Makes about 16 small rolls or 8 larger rolls. INGREDIENTS ⅓ cup water ⅓ cup milk 1⅓ oz. oil (about 2.5 Tbsp.) ⅓ tsp. salt 5⅓ oz. tapioca starch (about 1¼ cups) 1 egg 2½ oz. grated Parmesan (about ¾ cup) DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350 F. Add the water, milk, oil, and salt to […]
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Roasted Tomato and Carrot Soup
Ingredients · 2 containers of grape tomatoes · 1 onion, peeled and chopped into small chunks · 1 shallot, peeled and chopped into big chunks · 1 head garlic, cloves separated and unpeeled, lightly smashed · 1 bunch carrot, unpeeled, roughly chopped · 3 tablespoons olive oil · 1 teaspoon kosher salt – to taste […]
Paleo Coffee Cake
So scrumptious and so healthy! A+++! Ingredients Cake (Instead of 9″ cake pan as directed on packet of cake mix, use 9″ x 13″ glass casserole dish). 2 packets of Wellness Bakeries’ “Vanilla Bean Dream Cake Mix” 8 large eggs, room temperature ⅔ cup organic coconut milk (full-fat) ⅔ cup hot water ⅔ cup […]
Brazilian Black Bean Stew
From The Family Circle magazine. Makes 10 servings Prep: 15 minutes Slow Cook: HIGH for 5 hours or LOW for 7 hours. Ingredients 2½ lbs. pork spare ribs 3 oz.diced cured chorizo, casing removed 1 large yellow onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, sliced 1 lb. collard greens, large stems discarded, roughly chopped 2 […]
Mango Black Bean Salsa
This is a recipe I created myself with things I love. Then I started seeing versions of it cropping up everywhere. But I promise this is my own invention!! Ingredients 2 mangos, peeled and diced ½ yellow onion, diced 2 avocados, diced handful of cilantro (it really depends on how much you like cilantro – […]
Peanut Butter Quinoa Crispy Treats
Who doesn’t love rice crispy treats? Who doesn’t love being healthy, too? Here’s to having the best of both worlds. Found these on SimplyQuinoa.com. Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 2 hours Total Time: 2 hours, 5 minutes Yield: 12 bars Ingredients 2½ cups quinoa crispies ¼ tsp. salt ½ cup peanut butter ½ cup raw honey 4 oz. […]
Quinoa Crispies
Quinoa crispies for peanut butter quinoa crispy bars – HELLO! Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 30 mins Total time: 35 mins Serves: 2 cups Ingredients 2 cups cooked quinoa ½ tsp. truffle salt (optional) Directions Preheat over to 350˚F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the cooked quinoa across the parchment to a single layer. Roast for […]
New York-Style Paleo Pizza Crust
My folks found this message from God for those of us trying to eat healthy: “Yay, though I walk through the valley of powdered donuts and mac’n’cheese, I will fear no carb, for you are with me. Your protein and your low glycemic index, they comfort me.” Enter: New York-style Paleo pizza crust. Oh, man. Now, this isn’t a […]
Fruit Mince Pies
My father’s favorite dessert for Christmas is, hands down, mince meat pie. Had to have one every year and I silently suffered the weird, savory taste and strong liquor accents. But since going Paleo, we realized just HOW much sugar and crap is in those wonderful jars of mince meat filling, and even doing it […]
Paleo Cherry Pie
My favorite pie for the holidays is a cherry pie. But since we moved to Paleo, it’s been a struggle to find a truly lovely, flaky crust. Well, look no further. My father found this recipe but it was clearly European with proper gram measurements and not enough explanation about what certain ingredients do. It was […]
Super-Quick Paleo Bread
This recipe is from a great Paleo cookbook, Paleo Indulgences. Truth be told, usually when I have bread I like it to have a little flavor or sweetness, be it a zucchini bread or a nutty artisinal bread. But sometimes you really need a completely bland, tasteless bread to work with other, stronger flavors in […]
Lentil Soup
This is now officially my mom’s favorite soup recipe. She and my dad love lentils so I was glad to find a recipe they both liked (read: adored). They like to add in small cubes of chicken for added protein, and our favorite chicken is boneless, skinless chicken thighs – still lean but dark and […]
Grain-Free Twix Bars
I love that Paleo, gluten-free, wholesome eating has moved beyond sawdust bars for treats. You can’t always just eat the same three dishes because they’re wholesome. There are all kinds of occasions for different types of foods, and when you have a party, need great snacks, need candy for kids’ parties, etc., what are you […]
Paleo Tamales
Bless my father for finding a paleo tamale recipe to make our wonderful, amazing tamale dressing for Thanksgiving! These are made with chicken but the sky is the limit! Try them stuffed with my Chili Verde, Carnitas, or get creative and post to comments what YOU came up with! The “Masa” Ingredients 4 cups cooked spaghetti squash […]
Maple-Glazed Yams
Simple and delicious, these maple-glazed yams are perfect for the Thanksgiving holiday, or as an easy side dish for a weeknight meal. The maple really brings out the yam’s natural sweetness and great flavor. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Makes 6 Portions Maple-Glazed Yams Ingredients 2 pounds yams or sweet […]
Paleo Chili
“HEALTHIFIED” TAILGATE CHILI Makes 12 servings. Ingredients 2 pounds grass fed ground beef 1 pound Italian sausage 2 (28 oz.) diced tomatoes with juice 1 (6 oz.) tomato paste 1 large yellow onion, chopped 3 stalks celery, chopped 1 green bell pepper chopped 1 red bell pepper chopped 2 green chilies chopped 4 pieces bacon […]
Kale and White Bean Soup
This is wonderful. Just wonderful. Just . . . onnomnomnom wonderful. From Epicurious. yield Makes 6 main-course servings active time 1 hr total time 3 hr Ingredients 1 lb dried white beans such as Great Northern, cannellini, or navy (or 1 can of white beans, rinsed and drained) 2 onions, coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons olive […]
Salmon Fillets on Heirloom Tomato Salad
This is an AWESOMELY healthy and tasty dish that isn’t too hard to throw together. I love the punch of the garlic, red onion, and vinegar with the sweetness of the fresh basil and the saltiness of the capers. A terrific melange of fresh flavors perfect for summer. Honestly, the tomato salad alone is great […]
Salsa Verde Chicken
Me likey salsa verde. Me likey very much. I liked that this recipe makes the salsa verde from scratch, rather than making you rely on a store-bought jar which can contain loads of sodium and lot of other hidden baddies. Here you have quality control. PREP TIME: 1 hour COOK TIME: 10 mins TOTAL TIME: 1 hour 10 […]
Avocado Salad Dressing
Avocado dressing to replace ranch! Ingredients 1 large avocado 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice ½ cup greek yogurt 1 tsp. hot sauce (optional) ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves ¾ tsp. salt Directions Mix all the ingredients together, adjust to taste, and enjoy!