Melissa Urban
Melissa Urban is an 8x New York Times bestselling author (including the instant bestseller, The New Whole30) who specializes in helping people establish healthy boundaries and successfully navigate habit change. She has been featured by the New York Times, People, the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, The Today Show, and Good Morning America, and is a prominent keynote speaker on boundaries, building community, health trends, and entrepreneurship. She lives in Salt Lake City, UT with her husband, son, and two rescue doodles.
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Articles/Recipes
- Breakfast
Potato Sausage Breakfast Bites
Warm up to The Whole30 Friends & Family Cookbook with one of our favorite breakfast recipes — Whole30 Potato Sausage Breakfast Bites!
- Entrée
- Events and Holidays
Mushroom-Stuffed Beef Roulade with Garlicky Green Beans from Cooking Whole30
Roulade is the French term for a thin piece of meat rolled around a savory filling, usually some combination of vegetables, bread crumbs, and cheese.
- Soups, Stews and Chilis
Smoky Sweet Potato Chili from The Whole30 Slow Cooker
This Whole30 smoky sweet potato chili is a special preview recipe from The Whole30 Slow Cooker by Melissa Urban.
- Entrée
- Events and Holidays
Whole30 Skin-On Garlic Smashed Potatoes with Crispy Prosciutto, Onions, and...
These Whole30 garlic smashed potatoes are made creamy with ghee and coconut milk and topped with caramelized onion, crisped prosciutto, and toasted pine nuts.
November 16, 2020, 1:41 am
Ask an Expert: Five Perspectives on Food, Family and the Holidays
The holiday season is approaching, and although this year will look different in many households, many of your concerns remain the same. You want...
- Dips, Sauces and Dressings
Whole30 Hot Artichoke-Parsley Dip with Roasted Fingerling Dippers
Try this Whole30 Hot Artichoke-Parsley Dip with Roasted Fingerling Dippers from The Whole30 Friends & Family.
- Entrée
Whole30 Shrimp Stir-Fry over Cauliflower Grits from The Whole30 Fast & Easy...
This hearty Shrimp Stir-Fry over Cauliflower Grits is perfect for a cozy night in, and has all of the flavors and textures that you’ve been craving.
- Appetizers and Snacks
- Sides
Whole30 Almond-Crusted Onion Rings with Green Onion–Cracked Pepper Aioli ...
Skip the fryer, and whip up a batch of oven-baked onion rings.
- Sides
Twice-Baked Ranch Potatoes
Twice-Baked Ranch Potatoes 4 medium (6 to 8 oz each) russet potatoes, scrubbedOlive OilCoarse Salt3 slices Whole30 Approved or compatable bacon1/4 cup WHOLE30 Ranch Dressing2 tbsp ghee2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley2 tbsp snipped fresh chives, plus more for garnish1 tbsp chopped fresh dill1 clove garlic, minced3/4 tsp coarse black pepper PREHEAT oven to 425°F.
- Made By Whole30
Crispy Two-Patty Burgers with Caramelized Onions and Secret Sauce
Crispy Two-Patty Burgers with Caramelized Onions and Secret Sauce For the Burgers2 tsp avocado oil, divided1 large yellow onion halved and thinly sliced1/2 tsp kosher salt, divided1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper1/2 lb ground chuck, formed into four ¼-inch-thick patties2 tsp Whole30 compatible yellow mustard2 Bibb lettuce leaves1/4 cup Thrive Market Secret Sauce (or use the "Special Sauce" recipe below to make your own!
- Entrée
Pork Tenderloin with Endive-Frisée-Apple-Squash Salad
Pork Tenderloin with Endive-Frisée-Apple-Squash Salad 1 natural pork tenderloin (1 to 1 1/4 pounds)1/2 cups WHOLE30 Elderberry Vinaigrette1 1 1/2 - 1 3/4 lb butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into ¾-inch pieces (3 to 4 cups precut fresh butternut squash)3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil3 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1 clove garlic, minced1/2 tsp black pepper1/4 tsp coarse salt100% olive oil cooking spray3 Belgian endives stem end trimmed, cut crosswise into ½-inch slices (about 4 cups)4 oz frisée, trimmed and torn into bite-size pieces (about 3 cups)1 small apple and/or red pear, cored and chopped1/2 cup pecans, toasted and coarsely chopped (see Tip) IN a resealable plastic bag, combine the pork and ¼ cup of the vinaigrette and turn the meat to coat.
- Salads
Summer Tomato “Tonnato” Salad
Summer Tomato “Tonnato” Salad 2 lbs mixed ripe tomatoes*2 tsp capers, drained1 serrano chile, seeded and very thinly sliced (optional)1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil1/4 tsp coarse salt1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper2 (5-oz) cans Whole30-compatible tuna, drained and chunked3 to 4 tbsp WHOLE30 Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette1 tbsp black or white sesame seeds, toasted**10 fresh basil leaves, large leaves torn and small leaves left wholeFlaky salt, to taste (optional) ON a large serving platter or in a large shallow bowl, combine tomatoes, capers, and chiles.
- Sides
Broccolini with Pancetta
Broccolini with Pancetta 2 bunches Broccolini or baby broccoli (about 1 pound total)2 oz sliced Whole30 compatible pancetta2 cloves garlic, minced1/8 tsp coarse salt1/2 tsp coarsely ground black pepper1/4 cup WHOLE30 Secret Sauce WASH and pat the Broccolini dry.
- Appetizers and Snacks
- Entrée
Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Avocado Crema
Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Avocado Crema 1 1/4 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs3/4 cup Whole30 Buffalo Vinaigrette, divided8 leaves Bibb lettuce (for serving)For the Slaw1 1/2 cup shredded green and/or purple cabbage1/2 cup shredded carrots1/4 cup slivered red onion2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil2 tbsp lime juice1/4 tsp coarse saltFor the Crema1 small avocado, halved, pitted, and peeled 3 to 4 tbsp full-fat coconut milk2 tbsp fresh lime juice2 tbsp coarsely chopped cilantro1 small clove garlic, halved1/4 tsp coarse salt MAKE the Buffalo chicken: In a large resealable plastic bag, combine chicken and ½ cup of the4 WHOLE30 Buffalo Vinaigrette.
- Entrée
The Whole30 Fast & Easy Cookbook: Grilled Steak and Charred Onion Salad
The perfect light yet satisfying summer recipe, and you don’t even have to heat up your kitchen in order to get dinner on the table.
- Entrée
Whole30 Pork Chili Verde From The Whole30 Friends & Family
This Whole30 Pork Chili Verde is one of our favorite recipes from The Whole30 Friends & Family.
April 22, 2020, 3:27 pm
- Healthy Lifestyle
- Troubleshooting
COVID-19 Symptoms Vs Whole30
The first week of your Whole30 may bring lethargy, crankiness and headaches. That's normal—but during a pandemic, it might feel scary to feel any...
April 17, 2020, 10:15 am
- Dear Melissa
Dear Melissa: I’m Worried about Food Scarcity during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Answering your questions about navigating your Whole30 with food scarcity, shortages and availability during the COVID-19 pandemic.