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Cherry Pico de Gallo

July 2, 2019 By Becky 4 Comments

Cherry pico de gallo

This cherry pico de gallo is an easy, sweet twist on your favorite fresh salsa. It’s great with chips or on top of grilled meats!

Cherry season! It’s my favorite time of the year. This is your moment to make this simple cherry pico de gallo, which goes well with pretty much everything and will disappear faster than anything else at your Fourth of July cookout.

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Filed Under: #30MinuteMondays, appetizer, gluten free, paleo, recipe, vegan, vegetarian, whole30 Tagged With: cherries, dairy free, grain free, no-cook, salsa, summer

Whole30 Breakfast Nachos

January 30, 2017 By Becky 36 Comments

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Whole30 Breakfast Nachos (Gluten free, Dairy free, Paleo)

These Whole30 breakfast nachos are ideal for game day or anytime you’re craving a decadent plate of nachos but still want to stick to paleo ingredients. They take just half an hour to make!

Where have breakfast nachos been all my life? They’re a million times better than any nachos I’ve ever had before, despite being free of gluten, grains, and dairy. They’re super fast to make and just as welcome in the evening as at breakfast time. What’s not to love?

For these Whole30 breakfast nachos, we’re using thinly sliced potatoes cooked to a crisp in bacon grease instead of tortilla chips. This is one of those healthier substitutions that just so happens to taste way better than the original. The potatoes get really nice and crunchy around the edges, but still retain a little toothsome chew near the middle. I’d happily eat a sheet pan full of them with no adornment whatsoever.

Whole30 Breakfast Nachos (Gluten free, Dairy free, Paleo)

I can’t say no to any of these toppings, though. We’ve got crispy bacon, eggs cooked to your liking (bring on the runny yolks for me!), rich avocado, thinly sliced scallions, crispy bits of radish, fresh cilantro, tart lime, and some salsa on the side. And once you break that yolk and let it mix a bit with the potatoes and toppings, I swear to you it will taste like these nachos have cheese in them! You just have to try it to believe it.

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Filed Under: #30MinuteMondays, breakfast, gluten free, paleo, recipe, whole30 Tagged With: avocado, bacon, dairy free, eggs, grain free, Mexican, potatoes, salsa, sheet pan

Huevos Divorciados + Salsa Verde

January 9, 2017 By Becky 26 Comments

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Huevos Divorciados + Salsa Verde from Paleo Planet

Huevos divorciados is a classic Mexican breakfast that’s just as amazing for dinner. Homemade salsa verde makes it extra special!

Huevos divorciados, which literally translates to “divorced eggs”, are one of my favorite Mexican breakfasts. Two fried eggs are served with two different kinds of salsa–in this case, salsa verde and ancho chile salsa. They’re often separated by some refried beans and potatoes, but I like to serve them with a quick sweet potato hash. If you have your salsas ready, this meal comes together in less than 30 minutes. And while homemade salsa is the most delicious (plus fun and easy to make!), store-bought salsas can definitely work, too. Just read the labels carefully if you’re doing a Whole30!

Huevos Divorciados + Salsa Verde from Paleo Planet

These huevos divorciados and salsa verde are from my cookbook, Paleo Planet. If you don’t have your copy yet, you can order one on Amazon or pick one up at many Barnes & Noble stores and local booksellers. The book has over 125 internationally-inspired paleo recipes, including over 80 that are Whole30 compliant. You can download the Whole30 recipe list right here!

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Filed Under: #30MinuteMondays, breakfast, gluten free, paleo, recipe, vegetarian, whole30 Tagged With: 30 minute meals, eggs, grain free, Mexican, Paleo Planet, salsa, sauce, sweet potato

Slow-Cooker Carnitas Lettuce Wraps with Pineapple & Avocado Salsa

April 3, 2014 By Becky 9 Comments

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Slow-Cooker Carnitas Lettuce Wraps with Pineapple and Avocado Salsa (Paleo, Gluten free)
 
Crisp and tender slow-cooker carnitas are wrapped in butter lettuce and topped with pineapple and avocado salsa for a paleo dinner or appetizer with an ideal balance of sweet and savory flavors.

Ben is out of town this week, so I have been left to my own devices.  Last night I got home and decided to read the first chapter or two of the kids’ novel Because of Winn-Dixie, which I needed to preview before using it in a lesson.  Turns out the book is really good, and also a bit sad.  A girl named India Opal, whose mother left when she was little, moves to Naomi, Florida with her dad and ends up adopting a stray dog who helps her make all kinds of interesting friends.  Each friend has their own poignant story.  I may have ended up crying several times (just enough to need a tissue, not straight-up bawling), and finishing the whole book in less than two hours.  Now, that’s what I call a fun evening!  Tonight I might watch the film version.

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Filed Under: appetizer, dinner, gluten free, paleo, recipe, whole30 Tagged With: avocado, carnitas, crockpot, dairy free, grain free, lettuce wraps, Mexican, pineapple, pork, salsa, slow cooker

Mocha Marinated Steak with Peach Salsa and Cauliflower Mash

August 5, 2013 By Becky 17 Comments

If you haven’t stopped by since last month’s chocolate party, you’ll notice that things have changed some since the days of double malt ice cream sandwiches.  A Calculated Whisk is going paleo! I’m doing a Whole30, and the blog is doing it with me.  So for the rest of August, you’ll find more healthy recipes with fruits, vegetables, eggs, meat, and seafood, but no grains, sugar, sweeteners, legumes, soy, milk, or processed food.  Desserts (at least paleo ones, which can still be impressively delicious!) will return in the fall.

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Filed Under: dinner, gluten free, paleo, recipe, whole30 Tagged With: cauliflower, chocolate party, cilantro, cocoa, coffee, dairy free, lime, low carb, mocha, onions, peach, salsa, steak

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