This paleo pina colada smoothie is pure tropical simplicity. With just two ingredients it is dairy-free, gluten-free, grain-free and paleo diet friendly. Pina coladas always put me in a vacation frame of mind and this frozen smoothie is no exception. I love the creaminess of the coconut milk with the sweetness of the pineapple. It doesn’t…
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Easy Chipotle Balsamic Vinaigrette
We have salad with dinner just about every night. I don’t believe in bottled salad dressings (bottled salad dressing is not a paleo food), but sometimes I want the convenience of a bottled dressing. This quick and easy chipotle balsamic vinaigrette fits the bill. No chopping and hardly any measuring — just pour everything in a jar and shake.
Chili Spiced Mixed Nuts
These chili spiced mixed nuts are a perfect blend of spicy, smoky, and sweet. These chili spiced mixed nuts are addictive. Once you start snacking on them you keep going back to the jar. The comment from my taster was “you didn’t make enough.” This recipe highlights one of my favorite spices — smoked paprika….
Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Brownie Scones
Is this a brownie or is it a scone? I’m undecided. I’ll have another one with my cappuccino while I think about it. These chocolate chip brownie scones are crisp on the outside and fudgy on the inside. A bit of a split personality, but a perfect gluten-free, grain-free treat to satisfy your chocolate craving. They are dark,…
How to Roast a Whole Squash or Pumpkin
Roasting is one of my favorite ways to cook just about anything — vegetables, chicken, shrimp, even fruit. It’s hard to beat the caramelization and depth of flavor you get from roasting. It’s a great paleo cooking technique. When you roast something, it pretty much cooks itself so there is very little hands-on time. And you get…
Paleo Cranberry Orange Scones
These gluten-free cranberry orange scones are a great not-too-sweet treat for breakfast or with a hot mug of tea in the afternoon. I love scones. They’re a great not-too-sweet treat for breakfast or with a hot mug of tea in the afternoon. I make many different versions using my basic gluten-free, grain-free, paleo scone recipe. The flavor…
How to Make Zucchini Noodles
Zucchini is a quick and easy gluten-free, grain-free, paleo pasta alternative—you don’t even have to cook the zoodles. But if you want it a little softer, you can blanch it in boiling water for a couple of minutes. Or just add it to the pan with whatever sauce you are making for the last few…
Cranberry Walnut Paleo Granola
This quick and easy cranberry walnut paleo granola is crunchy and naturally sweet – a perfect gluten-free, paleo breakfast or snack. This easy cranberry walnut paleo granola is crunchy and sweet with a hint of tartness from the cranberries – everything you want in a granola and perfect for a paleo breakfast or snack. Unlike traditional granola,…
Smoked Maple Butternut Squash
This smoked maple butternut squash recipe is wonderfully smoky. The subtle sweetness of the maple syrup balances the smokiness of the squash and the ghee adds a touch of rich buttery flavor. Once the squash is smoked, this recipe comes together very quickly. It was even better the next day.
Gluten-Free Pecan Raisin Bread
This gluten-free pecan raisin bread is addictive right out of the oven and even better toasted. Slice and freeze the loaves for an easy paleo breakfast. My husband inspired this recipe. He told me about the seasonal raisin nut bread he saw at the local market and I couldn’t stop thinking about it until I…
