Girl, eat something! {Diets, junk food, and “life to the full.”}
Tell me if I'm alone in sensing this. What is it about food that it can bring us such joy and at the same time, such angst? Why is it that as women, in particular, we seem to struggle with the...
Strawberry Poppyseed & Kale Mason Jar Salad {with Whole30 poppyseed dressing option}
I can't remember the first time I had poppyseed dressing, but I do know that it left an impression, and left me hooked. I think it might've been on my mom's broccoli salad... Either way, there's...
Cauliflower Rice Tabbouleh Salad
Recently when I spoke at a homeschool conference/retreat on food and faith, a fellow mom said, "you love lemon, don't you?!" I realized, she's right. I think there was lemon in every dish we made...
Maple Mustard Sheet Pan Chicken with Grapes and Green Beans
There's something nostalgic about roasted chicken for me. It feels hearty and homey and like someone invested in feeding me something delicious. This maple mustard sheet pan chicken makes quick...
Amazing Main-Dish Salad Recipes
One of the ideas I wanted to pursue in creating Refined Journey was the idea of having "collections" of recipes of certain types that we can return to over and over. One collection I have is a few...
Easy Mason Jar Salads
One of my very favorite easy lunch ideas is the now-iconic concept of easy mason jar salads. They're on a rotating plan in our house and an integral part of the Refined Journey (my 40 day...
Dairy-Free {Paleo} Blueberry, Almond and Lemon Breakfast Parfait
One of my favorite places I've visited is the Fingerlakes region of NY. When my friend Naomi and I stayed at Pleasant Valley Inn and explored the incredible wineries, farms and sights, we enjoyed a...
Shrimp Egg Roll in a Bowl {Paleo | Whole 30}
When I first saw the concept of egg roll in a bowl, I was hooked. I love the spicy, sweet, crunchy and savory flavors in an egg roll, but admittedly, it's not the healthiest choice. Enter this...
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Hash
This air fryer sweet potato hash is perfect for breakfast-for-dinner or a weekend brunch. Because it's so quick, it could also easily be made on a weekday morning for a fast and delicious paleo...
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