My Weekly Prep Routine

There are some things I make just about every week.  Here is my weekly prep routine. For details about how I store these items see my Freezer Stash post.

Large batch of Shallot Baked Chicken Thighs. I will vary the seasonings….lemongrass and ginger…fresh picked herbs from my garden…tarragon, sage, oregano, basil. These will get chopped and portioned into single serving mason jars to add to my freezer stash. Continue reading

Pulled Chicken-Instant Pot

Ok…so this is so simple it’s not even a recipe…but it is too good not to share.  Just made pulled chicken in the Instant Pot and it was crazy quick and easy. Going to be a new regular for me and is a great addition to my freezer stash.

Instant Pot Pulled Chicken Continue reading

Crispy Veggie Peel Curls

The other day my husband was reading me an article about how many nutrients are in the skins of root vegetables. I often peel my root veggies but I hate the thought of missing out on some nutrients, lightbulb moment…what about if I roast the skins and Continue reading

Paleo Freezer Stash

When I first suspected that histamine intolerance might be another piece of my wellness puzzle, it felt like yet another food restriction limiting my choices…but discovering how many things freeze well has been the silver lining!  The freezer has now become a huge part of my food prep plan! Continue reading

Mason Jar Salad Bar

Had a few friends coming for lunch so I cooked up the idea for this mason jar salad bar. You all know I am a bit mason jar obsessed, so this is right up my alley. Continue reading

One Dish Parchment Bake

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After I got my mom hooked on parchment paper, she came up with the idea for this one dish wonder.  She often makes pork for my boys when we go to her house for dinner, and pork is just not my best friend…so she started making me my own special one dish meal..which has  become a new favorite of mine.
I am having fun playing around with lots of different versions Continue reading

Cinnamon Roasted Delicata Squash & Artichoke Dip

Double recipe post!

First up is Delicata Squash. This side dish is so easy and everyone I have served it to has swooned over it.  Bonus…it is delicious leftover, if it lasts that long.  It reminds me of french toast! Continue reading

Oven Roasted Green Beans and Shallots

I love roasted veggies, and these green beans are so simple and delicious!  They pair well with so many things, although I just love them with Chicken Tarragon….and of course I round out my plate with a  nice scoop of cauli mash! Continue reading