I’m a bit on the annoyed side today. I’m not one to get mad or angry or even sad about what people say about me or my blog (I’m weird, I know that) but I do get annoyed. And even sometimes offended. But the more I grow and the more people that come across my website and Facebook page, the more people feel as though they should state their opinion. And I get that. We all like to be heard and be the center of attention sometimes. Why the hell do you think I write my blog? Duh. I’m an only child, I scream for attention daily.
BUT there are some things that need to be remembered in this blogosphere. I just made that word up. I write this blog FOR FREE. Everything that goes into this website is FREE to anyone that reads it. If you don’t know what free means, it means you don’t pay to read this blog. I post recipes 4-5 days out of the week because I love it and I want people to have the opportunity to cook good food within the paleo spectrum. I want to show people that it’s not hard and that anyone can do it. I do not charge for my recipes because I want to make paleo easy for people.
That being said, I have never once said that you HAVE to try a recipe or that my recipes are perfect for your diet. Nor do I act like I’m any good at photography. Or perfect when it comes to eating paleo. I just post the recipes of the things I cook because I enjoy those meals and I hope others do too. But no one body is the same. No taste bud is the same. That’s why I say everyone creates their own meaning of paleo.
The jist of it is, stop being rude people. Like jeeez. I’m posting recipes for free and telling stories about my life. I’m not telling you to make my recipes, I’m not telling you how to live your life, and I’m not telling you to even look at my website. I’m just telling you that I really like to consume chocolate covered walnuts, CrossFit, and think about men constantly. And now that I don’t eat nuts, I only have 2 things to really talk about. Crap. My b.
OMG, sh*t just got real serious there. Let’s lighten the mood. GUESS WHAT?! I made it onto CrossFit.com today!! I worked with my good friends Ian and Patrick with Again Faster to create some cooking videos for the CrossFit Journal and I’m so happy to see that they published one! They even have the zone blocks within the recipes in case you follow the zone diet!
Creamy Avocado and Spinach Chicken Pasta
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
- 1 spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise, seeds removed
- 2 avocados, pits removed
- 6 cups of fresh spinach (or more, if you’d like)
- 1lb chicken, diced
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, stems removed
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- juice of 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon parsley
- 1 tablespoon thyme
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Cut spaghetti squash in half, lengthwise, and remove the excess seeds and strings.
- Place open side down on a baking sheet and cook for 20-25 minutes or until spaghetti squash is soft when you push the skin or the threads easily come out when you take a fork to it.
- While your spaghetti squash cooks, place a tablespoon of olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add two minced garlic cloves to your hot pan and then toss in your spinach. Let your spinach wilt down, then add it to your food processor.
- In the same pan, add your diced chicken and onion to cook down.
- Then add 1/2 tablespoon of parsley, thyme, garlic powder, and a bit of salt and pepper to the pan and mix well.
- While your chicken cooks down, add 2 avocados to your food processor along with your lemon, fresh basil, 1/2 tablespoon of parsley, thyme, and garlic powder and a bit of salt and pepper, to taste. Puree until smooth, then add your 2 tablespoons of your leftover olive oil.
- Once your spaghetti squash is done cooking and cooled, dethread your spaghetti squash and place threads in a large bowl.
- Then add your chicken that has cooked completely through and top off with your spinach and avocado sauce.
- Mix thoroughly and top with a bit of basil.
- Eat it like you mean it!
THIS LOOKS LIKE ANGELS MADE IT! That being said, it makes me equal parts stabby and sad that people are such dicks to you. I may not always comment but I assure you, your blog is a part of my daily routine. It makes me happy when skies are gray. Or blue. That’s how badass you are. The end.
JB, I must say that all those that oppose you and what you do can, in the words of one of my very best friends, “take a long, gas-soaked walk through Hell.”
Your blog is incredibly humorous, inspirational, and a highlight of my day. My husband was introduced to paleo by a fellow Army buddy and I came across your blog researching the lifestyle. OMG chicky you are incredible. Your food is delicious to the point of sin, your sense of humor leaves me giggling like a manic, and your desire and drive to be better every day is so enlightening. I’ve never been the fittest girl on the block, but you get me moving and make me want to be a better person.
Whatever you’re doing, don’t ever stop. Never let anyone discourage you from being who you are and doing just what it is you do. The world would be a much sadder, must emptier place without your flair for, well, ever damn thing 🙂
Blogs should come with a block button so those who are rude can be blocked, banished, NEVER to be heard from again!
You are so inspirational, dedicated and funny, plus your recipes are AWESOME! I can not even imagine doing a total nut and sugar/fruit ban but here you are almost done with your 21 days.
Don’t let it get you down, people who are so rude to others usually use rudeness to compensate for their own shortcomings (overly large nose or butt, shortness, small penis, etc)
like all these other fine people have said, keep doing your thing and sharing it because most of us love you 🙂 your recipes are great and you have such an awesome resource here.
Love your recipes! Thanks so much for putting them out there and keep them coming! And congrats for getting on the main site!
Word! Mean people suck and they are just jealous that they did not think of it first. I look forward to reading your blog when i get home from work. Although that may be sad that this is the only thing i look forward to but F**K it. By the by just made the carrot pudding, fyi its awesome! Also you are me hero, there I said it.
Ola Juli!
Besides the Basil of course, are the other herbs to be fresh or dried, ie parsley, thyme?
Thank you,
j
I used dried
Juli. Listen. Haters gonna hate. Yes, its true – but I really think you just need to start poppin’ off on these fools Bad Girls Club style, and let them know that “my haters are my motivators” is your new motto. Lets be real, there’s not enough Thug Life in the world and it needs to be “broughten” to the haters. But seriously, I’ve been reading your blog for almost a year now and I enjoy every post. Your recipes are always delish and your stories always make me laugh. Also, maybe its just because I’ve been reading for so long (bonus points) but I’ve always felt that you were clear that paleo is a template & everyone is different. I appreciate that & your variety of recipes! You’ve also posted about empowering women through crossfit & paleo – I know you’ve reached so many women (I am included) and I thank you for that!
YOOOO julie, where does the lemon juice go!?!?
in the sauce, in the food processor while you’re making it 🙂
hi friend,
in response to those haters, screw them! your website is great! I fricken love these recipes, they’re delicious, and the sweet potato brownie recipe allows me to think eating a whole pan is healthy for me…and you know what…I’m okay with that, because in the end it’s better than eating a whole pan of boxed brownies!!!
Sheesh people these days…keeping writing about chocolate, men, and other very important things!