October 2018 • GrownUp Dish

- Dinner
- Gluten-free
- Keto
- Lunch
- Pork
- Sugar-Free
Asian Pork Meatloaf with Spicy Glaze

October 31, 2018
jzmcbride
This delicious and easy Asian Pork Meatloaf recipe puts an Asian twist on homestyle meatloaf by using ground pork, Asian seasonings (ginger, garlic, green onion) and topping it with an irresistibly savory-sweet soy glaze. It’s healthy, easy to prepare and really, really delicious. Do you know about ground pork? It’s
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- Dinner
- Lunch
- Paleo
- Soup
- Sugar-Free
- Vegetarian
- Whole30
Thai Butternut Squash Soup – Whole30

October 25, 2018
jzmcbride
Fall means that it’s squash season and this super easy Thai Butternut Squash Soup is soon to become one of your favorite recipes. It’s made from just a few whole-food ingredients and it packs a spicy, creamy punch that will keep you coming back for more. In this soup recipe you can use EITHER fresh butternut squash or a
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Easy Baked Zucchini Fries With Smoky Ketchup

October 19, 2018
jzmcbride
While nothing tops traditional french fries, these easy baked zucchini fries with smoky ketchup come damn close. Imagine Parmesan-crusted zucchini baked until hot and crispy and dunked in a smoky, spicy ketchup. It’s the perfect accompaniment for a weeknight dinner. And, don’t let the smoky ketchup dipping sauce scare
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- Beauty
- Reviews
- Style
Tried It – Dyson Airwrap Hair Styler

October 16, 2018
jzmcbride
2020 UPDATE: A year after I originally wrote a review, I tried the Dyson Airwrap Styler for a second time after a girlfriend with great hair told me how much she loved it. I realized that I had never actually tested it on clean, damp hair (as recommended). I had only tried it in a department store on dry hair. My husband bought me
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- Lifestyle
Grownup Dish – October 2018 Newsletter

October 14, 2018
jzmcbride
Click HERE to view the October 2018 Grownup Dish Newsletter!
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- Gluten-free
- Keto
- Paleo
- Salad
- Side Dishes
- Snack
- Sugar-Free
- Vegetarian
- Whole30
Easy Homemade Sauerkraut

October 12, 2018
jzmcbride
I have a confession. I’ve never liked sauerkraut. In fact I’ve always ordered my reuben sandwiches “minus the kraut” and until recently I’d never eaten sauerkraut on a hot dog. And then, one magical day, I had some leftover cabbage and I was making a batch of my Garlic Dill Pickled Vegetables and I
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- Breakfast
- Drinks
- Gluten-free
- Snack
- Sugar-Free
Pumpkin Spice Fab Four Smoothie – #fab4smoothie

October 10, 2018
jzmcbride
Fall is my second favorite F-word. (My first favorite is food – get your mind out of the gutter!) And now that it’s officially fall, it’s time to break out the pumpkin recipes. If you’re a pumpkin spice lover (and who isn’t?) you’re gonna LOVE this healthy Pumpkin Spice Smoothie recipe. This
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- Drinks
- Gluten-free
- Keto
- Lunch
- Paleo
- Reviews
- Snack
- Soup
- Sugar-Free
- Whole30
Tried It – Zupa Noma Soup Review

October 9, 2018
jzmcbride
Every Tuesday I try a new product and post a (brutally honest) review. Today I’m taste testing four different varieties of Zupa Noma Soup. I’ve been hearing about Zupa Noma soup for a while now and lots of bloggers that I follow are fans so I thought I would check them out for myself. The ready-to-drink soups are a great
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Gluten-Free Spaghetti Squash Lasagna

October 8, 2018
jzmcbride
Are you ready for a healthier lasagna recipe where you will NOT even miss the pasta? This gluten-free spaghetti squash lasagna recipe is about to be your new BFF. Imagine tasty spaghetti squash (the stringy-in-a-good-way squash that makes an amazing pasta substitute) tossed with sautéed garlicy greens, creamy ricotta, and
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- Reviews
Best (And Worst) Things I Saw, Read, Watched & Listened To – September 2018 Entertainment Review

October 1, 2018
jzmcbride
Happy fall, friends. It’s time for the September 2018 entertainment review. Here’s a quick recap of the books, TV, movies and online content that captured my attention this past month. Be sure to share YOUR favorites in the comments. BOOK REVIEWS First We Make the Beast Beautiful – A New Journey Through Anxiety
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