(Re)Defining Paleo
When someone asks you “what is a Paleo diet”, what do you say? The classic tag line is something like “Paleo is eating the way our bodies evolved to eat for optimum health”. As I …
When someone asks you “what is a Paleo diet”, what do you say? The classic tag line is something like “Paleo is eating the way our bodies evolved to eat for optimum health”. As I …
This biscuit recipe is based on Irish Fadge, which is typically made by incorporating last night’s leftover mashed potatoes into a biscuit dough for breakfast biscuits. I was …
I love the flavor of gingerbread and don’t see the need to restrict it to the winter holiday season. This is actually my first nut-free muffin recipe, created especially for my …
This versatile salad has a simple, fresh flavor that so delicious beside just about any meat, from poached fish to grilled lamb chops. It keeps very well so it’s still tasty …
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (or SIBO) is one of those hot topics in the alternative medical community that is often misunderstood, so I thought I would take some time to …
This Indian-inspired meal cooks up very quickly and is very easy for a mid-week meal. I like the mix of shrimp and tilapia, partly for the flavor, partly for the texture, partly …
I have grown very fond of experimenting with different sausage seasonings lately. Because I am on the Autoimmune Protocol and can’t eat eggs, sausage has become my “go to” …
This cupcake is light, spongy, not-too-sweet, and richly chocolaty. You could serve these at a birthday party and no one would suspect that they were eating something so healthy! …
This Paleo Pork Chow Mein is another delicious Asian-inspired stir-fry. I really enjoy recreating my favorite takeout flavors in healthier form! The thinner you slice your meat …
Eggs are one of the most allergenic foods with approximately 2-3% of the population affected. However, people are still surprised when I advertise an egg-free recipe or mention …
One of our favorite pre-Paleo treats was going to Pinkberry for frozen yogurt. Although I always enjoyed their original flavor (like sweetened plain yogurt), my husband and kids …
My children are fairly typical in that they don’t really like vegetables all that much, especially green ones. They will eat some steamed broccoli or green beans; but really, most …
These are a wonderful decadent treat (great one to pull out for a summer barbecue or birthday party!). My kids love helping me dip the ice cream sandwiches into the chocolate …
This simple “Cream” of Broccoli Soup combines the health benefits of bone broth, the cruciferous broccoli with all of its vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, and the good …
I have greatly enjoyed the challenge of creating more nut-free Paleo baking recipes for those of you with nut allergies in your home (and for when my mother-in-law comes to visit …
Have you ever looked at the whole shrimp in the seafood counter display and wondered what to do with it? It’s much, much, much cheaper per pound than shelled shrimp but those …
Pemmican is a traditional food of the native peoples of North America. It is a concentrated mixture of fat and protein, and was adopted as a high-energy food by explorers and …
We all know that grass-fed meat is much healthier for us than “conventional” grain-fed meat, but it can be expensive, especially when we venture away from ground meat and start …
I adore ginger, especially sweet ginger, so for me, there are few things better than the dark chocolate ginger combination. Plus this fudge is egg-free, dairy-free, and nut-free. …
There is something just so delicious about the sweet potent punch of candied ginger. As a kid, I never understood the enjoyment my mother took from candied ginger. As an adult, I …
Perhaps you are wondering how on earth I am going to address this topic delicately. The answer is: I can’t. It’s an impossible task and I’m just plain old going to be frank, …
We use a charcoal barbecue, which I love for the flavor it adds to our food. But often, when our meal is done cooking, the barbecue is still quite hot and it feels like a waste (I …
Many of you have expressed your frustration that you are not seeing improvement in your autoimmune disease despite following the Autoimmune Protocol. I have tried to give you a …
On the Autoimmune Protocol, my standard breakfast consists of sausage, some sauerkraut, spinach or other veggies, and a bit of fruit, usually berries. I avoid monotony by changing …
One of the hardest aspects of eating Paleo is the feeling of being deprived of treats. Fortunately, there are hundreds of recipes out there for Paleofied versions of our old …
I never really understood the lure behind owning a Food Dehydrator until going Paleo. Once jerky became my emergency snack of choice, I was faced with having to read labels to …
This method of cooking heart meat was inspired by a quick internet search looking for cooking temperatures for rump roast. It suddenly occurred to me that this might be a good way …
I created these chips because I wanted a salty, crunchy snack for my husband and kids. These seemed like a reasonable goal. However, as I began to experiment with versions of …
This recipe is not about making the easiest Paleo vanilla ice cream, but rather about making the best Paleo vanilla ice cream. The secret to this amazing tasting ice cream is …
One of the things I love about these meatballs is that almost everything can be done ahead of time. In fact, the longer the ground meat hangs out with the seasonings, the better …
Do you have an autoimmune disease that you are unaware of? I’m not talking about the severe autoimmune diseases like lupus, multiple sclerosis, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and Grave’s …
NOTE: This is no longer the most up-to-date version of the autoimmune protocol. You can see the most current version here. Autoimmune conditions and a leaky gut go hand in hand. …
I love the taste of celery root—slightly sweet, milder than celery. When I saw it on sale, I grabbed two roots without even thinking about how I would cook them (they also …
Tallow rendered from the fat of grass-fed animals is my first choice for cooking (with extra virgin coconut oil being a very close second). The fat profile is outstanding, with a …
I have a secret. I actually have always preferred my hamburgers sans bun. So, Paleo hamburgers are a frequent meal for us. Most of the grass-fed meat that we eat is ground beef …
I was craving cioppino right when I was giving up nightshades. So, I improvised this seafood soup and it was so delicious I just had to share it with you. You could use whatever …
The great thing about giving up egg whites is that I’m inspired to try new recipes for treats without eggs! This fudge is ridiculously easy to make and delicious (addictive …
I have very fond memories of fishing with my brother and my dad in this tiny little leaky row boat that my family owned when I was little. We lived on the Pacific Coast, so mainly …
Nuts and seeds are typically regarded as nutritious, health-promoting foods and since they were around before humans even existed, it’s hard to argue that they’re not really Paleo! …
I have been making my own coconut milk Kefir for quite a while now. But recently, I began to crave the thicker creamier consistency of yogurt. So, I did some experimenting. …
This is the recipe that replaced the last bit of gluten-free grains in my 5-year old’s diet. YAY!!!! (Incidentally, it was the waffle recipe out of Eat Like a Dinosaur that did …
After giving up eggs (let’s hope it’s only temporarily!), I needed to find a satisfying breakfast protein. Even low sodium bacon and store-bought sausage contain way more salt …
I am finding myself playing with raw fruit and nut bars a lot these days. Partly because dried fruit is a very healthy way to sweeten a treat (you get to keep all the fiber and …
I have grown very fond of grinding up liver in my Magic Bullet (you could also use a Food Processor or a Manual Meat Grinder) and mixing it with ground beef in any heavily seasoned …
I absolutely love heart. It has a rich, steak-like flavor, and can substitute for muscle meat in many recipes while substantially boosting the nutritional content (sometimes when …
You know that eating organ meat is good for you. But it can be a challenge to make some organ meat palatable. This stew is manages to incorporate meat from three different organs …
You’ve probably heard a lot about how important it is to eat organ meat: things like liver, kidney, tripe, heart, and even brain. What do these meats have that the muscle meat …
I associate hot cross buns with Easter even more than I do candy and chocolate (even creme eggs!). We used to buy these amazing traditional buns full of raisins and candied citrus …