Tourtiere is a French Canadian meat pie dish, and one that was a staple of my childhood. There are regional recipes (and much debate over which …
Pork Chops with Asian Pear and Caramelized Onion
The flavor combination of Asian pears, caramelized onions and pork chops is magical. Asian pears have an apple-meets-pear flavor with an apple-like …
Pecan-Crusted Chicken Breast with Cauliflower Gravy
Decadent, delicious, nutrient-dense and, while it seems like crusted chicken breast would be a pain to prepare, this recipe is actually very …
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Cashew Chicken
The first time I made this dish, I was just throwing random ingredients into a wok, remembering a favorite cashew chicken dish from a Chinese …
Baked Bengali Tandoori Chicken with Aloo Gobi (nightshade-free)
It's hard to compete with the intense and just plain ol' amazing flavor of Tandoori Chicken, a traditional South Asian dish where chicken is seasoned …
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Balsamic Instant Pot Roast Beef
Recipe perfection for me is any recipe that doesn't require much hands-on time, uses inexpensive ingredients, and provides a sophisticated and amazing …
Korean Instant Pot Short Ribs
Short ribs are a traditional cut of meat in Asian cooking. They're cheap and, thanks to all that collagen and cartilage (the good stuff in bone …
Beef and Mushroom Parsnip Risotto (AIP-friendly!)
Risotto is traditionally made with a high-starch rice that is first cooked in oil and then hot broth is slowly added with near constant stirring for …
Asparagus Soup
This simple soup achieves its rich creamy flavor by using the whole asparagus, yes even the tough ends that you normally snap off and discard, plus a …
AIP Barbacoa
Alaena Haber of Grazed & Enthused developed the AIP taco beef recipe for our collaborative AIP cookbook and guide, The Healing Kitchen. I was …
Thai Beef Lettuce Wraps
The idea for this recipe came simply from buying both mint and cilantro on a whim at the Farmer's Market. Initially, I was thinking about making …
Meatball and Winter Squash Casserole
Winter squash is coming into season and there's something about this delightful Fall weather that has me inspired to come up with new dishes featuring …
Pulled Pork Wraps with Lime Basil Pesto and Pickled Shallots
Lately, I've been experimenting with more complex flavor combinations, with balancing acidity and umami, and combining different textures. I guess …
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Thai Green Curry (AIP-Friendly!)
Hmmmm, curry.... it's a flavor that I never thought I'd be able to recreate with the more limited collection herbs and seasonings available on the …
Greek-Seasoned Spatchcock Chicken (AIP-friendly!)
"Spatchcock" is a vaguely rude-sound word dating back to the 1700s to describe a chicken (or other fowl) that is split open and cooked flat (as …
Shrimp Pad Thai
Recipes for quick weeknight meals are so essential when following the Paleo diet. Knowing what you can quickly whip up when you get home late from …
Spanish Picadillo (AIP-friendly)
My mom used to make Spanish Rice when I was a kid. It was one of those great meals for stretching the dollar, especially because we all loved it. My …
Smoked Pork Shoulder
I think pork shoulder is quickly becoming my favorite cut of pork, maybe even my favorite cut of any meat. It's so full of flavor, and when cooked …
Bacon-Wrapped Curry Burgers (nightshade-free) with Sweet Potato “Buns”
My first iteration of these burgers was to spruce up ground bison. The bison I had was quite gamey, and I was looking for a seasoning to complement …
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Har Gow-Inspired Shrimp Balls
The Paleo Approach Cookbook has been on bookshelves for not quite two weeks and people are loving it!!! WOOT! It has even already made a Bestseller …
Steak and Kidney Pot Pie with Kufu
I am so honored to be the US Wellness Meats' Featured Chef for August, 2014!!! I have been a huge fan of US Wellness Meats for almost as long as I …
Garlic-Roasted Pork Shoulder
I am SO excited to share this special sneak peek preview recipe from my new book, The Paleo Approach Cookbook! I know that many of you already know …
Nightshade-free Plantain Curry Lasagna
Curry lasagna. It's actually a thing. I've spent the last few days thinking my idea to do a curry version of my popular pastelon recipe was all …
50/50/50 Burgers
I owe a debt of gratitude to Paleo Parents for the 50/50 Burger. Their original recipe, featured on their blog and in their first book Eat Like a …
Chicken Pot Pie
