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Low Carb Mexican Style Shepherd’s Pie

January 6, 2017 By Natasha Leave a Comment

Low Carb Mexican Style Shepherd’s Pie

It’s creamy. It’s delicious. It’s hecka nutritious. It’s a Mexican version of the comfort dish, Shepherd’s Pie. Traditionally, this recipe would use a mixture of meat and veggies with mashed potatoes as the “crust” for the top. When using beef, it’s called “cottage pie,’ and when using lamb, it’s called “shepherd’s pie.” My rendition uses grass fed ground beef and whipped cauli mash, and I still called it a shepherd’s pie, why? Because I’m a rebel at heart and like to break the rules! That’s why. Actually, I’m a total rule breaker when it comes to cooking, amongst other things <insert feisty smirk face.>…

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Filed Under: beef, main dish Tagged With: beef, cauliflower, dairy free, feedfeed, gluten free, keto, lchf, low carb, mexican, shepherd's pie, sugar detox, whole30

Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas

January 4, 2017 By Natasha Leave a Comment

Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas

So, Happy 2017 and all that stuff! Hope you guys had an amazing holiday season like I did! I can’t believe it’s already January. Like WHOA, where did the time go?

So, about carnitas. Ask my family and they’ll tell you that pork carnitas are my absolute FAV thing to order at Mexican restaurants. I mean, FAVORITE. It’s the thing that I get all judgy on when I go to new restaurants. If their carnitas are good, the restaurant gets a thumbs up from me. Oh, and I’m pretty judgy about the chips and salsa too, not gonna lie….

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Filed Under: main dish, pork Tagged With: carnitas, crockpot, feedfeed, gluten free, keto, lchf, low carb, mexican, pork, slow cooker, taco tuesday, tacos, whole30

Spicy Cilantro Sauce

July 18, 2016 By Natasha Leave a Comment

Spicy Cilantro Sauce

By now you should know how much I love all things cilantro, especially cilantro chimichurri. And then I heard about this sauce called zhug from one of my Instgram followers who knows how cilantro-obsessed I am. Zhug is really similar to chimichurri, and heck spicy, so I knew I had to try to recreate it. Here’s my spicy cilantro sauce….

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Filed Under: condiment Tagged With: chimichurri, cilantro, feedfeed, gluten free, keto, lchf, lowcarb, spicy, whole30, zhug

Chocolate Mint Chip Ice Cream

July 2, 2016 By Natasha Leave a Comment

Chocolate Mint Chip Ice Cream

I always say I’m not that big of a dessert fan. EXCEPT for when it comes to chocolate and ice cream. Especially chocolate mint chip ice cream on a hot summer evening. Ice cream is my dessert weakness. And the hard part for me, is finding a really good ice cream at the store that isn’t loaded with sugar and/or high fructose corn syrup and crappy ingredients. So, obviously, I was left with no choice but to buy an ice cream maker and start making my own, DUH! My friend, Megan, from The Recipe for Healing, is always making us ice cream after we get done with our walks. So, basically, my new found ice cream making obsession is her fault ;)…

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Filed Under: dessert Tagged With: bulletproof, chocolate, dessert, essential oils, feedfeed, gluten free, ice cream, keto, lchf, low carb, low sugar, mint, mint chip, primal

Turmeric Chicken Collard Wraps

June 30, 2016 By Natasha Leave a Comment

Turmeric Chicken Collard Wraps

It’s summer and it’s hot, so I’m always looking for fun meal ideas that don’t require me to turn on the oven. These turmeric chicken collard wraps are a perfect lunch option when you want a no cook meal. With just a handful of ingredients and you’ll have a quick and easy, no-cook, protein-packed meal. The key to this meal is to have some cooked chicken breast already to go in the fridge. I admit, I’m not the best at this, but I’m working on getting better. I swear I’m running to the store pretty much on the daily because I haven’t been planning my meals very well lately….

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Filed Under: poultry Tagged With: adrenal fatigue, autoimmune, chicken breast, feedfeed, gluten free, hashimotos, keto, lchf, low carb, stress, turmeric

Smoky Mexican Stuffed Bell Peppers

June 26, 2016 By Natasha Leave a Comment

Smoky Mexican Stuffed Bell Peppers

I’m pretty sure I could live off Mexican-themed food forever. I mean, anything that I can put cilantro and avocado on wins! If you’ve followed me on Instagram, you will see just how much I eat avocados and cilantro. One of my husband’s friends follows me on Insta and asked him what our avocado budget was! Anyway, these smoky mexican stuffed bell peppers are a perfect meal for anytime of the year. Enjoy these with a side of avocado or guacamole and a side salad for a complete low carb meal!…

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Filed Under: beef, main dish Tagged With: dinner, feedfeed, gluten free, keto, lchf, low carb, mexican, paleo, primal, stuffed bell peppers

Jalapeno Turkey Burgers with Creamy Chimichurri Sauce

June 12, 2016 By Natasha Leave a Comment

Jalapeno Turkey Burgers with Creamy Chimichurri Sauce

This post is in partnership condiment friends at Sir Kensington’s! I loveeee all their delicious stuff, but this post specifically is tribute to their new avocado oil mayonnaise. All opinions are my own.

It’s getting a little hot up in here, and I’m gonna make things even hotter with these spicy jalapeno turkey burgers with creamy chimichurri sauce!

