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krysten
- Jun 18, 2021
- 3 min
This brand is OH! SO GOOD! | Osso Good (Virtual Organic Week 2021)
This brand is “OH SO” delicious and has been a favorite of ours for a long while. Osso Good makes killer sippable bone broth and paleo...
krysten
- Nov 6, 2020
- 3 min
Simple Gluten Free Stuffing | Paleo & Dairy Free - Misfits Bakehouse
I have to say, one of my most favorite things about 2020 is finding an awesome bakehouse in Northern California that makes INCREDIBLE...
krysten
- Oct 19, 2020
- 3 min
Open-Faced Tuna Melts | Dairy Free & Gluten Free
This post is sponsored by Blue Harbor Fish Co.®. As a kid, I ordered tuna melts everywhere we went. They were my go-to for a very long...
krysten
- Sep 30, 2020
- 2 min
Easy Tuna Ceviche (Gluten Free & Paleo)
I love Blue Harbor Fish Co.® because their tuna is just Albacore tuna in water with just a little sea salt. They also have Wild Albacore Tun
krysten
- Sep 8, 2020
- 5 min
The Best Gluten Free Breads: Paleo, Keto, Vegan & Delish!
Let’s TOAST to some of the best gluten free breads out there. (See what I did there? Toast -- get it?)
krysten
- Jun 25, 2020
- 3 min
Deconstructed Tuna Sandwiches | Blue Harbor Fish Co. (Paleo & Gluten Free)
This recipe is “off the hook!” I’m so grateful for this opporTUNAty to create another recipe with Blue Harbor Fish Co.
krysten
- Jun 12, 2020
- 2 min
Arugula Pesto Pasta + Quick Pickled Grapes | Gluten Free, Dairy Free & Vegan Option
Pesto doesn’t have to be made with basil or pine nuts. I love pine nuts, but they can be spendy, and sometimes you just have to use what you
krysten
- May 30, 2020
- 2 min
Strawberry Vinaigrette Dressing | Paleo, Vegan & Whole30
45 second Strawberry Vinaigrette? Yes! First of all, strawberries are so delicious and sweet when they are ripe.
krysten
- May 18, 2020
- 2 min
Vidalia Onion Applesauce | Paleo, Vegan & Whole30
Vidalia onions are my most favorite onions ever. They are very sweet! No, really! They are quite special, as they are only in-season from ab
krysten
- May 13, 2020
- 2 min
Vegan Bolognese “Meat Sauce” Pasta Meal (3 Ingredients) | Gluten Free, Vegan, Allergen Friendly
Just 3 ingredients to make this gluten free, vegan, allergy friendly pasta dinner!
krysten
- May 2, 2020
- 3 min
Spring Greek Tuna Salad | Blue Harbor Fish Co. (Gluten Free, Paleo, Egg & Dairy Free)
Tuna salad with no mayo? Yes!It looks beautiful, it tastes fresh and doesn’t smell super fishy. I still stand by my initial statement “Tuna:
krysten
- Mar 30, 2020
- 1 min
Cucumber & Red Onion Salad
Spice things up with your avocado toast & salads! Make this easy cucumber and red onion salad!
krysten
- Dec 3, 2019
- 2 min
Holiday Stuffing Mac & Cheese | Disneyland Recipe
This Holiday Stuffing Mac & Cheese is just like the one at Disneyland! I made it gluten free and it's so good!
krysten
- Jul 17, 2019
- 2 min
Thai Almond Butter Dressing (Vegan, Paleo, Whole30 & Gluten Free)
This is a great vegan dressing that you can drizzle on salad, cauliflower rice or even dip veggies in. You can whip it up in no time!
krysten
- Apr 22, 2019
- 2 min
Greek Shepherd's Pie | Whole30 & Paleo
This is a great Greek Easter dish! The lemony potatoes on top really brighten the flavor, which make it perfect for Spring, family...
