Instagram Links
It’s my Instagram Feed!
Follow @colacinokitchen on Instagram for new recipes, cooking tips, and meal planning strategies. I’ll show you what to eat and how to make it both here on The Colacino Kitchen and my IG profile.
I keep tabs on these hashtags, if you’d like to check out any of your food creations! #colacinokitchen #frugalpaleo #frugalpaleocookbook
Here’s a gluten-free, dairy-free, easy spring pasta recipe that has asparagus, green peas, and shallots with seasoned chicken topped with fresh parsley, sliced scallions, and diced Roma tomato.
...
Here’s a gluten-free, dairy-free, easy spring pasta recipe that has asparagus, green peas, and shallots with seasoned chicken topped with fresh parsley, sliced scallions, and diced Roma tomato.
If you are good with dairy, add your favorite cheese to finish.
For the gluten-free pasta, my new go-to is chickpea pasta. I like it better than the rice- or corn-based option because of the taste, texture once cooked, and the high protein value with each serving.
#colacinokitchen #paleolifestyle #paleoish #glutenfree #glutenfreefood #glutenfreerecipes #dairyfree #dairyfreerecipes #dairyfreeglutenfree #pasta #pastalover #pastapasta #pastafresca #pastaamericana #pastaaddict #cooking #cookingram #cookingathome #homecooking #cookingtips #easyrecipes #easymeals #weeknightdinner #weeknightmeals #weeknightdinners #healthyrecipes #healthylifestyle #healthyfood #healthyeating
Here’s how to make one of my favorite easy weeknight pasta recipes!
• seasoned chicken (breast, thighs… doesn’t matter)
• fresh veggies like broccoli, peppers, tomatoes ...
Here’s how to make one of my favorite easy weeknight pasta recipes!
• seasoned chicken (breast, thighs… doesn’t matter)
• fresh veggies like broccoli, peppers, tomatoes (zucchini, asparagus, leeks, fennel, eggplant — all great too!)
• shallots and garlic for flavor
• plenty of good olive oil and Romano or Parmesan cheeses
• fresh tortellini or ravioli (your choice: Paleo, gluten-free, regular… whatever you need, there’s an option for it nowadays)
Cook the chicken and veggies in one pan while the pasta boils in another. Transfer the pasta directly from the pot to join the veggies and chicken (slice it into fork-ready pieces first) with a little bit of pasta water to help deglaze the pan, creating a light sauce in the process.
Top with shredded cheeses, fresh parsley, and finely diced Roma tomatoes (seeds and pulp removed, so they’re not “slimy”).
It’s super fast, super delicious summertime pasta your family will love as much as we do!
#colacinokitchen #pasta #pastalover #pastapasta #pastafresca #pastaamericana #pastalovers #pastarecipe #pastaaddict #italianfood #italianamericanfood #tortellini #recipe #recipeideas #recipeoftheday #healthyrecipes #summer #summervibes #summerrecipes #summerpasta #easymeals #easyrecipes #easyrecipe #healthyfood #weeknightdinner #weeknightmeals #weeknightmeal
Did you know that both coffee AND chocolate pair well with beef? I had the idea to combine cocoa powder with leftover morning coffee one day to see how it would play out as a burger marinade… loved...
Did you know that both coffee AND chocolate pair well with beef? I had the idea to combine cocoa powder with leftover morning coffee one day to see how it would play out as a burger marinade… loved it!
I also used some ancho chili powder in the spice blend. It adds a level of complexity and a touch of heat in the background. Not necessary, but pretty great to include if you have some in your spice collection.
Grab the recipe anytime: https://thecolacinokitchen.com/salted-mocha-burgers/
#colacinokitchen #paleo #paleodiet #paleodinner #carnivore #meat #meatlover #grill #grilling #grillseason #burger #burgers #burgerlover #cooking #cookingram #fromscratch #summer #summervibes #summertime #easyrecipes #recipe #recipes #recipeoftheday #f52grams
When recipes call for “thinly sliced onions”, here’s how to do that. 🧅
#colacinokitchen #cooking #cookingbasics #cookingathome #cookingtips #howtocook #howto #inthekitchen #mealprep ...
