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White Chicken Chili | Roots & Boots

Paleo-Friendly White Chicken Chili

This White Chicken Chili was a huge hit with my entire family from the first time I served it.

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Chicken Tortilla Soup | Roots & Boots

Chicken Tortilla Soup {Crockpot}

Tortilla soup can be found on just about every restaurant menu back in the Lonestar State, which is where I learned to love it.  It’s one of our very favorite soups, and below is our favorite version.

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Paleo Hamburger Soup with Beef & Veggies | Roots & Boots

Paleo Hamburger Soup with Beef and Veggies

This Hamburger Soup recipe is a staple at my house.  Here’s what I love about it: Paleo Hamburger Soup with Beef and Veggies It’s the perfect way to use up homemade beef bone broth. Aside from simmer time, this soup is quick to assemble. I can “sneak” in plenty of veggies my kids might not…

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Seasoned Taco Meat | Roots & Boots

Seasoned Taco Meat

Seasoned Taco Meat Notes: I always double or triple this recipe, in order to have leftovers. It freezes well, too. This taco meat is great for using up leftover veggies or frozen shredded zucchini from our garden.  The possibilities are endless! It’s not a particularly labor-intensive recipe, but it does require a bit of time to…

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Herbed Salmon

Herbed Salmon

This is one of our favorite ways to eat salmon!  So simple and tasty.  The leftovers are perfect for adding to a salad.

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Tender Marinated Steak Bites

Marinated Steak Bites

Marinated Steak Bites are a new favorite amongst the menfolk here at the Yankee Homestead.  Older Brother refers to it as “that steak cooked in lard.”  Mr. Native Texan calls it “perfect.” And to think, just a few years ago I was still refusing to eat red meat, let alone buy it or cook it for…

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Whole Chicken in the Crockpot

Whole Chicken in the Crockpot

Whole Chicken in the Crockpot is one of my go-to recipes for simple, real food meals.  With only the chicken plus four additional ingredients, I could probably make it in my sleep!

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Coconut Crusted Salmon

Coconut Crusted Salmon

While there’s nothing wrong with simply prepared salmon, this Coconut Crusted Salmon brings a fun twist.

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Healthy Hamburger Helper

Hamburger Helper (the Real Foods version)

This Healthy Hamburger Helper recipe came from The Nourishing Cook, a blog based on the recipes from Sally Fallon’s Nourishing Traditions cookbook.  I tweaked the recipe a bit, but you can see the original recipe here. I usually double or triple this recipe, to have lots of leftovers.  This requires using two pans at the same time,…

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Raspberry Basil Chicken

Raspberry Basil Chicken

Raspberry Basil Chicken is a new favorite at our house, a big hit with all three of my boys.  Just the other night, Mr. Native Texan suggested that I serve the sauce at every meal, so he can pour it over everything he eats. I’ll take that as a compliment!

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