Lunch for two. Delicious and easy!
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So much of my time these days thinking about food and meals revolves around trying to dream up recipes that kids will like (new job deets coming soon!), so when I get to unplug and just make whatever sounds good, it feels extra special. Especially since those meals are usually simple but very tasty!
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Details: Melting Sweet Potatoes from @dessertfortwo (they don’t look special but they were INSANE and seriously melted in my mouth); green beans sautéed in olive oil, coconut aminos, a pinch of salt, and garlic; and chicken breast seasoned with @primalpalate’s Adobo Seasoning (cannot get enough lately) and cooked on a cast iron grill pan. The chicken was so good that my lunch companion kept asking for the specifics because she wanted to recreate it at home!
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I threw the sweet potatoes into the oven, then prepped and made the rest while they were doing their thing. So easy and full of different colors, textures, and flavors. 🤤
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Made this meal + roasted asparagus and smashed potatoes with dear friends yesterday. A meal with friends is my favorite, and a family cooking effort feeds my soul.
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Chicken was marinated in olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and dried rosemary and then grilled to perfection to somehow make the juiciest chicken imaginable. Steak was marinated in simple salt, pepper, and olive oil.
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I made a simple pesto with fresh basil, spinach, lemon zest + juice, salt, pepper, and water, then tossed some sliced zucchini it it and allowed it to marinate for about an hour. Grilled that as well for a super flavorful, easy veg.
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Not pictured: asparagus drizzled with olive oil, salt & pepper then roasted at 425F for 15 minutes then served with a squeeze of lemon juice, and mini potatoes boiled then smashed and brushed with a mixture of olive oil, grass fed butter, salt, pepper, and fresh rosemary, then roasted at 425F until crispy and browned.
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I wanted to show my friends how simple (and delicious) healthy cooking could be. The key is utilizing your pantry staples and understanding the best way to cook foods that elicits flavor and creates variety in texture.
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If you haven’t tried the reverse sear method on cooking steak, it is time!! I was very skeptical of this method (without doing any actual research of course), but when I saw Bill from @primalpalate demo it last week, I knew I had to try it.
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The skinny: you cook a thick cut steak at a low temp until it reaches 115 degrees F (for a medium rare cook), then give it a quick sear on a super hot pan to let it develop a perfectly caramelized crust. For full instructions, you can check out the “Reverse Sear” highlight on the @whole30recipes Instagram page.
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This method resulted in the most evenly cooked steak I’ve ever made at home. It requires you to think just a littttle ahead, but it’s well worth it!
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Also, coming soon: the secret to getting perfectly crispy pan fried brussels sprouts. Because OMG you guys!!
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Super simple breakfast today that is AIP-compliant, Paleo, and vegan!
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I baked some slices of sweet potato last night while I was winding down for the evening and getting ready for bed. When they were done baking, I put them into a glass container and stored in the fridge.
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This morning, I simply topped the (cold) sweet potato two ways!
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One, with @co_yo_usa coconut yogurt, strawberries, and cinnamon. The other with avocado and flaky sea salt.
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Breakfasts that come together in under 5 minutes are my kind of breakfasts because that means I get to sleep a little longer 😬
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Really tasty and loved the variety with savory + sweet. I couldn’t even pick a favorite. The creamy avocado with the crunchy salt was so good (and the savory avo flavor with sweet potato is amazing). But the sweet potato with tangy coconut yogurt and crisp strawberries was delicious too 🤤
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I see myself repeating this breakfast tomorrow!
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One year ago today, the person I thought was the love of my life abruptly ended our relationship with a 3-minute phone call. It was completely unexpected. It shattered my heart in a way I had never experienced, and the grief and confusion overwhelmed me.
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The moment right after it happened, I was crying so hard I could barely breathe. It truly felt like the air had been knocked out of me. I felt broken.
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I soon realized, after grieving my heart out with patient, present loved ones, that this was an opportunity. The world had opened up for me. I was no longer tied to another person’s timeline. I could take a breath, take my time, and seek what I truly wanted from this life. I was emancipated.
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A week and a day after the breakup, I sent an email to the owner of Provision Kitchen. Fifteen days after the breakup, I started my first day of employment there, a job that opened up my eyes to my potential, that would eventually open so many doors for me.
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I was in a dark place during that relationship, going through depression and dealing with anxiety, feeling helpless and hopeless and inadequate. It took hitting what felt like rock bottom for me to feel like I had nothing to lose and just go for it. Rock bottom just so happened to be a trampoline, and a year later I’m soaring beyond my wildest dreams.
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A year ago today, my heart was broken and I felt empty. Today, I moved out of my parents’ house. I feel full, loved, capable, strong, and PROUD.
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The moment that knocked the air out of me somehow breathed the life back into me. And I will forever be grateful for the freedom and how it transformed my life.
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And no, he hasn’t ever contacted me again. I don’t need him to. I may never know why he ended the relationship, but I know what it’s done for me and I’m finally at peace with that.
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Happy 6th birthday to @beautycounter!!
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Today, let’s March Forth to get safer beauty and skincare in the hands of everyone. Text “betterbeauty” to 52886, and you’ll be prompted to fill out a very short form that will create letters to send to your local representatives. It takes less than 2 minutes. The only way we can enact change is if we march TOGETHER.
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Here’s the thing: I used Beautycounter products for years before becoming a consultant. I believed in the products but didn’t feel any particular way about the company...until March 4th, 2018.
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I learned about the unique mission for advocating for better beauty, fighting to get it into the hands of EVERYONE. Did you know that it’s been 81 years since Congress last voted to regulate cosmestics? 81 YEARS. Learning about this got me fired up, and I knew I needed to be part of a mission that was so much bigger than myself. I signed up to be a consultant the following month.
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Whether or not you feel called to join the mission as a consultant, please take the time to text 52886 today with “betterbeauty.” It’s one small step we can all take, one step we all deserve.
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If you do feel drawn to this mission, message me. Let’s chat.
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My name is Pooja, and I am trying to keep my head above water while balancing disease, wellness, and graduate school. Continually learning and growing, with no end in sight. I hope you find something you can relate to here!
