still looks really warm Monday and I have a piece of Ahi tuna in my freezer so this is happening! http://www.primalpalate.com/paleo-blog/our-favorite-new-dish-ahi-tuna-salad/ TACO TUESDAY: Roasted Cauliflower Chipotle Romesco Tacos These sound so so good to me! https://minimalistbaker.com/roasted-cauliflower-tacos-with-chipotle-romesco/ WEDNESDAY: Pressure Cooker Bolognese I haven't tried this recipe but it looks great and can be served with zoodles, sweet potato noodles or your favorite gluten free noodles. http://instantpoteats.com/instant-pot-bolognese-sauce/ FRIDAY: Pastelón (Plantain + Beef Lasagna!) I've made a version of this dish before and it's delicious so when I saw that Juli just posted a recipe I wanted to make it again. http://paleomg.com/my-spin-on-pastelon/ Happy Planning!

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MEAL PLAN / September 18

Oh my goodness what a weekend! Nova turns three on Monday but we celebrated on Saturday with a minion themed party. It was so much fun but I’m still recovering 😂. If you are looking for full proof Paleo cake recipes Danielle Walker of @againstallgrain is my go to! Her yellow cake and buttercream recipe from Celebrations Cookbook turned out perfect.

September is all about apples for me! We went apple picking on Wednesday and I still have 10 pounds of honey crisp on my counter! I’m thinking of making instant Pot apple sauce and maybe some gluten free hand pies to keep in my fridge.

Happy last week of summer before it’s officially fall!

MONDAY: Chicken Kofta Skewers I love Beth over @tastyyummies and her recipes! This is a new one and looks fantastic.

http://tasty-yummies.com/chicken-kofta-skewers/

TACO TUESDAY: Tacos de Carne!

I’m a total sucker for classic steak tacos! The marinade can be made ahead and either let sit overnight or a couple of hours before.

http://hispanickitchen.com/recipes/tacos-de-carne-marinada-sirloin-steak-tacos/

WEDNESDAY: Bacon Apple Smothered Pork Chops

This recipe is from @nomnompaleo newest cookbook Ready Or Not and I found it on the blog. I have been dying to try it and with the apples I have I thought it would be perfect.

http://nomnompaleo.com/post/77596713058/bacon-apple-smothered-pork-chops

FRIDAY: Shrimp Louie Salad Teri from @nocrumbsleft posted this recipe this past week over on @whole30recipes and it looks so good!

https://nocrumbsleft.net/2017/09/15/shrimp-louie-salad/ Happy Planning!

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MEAL PLAN / September 11th I love September! It's by far my favorite month in Chicago with the best weather and farmers markets filled with the best of summer and the beginning of fall produce like apples and pears. It's also my daughters birth month and I can't wait to celebrate her third year of life this coming Saturday! On another note I'm eating Whole30 mon-fri this week, partly because I need a mini reset and mostly because Teri from @nocrumbsleft is doing the @whole30recipes takeover for the week. I can't promise I'll be making all these dishes because I'm looking forward to making something new this week that she will post but here are some good recipes to add to your list whether you are doing a September Whole30 or not. MONDAY: Chicken Meatballs in Red Curry I haven't made this one yet but I love the sounds of them! I'll be making these with pork since I have ground pork on hand. I'll also be eating these with cauliflower rice. https://nocrumbsleft.net/2017/03/19/chicken-meatballs-in-red-curry/ TACO TUESDAY: Chipotle Fish Taco Bowls I love Alex and her recipes are awesome! Since I won't be having tortillas this week I'm switching it out for a taco bowl and I'm not mad about it. http://www.thedefineddish.com/chipotle-fish-taco-bowls-with-avocado-cilantro-sauce/ THURSDAY: Big O Bacon Burgers + Sweet Potato Fries http://nomnompaleo.com/post/107666997683/whole30-day-10-big-o-bacon-burgers-whole-foods FRIDAY: Tom Kha Gai Soup I love Russ's recipes and this soup is a winner! https://thedomesticman.com/2017/08/01/thai-chicken-coconut-soup-tom-kha-gai/#more-15244 Happy Planning!