Easy Sausage and Zucchini Stir-Fry
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Stir-frys are one of my biggest mommy hacks. They’re full of flavor and come together in just minutes for a fast and simple meal. Plus they only use one pan…
Pork Recipes
My favorite healthy, real food pork recipes for busy families can be found below. All recipes are grain-free, dairy optional and kid-approved. Need help meal planning? Check out my meal planning service!
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Crispy Pork Carnitas Recipe
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I’ve sung the praises of Mexican food many times before and these pork carnitas are no different. Made from a slow-cooked pork shoulder simmered in delicious spices it’s a family…
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Chorizo Spanish Rice Recipe (With Cauliflower Rice)
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Growing up in Texas, I came to love the flavors of Mexican food. Although I’ve moved a few times since then, Mexican dishes frequently make an appearance at our dinner…
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Gluten-Free Meatballs in Zucchini Marinara
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When I gave up grains I thought spaghetti and meatballs would be off the menu. Turns out you can have your grain and gluten-free meatballs and eat them too! This…
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Sausage Stuffed Zucchini Boats
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Zucchini boats with sausage are a great weeknight meal that pulls together quickly. We have several variations we make regularly and the kids love helping make them. It’s an easy…
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Sheet Pan Honey Garlic Sausage Recipe
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I’m a little late to jump on the sheet pan meal train. And I don’t know why. One-pot meals, like soup or pizza stir fry, are the best, so why…
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Cajun Gumbolaya Recipe
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Having some Louisiana roots, Cajun Gumbalaya (also spelled gumbolaya) is a family favorite around here. It combines the flavors of gumbo and jambalaya for an intensely flavorful recipe. As they…
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Roasted Stuffed Pork Tenderloin With Lemon Parsley Oil
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I love cooking pork tenderloins. I was looking through the recipes on the site recently and realized that I don’t have any recipes for pork tenderloin on here. Crazy! I’ve…
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Nourishing Breakfast Pizza Recipe (Grain-Free)
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This quick and easy breakfast pizza recipe was born one morning when the kids couldn’t decide between bacon and sausage. They were also tired of our basic scrambled eggs and veggies.…
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Tacos al Pastor With Pineapple & Cilantro
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Who doesn’t like Mexican food? Seriously, is there anyone out there who doesn’t? Anyway, I know my family sure does. These beef and rice bowls are one of our busy weeknight favorites.…
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Sweet and Savory Sausage-Stuffed Apples
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I love sweet and savory flavors together and while chocolate-covered bacon fits the bill, it isn’t the best for a nutritious meal idea. These sausage stuffed apples make a delicious meal and…
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Sweet Potato Zuppa Toscana Soup
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Soups have got to be one of my favorite things to make. They fall into that wonderful one-pot meal category — proteins, veggies, everything you need all in one bowl.…
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Hearty Italian Sausage Soup With Vegetables (One Pot Recipe)
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I love a filling one-pot meal, and soup is a great place to pack in a wide variety of colorful vegetables. This hearty, veggie-filled soup with Italian sausage is a…
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Grain-Free Pizza Stir-Fry Recipe
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Pizza is definitely a kid favorite, but not usually a healthy one. My kids love our alternative, Meatza, but it is messy to make and takes multiple pans. I’m a huge…
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Honey & Spice Grilled Pork Loin Recipe
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Grilling season is a great time of year because it makes my husband love to cook! Plus, fewer dishes and mess in the kitchen is a bonus. This grilled pork…
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Sweet Potato Hash Recipe with Sausage and Eggs (Make-Ahead Breakfast!)
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I have a confession, I’m not a food blogger — just a mom who loves to cook. When I started out, my recipes were good, but my pictures were bad.…
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Slow Cooker Boston Butt Recipe (Instant Pot Option)
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Growing up in the south, I’m pretty familiar with pork barbecue. I’m also familiar with the fact that most commercially available versions from barbecue places have high fructose corn syrup…
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Smothered Pork Chops
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I must admit, smothered pork chops were something I had not tried before we switched to all real food eating, so I don’t technically know how they are supposed to…
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Slow Cooker Ribs Recipe
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Ribs are one of those foods that always intimidated me, and while I liked them, I was never brave enough to cook them for the first few years I was…
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Irish Bangers & Mash
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I’ve written before about my Irish heritage and the foods I’ve adapted from my family’s traditional recipes. One traditional Irish favorite that I’ve adapted to my real food lifestyle is Irish…
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Apple Pork Chops
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Apple pork chops are an easy and fast recipe that my kids love. I keep pork chops in the freezer for nights I know I will be in a rush.…
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Breakfast Burger Recipe
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I was diagnosed with autoimmune disease almost a year ago and I’ve felt incredibly better by following a modified autoimmune protocol and making sure to eat enough protein in the…
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Sausage Stuffed Winter Squash
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Sausage-stuffed winter squash is an easy and healthy recipe that can be made and re-heated for lunch the next day. My kids loved the “bowls” made of squash, and I…