Gina's 2018 Whole30

I have shared this google doc with over 50 people and I wanted it to have a permanent spot on my blog! I know some people don’t like to DM/comment (myself included a lot of the time) to see something and just want to swipe up and look at it real quick so here it is. I copied and pasted this from my original document from the Whole30 I did in January 2018. Fun fact- I was pregnant with Parker towards the end of this Whole30 and I didn’t even know it! I found out I was pregnant with Parker a couple weeks after on February 13th and surprised Craig on Valentine’s Day (he was SHOCKED and also I have no idea how I kept it to myself for 24 hours!!!). Also scroll all the way to the bottom for some photos from our life in January 2018 and a bunch of Whole30 meal photos!

Week 1-  January 1-7, 2018

• Zucchini/Beef skillet https://lowcarbyum.com/mexican-zucchini-and-beef/?crlt.pid=camp.s0JmXY96gsbQ

• Spaghetti Pie- I made this before whole30 too http://paleomg.com/almost-5-ingredient-pizza-spaghetti-pie

• One of my favorite recipes- Sloppy Joe Potatoes https://physicalkitchness.com/whole30-sloppy-joe-bowls/

• Bone broth with a rotesserie chicken http://www.thedefineddish.com/bone-broth-why-and-how-i-drink-it/  and then this with the chicken: http://www.thedefineddish.com/whole30-buffalo-chicken-salad/ 

• Marinated onions: https://nocrumbsleft.net/2017/03/18/marinated-red-onions/ (put on top of everything!)

• Chicken Piccata http://www.thedefineddish.com/whole30-6$ skillet-chicken-picatta/ 

• https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/weeknight-porchetta 

• https://physicalkitchness.com/tomato-basil-bisque-with-italian-meatballs-paleo-whole30/ (don’t add cheese duh)

Week 2- January 8-14, 2018

• Sausage and Cranberry Breakfast Skillet (not sure where I found this and the recipe is at the very bottom below)

• http://www.thedefineddish.com/easy-chicken-penang-curry-noodle-bowls/ 

• http://www.thedefineddish.com/all-purpose-whole30-bbq-sauce/ 

• http://www.thedefineddish.com/apple-cider-vinegar-pulled-pork/ for the pork and finishing steps http://www.thedefineddish.com/instant-pot-whole30-bbq-pulled-pork/ with above bbq sauce

• Used leftover pulled pork without bbq sauce instead of chicken for this salad and it was really good! https://www.denverpost.com/2017/01/23/asian-sesame-chicken-salad-recipe/ 

• https://nocrumbsleft.net/2015/12/23/heroine-chicken/ 

• I would rename this to Mexican Pie but it was really good! http://www.justjessieb.com/2016/09/paleo-beef-tamale-pie.html?m=1 

• Made this with leftover Heroine chicken and used Primal foods mayo- so good http://howtofeedaloon.com/best-ever-chicken-salad/ 

• First repeat recipe Sloppy Joe Potatoes https://physicalkitchness.com/whole30-sloppy-joe-bowls/

Week 3- January 15-20, 2018

• This was so good! I accidentally made it with corn and peas but they aren’t allowed on Whole30 because corn is a grain and peas are a legume! But it was still so good and you could substitute other veggies http://www.primaverakitchen.com/mashed-cauliflower-shepherds-pie/ 

• https://www.tasteslovely.com/whole30-vanilla-latte-coffee/ I use New Barn almond milk for this. I didn’t have a vanilla bean, I used 2 dates. So good!

• Paleo meatballs and sauce below over spaghetti squash (not sure where this recipe came from either but it is at the very bottom below)

• http://www.thedefineddish.com/whole30-pot-roast/ I couldn’t find compliant beef broth so I used chicken broth and it was totally fine- it becomes beef broth anyways from it simmering for so long

• Per Craig on how delicious this is “it’s hard to believe this is Whole30:” http://www.thedefineddish.com/bang-bang-shrimp-lettuce-wraps/ 

• I made this recipe up until the boiling potatoes part and then did the technique of page 74/75 in the Whole30 cookbook http://people.com/food/gail-simmons-baked-salt-and-vinegar-smashed-potatoes/ (sub apple cider vinegar for malt vinegar- malt is not whole30 approved!)

Week 4- January 22- 30, 2018 (last day!)

• Another one that Craig actually reallyyyyy loved! http://www.thedefineddish.com/whole30-thai-basil-beef-pad-gra-prow

• https://nocrumbsleft.net/2017/09/14/whole30-stuffed-peppers/ 

• http://www.thedefineddish.com/whole30-chicken-parmesan/ 

• Loosely made this recipe for the burger: http://theleancleaneatingmachine.com/2014/01/23/ultra-juicy-turkey-burgers/ with this insane ketchup https://www.tasteslovely.com/easy-whole30-paleo-ketchup-tessemaes-copycat/ 

• These were so good! http://www.thedefineddish.com/easy-tikka-masala-meatballs/ over cauliflower rice

• Made this for my breakfasts this week (I don’t like eggs) and it’s pretty good- I put almond butter on top- http://www.wholesomelicious.com/pumpkin-apple-breakfast-bake-paleo-whole30/ 