krysten
- Apr 16, 2019
- 2 min
Krysten’s Joe’s Special | A Real San Francisco Treat - Whole 30, Gluten Free & Paleo
Have you ever heard of Joe’s Special? It’s a dish that consists of egg, ground beef, spinach and onions originating in my hometown of San...
krysten
- Jan 25, 2019
- 3 min
Crunchy Kale & Brussels Salad
This salad has been our favorite for awhile. I could eat it every single day, to be honest, and we have been eating it at least a few...
krysten
- Jan 23, 2019
- 2 min
Paleo Onion Rings
Onion rings are delicious all the time, especially on my Paleo Chicken and Waffles or my Gluten Free Chicken and Waffles. They taste...
krysten
- Jan 23, 2019
- 2 min
Air Fryer Paleo Chicken & Waffles
Chicken and waffles was never my thing. I never ordered it. I never craved it and, to be honest, it didn’t interest me until a few years...
krysten
- Jan 23, 2019
- 3 min
Air Fryer Gluten Free Chicken & Waffles
Chicken and waffles was never my thing. I never ordered it. I never craved it, and, to be honest, it didn’t interest me until a few years...
krysten
- Dec 31, 2018
- 4 min
Chicken Kiev | Gluten Free & Dairy Free
While most people have turkey, mashed potatoes and stuffing at Christmas, we do things a little differently. We always go to my Aunt...
krysten
- Dec 19, 2018
- 3 min
Penne à la Ratatouille
Ratatouille is a vegetable dish originating in Nice, which is located in the South of France. It’s made with lots of vegetables, and,...
krysten
- Dec 4, 2018
- 2 min
Naughty or Nice Cauliflower Rice with Fruit Bliss Dried Apricots | Organic, Vegan, Gluten Free, Pale
This post is sponsored by Fruit Bliss. Happy December! I am all about the food during the holidays. Aren’t you? I love all the Fall and...
krysten
- Nov 5, 2018
- 1 min
Easy Roasted Colorful Carrots
I love seeing these beautiful carrots at Trader Joe’s! They’re so colorful and just scream Fall! They make the perfect side dish for any...
krysten
- Oct 25, 2018
- 2 min
The World’s Most Fluffiest Mashed Potatoes Ever
These are the world’s fluffiest mashed potatoes! They are award winning! Okay, well, that’s only kinda not true, unless the award that I...
krysten
- Sep 18, 2018
- 2 min
Paleo Lawry’s Seasoning: A Childhood Favorite
I think many of us grew up with Lawry’s Seasoning Salt. It was pretty much used on anything - eggs, chicken, potatoes, etc. For me it was...
krysten
- Mar 22, 2018
- 4 min
Smart Eating With Blue Harbor Fish Co. Tuna
This is a sponsored post. All opinions are my own. I only share my honest opinion. Tuna: You either love it, or your mom prepared it...
krysten
- Dec 14, 2017
- 2 min
Fusilli Pasta with Homemade Pesto
Happy Holidays, everyone! I am so excited to share this amazing recipe with you! This is a delicious homemade pesto recipe with some...
krysten
- Aug 1, 2017
- 3 min
Creamy Coconut Spiced Chicken + Cookbook Giveaway
I have made this recipe so many times because it has been a huge hit in our house! The cookbook, Mediterranean Paleo Cooking, is one of...
krysten
- May 12, 2017
- 4 min
Mom’s Meat Sauce
It’s Mother’s Day weekend! To celebrate my mom, I am sharing her delicious meat sauce recipe with the entire world. My mom is an amazing...
krysten
- Apr 14, 2017
- 3 min
Pear Thyme Slow Cooker Chicken
Who doesn’t love a good slow cooker recipe? There is less cleanup, you can make it ahead of time and the flavor is so jam packed into the...
krysten
- Mar 25, 2017
- 2 min
Horiatiki "Pasta" Salad (Traditional Greek Salad)
I am a bit early on Greek Easter, which falls on the same day as regular Easter this year, but I wanted to do a trial run of my side dish...
