Paleo Pie Crust

Posted on May 15, 2013

Paleo Pie Crust made with four ingredients –almond flour, salt, coconut oil, and egg, can cradle fruit or creamy pie filling. Have you been craving a healthy, yet decadent fluffy pie made with very little added sweetener and all Paleo ingredients? Maybe with an almond flour crust? I have, and I’m sharing my latest inspiration


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Paleo Brownies

Posted on April 18, 2013

These dark chocolate brownies are lightly-sweetened with dates and packed with other Paleo perks such as coconut oil. These Paleo brownies are simply unbelievable- moist, chocolatey, and full of gluten-free goodness. They will knock the socks off of even the most die-hard gluten-full brownie lover. All of my taste testers said they could not believe


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Paleo Date Walnut Bread

Posted on April 12, 2013

Nutrition-packed walnuts and naturally-sweet dates make this Paleo bread the perfect Paleo treat. This is not your typical Date Walnut Bread, this is Paleo Date Walnut Bread. This bread is purely fruit sweetened, and has no honey, maple syrup, agave or other processed sweeteners. Because of this, the bread is not as sweet, or dessert-like


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Paleo Breakfast Bars

Posted on March 20, 2013

This recipe for Paleo Breakfast Bars is an amended version of a recipe I posted in 2009. I have rewritten this recipe for several reasons. First, although a number of people swore by it, others commented that the bars came out crumbly for them. Second, the original recipe was not Paleo as it contained grapeseed


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Paleo Peanut Butter Patties – Tagalongs

Posted on March 8, 2013

Paleo Peanut Butter Patties 2 cups teaspoon teaspoon 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons 1 tablespoon cup 1 cup In a food processor, combine almond flour, salt and baking soda Pulse in shortening, honey and vanilla until combined Roll out dough between 2 pieces of to 1/4-inch thick Chill dough in freezer for 20 minutes Using a


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Chicken with Cauliflower and Olives

Posted on March 4, 2013

This high-protein chicken dinner (full of cauliflower and olives) is a wonderful Paleo one pot meal. This hearty, grain-free, savory Paleo dinner dish is a hit with adults and teens alike in our house. I often serve it with a Spinach Salad for a filling, vegetable heavy dinner. While we eat chicken once or twice per


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Paleo Girl Scout Cookies: Thin Mints

Posted on February 15, 2013

Don’t be sad that it’s Girl Scout Cookie season, because now it’s gluten-free Girl Scout Cookie season, and you can partake in gluten-free Thin Mints. You can even dive into Paleo Girl Scout Cookies, otherwise known as Paleo Thin Mints. Give thanks for this to the fabulous Tammy Credicott, author of Paleo Indulgences. Without her


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Paleo Chocolate Chip Scones

Posted on January 28, 2013

I really don’t write a lot on my website because: I’m not a writer. I figure you all come here for the recipes anyway. What’s the point? I like short and sweet. Literally. Every now and then though, I do get the itch to write just a bit. And this recent comment on Facebook tickled


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Cranberry Chocolate Truffles

Posted on December 20, 2012

This “candy” is a healthy holiday snack or dessert. Made with a coconut oil base, dark chocolate, dried cranberries, and a dash of stevia, these truffles are a lovely little pick-me-up in a sea of holiday junk food. I based this recipe on one from Diane Sanfilippo’s New York Times bestseller Practical Paleo. As I’ve


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Paleo Turkey Hash

Posted on November 23, 2012

It’s the day after Thanksgiving and you wonder, what to do with all of those leftovers? In fact, you might puzzle over this all weekend. What to do with the remains of a feast that have now become “must go’s”? Gluten free turkey hash is the answer to your post-Thanksgiving woes. With just 3 main


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Pumpkin Spice Muffins

Posted on November 5, 2012

Practical Paleo: Mint Chip Truffles

Posted on September 11, 2012

Practical Paleo: Mint Chip Truffles 2 tablespoons 3 tablespoons or coconut manna (cream concentrate) 2 tablespoons macadamia nut butter 5 drops 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon pinch 1 tablespoon , chopped Combine coconut oil, coconut butter and macadamia nut butter in a Pulse in stevia, honey, mint and salt Transfer mixture to a small bowl Stir


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Basil Salad Dressing

Posted on September 7, 2012

We planted more than ten little basil plants earlier this year and now my garden is overgrown with luscious green goodness. Since I have an entire bed of basil, I am of course, on the lookout for basil recipes. When I looked back in my files, I found this one by Charlie Palmer. This recipe


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Paleo Chocolate Cupcakes

Posted on August 15, 2012

These grain free Paleo Chocolate Cupcakes are a wonderful occasional treat –perfect for a birthday celebration. I’ve also made this a nut free cupcake for those of you with little ones who have a nut allergy, or go to a school with a nut-free policy. Of course this is a gluten free cupcake. Made with


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Vanilla Fig Bars

Posted on May 17, 2012

Easy Vanilla Fig Bars made with dried figs, shredded coconut and almonds –gluten free, Paleo, Primal, delicious. I’ve been working on various power bar recipes lately as I need some easy to pack snacks for an upcoming adventure. My husband and I are planning on climbing a 14′er (that would be a 14,000 foot mountain)


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Vegan Raspberry Streusel Bars

Posted on April 23, 2012

Gluten free, grain free raspberry streusel bars, made with high protein almond flour, lightly sweetened with xylitol. This recipe for vegan raspberry streusel bars is based on one by Brittany at Real Sustenance. Ever since she posted her delicious looking recipe last year during the holidays I’ve been wanting to make it. I adjusted her


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Paleo Coconut Macaroons

Posted on April 5, 2012

Coconut macaroons are the perfect Paleo treat for Passover and Easter. With only four ingredients, this simple gluten free dessert recipe will wow your Passover or Easter guests. These primal macaroons are made of coconut, egg whites, honey and salt, making them an optimal Paleo cookie recipe. They’ll be devoured within minutes! Rather than shredded


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Paleo Breakfast Bread: Video

Posted on March 9, 2012

Paleo Breakfast Bread makes a great grain free treat for brunch or a quick breakfast on rushed weekday mornings. I made this easy gluten free bread recipe on camera last month (which you can view below) for FOX31 and had a blast with host Joana Canals. I was surprised to find myself on TV talking


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Paleo Shepherd’s Pie

Posted on March 1, 2012

  Shepherd’s Pie is a traditional English dish. In Britain it is generally made with lamb or mutton; in this recipe I have made a simple ground beef shepherd’s pie and added bacon for extra flavor. Shepard’s pie is often referred to as “cottage pie,” by the English; it is a casserole made of cooked


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Triple Chocolate Chip Cookies

Posted on February 2, 2012

Dark chocolate, milk chocolate and white chocolate, all in one gluten free chocolate chip cookie. I can assure you, this is not a Paleo cookie. It is not even a Primal cookie. It is a special occasion cookie –a wonderful treat to serve at a gluten free Super Bowl party. It also makes a great


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