Finding new and exciting lunch ideas couldn’t be easier thanks to the internet. However, with so many choices available, it can be difficult to know where to start. If you’re having trouble deciding which delicious new lunch idea to try out, below you’ll discover how to make one of my absolute favorites – Slow Cooker Shredded Salsa Chicken. 💯🏆This recipe belongs in the hall of fame of meal-prep options (but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy it ...

Chocolate is made from cocoa beans harvested in pods from cocoa trees. Here are various different strains of cocoa, which give different flavor profiles. The three most common are, trintario, forestero and criollo. Chocolate Origins 33%  Ivory Coast25%  Rest of the world17.5 %  Ghana7.45%  Indonesia5.6%  Ecuador5.3%  Brazil1.8%  Peru1.66%  Mexico1.4 %  Dominican Republic1.1%  Colombia Chemistry of Cocoa Cocoa contains over 600 different ...

Traditional crepes are a popular French dish made with a combination of flour and eggs. This extremely versatile, gluten-free version omits the flour and yields delicious sweet or savory flourless crepes that are low-carb and you can enjoy with your favorite sweet or savory fillings.Savory combinations are a great way to enjoy leftovers the next day. You can use grilled steak, roasted chicken, and/or your favorite cheese and top with caramelized onions, sautéed mushrooms, and/or roasted ...

One of the most popular superfoods to use is butternut squash, and for good reason. It is creamy, tasty, and very nutritious. There are many ways to use this type of squash, from soup to salad. Here are some healthy and delicious butternut squash recipes for you to try. Butternut Squash SoupA good classic recipe to make with butternut squash is soup. This is one of the more popular soups for the fall and winter season, when this superfood vegetable is best. There really are many ways to make ...

Making a home-cooked meal for your family doesn’t have to require hours of time and a big stack of dishes to clean when you’re done. It is hard to beat a nice chicken and veggies dinner when you are craving some comfort food. For a classic one-pan chicken dinner, these sheet-pan chicken fajitas are quick to prepare and clean up afterward Prep time: 10 minutes (+ time to marinate the chicken)Cook time: 15 minutesServes: 4-6 Fajita Seasoning Ingredients: 1 T. ground cumin2 ...

This vegetable taco soup is one of my meal plan favorites – so simple, so yummy, so versatile! You can modify the recipe to include other foods – see swaps below. Here are some swaps to include: Add ground beef: Before sautéing vegetables, brown one pound of ground beef in 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Proceed with the recipe as directed. Black beans >> lentils or kidney beans Zucchini >> sweet potato or mushrooms Time Prep Time ...

If you have heard of the term “Stress eating”, then this will probably come as no surprise to you. Many people have discovered that when they are under a lot of emotional stress, they don’t lose their appetite like some, but get a bigger appetite and more cravings. Typically, you aren’t hungrier, but you feel like you want to eat to help soothe the stress. What is Stress Eating? Stress eating and emotional eating are very closely linked. This is when you are feeling ...

You’ll never miss the beans in this chunky beef chili thanks to a flavor-packed and satisfying combination of fresh vegetables and Portobello mushrooms. To top it off, a nice blend of herbs and spices pulls it all together into a delicious and filling meal. Paleo Beef and Mushroom Chili Prep time: 10 minutesCook time: 30 minutesServes: 6 Ingredients: 2 T. extra virgin olive oil1 medium yellow onion, diced2 large carrots, diced2 medium celery stalks, diced2 medium red bell peppers, diced1 ...

Have you noticed lately that your grocery bill is going up? Although the cost of food may be rising, some of your growing grocery store costs might be due to making impulsive purchases. If you shop when you’re lacking energy, hungry, or in a hurry, chances are good you sometimes make hasty decisions about food. After getting home from the store, if you’ve ever said, “Now why did I get that?” these tips are for you: 1. Keep a pad of paper and pen in the ...

These quick-pickled jalapeno peppers and onions are delicious on top of your favorite Mexican or Tex-Mex dishes. They can also be enjoyed on their own, or in wraps, salads, or anywhere you want a little extra spice. For a nice twist, try the pickling liquid in place of plain vinegar in homemade vinaigrettes and marinades. Paleo Pickled Jalapeno Peppers & Red Onion Prep time: 10 minutes + 1 hour rest timeCook time: n/aServes: n/a Safety Tip: Wear gloves when handling jalapeno peppers to ...