I loooooove me some good roasted brussels sprouts. A little burnt, with some crispy leaves, all caramelized and sweet. And today, when I went to prep and roast my sprouts, I remembered that I had BACONNNN in the fridge. And if you CAN bacon, you should ALWAYS bacon.
Read MoreThe Best Buffalo Chicken Salad of Your Life
You might read the title of this post and think.... "Really, Maria? Really, the best?" And to you doubters I say... YES! I made them for my parents one weekend and both of them declared them "the best salad they had ever eaten."
Read MoreShepherd's Pie Twice Baked Potatoes
"I could eat this every day" Stir-Fried Garlic Broccoli
Not joking, I really could (and sometimes do) eat this stuff every day. My favorite pairing? THIS broccoli with good ol' dippy eggs!
Read MoreWhole Egg, Sausage & Broccoli Breakfast Bake
I love recipes that allow me to sneak some veggies in first thing in the morning, and I wanted to experiment with an egg casserole that didn't require you to scramble the eggs before baking! Alas, this egg bake was born!
Read MoreGarlic & Onion Roasted Pork Loin
Pork gets a bad wrap sometimes... but if you don't overcook it, it can be juicy and delicious, making a meal that is also fairly inexpensive! Onions and garlic inserted into cuts in the meat make this roast super flavorful!
Read MoreFajita Chicken & Veggie Bake
What do you get when you throw a TON of veggies, some chicken, a bunch of seasoning, and some lime juice in the oven together? A CHICKEN FAJITA PARTY. Muy delicioso, people.
Read MoreAsian Turkey Burgers
This is one of my first-ever freezer cooking recipes -- now with a bit of a Whole30 makeover.
These can be enjoyed as burgers (duh), chopped up while cooking to make a killer filling for lettuce wraps OR used as protein for a stir fry!
Read MoreConfetti Veggie Fritters
I don't know about you guys, but for me, roasted veggies can get a bit ollllld -- so I'm always on the lookout for new side dishes! These fritters are super easy thanks to a shortcut ingredient and pair perfectly with a horseradish ranch dipping sauce.
Read MoreSweet Potato Chicken Enchilada Casserole
This casserole is packed full of delicious Mexican flavors but is totally Whole30/Paleo compliant. No cheese or tortillas here, but I swear you won't even miss them. And if you don't follow Whole30, you'll still love it!
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