When recipes call for “thinly sliced onions”, here’s how to do that. 🧅
#colacinokitchen #cooking #cookingbasics #cookingathome #cookingtips #howtocook #howto #inthekitchen #mealprep #eatclean #eathealthy #cleaneating #instafood #igfood
Pasta nirvana… light tomato sauce, grated pecorino, fresh herbs 🤌🏼
#colacinokitchen #pasta #pastalover #pastapasta #pastafresca #pastaamericana #pastalove #freshfood #italian ...
Pasta nirvana… light tomato sauce, grated pecorino, fresh herbs 🤌🏼
#colacinokitchen #pasta #pastalover #pastapasta #pastafresca #pastaamericana #pastalove #freshfood #italian #italianfood #italia #italy🇮🇹 #summervibes #summerpasta #cooking #cookfromscratch #cookingram
A salad that can handle warm summer days!
• chopped kale
• lemon juice
• extra virgin olive oil
• salt + pepper
Use your hand to massage this into the kale ...
A salad that can handle warm summer days!
• chopped kale
• lemon juice
• extra virgin olive oil
• salt + pepper
Use your hand to massage this into the kale leaves; it’ll soften the kale and make it more pleasant to eat raw.
• finely diced red onion
• garbanzo beans (I like to roast mine before adding to the salad, but totally optional)
Are you good with dairy? Toss in some feta.
Have leftover chicken? You know it’ll be perfect in here!
This salad is flexible, simple, and tastes a little too good for how easy it is to make.
#paleo #salad #saladrecipe #kale #kalesalad #healthyrecipes #healthy #easysalad #lunch #leftovers #summer #summervibes #summersalad #cooking #eatclean #colacinokitchen #paleoish #cleaneating #cleaneats #glutenfree #dairyfree
🔸Cheeseburger Spaghetti Squash Boats 🔸
A classic recipe from The Frugal Paleo Cookbook (pg 58) and a personal favorite of mine. Take all your favorite cheeseburger flavors and transform...
🔸Cheeseburger Spaghetti Squash Boats 🔸
A classic recipe from The Frugal Paleo Cookbook (pg 58) and a personal favorite of mine. Take all your favorite cheeseburger flavors and transform it into a budget-saving, fiber-loving, leftover-making meal.
#paleo #paleodiet #paleodinner #paleorecipes #paleolifestyle #glutenfree #dairyfree #nutrition #fiberfood #spaghettisquash #summer #summervibes #burgers #burgerlover #healthyrecipes #healthyfood #healthy #healthyeating #goodcarbs #recipe #recipeideas #eatclean #eathealthy #healthyeating #healthychoices #cooking #cookingathome
We played around with this Alabama White Sauce idea last night… I’ll say this, if you don’t like mayonnaise then this isn’t for you. However, if you’re slightly obsessed with it (like we ...
We played around with this Alabama White Sauce idea last night… I’ll say this, if you don’t like mayonnaise then this isn’t for you. However, if you’re slightly obsessed with it (like we are) then get ready for a friggin amazing way to sauce a smoked chicken 🤯
We found the recipe from @meatchurch >> https://youtu.be/bofoCq2tvE8
#colacinokitchen #paleo #paleodiet #paleolifestyle #grilling #grill #grillmaster #chicken #chickenrecipes #dinner #dinnerideas #dinnerrecipes #glutenfree #whoa #cooking #cookingtime #cookingram #alabamawhitesauce #mayo #mayonnaise #calories #notdietfood #carnivore #meatsweats
Potatoes. Sausage. Eggs. Aioli. 💛
Aioli? Mayo, fresh garlic, pinch of sea salt, squeeze of lemon juice (and maybe a bit of zest, if you like a brighter aioli too)
Bravas sauce? ...
Potatoes. Sausage. Eggs. Aioli. 💛
Aioli? Mayo, fresh garlic, pinch of sea salt, squeeze of lemon juice (and maybe a bit of zest, if you like a brighter aioli too)
Bravas sauce? Smoked hot paprika, sweet paprika, olive oil, flour, chicken stock, pinch of salt.
Now if I could just find some Sangria, I might be able to forget that tomorrow is Monday.
