So dipping apples in peanut butter has been a long time snack favorite around here. My older boys will happily dip apples in peanut butter for a protein punch in the afternoon, but neither of them would touch a peanut butter and jelly sandwich with a ten foot pole. (I don't get it, but it is what it is.) I decided to 'put it to a test' (albeit, not really a fair test!) to … [Read more...]
Balsamic Beef Roast
Ever had one of those days where the fog just wouldn't lift? Perhaps it was because a kiddo was up sick in the middle of the night, or your anxious about an upcoming change or surgery or news from the doctors office? You're tired all day. Not really thinking straight, can't get out of that funk. And then the dreaded 'oh my, what are we going to eat tonight?' thought … [Read more...]
Copycat Chipotle Paleo Chicken “Burrito Bowl”
When I was doing my Whole30 challenge this past holiday season, the only 'fast food' that I allowed myself to eat one evening was Chipotle and this is what I ordered... Bowl with lettuce. A little vinaigrette. Chicken. Peppers and onions. Guac. And that's all I needed. It probably wasn't 'perfect' as far as ingredient standards for Whole30 go, but it was close … [Read more...]
Steak, Pineapple & Pepper Kebabs
Kebabs make for a fantastical summer meal for Paleo-peeps. And they're uber-budget friendly in the summer too because produce is so cheap. I've already started to see the $.50 per bell pepper prices at my store. Have you yet? So...you can/should make these with your favorite cut of steak, cut into kebab-size pieces. Or, if you're like me, you could go with a cheaper cut … [Read more...]
Fried Bananas
So these will either work for you, or they won't. They worked for me. But they won't work for my friend Toni. I like cooked fruit. She doesn't. I like fried ripe plantains. She doesn't. You're either with me, or with her. If you're with me, the 3-ingredient recipe is below. And a Paleo dessert is ready in a matter of minutes. Fried Bananas An easy … [Read more...]
Greek Chicken Kebabs
First off, let's talk about these kebab skewers...because I know you're going to ask. :) So. My mom is a very clever gift giver and she loves to find obscure and fun kitchen gadgets that I don't already have. Being a food blogger means that I have a slew of kitchen gadgets and goodies and I think she enjoys the challenge of finding ones that I don't have. For Christmas 2 … [Read more...]
Frittata with Broccoli & Caramelized Onions
Frittatas seem to be another popular Paleo type of recipe. Reason being, they are naturally free of grains (usually!) and you can throw just about any kind of veggies in with the eggs and you've got a delicious meal. I've made frittatas with Sweet Potato & Zucchini, with Bacon, "Lettuce" and Tomato. Frittatas are so versatile and so delicious. And super easy to … [Read more...]
Paleo Chili with Carrots and Zucchini
Hearty, hearty, hearty! If you have ever completely cut grains from your diet, you'll know that just this bowl will fill you right up. It's backwards and doesn't make sense, but omitting grains makes you feel fuller, faster. (I didn't believe it when I read about that, until I did an 'all-in Whole 30' challenge back in December.) This chili is so refreshing and somehow … [Read more...]
Bacon-Ranch Meatloaf
Bacon. Yes, again. It feels like just about every other Paleo recipe that I've ever seen has bacon in it. Even the dessert recipes. (Well, maybe not the desserts...but I have seen bacon laced cupcakes before! Can't decide how I feel about those!) This is an outstanding meatloaf. It's loaded with bacon (both inside and on top) and the lovely flavors of ranch dressing mixed … [Read more...]
Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps with Slaw
We've got another 'sub for the same cost' kinda recipe here. Even in the land of ridiculously cheap tortillas, a bag of 10 tortillas costs a smidge more than a head of iceburg lettuce. So the non-Paleo ingredient in Korean Beef with slaw tacos can be easily swapped for lettuce without affecting the cost! Yay for budget-friendly Paleo. Tips for hacking this … [Read more...]