Paleo Graham Crackers

Posted on April 24, 2013

Paleo Graham Crackers are gluten-free, made with almond flour and lightly sweetened with yacon. Are graham crackers gluten-free? In general, the kind you buy at the store are not, however, these homemade Paleo Graham Crackers are not only gluten-free, they are grain-free as well. And with a mere four ingredients this Graham Cracker recipe is


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Paleo Easter Desserts

Posted on March 26, 2013

Our holiday is Passover, and accordingly, I have a list of Paleo Passover recipes. However, since many of our friends celebrate Easter, I have put together a list of Paleo Easter dessert recipes. Of course, you may wish to be a super duper caveman and simply dine on ham and veggies for your Easter celebration.


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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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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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Paleo Apple Tart

Posted on October 29, 2012

Paleo Pumpkin Bars

Posted on October 16, 2012

Paleo Pumpkin Bars ⅓ cup teaspoon teaspoon teaspoon cinnamon 4 1 cup fresh roasted pumpkin or winter squash (will not work with canned pumpkin) ⅓ cup cup cup In a , combine coconut flour, salt, baking soda and cinnamon Pulse in eggs, pumpkin, honey and oil until well combined Stir in the chocolate chips by


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Paleo Yom Kippur Break Fast

Posted on September 21, 2012

Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement, is one of the holiest days of the year for Jews. Fasting begins 20 minutes before sundown and ends after nightfall the following day. Jewish fast days not only include abstaining from food, but water as well. Because the fast is not always easy and can


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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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Gluten Free Tart Crust

Posted on November 9, 2011

Gluten free tart crust, made with only four ingredients; the perfect base for a variety of fillings. I love making gluten free crusts with almond flour. This gluten free flour is super easy to use, high in heart healthy protein and fats, and of course delicious. If you wish to experiment and try to make


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Espresso Fudge Brownies

Posted on June 14, 2011

I was working my way through the Cook’s Illustrated website the other night and came across an amazing recipe for Triple Chocolate Espresso Brownies.  As soon as I laid eyes on that recipe I knew I had to create a high protein, gluten free version.  While my husband enjoys all of my gluten free chocolate


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Book Review: Paleo Diet

Posted on May 3, 2007

One of the most sane, common sense approaches to eating that I have seen in all my years of researching food and holistic living, The Paleo Diet is a favorite. The knowledgeable Loren Cordain, Ph.D., takes us back to the pre-agrarian diets of our ancestors. Yes, that’s the Stone Age, a time before the Agricultural


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