A recipe has to be super-easy for me to include it on my website. This Paleo Pureed Cauliflower is my go-to food for a potato replacement. This is satisfying and filling, and easy to eat quickly. I can eat half a cauliflower in minutes! Sometimes I make this with half broccoli although it won't taste like potatoes. I often make 2 heads at one time so I can freeze a batch for later. Foods with no texture freeze the best. Purees, steamed ... Keep Reading >
Easy Veggies
Paleo Carrot Zucchini Fritters
I've been in the mood for carrots lately, but steamed or roasted was too boring. So I shredded some carrots, tossed in shredded zucchini, and made Paleo Carrot Zucchini Fritters instead! If potato pancakes come to mind, you're on the right track, except for the lack of potatoes and flour. This is a gluten free recipe and low-starch too. The trick, as any latke fan will tell you, is to get the moisture out of the veggies before you fry them ... Keep Reading >
Oven-Roasted Pumpkin and Squash
Oven roasted pumpkin and squash puree make great Paleo breads, muffins and pancakes. Make an oven full of winter squashes at one time, and freeze the puree for later. I use a few Tablespoons of roasted Butternut as a condiment on many of my simple meats or veggies. It's sweet and colorful. Endlessly useful. OVEN-ROASTED PUMPKIN AND SQUASH INGREDIENTS A variety of small sugar pumpkins (3 - 4 pounds) and squashes such as acorn, butternut ... Keep Reading >
Grilled Avocados with Blistered Tomato Salsa
This recipe is inspired by Chef Rick Bayless who specializes in gourmet Mexican foods. It's yummy! I never had warm avocado before, have you? Get the rest of the meal ready before you finish the grilling on this one. Enjoy something different on the grill this year. ... Keep Reading >
Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Walnuts
Here's a better way to make Brussels Sprouts - with bacon and walnuts. Most people overcook these little cabbages but they're delicious when done right. Brussels Sprouts have Vitamins C and K and the mineral Sulfur which helps your Liver detoxify. This makes a great side dish but is hearty enough for a small lunch. Try it with garlic-infused oil if you're on a low Fodmaps diet and garlic bothers you. Or omit the garlic and try Thyme for ... Keep Reading >