Whole 30 (Week 3)

Day 23.  They say it takes 21 days to establish a new habit, and I would agree that eating "Whole 30" style is much easier now than it was our initial week.  We've got a bit of a groove going in regards to what foods to eat, how much veggies it truly takes to fill me up and keep me full throughout the day, as well as the "bare necessitates" on hand for cooking (i.e., Whole 30 approved fish sauce, coconut aminos, etc).

I wasn't planning to update on Whole 30 until we're done, but the past week has brought some delicious new recipes and meals!!  Since I use my blog as a journal and reference it in the future, I want to be sure to capture these photos and ideas so I can look back at them.  Plus, I have more amazing recipes on the docket for our last week (and beyond) that I'll want to share, and you all can only look at so many amateur food photos in one sitting!

Cod with lemon & herbs;  Peppers stuffed with Fennel, Butternut Squash & Onion;  Broccoli

Breakfast stuffed Peppers (w/ Egg & Pancetta);  Mashed Sweet Potatoes

The best curry Joe's ever made.  He made the curry paste from scratch with fresh and dried ingredients, spices, etc.  Then added in the coconut milk.  It was so flavorful and packed with just the right amount of heat.

The best curry ever 

To-Die-For Dates & Macadamia Nuts wrapped in Pancetta

...and baked until crispy on the outside and a combo of gooey & crunchy on the inside. Ridiculously sinful.  As good, possibly even better, as cold leftovers the following day.  Run to Costco, get yourself a tub of fresh dates from the produce section, pick up a twin pack of Pancetta in the meat department and grab a 2lb container of macadamia nuts on your way to the check-out. If you're not on a Whole 30, pour yourself a glass of wine when you get home, pop these in the oven and prepare to enjoy.

Daily Big Salad with protein (pulled pork, tuna, chicken, etc)

Taco Salad.  This was the biggest bust of our Whole 30.  We thought it would be delicious with ground beef, tomatoes, lettuce, avocado and salsa.  But taco salads just aren't good without cheese, sour cream, chips and dressing. 

Week Three
Roast Chicken w/ Carrots & Onions
Pork Carnitas
Cod w/ Sundried Tomatos, Capers & Lemon
Taco Salad
Fennel, Squash & Onion Stuffed Peppers
Proscuitto Wrapped Dates & Macadamia Nuts
Chicken Veggie Coconut Curry
Cod with Lemon & Herbs