This mushroom ragout is one of the best things I’ve eaten lately, and that’s saying a lot. I haven’t always been a fan of edible fungi. Mushrooms were always way out of bounds for me as a kid, but somewhere in my early 20’s I fell in love with their earthy, savory deliciousness. During my
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Moroccan Lamb Stew
I have never met a one pot meal that I’ve loved quite as much as this Moroccan lamb stew. You can throw these ingredients in the slow cooker in less than 20 minutes in the morning. The tempting aromas will waft through your home all day, and when you sit down to this melt-in-your mouth meal at
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Magical Chili and The Elk Hunter
Back in Pennsyl-tucky – as I like to refer to my home state when I’m referring to its redneck ways – hunting is a way of life. My grandpa had a hunting camp deep in the woods where I learned to shoot a BB gun (at a tin can). It was considered an excusable absence
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Buffalo Chicken Wings and Blue Cheese Dip
Back when I was in high school on the swim team, we used to travel to Buffalo, NY for a big swim meet each summer. Part of the tradition was to pig out on the famous local cuisine – Buffalo wings – at the end of the weekend. We would sit at a long table
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Nachos Get a Real Food Makeover
One of the things I love the most about our real food lifestyle is that I can magically transform nearly every junk food favorite into a version that not only tastes just as good (or much, much better), but is also surprisingly healthy. Take nachos for example. There’s really no arguing that there are NO health
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Cuban Pulled Pork With Chipotle Mayo & Jicama Slaw
I have probably tested hundreds of dishes for Real Plans. Some are delicious and some are not even worth mentioning. This slow cooked Cuban pulled pork falls into the category of AH-MAZ-ING. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again… There’s nothing quite like throwing a few simple ingredients into a slow cooker and
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Shepherd’s Pie with Cauliflower Crust
Shepherd’s pie is the ultimate home-cooked comfort food – savory lamb or beef and veggies in a rich gravy, topped with buttery mash. I like to make mine with cauliflower crust, simply because I prefer it to potatoes, but you could easily swap it out for classic mashed potatoes or get all-kinds-of-crazy with parsnips, yams
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Slow Cooker Beef and Mushroom Stew
I love to come home to a house full of wonderful aromas and a hot, home-cooked meal. That’s why I practically worship my slow cookers. One is usually bubbling away with chicken or beef bones for stock, but the other is reserved for magicking up dinner while I’m off at the office or running after
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Linguine with Clams
Linguine with clams is one of my favorite fancy dishes. Here’s the secret: this meal is super easy to make, inexpensive, nutrient-dense, and so darn delicious! We don’t eat a ton of pasta at our house, but when paired with a nutritional powerhouse of clams and grass-fed butter, we make an exception. If you don’t eat
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Chicken Pot Pie Crumble
I have searched high and low for the perfect chicken pot pie recipe. Something comforting, flavorful, and delicious, but without a ton of extra labor – no rolling pins, please! You see, I just don’t have the time for fussy food, but I still want my dinner to taste awesome. Finally, inspired by this recipe and
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Butter Rub: How To Make A Moist Turkey Every Time
[Holistic Squid note: I don’t know about you, but I’m not a fan of a dry bird on my holiday table. So let’s learn how to make a moist turkey! This butter rub is a nearly fool-proof method…] I absolutely adore having family and friends over for a holiday grounded in gratitude and sharing good
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Perfect Asian Meatballs Recipe
Have you been following our series on meatballs? Well, if you haven’t, you’ll enjoy checking back to our previous recipe posts on one of my favorite on-the-go nutrient dense foods: Classic Meatballs and Greek Meatballs. In just a couple of weeks, many of my Real food friends and I will be trekking up to Northern California for the
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