I said, Yes!

This is just one of the amazing shots from one of our engagement shoots!  Blue Dandelion Photography out of Wisconsin did a fantastic job.  My now husband, Timothy, was the one who decided on positioning my homemade frames this way and it turned out fantastic!

More from our themed engagement shoot, Wonderland, coming soon!

XOXO

Sharayah

Paleo Creamy Roasted Chicken Breast

Creamy Roasted Chicken Breast
Recipe from Dirty Floor Diaries


Ingredients

4 Chicken Breasts
1 tablespoon Olive Oil
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1/2 yellow onion (Diced)
1/2 cup High-Quality Full-Fat Coconut Milk
1/3 cup Chicken Broth
1 teaspoon Paprika
1/2 teaspoon Salt

Salt & Pepper (for chicken breasts, to taste)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350*. Salt and pepper both sides of the chicken breasts and place in glass baking dish.

Heat olive oil in large pan and add onions and mushrooms. Saute until onions are translucent and mushrooms are brown.

Whisk in chicken broth, coconut milk, 1 teaspoon salt, and paprika. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and reduce slightly.

Pour mixture over chicken and place in the oven to bake for 40 minutes.

Enjoy!!

Paleo Shepherds Pie

Paleo Shepherd's Pie

Ingredients

1 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil
1 med yellow onion, diced
2 carrots, peeled and finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 pounds ground lamb, beef or any meat-I used lean beef
salt and pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon tomato paste (I used sun dried tomato pesto)
1 cup beef or chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
3 egg whites
Mashed Cauliflower (recipe coming soon)
paprika to garnish

Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
Heat skillet over med-high heat about 3 min.  Add coconut oil and allow to melt, add onion and carrot, reduce heat to med-low and cover.  Allow veggies to get soft but not brown, about 5 min.

Add garlic to pan and stir, about 1 min.   Crumble the ground meat into the pan (I used my hands). Saute until it's cooked through and brown, about 5-10 mins.  Add salt and pepper.

Add tom paste, broth, rosemary and thyme to pan.  Stir then bring to a boil and simmer uncovered until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 10 mins.  Set the pan aside and let it cool for 10-15 mins.  Scramble egg whites until frothy and blend unto the meat mixture.

Put meat mixture into baking dish.  Add mashed cauliflower on to the top of meat. Top with paprika.

Bake for 25-30 mins until the top browns.

ENJOY!

Chili Cilantro Lime Crockpot (Whole) Chicken

Chili Cilantro Lime Crockpot (Whole) Chicken
Original Recipe&Photo by: PaleoPot

Didn't get a picture of this myself since we devoured it the second we got home! So I can not take credit for this photo. This chicken is so good and PALEO friendly!!

What you need:

One large free-range organic whole chicken. Mine was 6 pounds for a 6 quart slow cooker.
Dry rub (black pepper, sea salt, chili powder, cayenne powder, ground cumin). I used about a teaspoon each of salt, pepper, cumin, and a tablespoon each of the chili powder and cayenne .
1/2 cup of lime juice (about 2 limes).
1 extra whole lime for stuffing inside your chicken (yes that makes 3 limes total).
2 generous handfulls of fresh cilantro.
3 cloves of garlic.
1 tbsp of olive oil.

How you make it:

Wash your chicken off under cold tap water and then dry with paper towels.
Dust your chicken with salt & pepper, and apply an even coating of chili powder, cayenne, and cumin to your taste. There is no magic amount or formula to use, yet do try to cover the whole bird with some spice. This also helps give the golden brown color you see in the picture.
In a blender or food processor, combine your lime juice, cilantro, garlic, and olive oil. Pulse until an even consistency is reached.
Take your extra lime and poke lots of holes into it with a fork. Now dust this lime with chili powder and stick it into the cavity of your chicken.
Find a ziplock bag or crock pot liner large enough to hold your whole bird. Place your bird in the bag and pour your wet marinade over it. Use your hands to make sure the marinade is applied evenly around the chicken and under the skin, this is the important part. You can puncture the chicken breasts a few times with a knife for the marinade to seep into, yet this is not necessary. Making sure you get the marinade well applied and under the skin will do the trick.
Seal your bag tight so that the marinade is making contact with the chicken all over. I used a crock pot liner bag which I pulled tight around the chicken and marinade, and then stuffed that into another large ziplock bag.
Let your chicken marinade overnight. I know, you have to wait, but the morning will be true dump-and-go style cooking.
Place your chicken in your slow cooker along with any marinade left over in your bag.
Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours. I would recommend closer to 6. It will be glorious.

Coconut (Dark) Chocolate Chip Cookies- NO eggs, sugar or flour!

Coconut (dark) Chocolate Chip Cookies

These beauties are made with NO eggs, Sugar or Flour.

1 C unsweetened coconut flakes
1 C blanched almond flour
1/4 C Sunny’s Vegan Sweetened Condensed Milk

1 Tbsp vanilla

1/4 C mini chocolate chips

Mix the coconut and almond flour together until coconut is evenly distributed
Add milk and vanilla and stir until dough forms
Fold in chocolate chips
Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until edges turn golden

Can make into about 4 GINORMOUS cookies or a lot of regular sized ones. Tim is in love with these...he was shocked when I told him they were good for him

Enjoy!!

Blueberry Cupcakes with Sugar & Cinnamon Crunch top and Cream Cheese Frosting

Are you drooling yet?  I know I haven't said anything but I think these pictures speak for themselves. 

Here is the recipe for these yummy works of art:

Ingredients:
For the Topping:
6 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 cup dark-brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon

For the Cupcakes:
1 2/3 cups cake flour (not self-rising)
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt 
4 tbls unsalted butter, softened
4 tbls unsweetened applesauce
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup sour cream
6 ounces blueberries (1 1/4 cups)

For the Icing:
1 1/4 sticks unsalted butter, softened
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 2/3 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
1/4 cup high-quality blueberry jam, such as Hero, strained (3 tablespoons)

Directions

Make the topping: Mix together granulated and brown sugars and cinnamon.


Make the cupcakes: Preheat oven to 375 degrees with rack in upper third of oven. Line cups of a standard muffin tin with baking cups. Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Beat together butter and granulated sugar with a mixer on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, then beat in vanilla, scraping down sides of bowl. Reduce speed to low, and beat in flour mixture in 3 additions, alternating with sour cream and beginning and ending with flour. Fold in blueberries.


Divide batter among baking cups. Add topping, pressing to adhere to batter. Bake until golden and a toothpick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs attached, 20 to 21 minutes. Remove cupcakes from tin, and let cool completely on a wire rack.


Make the icing: Beat together butter and cream cheese with a mixer on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Reduce speed to low, and gradually beat in vanilla and confectioners' sugar. Raise speed to medium-high, and beat 1 minute. Spoon jam on top of icing, and without stirring, spoon icing into a disposable pastry bag. Snip off a 3/4-inch opening in tip, and pipe swirled mounds of icing on top of each cupcake. Although best if eaten immediately, cupcakes can be refrigerated up to 6 hours and brought to room temperature 45 minutes before serving.

Bringing back the Jean Vest

Yesterdays outfit was one of my favorites!  Back skinny jeans, an adorable white long sleeve shirt with a light jean vest.  I dressed it up with a layered necklace and a white watch.  I also wore these amazing black booties from ShoeDazzle called Jamie.  They are on sale now if you go quick you can score a pair for $23!

Jeans: Lauren Conrad (Kohls) Shirt: My closet for the last 4 or 5 YEARS...that is a long time ladies!! Jean Vest: Goodwill Necklace: WetSeal Watch: WetSeal