Pineapple Edamame Salad with Ginger Wasabi Cashew Butter

Sometimes the day calls for thinking creatively, especially if you remembered lastminute about an invitation to a social event where you were asked to bring a side dish. Saving the day was my Pineapple Edamame Salad with Ginger Wasabi Cashew Butter Drizzle was invented with literally what I had on hand. It’s definitely a creative fruit salad!Pineapple Edamame Salad with Ginger Wasabi Cashew Butter Drizzle

Sure, I could have stopped by the store and grabbed a bag of chips and salsa to present the hostess but, as a healthy food blogger, that usually doesn’t faire to well and sounds something like this “Oh, I was expecting you to bring one of your homemade fit and fabulous creations . . .. but this looks . .err, good,” said with manufactured enthusiasm. So, read on to get this super easy, four ingredient fruit salad recipe you can make in five minutes: Continue reading

Korean Short Ribs for Slow Cooker | Gluten-free, Paleo

Usually, I’m the one creating recipes . . .it’s my jam, it’s what I love to do and I’ve been making my take on healthy good eats since I was 8 years old and was inspired by Betty Crocker Kid’s Cookbook! But, last month, Beef Loving Texans asked me to recreate one of THEIR beef recipes (Korean Braised Beef Short Ribs to be exact) and break it out into a step-by-step tutorial that would make it easy to follow along – you can check the original post out at How to Make Restaurant-Quality Korean Braised Short Ribs at Home.Braised Korean Beef Short Ribs in Slow Cooker - Paleo, Gluten Free

But, WAIT, I’m also knocking the helpful how-to HERE for you and also sharing some other insights on the beef slow cooker recipe, plus I’ve made a few tweaks to make it gluten-free and paleo-friendly.Read on to get all the details on this Korean beef short rib recipe. Continue reading

Refreshing Watermelon Veggie “Reviver” Drink

This post is sponsored by the National Watermelon Board; however, all comments, opinions and enthusiasm are my own.

It’s finally spring (insert happy dance) and I’m ready for a new start thanks to my Refreshing Watermelon Veggie Reviver Drink!

Refreshing Watermelon Veggie Reviver

I’ve started back up my outdoor fitness routine AND watermelon-a-week habit, both which last without waiver from March through November (sometimes longer if the weather is nice or a see a mighty-fine looking winter watermelon). To kick off my watermelon for runners recipes this season is a body and brain-boosting beverage that will get you up and at ‘em with a spicy-sweet -kick. Read on to get the healthy watermelon recipe: Continue reading

Air Fryer Asparagus Fries with Basil Lemon Aioli (Keto, Paleo)

At first, I resisted getting an Air Fryer – I mean , do I REALLY need another countertop appliance?! But then the FOMO set in, and just when I was about to break down and buy one, Hamilton Beach sent me their new Air Fryer – it was fate that this powerful healthy cooking machine would be mine. And, one of the first recipes I whipped up was low carb Asparagus Fries with Basil Lemon Dipping Sauce, it’s an amazingly fast to cook and ridiculously flavorful snack and side dish that just makes life better. Asparagus Fries for Air Fryer - keto, whole30 and paleo compliant

Plus, I’ve used ingredients in this asparagus air fryer recipe that keep it compliant with Paleo, Keto and Whole30 diets – so enjoy these veggie fries dipped in creamy sauce with impunity! Read on to get all the asparagus air fryer recipe details (as well as an oven-baked option as well): Continue reading

Weeping Tiger Thai Beef Kebabs

They say a good steak dinner can make you cry, and my Weeping Tiger Thai Beef Kebabs holds true these sentiments. I advise having a napkin nearby to dab your eyes (and mouth) after the emotional feelings this sirloin steak dish evokes with its mouth-watering, meaty flavor and smoky, subtle sweet-heat. Weeping Tiger Thai Beef Kebabs

This easy international beef recipe was originally created for my friends at Beef Loving Texans. It’s protein-packed and brings an international flair to your Paleo, Keto or otherwise lower-carb diet. Read on to get this easy beef kebab recipe for the grill. Continue reading