The beginning of June is when Redding decides to turn up the heat to full blast on the thermostat. For reals. It’s hot here! BUT, I can’t complain much considering hubby and I moved here from the coast 12 years ago because SUN! Fun Fact: Redding is the second sunniest city in the nation with 88% sunshine. Yes, I said NATION. Who knew?…

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Filed Under: poultry Tagged With: chimichurri, feedfeed, gluten free, keto, lchf, low carb, mayo, paleo, sir kensingtons, turkey

Bacon Deviled Eggs

March 26, 2016 By Natasha 1 Comment

Bacon Deviled Eggs

I cannot believe Easter is already here. This is just madness! Once again, in the blink of an eye, time is flyinggggggg by. Okay, so, I don’t know about you, but I can always eat deviled eggs. Seriously, when I see them as an appetizer at a gathering, they are the first thing on my plate. It’s like they are calling my name… “Natashaaaaaa, eat me!” But, I know not everyone picks the cleanest of ingredients to use, and that is very important to me, and I hope it is to you too! 

Let’s talk Spring. It’s definitely in the air here in Northern California! The blossoms are blooming all over town on the trees and I’m in love with them floating around in the breeze. The air is fresh and crisp, and we haven’t hit the triple digits yet! I just wish Spring time would last a little longer around here. It’s like we get a glimpse of it and then, BAM, the blazing summer heat is relentless. Speaking of Spring, it’s the time of the year where I start lightening up my meals and enjoying the seasonal produce. Asparagus is one of my favorite spring vegetables, but honestly, I do eat it year round. Lemon curd also reminds me of Spring. One of my favorite memories is making a layered lemon curd blackberry trifle for Mother’s Day and sharing it with my Grandmother. That was wayyyyy before my Paleo eating days, so maybe I’ll clean it up and make it again soon. But, you can enjoy my cleaned up Luscious Paleo Lemon Curd recipe and serve it for your Easter weekend brunch! Mix it with some coconut whipped cream and add in some fresh berries for a nice, light dessert!

Okay, okay, back to the bacon.

Bacon makes everything better. Especially, BAE: bacon and eggs!

These bacon deviled eggs are super flavorful, because, bacon. Duh. And they are clean. I used homemade mayo in these to make sure no sneaky, processed sugars ended up in them. You can just as easily use any clean, paleo mayo, such as this avocado oil mayo made by Primal Kitchen Foods. I also snuck in a little tang with some lemon juice and pickle juice. That’s right. Pickle juice! It adds a little acidity to help balance out the fat from the yolk, mayo, and bacon.

Recipe Tips: My palate is different that your palate. Mind blowing news, I know! The reason I mention this is because you are more than welcome to increase or decrease any of the flavors in my recipes to suit your own taste buds! If you want more salt, add it. Less spice, go for it! More whatever, do it! Get my drift?? If you want the yolk mixture to be creamier, you can add more mayo to the mixture. This is going to vary depending on the egg size you get and how big the yolks are. So, just adjust accordingly.

Equipment You’ll Need:

Mixing bowl

Knife

Baking sheet

Parchment paper

Cutting board

Measuring spoons

Himalayan sea salt

Saucepan

BACON DEVILED EGGS

INGREDIENTS

1 dozen farm fresh eggs

1/4 cup paleo mayo (or homemade)

1 tsp Himalayan sea salt

1 package bacon

1-2 tbsp lemon juice

1-2 tbsp dill pickle juice (optional, but really good)

jalapeño, minced

chives, chopped

DIRECTIONS

Place slices of bacon on a parchment lined baking sheet and put in cold oven. Turn oven on to 400F and let bacon bake for approx 15-20 minutes depending on how thick it is. When done, remove from oven onto a paper towel lined plate and set aside.

Boil eggs: place eggs in a saucepan and fill with cold water to just above eggs. Bring to a boil, then turn off and cover with a lid and remove from heat. Let sit for 10 minutes. Drain water and place eggs into an ice bath to cool.

Once eggs have cooled, peel them under running water to help remove shell. Cut hard boiled eggs in half and scoop out yolks into a bowl. Add mayo, sea salt, lemon juice and dill pickle juice to bowl and mash with a fork. Or you could use a handheld immersion blender to get really smooth! Taste yolk mixture and adjust seasonings to your preference.

Use a ziplock for a piping bag by filling it with the yolk mixture and cutting off corner. Pipe mixture into egg whites.

Toppings: chop a few pieces of bacon (you can add into yolk mix too if you want!) and add to deviled eggs along with minced jalapenos, chives, and a sprinkle of cayenne pepper if you're feeling it!


Filed Under: appetizer, eggs, Uncategorized Tagged With: deviled eggs, feed feed, gluten free, keto, lchf, paleo

Bacon Deviled Eggs

March 26, 2016 By Natasha 1 Comment

Bacon Deviled Eggs

I cannot believe Easter is already here. This is just madness! Once again, in the blink of an eye, time is flyinggggggg by. Okay, so, I don’t know about you, but I can always eat deviled eggs. Seriously, when I see them as an appetizer at a gathering, they are the first thing on my plate. It’s like they are calling my name… “Natashaaaaaa, eat me!” But, I know not everyone picks the cleanest of ingredients to use, and that is very important to me, and I hope it is to you too! …

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Filed Under: appetizer, eggs Tagged With: deviled eggs, feed feed, gluten free, keto, lchf, paleo

Slow Cooker Harissa Chicken Thighs

March 24, 2016 By Natasha 1 Comment

SLOW COOKER HARISSA CHICKEN THIGHS

I love meals where I can set it and forget it in a slow cooker yet it seems like you’ve slaved away for hours! This is one of those meals. I always like to find ways to liven up the flavors in my meals, especially chicken, so harissa is the star of this dish. I love how tender and juicy, and dare I say, moist, the chicken thighs remain from being slow cooked. You’ll find this recipe only requires a slow cooker and a handful of ingredients: …

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Filed Under: chicken Tagged With: feed feed, gluten free, keto, low carb, paleo

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