#colacinokitchen #paleoish #spanishfood #brunch #brunchvibes #weekend #weekendmood #weekendvibes #sundays #sundaykindoflove #cooking #cookingram #cookingathome #howto #howtocook #dairyfree #baldacinollp #instagood #instafood #homecooking #cookingtips #eggs #breakfast #breakfastfood #breakfastclub #breakfastallday #tapas #eggsallday
This is how to make a better frittata:
☝🏼 cook on med-low heat and finish in the oven
✌🏼 cover the pan after removing from the oven/before slicing… the steam will help ...
This is how to make a better frittata:
☝🏼 cook on med-low heat and finish in the oven
✌🏼 cover the pan after removing from the oven/before slicing… the steam will help lift it out of the pan with ease.
And how about a recipe for one of my favorite combos, Ham & Leek?
• about a cup of sliced leeks
• about a cup of chopped ham or Canadian bacon
• 8 eggs
• couple tablespoons of butter
• salt & pepper
• fresh parsley, if you’d like
Frittatas are a staple in the prep-ahead breakfasts department. Leftover meat + veggies are always a yes, but so is making a dedicated recipe (like this one) too.
Happy cooking!
#colacinokitchen #frugalpaleo #frugalpaleorecipes #paleo #paleobreakfast #paleofood #healthyrecipes #healthy #healthyfood #frittata #frittatafriday #easyrecipes #proteinpacked #proteinfood #eggs #eggsallday #glutenfree #dairyfree #recipes #cooking #cookingvideos #cookingathome #happycooking #howtocook #happycookingtoyou #brunch
Anyone out there have a hard time hitting #protein goals too?
On the off chance you’re having as hard of a time hitting protein intake goals, I wanted to write a post to share the two ...
Anyone out there have a hard time hitting #protein goals too?
On the off chance you’re having as hard of a time hitting protein intake goals, I wanted to write a post to share the two things that have finally got me to where I want to be in that department.
The first is a great bone broth based protein powder from @paleovalley (read the post for how I’m using it) and the second is… meatballs. Turns out, they’re a handy way to boost protein in any meal or snack.
I pulled together 12 Paleo meatball recipes (many of which are #whole30 friendly as well) in the spirit of a good ol’ recipe round up!
Head here for my protein solutions, plus 12 solid recipes to help you plan tasty protein-rich meals and snacks: https://thecolacinokitchen.com/how-to-add-more-protein/ (🔗 in profile for IG)
Featuring recipes from your favorite bloggers and authors:
@meatified
@steph_gaudreau
@cookandsavor
@thedefineddish
@meljoulwan
@zenbelly
@predominantly_paleo
@foodfaithfit
@realsimplegood
Power to the meatball! 💪🏼
#paleo #paleodiet #paleolifestyle #paleolife #paleoliving #proteinpacked #proteinfood #meatballs #homemademeatballs #healthyrecipes #healthylifestyle #healthyfood #whole30recipes #colacinokitchen #frugalpaleo #frugalpaleocookbook #recipeoftheday
Pot Sticker Meatballs are the easy solution to grain-free dumplings 🥟 (no need to fuss with making your own wrappers!)
Here’s why I think you’ll like this recipe:
Unlike many ...
Pot Sticker Meatballs are the easy solution to grain-free dumplings 🥟 (no need to fuss with making your own wrappers!)
Here’s why I think you’ll like this recipe:
Unlike many other recipes under the same title, mine leverages the classic technique of chopping prawns into pork. The texture of the meatball resembles the texture of the filling for a traditional pot sticker. This makes it juicy and with a light mouthfeel instead of a dry or dense meatball.
🔗 in profile: https://thecolacinokitchen.com/pot-sticker-meatballs/
#colacinokitchen #frugalpaleo #frugalpaleocookbook #frugalpaleorecipes #paleo #paleodiet #paleorecipes #paleorecipe #whole30 #whole30recipes #glutenfree #glutenfreerecipes #glutenfreefood #meatballs #dinner #dinnerideas #mealprep #mealprepideas #mealplanning #healthyrecipes #healthy
Loaded nachos + NCAA basketball = an excellent Saturday night 🏀
#colacinokitchen #nachos #saturday #saturdayvibes #saturdaynight #mexicanfood #ncaa #ncaabasketball #uclabasketball ...
