Beef Tenderloin Steaks with Bourbon Bacon Pecan Sauce

 Beef Tenderloin Steaks with Bourbon Bacon Pecan Sauce – this homemade meal was as easy as was epic, if I do say so myself. Well, ordering a cart full of frozen meats from WildForkFoods.com  for my protein fix this week – turkey, bacon steak, beef chuck roast and these beautiful tenderloin steaks was EASY.

Beef Tenderloin Steaks with Bourbon Bacon Pecan Sauce

Shelling the pecans foraged on a recent day trip was NOT, lol . . . but I took the task as a personal challenge. Was so convenient to get all these quality meats delivered directly to door with free shipping on first order. Food from Wild Fork really IS fresher, they “blast freeze” at -40 degrees to seal in vitamins, minerals and flavor . . .satisfaction guaranteed! Read on to get the recipe: Continue reading

Lemongrass Basil Sablefish Skillet | Paleo, Keto

This post is part of a blogger recipe contest sponsored by Kevin’s Natural Foods. However, all content, opinions, comments and enthusiasm remain my own.

Bursting with flavor without busting your clean-eating diet, my Lemongrass Basil Sablefish Skillet is a 30-minute fish dinner that just messes one pot – plus, it’s suitable for Paleo, Keto, low-carb and gluten-free diets too!  Lemongrass Basil Sablefish Skillet - quick paleo, keto and low carb dinner

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Turmeric Mashed Potatoes | Dairy-free, Plant-based, Whole30

Everyone has their own special way of making mashed potatoes, and often for me that includes winging it! You know, a little of this and a little of that – and sometimes this potato side dish turns out better than others, lol! Vegan Turmeric Mashed Potatoes - dairy-free, gluten-free, plant-based, healthy complex carbs

The last time I made the best mashed potatoes worthy of putting on repeat, I made sure I to write down all the details for future replication. Vegan Turmeric Mashed Potatoes are dairy-free, plant-based, gluten-free and awesome complex carbs to fuel running. Ground turmeric serves as a functional ingredient, I appreciate those anti-inflammatory benefits. Also, the earthy undertones of turmeric play so nicely with potato – and the beautiful COLOR, people might think these are sweet potatoes at first glance! Continue reading

Apple Walnut Chia-Oat Bake | Gluten Free, Lower Carb, High Fiber

Apple Walnut Chia-Oat Bake is wholesomely delicious, filled with bushels of fall flavor and hearty goodness to keep you energized for every autumn endeavor. Apple Walnut Chia-Oat Bake

Dairy-free, table-sugar free, gluten-free and perfectly sized to feed a big family and also fantastic for meal prepping –  cut into single servings and pop in the freezer until needed. Continue reading

Syrupy Rosemary Maple Oranges – Paleo, Vegan, Gluten-free Dessert

I have a certified sweet tooth, but the simplest, most wholesome foods will satisfy it, like nature’s candy – fruit! In cooler weather, citrus is a dependable pick from the produce department and you can easily turn them from lunchbox snack to elegant dessert with this recipe for Syrupy Rosemary Maple Oranges. Rosemary Maple Oranges

This vibrant paleo fruit dessert is best made in a cast iron skillet, and can be done on the grill for a little smoky flair or inside on the stovetop. The ingredients are super simple – oranges, coconut sugar, real maple syrup, fresh rosemary and a pinch of Himalayan pink salt. Continue reading