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Laughter and Lemonade

A food blog with healthy and delicious recipes

Homestyle Beef Brisket

One thing I've been enjoying lately is finding a great, inexpensive cut of meat and slowly cooking it to render out the fat and leave it fall-apart-fork-tender.  Not only do I like it for those reasons, but it makes the next couple weeks of clean eating super easy!  For breakfast, lunch, or dinner I have a delicious protein I'm excited about eating that is extremely versatile. … [Read more...]

Italian Roasted Mushroom Salad

This is one of those dishes I like to prepare and enjoy throughout the week.  When I have a day off, I'll whip dishes like Homestyle Beef Brisket and Mediterranean Sweet Potato Salad so that throughout a busy week I have excellent, tasty choices for breakfast, lunch or dinner. All you need to do is … [Read more...]

Thai Beef Salad

There's nothing like fresh, crunchy ingredients and exotic flavors to satisfy my taste buds.  My version of Thai Beef Salad does just that.  I cannot eat the same thing every day.  It would be so much easier if I could, but alas, my cooking adventures continue.  And kudos to you people who can eat salmon and broccoli for every meal.  I could never be you.  I need spicy, sweet, sour, salty, and umami to satisfy me.  I need both new flavors from … [Read more...]

Mediterranean Sweet Potato Salad

Today's post is my favorite way lately to enjoy sweet potatoes.  My lifelong friend Sarah came to visit recently, and when we were out to eat and had this dish together we knew we had to re-create it.  Simple, bright, and flavorful. Start by tossing the chopped sweet potatoes with olive oil, cumin, paprika, cayenne, salt and pepper.  Then bake for 30 minutes, tossing once half way through. In a large bowl combine olive oil, lemon juice, … [Read more...]

Sour Cream and Onion Kale Chips

Ever miss or crave the crunch some non-paleo foods provide?  These kale chips are your answer. I first heard of kale chips several years ago and thought they were such a good idea!  When I tried to make them I was sorely disappointed.  I baked them in the oven and followed the recipe (I don't usually follow recipes... even when I set out to, so this was a feat).  Despite my diligence, they turned out terrible.  Oily and burnt tasting.  I … [Read more...]

Blushing Beet Red

It's amazing when you start eating whole, nutrient dense foods all the time, how good you feel.  I'm starting to get to the point in the morning where I don't feel completely energized off of just a couple paleo Lemon Poppyseed Muffins alone.  Afterwards I find myself craving vitamin-rich greens like kale and spinach, or vibrant nutrient packed produce like tomatoes, carrots, or berries. Paired with some protein and fat, nutrient dense fruits … [Read more...]

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

Ever wondered the difference between baking powder and baking soda?  How do you know when to use which? Here's a little food science 101 for you.  Baking soda should be used in recipes that also have an acid added to it.  When baking soda comes in contact with an acid like lemon juice, vinegar, or buttermilk (which is really just milk + an acid) it becomes activated, giving off gas … [Read more...]

Arugula Lime Pesto with Walnuts & Jalapeño

This is a totally versatile and non-traditional take on pesto.  In this version arugula and walnuts replace traditional basil and pine nuts, while lime and jalapeño add a south-western flair. I really like cooking with pestos because they add so much flavor!  If you ever think paleo food is boring, get into pesto.  This one only has 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1/3 cup of walnuts so its quite low in calories compared to traditional pestos … [Read more...]

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