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To help make your Whole30 a lot easier, we created a printable 2-person Whole30 meal plan with all of the recipes and grocery shopping lists you need for the entire Whole30. To see what’s in our meal plan, check out the weekly summaries. Our Whole 30 meal plan includes: A super organized, printable meal plan download for each week of your Whole30Easy to follow recipes with time-saving prep instructionsPrintable grocery shopping lists for each weekWhole30 Starter kit resources, such as pantry swaps and helpful kitchen productsPantry and freezer stocking recommendationsTips, advice and clarifications on Whole30 rulesOngoing email support from Erica and I (ask us any questions)A 100% hassle-free Whole30!...

You’ll be topping all the things with this coconut cream whipped cream – and you should definitely try it with our dairy free, gluten free pumpkin pie and homemade vegan hot chocolate! But really, you could use it to dress up any of our delicious dairy free and gluten free dessert recipes! Use this coconut whipped cream to top and dress up any of our delicious dessert recipes! What is whipped coconut cream?...

Sometimes I don’t want to spend my evening in the kitchen after a long day at work, and sometimes I don’t want to spend half of my Sunday preparing for the upcoming week. That said, my future self always thanks me. So for those days, we plan accordingly. We plan for quick 30 minute meals, crockpot meals, or leftovers on days we know in advance will be busy. Then on the weekends, and other non-busy days, we play in the kitchen and spend time making things like the impossible casserole possible....

If you like this recipe, be sure to check out more of our healthy seafood recipes, including this quick & easy blackened shrimp. How to cook blackened mahi mahi on the stovetop Cooking this recipe on the stove top is really, really easy! And fast! That’s it! Serve the mahi mahi with any side, we love it with these sautéed mushrooms and asparagus! Can you bake this mahi mahi recipe instead of frying?...

DOING A WHOLE 30? Check out our free 30-day printable Whole 30 meal plan with shopping lists. We put a lot of thought into this Whole30 snack listing and have organized it into sections for you as noted below. Just click on the link if you want to jump directly to any section. Grab – These are quick and easy snacks that can be made in just a minute or two....

Crispy roasted potatoes Who wants some extra-crispy roasted potatoes? In my opinion, the best roasted potatoes are soft and tender in the middle with some crispy bits on the outside. That’s exactly what you’ll get with these easy Spanish potatoes! How to get crispy Spanish potatoes This recipe calls for a quick and easy technique to get perfectly tender potatoes with the best crispy bits on the outside. First, cut the potatoes into even sized pieces....

Ingredients for air fryer chicken legs It will just take a handful of simple ingredients to make these crispy chicken drumsticks. Here is what you’ll need. Chicken drumsticks – fresh, not frozenAvocado oil – or another cooking oilGarlic powderChili powderOnion powderSalt and pepper How to make air fried chicken drumsticks It’s super easy! Follow these steps, and you’ll have crispy, delicious drumsticks ready in 30 minutes! Preheat your air fryer if yours doesMix the seasonings in a small bowlCoat the drumsticks with avocado oilRub seasoning all over drumsticksPlace drumsticks in air fryer so they are in an even layerCook for 10 minutesFlip and cook for another 10-15 minutes until chicken reaches 165° internally...

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. How to make the best gluten free snickerdoodles It’s really easy to make these gluten free cookies. With minimal ingredients and simple instructions, you’ll have a batch out of the oven in 25 minutes....

Easy and Healthy Black Pepper Sauce This recipe has a very simple sauce that’s gluten-free and compliant with just about any diet out there (Paleo, Keto, Whole30). Here’s what it’s made of: Coconut Aminos – A salty and semi sweet thick syrup that is a great soy sauce alternative.Arrowroot Starch – Replaces corn starch as a grain free thickener for the sauce.Fish Sauce – Adds a bunch of salty umami flavor....

Easy homemade potato wedges The air fryer is a foolproof way to make crispy homemade potato wedges. Here’s how you do it: LOOKING FOR MORE? Check out all of our healthy Air Fryer recipes. How to cut potato wedges For a medium russet potato, here’s how to get perfect wedges: First, wash and dry the outside of the potatoCut the potato in half lengthwiseLay each half of the potato down, flat side downCut each half in halfFinally, cut each quarter of the potato into three evenly-sized wedges...

