Whole30 Archives - A Family Feast

Southwest Tuna Salad Lettuce Boats

May 22, 2017 By Martha Leave a Comment

Tired of the same ol’ tuna salad? Then look no further than our Southwest Tuna Salad Lettuce Boats! Adapted from a recipe we found in this Whole30 cookbook, these Southwest Tuna Salad Lettuce Boats are a healthy and delicious update to a classic tuna salad lunch that everyone will love! This mayonnaise-free salad is still […]

Filed Under: Entrée, Salad Tagged With: healthy, tuna, Whole30

Ropa Vieja

May 5, 2017 By Martha 10 Comments

Ropa Vieja is a zesty and delicious dish of beef with peppers, braised in a rich tomato-based sauce. It’s considered one of the national dishes of Cuba, and the Spanish name “ropa vieja” translates to “old clothes” – a nod to the long shreds of beef in this delicious dish. Ropa Vieja is traditionally made […]

Filed Under: Entrée Tagged With: beef, Cuban, peppers, Whole30

Saffron Cauliflower Rice

May 3, 2017 By Martha 5 Comments

Saffron Cauliflower Rice is a low-carb, grain-free substitute for rice, and it’s also delicious and easy to prepare. This colorful side dish gets its glorious golden color from coconut milk infused with saffron – and both ingredients also give this Saffron Cauliflower Rice a wonderful flavor too. Saffron is a little pricey but a little […]

Filed Under: Side Dish Tagged With: cauliflower, healthy, saffron, Whole30

Grilled Beef Patties with Mediterranean Salsa (Whole30)

April 26, 2017 By Martha 2 Comments

Even if you aren’t following the Whole30 or other low-carb eating program, you’ll love this Grilled Beef Patties with Mediterranean Salsa! Watch our video and see how easy it is to make: In fact, this Mediterranean Salsa is a delicious, easy side dish to have on hand in your refrigerator. Then spoon it on […]

Filed Under: Entrée Tagged With: beef, healthy, vegetables, Whole30, yellow squash, zucchini

Mashed Cauliflower and Spinach

February 15, 2017 By Martha 19 Comments

This Mashed Cauliflower and Spinach is an easy and delicious way to eat your veggies! We’ve been on a big cauliflower kick lately. It’s a lower carb and lower calorie alternative to potatoes – plus cauliflower cooks up quickly and tastes delicious! I’m always looking for delicious ways to eat more veggies. A few weeks […]

Filed Under: Side Dish Tagged With: cauliflower, healthy, spinach, vegetables, Whole30

Sweet Potato Spinach and Bacon Turkey Burgers

January 30, 2017 By Martha Leave a Comment

Turkey burgers sometimes get a bad rap for being bland and dry – but not ours! These delicious Sweet Potato Spinach and Bacon Turkey Burgers are moist and delicious and full of fantastic flavor! These filling, satisfying burgers are a blend of lean ground turkey, cooked and shredded sweet potato, onions, garlic, and fresh baby […]

Filed Under: Entrée Tagged With: bacon, burger, ground turkey, spinach, sweet potato, Whole30

Sautéed Beet Greens

October 26, 2016 By Martha Leave a Comment

Ever since we tried the Whole30 program earlier this year, my husband Jack eats a healthy breakfast every day that consists of eggs, roasted root vegetables, and sautéed greens (usually kale). He does a lot of the prep ahead of time – roasting up the veggies and sautéing the greens – so only a quick […]

Filed Under: Side Dish Tagged With: beets, healthy, pancetta, vegetables, Whole30

Citrus Grilled Chicken

August 26, 2016 By Martha 2 Comments

This easy Citrus Grilled Chicken has been one of our go-to recipes all summer long. It’s so simple to make – with just a few ingredients – that it can hardly be called a recipe. But it’s also so delicious – we had to share! We make a simple marinade by stirring together fresh lemon […]

Filed Under: Entrée Tagged With: chicken, citrus, grilled, grilling recipes, healthy, lemon, oranges, rosemary, Whole30

Massaged Kale

August 24, 2016 By Martha Leave a Comment

When I first suggested to my husband Jack that we try Massaged Kale – he looked at me as if I had two heads! 🙂 But stay with me – because massaging kale is a very delicious and easy way to prepare this healthy green vegetable. We eat a lot of kale at our house […]

Filed Under: Salad, Side Dish Tagged With: extra virgin olive oil, healthy, kale, pine nuts, Whole30

Hearty Vegetable Soup

June 16, 2016 By Martha Leave a Comment

This Hearty Vegetable Soup fits into any healthy eating plan and is just plain delicious! My husband Jack and I are still following the Whole30 program – most of the time these days. We find that we best stay on track with some meal planning ahead of time. For us, that means always having some […]

Filed Under: Soup Tagged With: healthy, vegetables, Whole30

Cashew Cookie Balls

May 30, 2016 By Martha 2 Comments

These Whole30-approved Cashew Cookie Balls are easy to make and just as delicious as the Larabar that inspired this recipe! If you’ve ever been on the Whole30 program, then you know that some Larabars are allowed as an occasional sweet treat, or better yet, for situations when you’re stuck between meals and need a program-compliant […]

Filed Under: Dessert, Snack Tagged With: cashews, dates, Whole30

Whole30 Salmon Cakes with Tartar Sauce

May 16, 2016 By Martha 10 Comments

My husband Jack and I are still following the Whole30 program as much as possible. Actually – I have to give Jack even more kudos here… He is much more diligent about following the program than I, and he has lost over twenty pounds following the program – and it really shows! (I won’t complain […]

