Meatloaf is one of those love/hate foods — either people really love it or they really. . . don’t. And, bless its heart, meatloaf won’t win any beauty contests. I’ve always wondered why general meatloaf opinions are so polarized — it s a comfort food, after all. Maybe there are just too many poorly made …

These protein waffles are paleo-friendly and make a large batch! Whip up a bunch and freeze them so your future self (and kids) will thank you!

No, really. These are the best chicken fajitas — citrusy with a hint of heat and they make the BEST leftovers! (Leftover fajita hash is pretty amazing.)

So…. Coodles? Is that what we’re calling cucumber noodles? I made parsnip noodles once, so I guess those are poodles? Butternut noodles = boodles? OK, I’ll stop.

I’ve been cooking salmon for a couple decades and this foil packet method is still my favorite. It creates a steamy environment to keep all of those juices and flavor in the fish! Fish doesn’t have to be intimidating once you know a few tricks!

If you’ve never liked kale chips, I urge you to try these. Massaging lemon juice into the kale takes away the bitterness, and the ranch seasoning + nutritional yeast is a delicious combination!

If you’ve never made your own ghee, it’s really easy! Using high-quality butter makes such delicious ghee, too. I love using Kerrygold grass-fed butter.

Enjoy a jar of everything bagel seasoning — whether you live by a Trader Joe’s or not! Just 6 ingredients and delicious on just about everything.

This is my all-time favorite summer smoothie — perfect to make when strawberries and watermelon are ripe and sweet!

Cobb salad meets BLT meets lettuce wrap — drizzled with a creamy mustard sauce.

A cute, portable protein-filled snack that tastes like brownie batter. Pretty perfect, right?

Get excited — I’ve got a lot of fresh, summery recipes to share with you — that don’t require an oven. So, lettuce wraps. Yay! Is it getting hot where you are?

I love how easy this marinade is to pull together — even during a busy morning! And PLEASE make this “peanut” sauce. It’s so SO good and is fabulous over a salad or rice bowl with this grilled chicken and some veggie toppings!

My firstborn turns 10 next week. She’s such a gem — creative, responsible, smart. She’s also a little OCD like her mother so we “get” each other in that way. She loves to bake, too, and has recently started experimenting with recipes from my cookbooks. It’s fun to watch. It’s also fun to sit back …

Fish taco bowls are one of our favorite summer meals to make on a busy weeknight! Quick cooking fish pairs with an easy cabbage salad and a creamy citrus dressing to give you all the great flavors of fish tacos without the tortillas.

Using freeze-dried strawberries (or any type of fruit!) give nut butter a rich strawberry flavor without making it mushy. Those little dried bits are like gold!

Last week I was sitting with Steve in the Orange County airport craving this cauliflower soup. Or a salad. Or even a piece of fresh fruit. We spent last weekend attending the Natural Products Expo (Expo West) in Anaheim, CA, and used this as an excuse to have a kid-free vacation. The SECOND kid-free vacation we’ve …

This paleo vegetarian recipe for chili is a hearty, meatless meal that pleases everyone! The unique blend of spices pulls out the flavors from the sweet potato and squash so beautifully!

These cute little skillet meatloaves are a quick weeknight meal that cook up much faster than a traditional meatloaf!

This Instant Pot shredded chicken is flavored with red curry paste and paired with a sweet creamy slaw! Make a batch and prep your lunches for the week!

I read somewhere that kale Caesar salad ought to be phased out in 2017, but I’m not one to stay ahead in food trends, i.e. the Buffalo Chicken Ranch Bake I posted last week which was my first buffalo chicken anything. I also won’t stop eating something I love because someone says it’s going out of …