This recipe was inspired by a "cream" sauce that I created for a recipe in The Paleo Approach Cookbook. Similar to this recipe, the sauce uses …
Herb-Crusted Roast Beef with Paleo Yorkshire Puddings and Gravy
I used to be quite famous (er, among my family members but I'm still sticking with the word "famous") for my Yorkshire puddings. My father-in-law was …
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Bacon-Apple Chicken Burgers with Maple-Cranberry Sauce
There's something glorious about fall that makes me want cranberry sauce smothered chicken or turkey. Maybe it's an association with Thanksgiving? …
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Battered Fish
My very fist summer job, almost two and a half decades ago, was at a Fish & Chips shop. It was a little hole in the wall, that served mostly …
Truffle Salt and Thyme Broiled Salmon with Dill Caper Sauce
This salmon is my family's current favorite. The day a few weeks ago that I, on a whim, decided to throw a little truffle salt over our salmon fillets …
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Baked Fresh Ham
When I bought half a pig, I ended up with two ham roasts. I've never been the biggest fan of ham, so I wasn't too thrilled about having to find a way …
AIP-Friendly “Spaghetti” and Meatballs
Over the past year and a half of my autoimmune protocol journey, I have frequently lamented over the fact that spaghetti and meatballs are not …
Pressure-Cooker Lamb Stew
I received an InstaPot for Christmas this year, which I am absolutely in love with. It's a pressure-cooker and slow-cooker in one. It can sear, has …
Lemon-Tarragon Salmon
My tarragon is going crazy in a pot in my backyard, which is a good thing because I happen to love tarragon. It's delicious with pork, chicken, fish, …
Mulled Apple-Braised Pork Shank
When I bought half of a pastured pig from my local farmer this winter, I was challenged with cooking some cuts of meat that not only had I never …
Nightshade-Free Curry-Baked Tilapia (or whitefish of choice)
I love curry, but traditional curry powders contain nightshades which are a big problem for me. So, after a little experimentation, I found a great …
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Greek-Inspired Baked Chicken Breast
This simple chicken dish is quick to put together and makes a perfect mid-week meal when time in the kitchen is not the easiest thing to find. It …
Paleo Steak and Kidney Pie
This recipe is a Paleo adaptation of one of my grandmother's famous dishes, the steak and kidney pie that she made every year for New Year's Eve. It …
Puerto Rican Plantain Lasagna (Pastelon)
Plantain lasagna? Really? Yes! And what a delicious and comforting meal! Perfect for this time of year! This is another recipe modified from one …
Mustard and Rosemary Roasted Chicken
What do I love most about roasting whole chicken? It’s easy, takes very little time to prepare, makes several meal’s worth (I always cook two at a …
Middle Eastern-Inspired (Dukkah) Pepita-Crusted Lamb Chops
This is now one of our favorite meals. Just typing up this recipe is making my mouth water. I used pepitas to crust the lamb chops because I made …
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Nightshade-Free Paleo Lamb Curry
I have been experimenting with nightshade-free spice blends lately. Because my family all enjoys anything seasoned with curry powder, it became an …
Simple Broiled Pork Chops
You just can’t beat simplicity when it comes to food. Well, unless that simple food also happens to be ridiculously delicious. Which this dish is! …
Beef Tongue with Rosemary Mustard Reduction
If you haven’t tried beef tongue, you are missing out. It is the most tender and delicious meat and can be prepared in a variety of ways (tongue …
Pomegranate Molasses-Glazed Salmon
Pomegranate molasses is an ingredient used in Lebanese cooking. It is made by simmering pomegranate juice until it’s concentrated enough to have a …
Lemon-Dill Poached Salmon
Can you tell that I love salmon? I do. I love the flavor and how healthy it is! And wild caught pink salmon is especially easy to find …
Braised Pork Neck (or Chops)
This recipe is great for a couple different cuts of meat! If you have a hog share or know a local farmer (I met mine at the farmer's market!) who …
Moroccan-Inspired Lamb (Heart) Stew
The recipe for this stew came out of my desire to create something really yummy out of a half dozen lamb hears that my local grass-fed beef and lamb …
Cinnamon-Braised Beef Cheek
When my local farmer offered me 25 pounds of grass-fed beef cheek for a mere $2/lb, how could I refuse! It didn’t matter that I had never cooked beef …