For a long time I thought I couldn’t indulge in things like buffalo chicken dip because of the Paleo rules. I was in the mentality that dieting meant giving up snack foods like this and depriving myself of good times involving food. But you’ve probably noticed that there are tons of recipes out there that…
I usually buy raw nuts in bulk as a cost-effective way of gathering ingredients to make my own granola and various other Paleo snacks. Once you buy a bag of raw almonds, for example, you can make numerous recipes from it. At the same time, you save money on expensive store-bought granola and boxed granola…
Guacamole is best made with fresh, ripe avocados. The avocados should be dark and not too mushy or too firm to the touch. Another way to make sure that the avocados aren’t overripe is to remove the small brown button on the stem end. The color underneath should be bright green, not brown, for a…
As a recipe, deviled eggs are extremely versatile. They can be dressed up or dressed down for all types of occasions. I have made classic deviled eggs with small variations many a time, but this new smoky version blew me away. In case you have not made them before, the classic version of the filling…
Small to medium size parsnips are the best choice for cooking. They should be firm and without blemishes. Older or larger parsnips usually develop a woody central core that should be cut out. Parsnips can be boiled, roasted, or sautéed. For this recipe, first peel the parsnips and then cut them into thin fries. Toss…
Beets may turn your hands bright pink, but they are loaded with health benefits. I couldn’t believe how many nutrients are packed into the little vegetables. Beets help to flush out toxins from your body. They are also high in fiber, potassium, iron, and vitamins A, B, and C. They help to improve blood flow,…
My idea for the flavor combinations actually came from blackberry smoothies that I really like. It was really simple to convert the blackberry and mint to fruit roll-ups. The first step is to puree the ingredients in a food processor or blender to make a beautiful purple blend. Unlike the strawberries, which I cooked down…
I tried making sweet potato tots three different ways to figure out the best process. I added the same ingredients to each of the three trials, but cooked the potatoes differently. For the first attempt, I grated raw sweet potato and tried to shape it into tots after mixing it with the onion, coconut flour,…
Fact of life that I have learned: boys eat a lot. I am still surprised sometimes by how much they can actually consume in one sitting. I thought that the amount would go down once they quit growing so much after the teenage years, but I have been proven so wrong. Therefore when I needed…