• http://www.thedefineddish.com/paleo-chinese-sesame-chicken/ 

• This was our favorite dinner of the whole month!!! Over mashed potatoes and using beef broth instead of wine (not adding the optional sugar or cheese of course) http://tworedbowls.com/2017/09/21/braised-beef-orzo/ with these mashed potatoes http://www.thedefineddish.com/whole30-mashed-potatoes/ 

• This makes a ton http://www.thedefineddish.com/oven-baked-creamy-lemon-caper-chicken/ with the leftover mashed potatoes http://www.thedefineddish.com/whole30-mashed-potatoes/ 

Post January 30th recipes that I made:

https://littlebitsof.com/2016/01/paleo-balance-bowl/ 

So good- made on Superbowl- https://www.paleorunningmomma.com/loaded-taco-sweet-potato-sliders-paleo-whole30/ 

http://www.thedefineddish.com/whole30-bbq-ribs/

Loved this- would have to find no sugar pancetta if still on Whole30- so good- could use bacon https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/vinegar-braised-chicken-and-onions 

On my list to make next: 

Found this list on Day 30 and I want to make it all! http://soletshangout.com/25-whole30-recipes-to-help-you-thrive-not-just-survive/ 

https://www.paleorunningmomma.com/sweet-potato-fries-bbq-ranch-paleo-whole30/ 

https://www.paleorunningmomma.com/parsnip-fries-bacon-aioli-paleo-whole30/ 

https://thecoconutmama.com/coconut-butter-buttons/ 

http://www.theorganickitchen.org/rosemary-butternut-squash-fries/ 

https://physicalkitchness.com/paleo-tomato-basil-beef-goulash-with-eggplant/ 

http://www.thedefineddish.com/creamy-tortilla-less-soup/ 

https://nocrumbsleft.net/2017/09/23/enter-the-staub-cast-iron-round-cocotte-7-qt-giveaway/ 

https://brooklynsupper.com/baked-chicken-tenders/ 

https://www.tasteslovely.com/easiest-3-minute-homemade-mayonnaise/ 

http://homesweethunter.com/2018/01/14/white-chicken-chili-gluten-free-dairy-free/ 

https://www.tasteslovely.com/easy-whole30-bbq-sauce/ 

https://www.tasteslovely.com/almond-pulp-crackers-paleo-whole30/ 

http://www.thedefineddish.com/whole30-chicken-marsala/  

http://www.thedefineddish.com/whole30-clam-chowder/ 

https://nocrumbsleft.net/2016/02/25/harissa-cauliflower/ 

http://www.thedefineddish.com/creamy-dijon-chicken-skillet/

http://www.thedefineddish.com/buffalo-potato-salad/

http://www.thedefineddish.com/whole30-buffalo-burger-with-buffalo-mayo/

http://www.thedefineddish.com/whole30-broccoli-salad/

http://www.thedefineddish.com/mini-bbq-meatloaves/

http://www.thedefineddish.com/hibachi-style-chicken-with-magic-mustard-sauce/

http://www.thedefineddish.com/whole30-classic-meatloaf/ 

Best Ever Paleo Italian Meatballs in Marinara Sauce

Ingredients

Meatballs

• 2 lb Lean ground pork

• 1 lb Lean ground beef

• 2 tbsps Italian Seasoning

• 1 egg

• 1 tbsp parsley finely chopped

• 2 tsp salt

• 1 tsp ground black pepper

Sauce

• 28 oz can crushed tomatoes

• 1 small onion finely chopped

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 bay leaf

• 1 clove garlic chopped

• 1 tbsp parsley finely chopped

• 1 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400F

2. Line a half sheet pan with parchment paper so that the meatballs don't stick to the pan.

3. Mix the meat, egg and seasonings together in a large bowl.

4. Form about two tablespoons of the meat mixture into even sized meatballs and place them on the lined sheet pan.

5. Bake in a 400F oven for 20 minutes, or until fully cooked through.

6. To make the marinara sauce, first add the olive oil to a pan and heat up on a medium heat.

7. Now add the chopped onion and saute for five minutes. 

8. Next, add the chopped garlic, canned tomatoes, bay leaf and pepper to the pan.

9. Cook on a low to medium heat for 20 - 30 minutes, until the sauce has thicken.

10. Serve over the cooked meatballs and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley.

Sausage and Cranberry Breakfast Skillet

Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 20 minutes

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Ingredients:

2 tablespoons avocado oil or oil of your choice

1 pound ground breakfast sausage or ground pork

2 cups red potato, diced (about 2 potatoes)

1 cup onion, diced (about 1 onion)

1/2 cup green pepper, diced (1/2 green pepper

½ cup mushrooms, diced

1/2 cup dried cranberries (not sugar sweetened)

2 large handfuls spinach

1 and 1/4 tablespoons dill

½ tablespoon thyme

1/2 tablespoon onion powder

1/2 tablespoon garlic powder

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Directions: 

Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat

Add sausage, potato, 1 tablespoon dill, thyme, onion powder and garlic powder

Cook until sausage starts browning and potatoes begin to soften

Add in onion, green pepper, mushrooms and the other 1/4 tablespoon dill

Continue cooking until sausage is browned and veggies are done (about 10 minutes)

Throw in the dried cranberries and spinach

Stir to combine and allow for spinach to lightly wilt

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