Paleo Curried Almonds

Posted on April 9, 2013

According to Wikipedia, curry is a generic term used in Western culture that refers to a wide variety of dishes whose origins are from India and other East Asian countries. In traditional cuisines, the precise spice blend of a curry can be determined by everything from regional preferences to family customs. The spices in curries


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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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Simple Green Juice

Posted on January 5, 2013

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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Cranberry Cherry Relish

Posted on November 15, 2012

I’ve had cranberry sauce on my mind. So I researched cranberry sauce recipes, and found that most have anywhere from ¼ to 1 ¾ cups of sugar. I like a tart cranberry sauce, one that almost makes my mouth pucker, so I developed this stevia and fruit-sweetened cranberry sauce. While it’s nicely tart, the cherries


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Paleo Apple Tart

Posted on October 29, 2012

Paleo Honey Cake

Posted on September 18, 2012

Paleo Honey Cake 2 cups teaspoon 1 teaspoon 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon teaspoon ground cloves cup cup 4 eggs cup In a large bowl, combine almond flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon and cloves In a separate bowl, combine honey, shortening and eggs Mix wet ingredients into dry, then stir in raisins Grease and flour an


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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 Frosting

Posted on August 28, 2012

This dairy free chocolate frosting is super easy to make and so delicious you will need to prevent yourself from eating it by the spoonful. Made with dark chocolate and coconut oil, it is a rich and creamy topping that can work on a variety of desserts. I designed this chocolate frosting for my Paleo


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Mint Chip Protein Shake

Posted on August 21, 2012

I love a good protein shake. I don’t love eating a lot of protein sans vegetables or fruit. This shake solves that issue with a healthy handful of kale. Yes, you heard me, kale. I’ve had this gluten free, dairy free protein shake for breakfast the last three days in a row. I used kale


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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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Vegan Mint Chip Ice Cream

Posted on July 27, 2012

Vegan Mint Chip Ice Cream ½ cup 1 cup water 1 (13 ounce) can ⅓ cup or agave 1 tablespoon 1 teaspoon ¼ cup Place hemp seeds and water in a Blend on high for 30 seconds until smooth Blend in coconut milk, honey, vanilla and peppermint Blend in chocolate chips until they are in


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Kelp Noodles

Posted on May 25, 2012

Have you ever tasted kelp noodles? They’re different. And delicious. Lately, I’ve been eating more than my fair share of kelp noodles and I have to say I’m enjoying them immensely. They’re my new favorite food. We eat these low carb gluten free noodles several nights a week with dinner. And did I say they’re


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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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Primal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Posted on May 7, 2012

Grain free cookies made with high protein almond flour, naturally sweetened with honey. Primal. Paleo. Specific Carbohydrate. GAPS. Call it what you want. I began the grain-free diet in 2001. I have adhered to it religiously ever since. When I began, I followed the Specific Carbohydrate Diet; since then, although I’ve used various sweeteners and


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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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