I think I have a meatball addiction. Anything shaped and cooked into a little golf-ball sized sphere of meat makes me happy. So to break the cycle, I give you individual meatloaf. Yes, it is meatball like, but not round! So there, I win. Read on for the recipe. 
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Tag Archives: Lunch Ideas
Paleo-Friendly Meals: “Penne” a la Betsy
The Pioneer Woman has some of my all time favorite recipes! One particular favorite is Penne a la Betsy and oh, did I miss that loveliness once I went Paleo. The good news? I tested this out with spaghetti squash and it’s just as delicious! Read on for the recipe! 
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Paleo-Friendly Meals: Filipino Adobo Style Bok Choy
I absolutely love Filipino food – it’s so savory and delicious. When I was young, my Lola (grandma) watched me everyday and cooked chicken adobo at least once a week. The smells coming from the kitchen were intoxicating and drew me in – cartoon style, feet floating and nose following the visible aroma. I always look forward to chicken adobo over rice on the kitchen table. These days I’m avoiding rice but the flavors of Filipino adobo are so versatile they can be added to almost anything. In this case, I’ll share with you the wonders of Filipino adobo style bok choy!
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Paleo-Friendly Meals: Fajita Burgers
I feel like I am forever cooking, especially on Sundays. I’m not complaining – because I love to cook and eat fresh food – but sometimes I exhaust myself looking for something new and yummy to cook. I’m pretty adventurous with my meals and don’t mind trying new things, but my mom is a different story. She’ll usually eat whatever I cook, but the following recipe is one of her favorites. It’s a dressed up version of a classic AND it’s Paleo-friendly. What more could you ask for?
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Paleo-Friendly Meals: Fried Chicken
There’s something so comforting about fried chicken. Crunchy skin…hot out of the oil…smuthered in hot sauce…mmmm. I’ve tried multiple Paleo recipes with gluten-free breading, but it never tastes as good as the real thing. So why try to duplicate it when you can make the next best thing? This recipe is gluten-free, breading-free, quick, easy and CHEAP! Huzzah! Read on for the full recipe.
Paleo-Friendly Meals: Broccoli, Cauliflower, and Carrot Soup
Oh the weather outside is frightful – but this SOUP is so delightful! I’ve repeatedly expressed my deep love for all things soup before, so here is another Paleo-Friendly recipe that is quick, easy, and most importantly uses my Vitamix (aka my new favorite toy!). If you don’t have one, fret not, an immersion blender or a good old-fashioned blender will do the trick.
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Primal-Friendly Meals: Spinach and Feta Turkey Burgers
Hello, hello and welcome to the work week! I apologize for my hiatus, but I have been dealing with a lot of things, mainly how to handle stress and juggle about a million tasks at once. I know, welcome to life – no need to complain because I am preaching to the choir. I also just picked up a second job, but I’ll get to that in another post. ANYWAY, what follows is a recipe I created after salivating over the fanciness of Whole Foods.
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Paleo-Friendly Meals: Orange Chicken
In the mood for some yummy Chinese food but want to avoid the next day MSG/salt/carb hangover? (Don’t act like you don’t know what I mean.) Try some Paleo orange chicken for dinner or, better yet, lunch! It travels well and tastes great microwaved! 
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Paleo-Friendly Meals: Zuppa Toscana
What if I told you that you could enjoy a Paleo-friendly Olive Garden inspired meal that tastes just as good as the real thing?
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