Garlicky Lamb Meatballs with Herb Vinaigrette

Garlicky Lamb Meatballs with Herb Vinaigrette

Meatballs are usually paired with a heavy sauce, but I love the addition of an herby vinaigrette to lighten the lamb’s strong flavor. The lamb also holds up well to the garlic slivers scattered throughout the meatballs—my favorite parts. Prep time 25 minutesMakes 24...
Chorizo Shepherd’s Pie with Orange-Scented Sweet Potatoes

Chorizo Shepherd’s Pie with Orange-Scented Sweet Potatoes

I have never been very excited about traditional shepherd’s pie, so I decided to make a spunkier version with some Spanish influence—spicy chorizo, piquillo peppers, and saffron-scented sweet potatoes with a hint of orange. It all blends together beautifully, and it...
Spring Frittata with Ham, Asparagus, and Fresh Herbs

Spring Frittata with Ham, Asparagus, and Fresh Herbs

This frittata makes a fabulous dinner, but honestly, I love it even more for breakfast. After my workouts, I’ve warmed up a slice and covered it with avocados, a spoonful of paleo Ranch Dressing, and a big squirt of hot sauce. That frittata lasted me all week. Prep...
Chorizo Frittata with Roasted Chillies

Chorizo Frittata with Roasted Chillies

I like to use a mixture of poblano and Anaheim chillies in this. Poblano peppers are rather unpredictable and can either be incredibly mild or hot like jalapeños. If your chorizo is on the spicy side, taste the peppers first! If you have trouble finding fresh peppers,...
Breakfast Sausage Hash–Stuffed Acorn Squash

Breakfast Sausage Hash–Stuffed Acorn Squash

We received the most delicious breakfast sausage with our pork share from a local pig farmer a while back and we were thrilled with it. Good sausage really makes the best hash, in my opinion. Preservative-free bulk sausage can be difficult to find, so you can also use...