LUNCH

SHRIMP FRY
SERVES 4 PREP TIME: 5 minutes COOK TIME: 20 minutes This is one of my favorite recipes when I’m at home and want to snuggle up on the couch with one (or all) of our pups! ¼ cup (55 g) coconut oil 1 pound (455 g) medium shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails removed 12...

SHHH SLIDERS
MAKES 16 sliders (4 per serving) PREP TIME: 9 minutes COOK TIME: 6 minutes Sardines aren’t something many of us gravitate toward when we’re hungry, but these mini burgers might change your mind! Sardines are rich in omega-3, vitamin B12, calcium, and many of the...

EPIC CAULIFLOWER NACHO PLATE
SERVES 4 PREP TIME: 10 minutes COOK TIME: 25 minutes My sister introduced me to the concept of using roasted cauliflower “chips” as a base for nacho toppings. Good call, Christina! This is tasty! I like pairing my nachos with an avocado sauce as a replacement for sour...

SUPER CHEESY SALMON ZOODLES
SERVES 4 PREP TIME: 5 minutes (not including time to cook bacon) COOK TIME: 35 minutes If you can eat cheese, use the real stuff in this recipe. If you can’t, use dairy-free cheese, the next best thing. Or, if you’re living your keto life without cheese and feeling...

CHICKEN LAKSA
SERVES 4 PREP TIME: 5 minutes COOK TIME: 25 minutes Laksa is traditionally served with noodles, and you’re free to add spiral-sliced vegetables, kelp noodles, or konjac noodles to this recipe. I opted to use bean sprouts in place of noodles for a quick-and-easy...

MY FAVORITE CREAMY PESTO CHICKEN
SERVES 4 PREP TIME: 10 minutes COOK TIME: 20 minutes The title reads like I’ve had so many pesto chicken dishes in my life and this is my favorite one of all, when in reality, this recipe could very well be my favorite recipe in the whole book. Wait, in all the books...

SALMON & KALE
SERVES 4 PREP TIME: 5 minutes, plus 2 hours to marinate COOK TIME: 15 minutes Salmon is one of those easy proteins that’s quick to make and scrumptious to eat. Just about any vinaigrette-style dressing works well as a marinade for salmon. I hope you enjoy this dish as...

ONE-POT PORKY KALE
SERVES 4 PREP TIME: 5 minutes COOK TIME: 35 minutes There’s nothing quite like a one-pot meal. Not only is there less stress when cooking and less cleanup, but the flavors meld all up in each other’s business, making the dish scrumptious without all the hassle. Don’t...

CRISPY PORK WITH LEMON-THYME CAULI RICE
SERVES 4 PREP TIME: 5 minutes COOK TIME: 40 minutes This recipe is impressive and, while a little lengthy, really straightforward. Just think, instead of rushing through dinner, you can get it going on the stove, pour yourself a glass of wine, and get caught up with...

CREAM OF MUSHROOM–STUFFED CHICKEN
SERVES 4 PREP TIME: 10 minutes COOK TIME: 45 minutes I could eat this meal every day for the rest of my life and be perfectly happy. It’s that delicious! And it’s pretty easy as far as dinner recipes go. If you can eat dairy or you have a favorite dairy-free shredded...