Grilled eggplant, roasted red pepper, and grill-roasted garlic combine in this Italian inspired dip. This easy summer recipe is paleo, keto, and Whole30 friendly. Summer is my favorite time of year. We spend a lot of time at the lake. And easy recipes like this grilled eggplant and roasted red pepper dip are perfect for relaxed weekends….
Dressings & Sauces
Basil Cashew Spread with Cherry Balsamic Compote | Thriving on Paleo
An easy, make-ahead cashew cheese spread with cherry balsamic jam. Today’s guest post is from Michele Spring at Thriving on Paleo. I first met Michele through her paleo recipe iOS app, Nourished. I was honored to be a featured contributor to the app, and I’m so happy to have Michele as a guest contributor here on Cook…
Tomato Jam Recipe | Make it Paleo II
Make it Paleo II: Over 175 New Grain-Free Recipes for the Primal Palate is the follow-up to the classic Make it Paleo by Hayley Mason and Bill Staley. In their new cookbook Hayley and Bill, along with Hayley’s sister Caitlin Grace Nagelson, a trained sushi chef, take it up a notch with more recipe inspiration. All created…
How To Make Herbes de Provence
Herbes de Provence is a classic mixture of dried herbs typical of the south of France. I brought my first jar home from a trip to France years ago. The ingredients were thyme, rosemary, savory, marjoram, and basil. Since then, I’ve been making my own herbes de Provence blend. I mix it a little bit differently each time, and…
Chimichurri Sauce
Chimichurri sauce is a great sauce for grilled steak or chicken. It’s quick and easy to put together. And it’s gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo. Chimichurri sauce is a great sauce for grilled meat or chicken. It’s quick and easy to put together. And it’s one of my favorite ways to use fresh summer herbs. I made…
Grilled Pineapple Salsa
We had a few wedges of grilled pineapple left over from dinner yesterday. And some beautiful fresh cilantro from the market inspired this grilled pineapple salsa. It’s simple and fresh – I love the smoky sweetness of the pineapple with the fresh herbs, lime juice, and a little kick of heat from the jalapeno.
Paleo Ranch Dressing Recipe
This is my favorite quick and easy paleo ranch dressing recipe. If you already have some paleo mayo in the fridge, it will only take a minute or two to stir together. Even if you need to whip up a quick batch of mayonnaise, you can be eating this tangy ranch dip in 10 minutes.
Sugar-Free Paleo Cocktail Sauce
A sugar-free paleo cocktail sauce with just 5 ingredients that you can stir together in minutes! You’ll never go back to the bottled version with all the sugar and processed food chemicals. This paleo cocktail sauce is surprisingly simple. With only five ingredients it comes together in minutes. You’ll wonder why you ever bought the…
Fresh Tomato Salsa
Fresh tomato salsa, or pico de gallo, is wonderful with homegrown summer tomatoes. I am still waiting for my tomatoes to ripen (there are a ton of them but they are all still green), so I used tomatoes from a local farm. I think any variety of tomato works well in this salsa. I love…
Roasted Asparagus with Easy Blender Hollandaise Sauce
This roasted asparagus with easy blender Hollandaise sauce is a quick and easy enough for weeknights but looks fancy enough for entertaining. Bonus: it’s paleo, keto, low carb, and Whole30 friendly! Roasted asparagus is a perfect quick side dish and this easy Hollandaise sauce dresses it up for a special occasion. The Hollandaise sauce couldn’t be simpler. It’s…