Dawn Loves Food

Here’s to New Adventures!

Dawn — Sun, 06 Nov 2022 23:32:44 +0000

Dawn Loves Food is Changing Directions. Same name, completely different content! Yup, time to bend and shapeshift a little. We’re going from a specialty recipes blog (you’ll find a TON of Whole30 and Paleo inspo here!) to now talking about FOOD ADVENTURES in Lake Havasu and some of our weekend trips all around ARIZONA. Doesn’t...

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Whole30 Brown Gravy

Dawn — Sat, 20 Nov 2021 13:19:23 +0000

Here’s the best tried and true recipe for Whole30 Brown Gravy that’s easy to make and super flavorful. The key ingredient is bone broth powder, it really makes the gravy stand out! I’ve been working on mastering gravy with Whole30 ingredients for the past two holiday seasons and here’s the best tips I can give...

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Whole30 Thanksgiving Meatballs

Dawn — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 15:50:45 +0000

Whole30 Thanksgiving Meatballs are an ode to one of my favorite holidays! Sage, celery and mushrooms, it screams FALL right? I get to craving those flavors about mid September when pumpkin spice becomes all the rage in the year. As soon as pumpkin pops in my head, so does turkey day. Here’s all the savory...

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Southeast Asian Inspired Lobster Mushroom Soup

Dawn — Fri, 17 Sep 2021 04:53:46 +0000

If I have to give it a title, Southeast Asian Inspired Lobster Mushroom Soup it is. That’s the neighborhood of all these ingredients together with *what I had at home* that needed to be cooked… And how I’m currently interpreting them in my kitchen 👩‍🎤🧑🏼‍🎨🖼 From The Garden foraged some lobster mushrooms up...

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Roasted and Raw Veggie Salsa

Dawn — Sat, 29 May 2021 18:13:40 +0000

Roasted and Raw Veggie Salsa is a combo of roasted red pepper, onion and jalapeno along with raw carrot, corn, tomato, green & white onion and cilantro. Seasoned with fresh lemon, EBBS (Everything but the bagel) & Tapatio. It’s a combo of Southwest flavors and fresh veggie flavors that compliment the profile. This medley was...

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Everything But The Bagel Breakfast

Dawn — Sun, 07 Mar 2021 23:31:05 +0000

Change up your morning eggs with the Everything But The Bagel Breakfast! It’s a great Whole30 meal without the bagel and honestly you won’t miss it on a round with this flavor packed combo. My love runs deep for Vital Farms eggs, greatful to be able to find them at our local grocery. Deep dark...

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My Whole30 Story

Dawn — Tue, 12 May 2020 21:46:51 +0000

I was on the edge of Whole30 for close to two years before I actually committed to all the rules for 30+ days required. I needed to know the entire program inside and out, read all the books and understand every instruction, acronym and ingredient completely. Looking back I was so damn hard on myself. ...

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Buffalo Shrimp and Cauli Grits (Whole30/Paleo)

Dawn — Sun, 12 Apr 2020 22:25:56 +0000

Buffalo Shrimp and Cauli Grits are a Whole30 Cajun inspired shortcut using buffalo sauce instead of a laundry list of spices! Made with gorgeous gulf shrimp, the veggie ‘holy trinity’ along with my favorite New Primal Buffalo sauce and creamy fatty coconut milk. On top of some chunky salty ghee laden cauliflower ‘grits’ and a...

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Salsa Crema (Whole30 Dairy Free)

Dawn — Sat, 11 Apr 2020 23:49:38 +0000

Salsa Crema is the best of ALL worlds, tangy sour cream, your favorite salsa *AND* it’s dairy free! Soaked cashews, tangy lemon for that twang and a bit o salsa. This quick Salsa Crema is; Less than 30 minutes to make Less than 5 ingredients Freezer Friendly PREP Get a kettle going and boil at...

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Celery Root Tortilla Shells

Dawn — Sat, 11 Apr 2020 21:55:30 +0000

I’m going to show you how to make quick, easy Celery Root Tortilla Shells! I’ve tested out a few different methods multiple times with this funky root. Here’s my BEST prepping and cooking tips to make this adventure a success for your the FIRST TIME! PEEL Get the largest root you can from the store....

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