January 23, 2012 is a date I will always remember. It was the day in Hoi An, Vietnam that my husband proposed. Why were we in Vietnam? Well for one, … [Read more...]
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Apple Breakfast Sausage
When I was training for my Ironman Triathlon in 2009, I was focused on trying to incorporate more protein into my diet. This was because after a self-analysis of my diet, I found I was not eating near enough protein. The easiest and quickest way I found to add protein to breakfast was to have this … [Read more...]
Nana’s Italian Tomato Sauce with Pork & Sausage
I come from an Italian family. My mom's side is from Sicily and my dad's side is from Calabria. Like any good Italian family, we have a spaghetti sauce that's been passed down through generations. Grandma DiCello's tasted a little different than my mom's, and Grandma Purpura's tasted a little different from hers. As for "Grandma Purpura", that just sounds odd. To us, she's Nana. (In Italian nonna means grandmother. I guess when my sister … [Read more...]
Garlic Mustard Roasted Salmon
This is up there as one of my favorite salmon recipes of all time. I like that I usually have all of the ingredients on hand, it's super easy, it doesn't make a big mess, and it has amazing flavors. It's only a four-ingredient marinade, but the flavors together just plain work. … [Read more...]
Buffalo Citrus Chicken Wings
With Super Bowl Sunday 2014 just one week away, it's time to make your mouth water with a paleo chicken wing recipe. If you're going to make this for your Super Bowl party, you're going to have to double this recipe! This recipe is my version of your standard buffalo wing. I freshen it up with lemon zest and juice which really adds a bright pop of flavor. … [Read more...]
Asian Shrimp & Noodles with Tahini Sauce
I feel I've opened up a whole new world of true paleo "pasta". I'm talking about the sea vegetable, kelp noodles. I was quite wary, but the noodles really were totally neutral in flavor. It did NOT taste like I was eating a "sea vegetable". So I'm documenting my first experience cooking with kelp noodles as a success. While I am a fan of spaghetti squash, the kelp is more noodle-like. You can take your fork and twirl it... just like pasta. … [Read more...]
Quick Blackened Cod
Blackening proteins is a great way to add flavor in a quick, easy way. Mix up a batch of Blackened Seasoning Blend, keep it in the pantry, and pull it out for a quick, flavorful meal. I usually … [Read more...]
Sesame Beef
The idea to make this dish literally came to me while I was lying in bed, trying to fall asleep. I'd been … [Read more...]
Grilled Chicken Wraps with Quick Pickled Veg
I had a reader tell me the other day that she used to be paleo but gave it up because she felt like she was eating the same few meals over and over. Getting really bored of just bison, avocado, broccoli, and sweet potatoes, she stopped eating paleo despite getting results she wanted from the whole, clean foods way of eating. Here is the great news: you don't have to eat the same four things over and over to eat paleo! There's so many … [Read more...]
Herbed & Crusted Turkey Breast
Well, it's just about Thanksgiving and so it's time to share some paleo Thanksgiving recipes! Get ready for all three recipes featured in the photo above, starting with this one: Herbed & Crusted Turkey Breast. The Mango Sweetened Cranberry Sauce comes tomorrow, and Sunday will be the Butternut Squash Gratin. If you're having … [Read more...]
Moroccan Meatballs with Apple Sage Butter
I recently made a huge life decision and left my job. In this new-found time between that and what's next, I've been traveling a lot. I wanted to see friends, family, potential new cities to live in, and enjoy myself a little bit! It's been an invaluable time of self discovery. … [Read more...]
Succulent Orange Glazed Chicken
If you've been following the blog, you've just seen the Baked Cauliflower "Fried" Rice recipe I posted. I served this Succulent Orange Glazed Chicken over top of the fried rice and it was indeed a perfect pairing. … [Read more...]
Pork Roulade with Hearts of Palm Sauce
I'm still at my parents' for the weekend and wanted to make a nice paleo meal for everyone for dinner. I spearheaded the main, and my mom took over on veggie/side prep. My obsession with sun dried tomatoes had me dreaming of this recipe for a while so I finally decided to try it tonight. I love sauces with proteins and knew I'd come up with a good one when my 15-year old brother tasted it and called it "Jesus Concoction Sauce". For not having … [Read more...]
Crab Cakes with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
My husband and I got a gift card to Costco. Well, actually, for his birthday his parents gave him a gift card to shop at Costco. So if by that you mean we got a gift card to Costco, then yeah. Only food people would want a gift like that. "What would you like for your birthday?" … [Read more...]
Lime Basil Shrimp with Spinach and Bell Pepper
A few years ago I was in a doctor’s office somewhere flipping through a magazine. Always looking for cooking inspiration, I stumbled across this recipe. It originally called for tofu as the protein, soy sauce, and was topped with peanuts. At the time, I ate all those things and made it just that way. Pre-iPhone I learned a great trick from my mom: see a recipe you like? Rip the page right out and discreetly stick in in your purse. Thankfully … [Read more...]