Loaded nachos + NCAA basketball = an excellent Saturday night 🏀
#colacinokitchen #nachos #saturday #saturdayvibes #saturdaynight #mexicanfood #ncaa #ncaabasketball #uclabasketball #marchmadness
Shrooms 🍄
Just as magical, but without all the 💫
#colacinokitchen #mushrooms #mushroom #shroom #shrooming #shroomtastic #fungi #fungifanatic #fungilover #veggies #veggie ...
Shrooms 🍄
Just as magical, but without all the 💫
#colacinokitchen #mushrooms #mushroom #shroom #shrooming #shroomtastic #fungi #fungifanatic #fungilover #veggies #veggie #cooking #cookingtime #cookingram #paleo #paleofood
Of all the pasta shapes, this is among the funnier ones to me. Know what it’s called? Garganelli. Which is in reference to… a trachea. Yep, *that* trachea. Kinda gross, right?
#pasta ...
Of all the pasta shapes, this is among the funnier ones to me. Know what it’s called? Garganelli. Which is in reference to… a trachea. Yep, *that* trachea. Kinda gross, right?
#pasta #pastalover #colacinokitchen #italianfood #italianlove #cooking #cookingathome #madefromscratch #themoreyouknow #instafood #instacooking #ig_italia #mangia #mangiare #mangiareitaliano
Every now and then I make something that has nothing to do with health solutions… Like this Creamy One-Pot Primavera.
Complete with a buttery Ritz cracker topping, it’s loaded with ...
Every now and then I make something that has nothing to do with health solutions… Like this Creamy One-Pot Primavera.
Complete with a buttery Ritz cracker topping, it’s loaded with classic veggies, affordable chicken thighs, toothy egg noodles that hold their own, and creamy cheesy sauce.
It’s the kind of one-pot meal that you can leisurely prepare while listening to a podcast and sipping some white wine on a rainy Sunday…
Bookmark this post or pull up the full recipe here (link in profile for IG): https://thecolacinokitchen.com/creamy-one-pot-primavera/
This one feeds a crowd and the leftovers are great!
#colacinokitchen #pasta #pastarecipe #pastarecipes #primavera #veggies #noodles #homemade #homemadefood #sendwine #cooking #cookathome #mealprep #mealprepideas #weekendvibes #sundayvibes #recipes #onepotmeal #onepotpasta #onepotrecipe #chickenrecipes #chickenpasta #veggiepasta #leftovers
I’m a cookbook junkie and prefer to cook out of them vs using websites (the irony of which is not lost on me), but I needed a better way to flag recipes I was interested in and find them faster when...
I’m a cookbook junkie and prefer to cook out of them vs using websites (the irony of which is not lost on me), but I needed a better way to flag recipes I was interested in and find them faster when it came time to meal plan or actually make the recipe.
I started using this method of listing the recipes on a big post-it note and sticking it to the cover. It’s way easier to find what I’m looking for…
This has been a big time saver for me and I hope this helps you too!
#colacinokitchen #cooking #cookingtips #cookbooks #cookbookclub #cookbookstagram #cookbook #inthekitchen #cookbookaddict #organization #healthylifestyle #homecooking #homecook #planner #planning #organized #organizationtips #organize
Five-Spiced Lettuce Cups (📖 Frugal Paleo Cookbook, pg 215 )
During the weeks we know we’re gonna need fast lunches on-hand, this recipe usually comes to mind.
Loaded with ...
Five-Spiced Lettuce Cups (📖 Frugal Paleo Cookbook, pg 215 )
During the weeks we know we’re gonna need fast lunches on-hand, this recipe usually comes to mind.
Loaded with veggies, the added five-spice ground pork gives it a boost of protein. You can eat it as a lettuce cup or just as a salad bowl… I’ve actually been thinking about serving it over cauliflower rice too!
Anyhow, if you’re in the same boat as we are and lean on recipes you can make in advance in order to save time throughout the week, here’s one that I hope will help you too!
Find it in Frugal Paleo Cookbook ➡️ https://thecolacinokitchen.com/the-expanded-frugal-paleo-cookbook/
#colacinokitchen #frugalpaleo #frugalpaleocookbook #frugalpaleorecipes #paleo #paleomeals #paleolife #paleofood #mealprep #veggies #healthy #healthymeals #healthymealprep #glutenfree #glutenfreefood #asianfood #salad #saladrecipe
Join my email list to receive free recipes
