Crave-driven recipes and lifestyle inspiration.
What recipe says ‘Spring’ more than pesto? Instead of following the typical pesto trio of basil, pine nuts & Parmesan, I wanted to try something new for a couple of reasons. Firstly, pine nuts are expensive, and secondly, I have a slight goat cheese obsession & needed to work it into this recipe. I took the healthy route and served this pesto over roasted spaghetti squash instead of actual spaghetti… it did not disappoint!
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While perusing Pinterest, I’ve noticed quite a few recipes for buffalo chicken lettuce wraps made in the slow cooker. As a lover of buffalo chicken, I wanted to re-create a healthier/Paleo version of this wrap, but in much less time than it would take a slow cooker. I turned to an old favorite, rotisserie chicken.
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Amid all the chocolate chip cookie eating I’ve done this past week, I’ve also been trying some healthy, detox meals to get back on track & ready for summer. This veggie-packed soup may not look like much but it’s easy to make, absolutely delicious & so good for you.
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Let the Spring recipes begin! After spending the winter eating hot soups & stews, it’s good to welcome Spring with bright, fresh ingredients. Fresh vegetables, lemon, and herbs are what come to mind this time of year, and what better way to enjoy these ingredients than together in a tasty sauce?
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A few nights ago I had some friends over for dinner & was looking for a simple/healthy-ish dessert. I remembered just a few weeks earlier, my boyfriend’s mom & I made homemade, dark chocolate nut clusters. They were delicious, but I wanted to put my own spin on them & figured dinner with friends would be the perfect opportunity.
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My sister often raves about using her slow cooker to make homemade chicken stock. As delicious as it sounds, I never thought making stock from scratch would be worth it – since it’s a cheap grocery store item and I never remember to save chicken bones. As I’ve been cooking with rotisserie chickens quite a bit, I figured it’d be a great time to take advantage of both the bones/carcass and my slow cooker.
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There’s a time and a place for mayonnaise. Typically it’s lunchtime, mixed into a chicken or tuna salad. I decided to do something healthy and unique by creating a chicken salad using avocado as the binder.
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Happy Super Bowl weekend! Did you guys know Super Bowl Sunday is the second largest food day in America? Next to Thanksgiving, of course. The new and improved Lana del Crave is up and running so my first order of business is to share this delectable dip with you folks.
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With 2015 in full effect, and a tropical vacation creeping up quickly, I’ve been doing my best to stay away from grains, sugar, and dairy. Following various Paleo recipes found on Pinterest or in cookbooks has allowed me to do this easily (at least, during the week when there’s no temptation for Saturday/Sunday brunch).
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A couple of weekends ago, we celebrated my mom’s birthday with a family brunch at my sister’s house. As this was just a few days after everyone’s New Year resolutions had begun, my sister and I were in search of healthy recipes. She had the eggs and bacon covered, so I decided to bake muffins.
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