krysten
- Feb 23, 2017
- 2 min
Greek Lamb Burgers
For Christmas, my sweet husband gave me Ayesha Curry's cookbook, The Seasoned Life. It's all about Food, Family, Faith and the Joy of...
krysten
- Feb 16, 2017
- 3 min
Chicken Bone Broth Recipe & Benefits
Bone broth is the "in" thing right now. Everyone’s doing it, and here’s why you should, too! Besides the fact that it’s easy to make,...
krysten
- Dec 14, 2016
- 2 min
Turkey Tomatillo Cilantro Chili
I love all kinds of chili, and this chili is totally at the top of my list! Back in November, my husband took me to Walt Disney World in...
krysten
- Dec 7, 2016
- 3 min
Garlic Bread Spirals - low carb
You might call me addicted to Simple Mills Artisan Bread Almond Flour Mix... and I would totally agree with you! I have written 3-4 blogs...
krysten
- Dec 2, 2016
- 1 min
Simple Mills Artisan Loaf with Rosemary & Kalamata Olives
I have written about this company many times. I am truly obsessed with their Artisan Bread Mix and have made it into buns and flat breads...
krysten
- Nov 16, 2016
- 2 min
Roasted Veggie Fall Pasta
I never get tired of being excited that it is Fall after a long hot Summer. I love the weather, the beautiful colors, the leaves, the...
krysten
- Oct 17, 2016
- 2 min
Easy Cucumber Pico de Gallo Salsa Ever | Gluten Free, Whole30, Vegan
Super easy pico de gallo that you will want to put on everything. We love it on salad, tacos, quesadillas and eating it with our favorite Si
krysten
- Oct 14, 2016
- 4 min
Miyokos Creamery - 4 Vegan Cheeses Review
WOW… I really don’t know what other word to start with! I found Miyokos Creamery at Expo East (see my fav food allergy friendly Expo East...
krysten
- Oct 10, 2016
- 2 min
Fajita Quinoa Stuffed Chicken Thighs
Well, having just returned from Mexico late last night, I realized that I have never posted this amazing recipe. In Mexico, we had some...
krysten
- Sep 12, 2016
- 1 min
Colorful Roasted Veggies
Thankfully, I have a husband who loves his veggies just as much as I do. We eat brussels sprouts galore, lots of spinach, broccoli and...
krysten
- Sep 5, 2016
- 2 min
Broccoli Salad with Special Dressing
This recipe is so out-of-this-world delicious! My Aunt Jill makes this recipe during the holidays and when company comes over. It's...
krysten
- Aug 12, 2016
- 2 min
Creamy Chicken Soup (No Dairy)
As a kid, I remember my grandma using "cream of ______" (chicken, mushroom, celery etc.) soup for all kinds of recipes. I think she would...
krysten
- Jul 30, 2016
- 2 min
Cabbage & Sausage
I love trying our new recipes and dishes, but making them so that my husband and I can eat them with our food allergies and restrictions....
krysten
- May 28, 2016
- 1 min
Product: Simple Mills Artisan Bread Almond Flour Mix
My husband and I just love Simple Mills and their entire line of healthy mixes. Everything from their pizza crust mix, to their new...
krysten
- May 26, 2016
- 1 min
Chicken "No Tortilla" Soup
Seriously, we love soup for lunch or dinner, no matter what time of the year it is. It could be hot outside but, as long as it's not hot...
krysten
- May 18, 2016
- 2 min
Simple Mills Artisan Bread Mix (Flatbread/Buns/Dinner Rolls) Paleo
If you follow me on Instagram, you will see that I do post quite often about this amazing bread mix from Simple Mills. I had the...
krysten
- May 4, 2016
- 2 min
Ground Beef Chuck & Cabbage Stew (can make vegan)
This recipe started out as something totally different. One night, I was planning on making stuffed bell peppers. After I had already...
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