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  • Let’s Make Lunch Cute! {giveaway}

    It is no secret that I believe -- regardless of what kind of diet you and your family follow -- you ... read more

    Let’s Make Lunch Cute! {giveaway}
  • Paleo and Primal Lunch Ideas (and printable list)

    When I first started packing grain-free lunches, I searched and searched and searched for paleo and ... read more

    Paleo and Primal Lunch Ideas (and printable list)
  • Back to School FREE Printable Menu Planner

    I am a list-maker.  A planner.  A calendar scheduler.  It's in my DNA thanks to a Mama who does the ... read more

    Back to School FREE Printable Menu Planner
  • The Best Bento Supplies for Easy School Lunches

    For nearly four years, I've been "bento-ing." Yes, even before Pinterest made it popular, I was ... read more

    The Best Bento Supplies for Easy School Lunches
  • 20 Back-to-School Slow Cooker Recipes

      Is there any other Mama out there who is eager ... counting down the DAYS ... ready and ... read more

    20 Back-to-School Slow Cooker Recipes
  • Easy Slow Cooker Ribs

    Folks, we have here a meal that will be in our rotation frequently ... very frequently. For ... read more

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On Our Plate

Monday -- Chicken Pot Pie Soup, grain-free Flaxseed Bread, Salad

Tuesday -- Beef Tacos with Plaintain Tortillas, Refried Beans, Avocados

Wednesday -- Grain-Free Salmon Patties, Steamed Green Beans, Salad

Thursday --  leftovers

Friday -- Pizza Night

Saturday -- Grilled Steak with Chimichurri, Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Sunday -- Thom Kha Gai

Read my meal planning series for more inspiration and tips on staying organized and on-budget!
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Egg-Nog Caramels

Egg-Nog Caramels

Simple Orange Cream Frosting for an Easy Peasy Christmas Cookie Party

Simple Orange Cream Frosting for an Easy Peasy Christmas Cookie Party

Flourless Cocoa-Monkey Muffins

Flourless Cocoa-Monkey Muffins

Grain-Free Waffle Recipe and An Open Letter To My Free-Loading Chickens

Grain-Free Waffle Recipe and An Open Letter To My Free-Loading Chickens

4 Ingredient Chicken Verde (slow-cooker recipe)

4 Ingredient Chicken Verde (slow-cooker recipe)

Crustless Pizza Cups {iheartlunch}

Crustless Pizza Cups {iheartlunch}

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Grain-Free Waffle Recipe and An Open Letter To My Free-Loading Chickens

Grain-Free Waffle Recipe and An Open Letter To My Free-Loading Chickens

Crustless Pizza Cups {iheartlunch}

Crustless Pizza Cups {iheartlunch}

I Heart Lunch: Pizza Muffins (grainfree and nutfree)

I Heart Lunch: Pizza Muffins (grainfree and nutfree)

50 Grain-free After School Snacks

50 Grain-free After School Snacks

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Breakfast Dishes

How To Cook Bacon In The Oven

How To Cook Bacon In The Oven

Flourless Cocoa-Monkey Muffins

Flourless Cocoa-Monkey Muffins

Grain-Free Waffle Recipe and An Open Letter To My Free-Loading Chickens

Grain-Free Waffle Recipe and An Open Letter To My Free-Loading Chickens

Spiced Apple French Toast Muffins (gluten-free)

Spiced Apple French Toast Muffins (gluten-free)

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Slow-Cooker Recipes

4 Ingredient Chicken Verde (slow-cooker recipe)

4 Ingredient Chicken Verde (slow-cooker recipe)

Wearing My Game-Day Boots and Making Game-Day Food: Slow-Cooker Asian Barbecue Sausage Bites

Wearing My Game-Day Boots and Making Game-Day Food: Slow-Cooker Asian Barbecue Sausage Bites

Slow-Cooker Paleo Italian Stuffed Peppers

Slow-Cooker Paleo Italian Stuffed Peppers

Easy Slow Cooker Ribs

Easy Slow Cooker Ribs

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30-Minute Meals

Moroccan Spiced Beef and Veggie Skillet

Moroccan Spiced Beef and Veggie Skillet

Spicy Shrimp Fried Cauliflower Rice {GF}

Spicy Shrimp Fried Cauliflower Rice {GF}

Burrito or Pizza Night? Black Bean and Beef Tex-Mex Filling

Burrito or Pizza Night? Black Bean and Beef Tex-Mex Filling

Tex-Mex Migas

Tex-Mex Migas

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Appetizers

Egg-Nog Cream Cheese Dip

Egg-Nog Cream Cheese Dip

Wearing My Game-Day Boots and Making Game-Day Food: Slow-Cooker Asian Barbecue Sausage Bites

Wearing My Game-Day Boots and Making Game-Day Food: Slow-Cooker Asian Barbecue Sausage Bites

Holiday Snacks: Sweet and Spicy Roasted Nuts

Holiday Snacks: Sweet and Spicy Roasted Nuts

The Spicy Houston Sushi Roll

The Spicy Houston Sushi Roll

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Slow Cooker Parnsip-Cauliflower Puree with Roasted Garlic

Slow Cooker Parnsip-Cauliflower Puree with Roasted Garlic

Copycat Chick-fil-a Grilled Chicken and Zesty Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Copycat Chick-fil-a Grilled Chicken and Zesty Apple Cider Vinaigrette

No Fuss Caprese Salad

No Fuss Caprese Salad

Roasted Bacon and Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Reduction

Roasted Bacon and Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Reduction

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Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie Soup {gf, df}

Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie Soup {gf, df}

Southwestern Roasted Pepper and Chicken Stew {slow cooker recipe}

Southwestern Roasted Pepper and Chicken Stew {slow cooker recipe}

Game Day Food: Slow Cooker Taco Soup

Game Day Food: Slow Cooker Taco Soup

Slow Cooker Spicy Pumpkin Chili

Slow Cooker Spicy Pumpkin Chili

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Sandwiches and Burgers

Game Day Food: Grilled Sweet ‘N Spicy Bacon Burger

Game Day Food: Grilled Sweet ‘N Spicy Bacon Burger

Grilled Chipotle Club Wafflewich

Grilled Chipotle Club Wafflewich

Stuffed Cheddar Popper Sliders

Stuffed Cheddar Popper Sliders

(hot or cold) Chicken Flatbread Sandwiches with Sun Dried Tomato Aioli

(hot or cold) Chicken Flatbread Sandwiches with Sun Dried Tomato Aioli

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Pizza

Crustless Pizza Cups {iheartlunch}

Crustless Pizza Cups {iheartlunch}

I Heart Lunch: Pizza Muffins (grainfree and nutfree)

I Heart Lunch: Pizza Muffins (grainfree and nutfree)

Making Italian Sausage At Home

Making Italian Sausage At Home

The Little Italy {grilled chicken alfredo pizza} #tysongrilledandready

The Little Italy {grilled chicken alfredo pizza} #tysongrilledandready

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Chicken Recipes

4 Ingredient Chicken Verde (slow-cooker recipe)

4 Ingredient Chicken Verde (slow-cooker recipe)

Copycat Chick-fil-a Grilled Chicken and Zesty Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Copycat Chick-fil-a Grilled Chicken and Zesty Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Grain Free Chicken and Mushroom Enchiladas Verdes

Grain Free Chicken and Mushroom Enchiladas Verdes

Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie Soup {gf, df}

Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie Soup {gf, df}

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Beef Recipes

Game Day Food: Grilled Sweet ‘N Spicy Bacon Burger

Game Day Food: Grilled Sweet ‘N Spicy Bacon Burger

Instant-Pot Recipe: Pulled Pepper Steak

Instant-Pot Recipe: Pulled Pepper Steak

Slow-Cooker Paleo Italian Stuffed Peppers

Slow-Cooker Paleo Italian Stuffed Peppers

Moroccan Spiced Beef and Veggie Skillet

Moroccan Spiced Beef and Veggie Skillet

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Pork Recipes

How To Cook Bacon In The Oven

How To Cook Bacon In The Oven

Easy Slow Cooker Ribs

Easy Slow Cooker Ribs

Slow-Cooker Coffee Braised Asian Pork

Slow-Cooker Coffee Braised Asian Pork

Making Italian Sausage At Home

Making Italian Sausage At Home

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Seafood Recipes

Grilled Shrimp Tacos with a Creamy Lemon Sauce {grain-free options}

Grilled Shrimp Tacos with a Creamy Lemon Sauce {grain-free options}

Spicy Shrimp Fried Cauliflower Rice {GF}

Spicy Shrimp Fried Cauliflower Rice {GF}

The Spicy Houston Sushi Roll

The Spicy Houston Sushi Roll

Grilled Garlic Shrimp

Grilled Garlic Shrimp

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Grain-Free Recipes

Instant-Pot Recipe: Pulled Pepper Steak

Instant-Pot Recipe: Pulled Pepper Steak

Flourless Cocoa-Monkey Muffins

Flourless Cocoa-Monkey Muffins

Grain-Free Waffle Recipe and An Open Letter To My Free-Loading Chickens

Grain-Free Waffle Recipe and An Open Letter To My Free-Loading Chickens

4 Ingredient Chicken Verde (slow-cooker recipe)

4 Ingredient Chicken Verde (slow-cooker recipe)

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Baked Goods

Flourless Cocoa-Monkey Muffins

Flourless Cocoa-Monkey Muffins

Grain-Free Waffle Recipe and An Open Letter To My Free-Loading Chickens

Grain-Free Waffle Recipe and An Open Letter To My Free-Loading Chickens

Spiced Apple French Toast Muffins (gluten-free)

Spiced Apple French Toast Muffins (gluten-free)

Grain-Free Peanut Butter Blossoms

Grain-Free Peanut Butter Blossoms

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Desserts and Treats

Egg-Nog Caramels

Egg-Nog Caramels

Simple Orange Cream Frosting for an Easy Peasy Christmas Cookie Party

Simple Orange Cream Frosting for an Easy Peasy Christmas Cookie Party

Flourless Cocoa-Monkey Muffins

Flourless Cocoa-Monkey Muffins

Paleo Mexican Hot Chocolate Brownie Cookies plus MORE Grain-free Holiday Cookie Recipes

Paleo Mexican Hot Chocolate Brownie Cookies plus MORE Grain-free Holiday Cookie Recipes

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Drinks

Snowman Soup {slow cooker white hot chocolate}

Snowman Soup {slow cooker white hot chocolate}

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Kid Friendly Recipes

Flourless Cocoa-Monkey Muffins

Flourless Cocoa-Monkey Muffins

Grain-Free Waffle Recipe and An Open Letter To My Free-Loading Chickens

Grain-Free Waffle Recipe and An Open Letter To My Free-Loading Chickens

Crustless Pizza Cups {iheartlunch}

Crustless Pizza Cups {iheartlunch}

Egg-Nog Cream Cheese Dip

Egg-Nog Cream Cheese Dip

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Slow-Cooker Paleo Italian Stuffed Peppers

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