What kind of roast is best for this recipe? This recipe really will work with just about any beef roast. It’s especially made for the cheaper cuts of beef roasts like a pot roast or bottom round. These cuts have marbling throughout the meat that breaks down in cooking for juicy, flavorful shredded beef. A brisket will work as well, and will result in a “richer” flavor profile. The Italian “dressing” When we first tried this recipe, I cooked the roast in the dressing, hoping to really get the Italian flavor into the meat....

The Ingredients We love a recipe that comes together easily and is super tasty! This mediterranean chicken salad pretty much has it all – two kinds of lettuce, red onion, artichoke hearts, roasted peppers, kalamata olives and chicken. Plus the dressing! It’s filled with healthy fats from olive oil paired with red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning and a little garlic. All in all, this salad is rich and crave worthy....

Making Aioli with Real Bacon Pieces This rich sauce gets its bacon-y flavor from real pieces of chopped bacon mixed in. Here’s how it’s made: Looking for more sauce ideas? Check out our other favorite – 5-minute homemade chipotle aioli sauce. Delicious Serving Ideas For Bacon Aioli When I first made this sauce, I knew I had to have it on a burger. It’s the perfect pairing. We made these bunless burgers and it was as amazing....

this recipe The Flavors We packed a ton of flavor into this dish, including garlic, ginger, maple, coconut aminos, fish sauce, and a touch of hot sauce. Plus, there are tons of veggies, too! The hardest and most time consuming part is waiting for the spaghetti squash to cook. You’ll just want to get straight to eating this spaghetti squash chicken chow mein. Rest assured, it is worth the wait!...

Christmas Dinner Sides are the Star of the Show When planning for a holiday gathering like Christmas dinner, I always think more about the side dishes than the “main”. Whether you do a traditional protein like ham or turkey or go all out with something like prime rib, what you serve on the side will make it feel like a Christmas dinner. Don’t forget the appetizers! Check out this listing of 15+ Easy Appetizers....

The beauty of Paleo casseroles We love casseroles mostly because they fit into our weekly meal planning perfectly by giving us lots of leftovers. Making a big meal over the weekend and having it in the fridge to eat on during the week is a HUGE time saver. In fact, we build in a large meal for our subscribers in our weekly Real Simple Good Paleo Meal Plans. This large meal isn’t always a casserole, but these Paleo casseroles all look like some good options to add into the rotation!...

And already know you want more?! Make sure to try our healthier remakes of these classic cookies: soft and chewy vegan chocolate chip cookies, gluten free homemade snickerdoodles and ginger molasses cookies! Check out all of our healthier desserts + treats! They’re perfect for sharing with friends and family or for treating yourself! What kind of peanut butter? Use a sugar free peanut butter. I used a natural peanut butter....

The Dressing Once again, Justin has created a flavor punch with the dressing for this salad! It has olive oil, shallot, apple cider vinegar for a little acidity, honey, coconut aminos and toasted sesame seeds. It is so tasty with a hint of sweet and notes of Asian flavors. You can toss it with your salad right away and serve, or hold the dressing if you’re planning to meal prep this salad over the weekend for the upcoming week....

Why cauliflower hummus? While I used to eat regular chickpea hummus before I went Paleo, let’s just say that it wasn’t exactly friendly to my stomach. It would cause gas and bloating, especially if I ate more that just a couple of bites. Garbanzo beans are high in fiber, which can cause gas for some people. They also contain raffinose, a sugar found in many members of the legume family. Since humans lack the enzyme to digest raffinose, it gets passed down to the bacteria in the large intestine to be broken down....

What do you need to make Gluten Free and Vegan muffins? We use some simple pantry staples and ripe bananas to make these banana muffins. Here’s what you’ll need: Flax eggs – this is just flax meal and water combinedRipe bananas – you want the ripe ones to add sweetness and also so they mash easily.Blanched almond flour – our favorite is Bob’s Red Mill. It is super fine and works great for Gluten Free baking....