This recipe is dedicated to my Mama and 100% hers. My mom is self-proclaimed lactose intolerant. She has diagnosed her own dairy sensitivity. That makes being an Italian and loving Italian food a little hard in our house, especially when it comes to staples like lasagna. She actually found that she can tolerate goat cheese…
Category: Main Dish
“Guaranteed To Get You Laid” Lasagna
That’s right. This lasagna is “Guaranteed To Get You Laid.” This is another Matty Matheson recipe. We saw it on YouTube and I had to try it. What do you mean this is the way Italians should make lasagna? This is blasphemous. I couldn’t resist the temptation. My mouth is still watering thinking about the…
Simple Roast Chicken
Roasting a chicken does not take a long time and the meat can last you for quite a few days. Not only that, but you can make stock from the bones and leftovers. You can really get a lot from your money if you roast your own. You can also be creative and try different…
One Pan Chicken Dinner
Hate coming home from work, having to cook and then clean up? This recipe and these kinds of recipes completely take away all the cleanup for you, as everything is cooked in one pan- meat, veggies… everything. The vegetables come out roasted while the meat is juicy and delicious. Whoever thought of this should win…
Paleo Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos
Dear Lord. My mouth is watering just remembering this meal as I write it up for you guys. I absolutely cannot wait to make this again. I’m not a big seafood person (can you tell by my blog??), but everybody likes fried food. Not only that, but the sauce for this is crazy amazing. I’m…
Paleo Pumpkin Chili
I’m as basic as they come. Mid-September hits and it can be 80 degrees outside, but I can be found with my Pumpkin Spiced Latte, boots and sweater snuggled up with a book (sweating…). Just like all the other basic white girls out there, I love fall. I love the crisp air, beautiful fall leaves,…
Pork Tenderloin with Pureed Plum Sauce
This recipe is currently one of my favorites. The plum sauce pairs absolutely perfectly with the pork tenderloin. As you can see, I had side dishes of broccoli and mashed potatoes. I have made this dish for my parents and then later for my grandparents and it was a hit both times. This is a…
Sloppy Joe’s
This recipe was a HUGE hit in my house. Who doesn’t love Sloppy Joe’s?? Everyone loves Sloppy Joe’s. That meaty sweet flavor… it reminds us of childhood, of family. This recipe is super simple and super delicious. I made a large salad on the side and got little gluten free buns for me and my…
Spinach and Feta Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Feel like your diet has been a little bland? Missing some amazing flavor in your life? This is your recipe. You’ve found it. This might not be the most calorie-friendly meal, but I’ve tried to lighten it up for you guys. And I say there’s nothing wrong with a little indulgence once a week. You…
Fish Bake with Pineapples, Black Beans and Rice
This is a recipe my mom printed out from (I think) the Food Network website. I don’t tend to make a lot of recipes from them, but every now and then, there’s a hit. The picture does not give this recipe justice. It’s actually rather pretty in person the way the whole thing lays out….
Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing
I am obsessed with caesar dressing. It is so creamy, peppery, zingy- really packs a punch. I’ve tried to make it on several occasions, but anchovies really gross me out (understatement). Not only that, but when you’re trying to lose weight or eat healthy, caesar dressing isn’t exactly your best option. I’ve played around with…
Fish Tacos with Mango Slaw & Pink Chile Mayo
This recipe is kind of a combo with a couple of fish tacos recipes I’ve been playing with. Most fish taco recipes will have you batter and then fry the fish. I’m not a huge fan of this- first of all, I’d usually use my cast iron for that. I’m not a huge fan of…
Conscious Cooking with Jaqs! 