The introvert dilemma Here’s an example of the conflicting dilemma that can occur if you are an introvert without enough close relationships (an example of my own internal monologue): Me – “Man, I really wish I had a couple more close friends to hang out with.”Spouse – “Do you want to go have dinner with so and so and her husband Saturday night? I think you’d really like him.“Me – “Uh, I don’t really feel like dinner....

What is Thrive Market? If you’re not familiar with Thrive Market, it’s a membership-based website featuring organic brands, many natural products and health foods. You’ll find a lot of: Pantry staplesBaking suppliesHealthy snacksDessertsClean home goodsHealthy personal care products They also recently started selling: Grass-fed beefSustainable seafoodOrganic chickenPasture-raised pork Ready to dive in and try Thrive Market without reading our entire review? Use this link to start shopping at Thrive Market today....

We make our simple sweet potato fries in wedges, but you’ll see below that some turn out more like regular julienne fries due to hand cutting them, and that’s ok. You want to get them roughly the same size so they cook as evenly as possible, but really, we kind of prefer some a little more crispy and others on the softer side. Some of our favorite dishes to enjoy our simple sweet potato fries with are our buttery dill fried halibut, baked chicken tenders, and lemon thyme chicken....

We like making these because they are simple, delicious and ready in about 30 minutes. Because they are so easy, we’ve found a reason to put them on regular rotation in our house for a quick weeknight dinner. They are perfect to have over and over because you can change-up the protein and toppings to get a completely different flavor each time you make them. Here are the peppers fresh out of the oven, before we loaded them with our toppings:...

Why We Love Seafood Recipes We all know that eating fish and seafood is good for us, but it can be a challenge to make it appealing to everyone. We chose these recipes because they showcase the many different ways you can enjoy seafood. Here’s why seafood is so great : Fish and seafood cooks quickly for an easy and healthy weeknight dinner.Most “white” seafood (shrimp, cod, scallops, etc.) is mild tasting and takes on seasonings and sauces well....

What kind of mushrooms do you use for this recipe? We love all kinds of mushrooms, and many can go with this easy side dish. In the photos for this post, we used cremini mushrooms. We like cremini mushrooms, because they are cheap and easy to find. Button mushrooms would also work and are very similar in size and taste to cremini. Some other options: ShitakePortobello (just remove the ribs and slice them into chunks to sauté)PorciniChanterelle...

What’s the best gluten free flour for pumpkin scones? We kept these gluten free pumpkin scones Paleo and Vegan friendly, and used cassava flour. It’s a nut free baking flour option that is similar to traditional wheat flour. It’s often touted as a 1:1 ratio for wheat flour replacement in recipes. While I think this is pretty true…there is one major thing about cassava flour to be aware of. The most important thing to know is that while it’s fine like traditional wheat flour, cassava flour is denser....

this recipe The Best Fruits For Grilling We like to grill pineapple, stone fruit (especially peaches or nectarines), and watermelon. We also added cantaloupe to the mix this time around to take photos. It was all pretty great, but our favorites are definitely pineapple and peaches. If you have never tried grilling your fruit before, it is a must! We haven’t tried it yet, but I suspect grilled mango would be pretty delectable, too!...

An Easy Recipe for Spiced Nuts This homemade nut mix is much healthier than store bought options. Here’s how you’ll make it: Mix up the seasoningsToss the nuts in a little oil and coat with the seasoningsBake in the oven for 15 minutesAllow the nuts to cool and serve warm or at room temperature Looking for more healthy snacks? Check out this listing of Whole30 Snacks! How Long To Roast Nuts?...

An easy mediterranean chicken marinade We love the marinade in this recipe because it adds complex mediterranean flavor with just a few ingredients. Olive oilLemon juiceA few seasonings That’s it! Also, you don’t have to marinate the chicken for hours or overnight. Simply marinate the chicken while you get the sauce ready and you’re good. You can baste the chicken with the marinade while cooking for extra flavor. An option for baked mediterranean chicken We love the smoky flavor that the grill adds to this chicken, especially paired with the tangy dill sauce....

Up Your Salad Game I have to admit I don’t always get super jazzed about salad. But…if a salad is good, loaded with flavor and satisfying, then I’m totally on board! This BLT salad is exactly that! I actually get excited about putting this BLT salad on our meal planner. It’s a great lunch option that you can easily meal prep over the weekend! this recipe Meal Prep Like A Champ If you haven’t caught the drift from us yet, we are pretty big proponents of meal prep!...

I’ve been adding more good fat, like avocado, to my lunches. Good fats take longer for your body to burn, so they are like a slow burning fuel. On this topic of avoiding the afternoon wall, I’ve also started adding a small snack to my day at about 2 or 3pm. It usually consists of something like carrots dipped in a nut butter or a small smoothie with greens, berries, collagen, coconut milk and water....

Eating from a bowl is just better These days, I notice many of our meals are eaten in a bowl, like sometimes it feels like we need to run the dishwasher just to have clean bowls. I don’t even know the last time Justin had eggs on plate…actually I do. It was on a weekend recently when I made pancakes, bacon, and scrambled eggs. We ate the pancakes on a plate (duh!...

So many flavors and textures We crafted this recipe with ingredients that would make it stand out and not seem like another boring sheet pan meal. We love sheet pan meals because they are quick and easy, but sometimes they can be a little lacking in flavor. Not so with this chicken and chorizo bake! This recipe is: Smoky & heartyVersatile for leftoversA little crunchy How do you add a crunchy texture?...

Consistency Like Traditional Hummus I know – you’re wondering about the consistency, right? Does it really stack up? Well, I’m here to tell you it totally does! This garlic basil nut hummus is thick and smooth yet grainy at the same time, just like traditional chickpea hummus. Just take a look, and decide for yourself. Don’t you want to start dipping some veggies or plantain chips?! Customize It We got the inspiration for this recipe from this macadamia nut hummus from Paleo Leap....

Disclaimer: We partnered with Bob’s Red Mill to bring you this post. We only work with companies and brands we truly believe in and use ourselves. Therefore, all opinions and recipes are entirely our own. Thank you for supporting Real Simple Good and our partners. What kind of apples do you use for this apple cake? My favorite apple of course is honeycrisp! I just love the crunchy, crisp sweetness....

Disclaimer: We partnered with Bob’s Red Mill to bring you this post. We only work with companies and brands we truly believe in and use ourselves. Therefore, all opinions and recipes are entirely our own. Thank you for supporting The Real Simple Good Life and our partners. What gluten free flour do you use to make these lemon poppy seed muffins? For gluten free and Paleo friendly baking flours, we typically turn to Bob’s Red Mill and have for years....