Doin' Some Cookin'... Green Ale

This Green Ale juice is tart from the lime and granny smith apple but it's worth the pucker face because it's filled with a plethora of nutrients.

Green Ale

Adapted From: Juicing Recipes on Instagram

Makes 1 Serving

Stars of the Show:

• 1 lime, peeled
• 1 granny smith apple
• 2 celery stalks
• 1 cucumber

And Action:

Run all ingredients through the juicer and stir to combine. Enjoy!

Doin' Some Cookin'... Bunny Brew

My absolute favorite juices are ones that include beets or carrots. One thing I love about juicing carrots is that it brings out their sweetness. After a trip to Costco I had a ginormous bag of baby carrots that needed to be used so juicing them was the perfect idea.

In this Bunny Brew I juiced carrots with lemon, mint, and pineapple. The pineapple and mint are said to be good for inflammation and digestion. This juice is not overly sweet and it's something I could drink every day. It's so good.

Bunny Brew

From: Juicing Recipes on Instagram

Makes 1 Serving

Stars of the Show:

• 7 carrots
• 1 lemon, peeled and seeded
• 7 mint leaves
• 1 cup pineapple chunks

And Action:

Run all ingredients through a juicer and stir to combine. Enjoy!

Doin' Some Cookin'... Greek Potato Salad

Before Whole30 I was not much of a potato fan, unless it was french fries or tator tots. I'll never forget Day 3 of my first round of Whole30 because I was feeling hungry and that sweet potato with dinner was so satisfying. From there on I looked forward to any excuse to have them.

When I first started the Whole30 program all other potatoes were off limits except sweet potatoes and that's when it hit me that I wouldn't be able to enjoy potato salad while following the program. Recently my prayers have been answered and now potatoes of all varieties are allowed. Wahoo!

I'm sort of obsessed with the Official Whole30 Recipes account on Instagram and love all of the recipe ideas that get posted. I recently saved one for Greek Potato Salad which went perfectly with the Roasted Stuffed Pork Tenderloin. The potatoes are boiled and then tossed in a lemon herb olive oil sauce. Best part is that it's Little Man approved.

Since I have plenty of leftovers I am looking forward to mashing the leftovers and making potato pancakes so I can top them with fried eggs for breakfast. My mouth is watering just thinking about it.

Greek Potato Salad

Adapted From: Official Whole30 Recipes

Makes 4 Servings

Stars of the Show:

• 9 Yukon gold potatoes
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 lemon, juiced
• dried parsley, to taste
• dried oregano, to taste
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• sea salt and pepper, to taste

And Action:

Boil a large pot of salted water and add the potatoes. Cook for 15 minutes or until fork tender. Drain the potatoes and add them back to the hot pot to help dry them out. Combine the rest of the ingredients in a small bowl and drizzle over the potatoes, toss to coat. Enjoy!

Doin' Some Cookin'... Roasted Stuffed Pork Tenderloin

Dinner date night worthy meal you can cook at home. This pork tenderloin is stuffed with bacon and spinach and roasted to perfection creating a juicy piece of meat before getting drizzled with a lemon parsley oil. A really classy meal that is worth lighting candles and dimming the lights. Hell, if you're not following Whole30 pop open a bottle of wine and serve with a side of Greek smashed potatoes. 

Roasted Stuffed Pork Tenderloin

Adapted From: Paleo Cupboard

Makes 4 Servings

Stars of the Show for the Pork Tenderloin:

• 1 lb pork tenderloin, butterflied and pounded thin
• 3 slices cooked bacon
• dried thyme, to taste
• sea salt and pepper, to taste
• onion powder, to taste
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 4 cups spinach, wilted in bacon grease

Stars of the Show for the Lemon Parsley Oil:

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 lemon juiced
• parsley, sea salt, and pepper, to taste

And Action:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. 

Spread the spinach bacon mixture on the pork tenderloin and sprinkle the seasonings on top with the garlic. Roll the tenderloin and place on a baking sheet sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. 

Cook for 30-35 minutes or until the inside reaches 145 degrees.

While the tenderloin cooks mix the lemon parsley oil in a small bowl. 

When the pork is done cooking transfer to a cutting board and allow to rest for 10 minutes lightly covered in aluminum foil. Slice into rolls and serve with the lemon oil. Enjoy!

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