Filed Under: Entrée Tagged With: mayonnaise, olive oil, salmon, seafood, sweet potato, Whole30

Crunchy Vegetable Rice Bowl with Warm Peanut Sauce

May 9, 2016 By Martha Leave a Comment

Today’s recipe – this fantastic Crunchy Vegetable Rice Bowl with Warm Peanut Sauce – was featured in this month’s Bon Appetit magazine and as soon as I spotted the recipe, I immediately knew I wanted to make it! A healthy, chopped slaw salad with a mix of other crunchy vegetables, served with warm brown rice, […]

Filed Under: Salad Tagged With: Asian, eggs, vegetables, Whole30

Orange Chicken Roasted Spatchcock-Style

April 18, 2016 By Martha Leave a Comment

One of our favorite ways to save time during the busy school and work week is to roast a whole chicken over the weekend – then we enjoy the leftovers all week long! Today’s recipe – our Orange Chicken Roasted Spatchchock-Style makes some incredibly moist and flavorful chicken that is delicious made into sandwiches for […]

Filed Under: Entrée Tagged With: Blue Moon, chicken, oranges, Whole30

Whole30 Cauliflower and Yam ‘Potato’ Salad

April 14, 2016 By Martha 2 Comments

My husband Jack and I are still following the Whole30 program – I’d estimate 95% of the time. We feel great and both of us are seeing major health benefits by following this eating lifestyle. It is delicious recipes like today’s Whole30 Cauliflower and Yam ‘Potato’ Salad that make it easy to stay on the […]

Filed Under: Side Dish Tagged With: cauliflower, Whole30, yams

Anchovy-Crusted Pork Loin

April 8, 2016 By Martha 5 Comments

We have to thank my mother-in-law Jean (aka Nanny) for the recipe inspiration behind this Anchovy-Crusted Pork Loin! We were visiting Jack’s parents a few weeks ago, and Nanny was in the midst of preparing dinner for later in the afternoon. Nanny happened to mention a dinner she once made – pork loin that she […]

Filed Under: Entrée Tagged With: anchovies, capers, Italian Family Classics, Kalamata olives, lemon, pork, Whole30

Whole30 West Coast Chicken

March 25, 2016 By Martha 10 Comments

We made it! My husband Jack and I completed our Whole30 earlier this week – and delicious, satisfying recipes like this Whole30 West Coast Chicken are part of the reason for our success. I know I’ve said this before – but even if you aren’t following the Whole30 program – you will love this quick, […]

Filed Under: Entrée Tagged With: chicken, kale, olives, sundried tomatoes, Whole30

Whole30 Chili

March 16, 2016 By Martha 2 Comments

My husband Jack and I have one more week to go on the Whole30 program and I have to say, recipes like this Whole30 Chili have been a lifesaver! First of all, this Whole30 Chili is absolutely fantastic! A combination of ground beef and pork are combined with a mix of vegetables like zucchini, white […]

Filed Under: Soup Tagged With: beef, pork, vegetables, Whole30

Whole30 Spaghetti Squash with Pesto

March 9, 2016 By Martha 18 Comments

Even if you aren’t on the Whole30 program, you’re going to love this easy and flavorful side dish: Spaghetti Squash with Pesto. We heard from so many of you last week after we shared our Whole30 Stuffed Cabbage recipe! You told us that you loved seeing some healthier, low-carb recipe options from us here on […]

Filed Under: Side Dish Tagged With: basil, low-carb, spaghetti squash, tomatoes, Whole30

Garlicky Tuscan Kale

March 4, 2016 By Martha 2 Comments

This Garlicky Tuscan Kale is a quick and easy side dish that is delicious with any meal! We often cook up a batch of this super healthy vegetable and keep it on hand in the refrigerator. Then, we add this Garlicky Tuscan Kale to scrambled eggs at breakfast, on top of salads – or just […]

Filed Under: Side Dish Tagged With: garlic, kale, Whole30

Cashew Milk

March 3, 2016 By Martha 2 Comments

I mentioned earlier this week that my husband Jack and I are in the midst of the Whole30 program – a month-long “nutritional reset” that is the start of some healthier eating goals we have for the coming year! The plan includes giving up certain types of foods for the 30 days, then reintroducing them […]

Filed Under: Beverage Tagged With: cashews, Whole30

Whole30 Stuffed Cabbage

March 1, 2016 By Martha 35 Comments

Starting a food blog three-plus years ago has been one of the best things that my husband Jack and I have done together – aside from getting married, having a family, and building a wonderful marriage and life together of course! A Family Feast has become our family business, plus a way to do something […]

Filed Under: Entrée Tagged With: beef, cabbage, Polish Family Classics, pork, Whole30

Roasted Radishes and Root Vegetables

February 2, 2016 By Martha Leave a Comment

Today’s Roasted Radishes and Root Vegetables is as pretty and colorful as it is delicious! It’s also quick and easy to prepare – and really – you can make this side dish with just about any root vegetables you have on hand. The unlikely hero in this dish is the red radish! Different from the […]

Filed Under: Side Dish Tagged With: parsnips, radish, vegetables, Whole30

Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

April 2, 2014 By Martha 113 Comments

This recipe for Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon is dedicated to anyone out there who is convinced that they don’t like Brussels sprouts! I’ve been right there with you – convinced myself that Brussels sprouts were one of those vegetables that I didn’t (and couldn’t possibly) like! The first time I had Brussels […]

Filed Under: Side Dish Tagged With: vegetables, Whole30