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Homemade Ketchup: Whole30 and Paleo

I don’t think there’s another topping as versatile as ketchup. When I was able to add tomatoes to my diet, homemade ketchup was the first thing I made! After years of eating plain burger patties with just salt, this delicious, red sauce changed everything!! Ketchup has always been one of my favorite sauces. I’d eat burger dripping, fries covered, meatloaf smothered, scrambled eggs drizzled in ketchup. Between my husband and…

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Oven Roasted Bell Peppers and Zucchini

So if you haven’t had pizza in two years like me, these veggies taste like pizza! With spices like garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes, these oven roasted bell peppers and zucchini slices are a fantastic side for burgers, steak, or a zesty chicken dish. Plus, they make your house smell awesome! One of my favorite things about oven roasted veggies is there’s no need to babysit them. A…

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Homemade Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe

One of my least favorite things about homemade salad dressings is that they separate and are really oily. Well, I was making homemade mayonnaise one evening and realized I’d never tried to use my immersion blender to mix my salad dressing. Problem solved!! My search for a thick and creamy, paleo, homemade, clean salad dressing was over. This homemade creamy balsamic vinaigrette recipe comes together in a few minutes and can…

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Oven Roasted Potatoes

So, potatoes aren’t the healthiest food, but they are cheap, filling, and high calorie. They’re not paleo, but they are Whole 30 compliant. Since our son (and I) can’t eat any grains at all, and feeding him is a (nearly) all day deal, gaining potatoes as a safe for him was a huge win. Our grocery budget rejoiced. My high calorie needs and extremely clean and limited diet needed a…

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Paleo Honey Glazed Brussels Sprouts

If you are reluctant to try Brussels sprouts, this is a recipe for you. They’re absolutely delicious and you’ll wish you made more! Maybe its the sweet and tangy glaze, or the yummy, crispy bacon.. Brussels sprouts are a versatile vegetable, but if you’ve never cooked them before, it can be hard to come up with something tasty that’ll ease your family into enjoying them. When I had to cut…

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