Category: Paleo/Grain Free
Melon & Plum Salad with Sweet Mint & Lime Dressing {dairy & refined sugar free}
Fruit salad is an easy sell on the menu and most of us don’t need a recipe to stress over when making it. It also is a simple suggestion when… Read More »
Cauliflower Cakes {gluten free & vegan option}
I am not a gambler but I guess you could say I am when it comes to creating recipes because I take the risk of them being “garbage worthy” if… Read More »
Chocolate Mint Super Smoothie {paleo, dairy & gluten free}
I was going to call this recipe “Girls Scout Chocolate Mint Smoothie” but I felt like my grown up blend needed more esteem then that. Don’t misunderstand, I love those… Read More »
Bacon Wrapped Scallops (paleo, dairy & gluten free}
I bet I caught your eye with these bacon wrapped presents! If I didn’t you might be vegan and so please, this is X-rated friend, carry on but come back… Read More »
Citrus Crusted Cod {paleo, nut, dairy & gluten free}
This might just be the shortest post I ever wrote….. I guess I wanted to keep with the theme because this recipe calls for a meager amount of simple ingredients… Read More »
Mexican Roasted Peppers {paleo, dairy & gluten free}
How do you do Mexican without a tortilla, cheese and tomatoes?! And why would you want to do such a thing anyway?! If you are on the FreeDiet™, you understand… Read More »
Paleo Apple Crisp {dairy, refined sugar & gluten free}
Here is another recipe I have made over the years but have never shared with you. Why? It just seemed so simple and ordinary but when I made it for… Read More »
Carrot Spice Muffins {paleo, dairy, refined sugar,nut & gluten free}
I remember the day when I would buy those pre-made “whole grain” breakfast muffins that claim to give you all kinds of nutrients. Well, I am no healthier for eating… Read More »
Healthy Eating While Traveling {Family Vacation Giveaway}
Today I am guest posting over on Word Traveling with my dear friend, Jen {who is my inspirational travel guru}, and she asked me to share with you “How to… Read More »
Ginger Matcha Protein Bars {paleo, raw, vegan, nut & gluten free}
My husband is my biggest fan {most of the time} and this is a good thing after 20 years of marriage! He has encouraged me with my food blog and… Read More »
Aloha Bars {Special Mom’s Day Giveaway}
This week I am sharing one of my favorite archived recipes and because my love language is giving, I have a special Mother’s Day giveaway of a few of my… Read More »
Apple Pie Protein Balls {paleo, vegan, raw, refined sugar & gluten free}
Warning this is not a dessert but it tastes like one! Let me be clear what I think dessert is made of: anything gooey, soft, chewy, crunchy and sweet {of… Read More »
Lemon Cayenne Dressing {paleo, vegan, vinegar & sugar free}
Today I wanted to share with you a simple and delicious way you can make a real difference in your health. All you need is a strong blender like the… Read More »
Baked Tandoori Chicken {paleo, gluten & dairy free }
It happens to us all, the dinner rut! So, there I stood in the spice isle at my favorite Whole Foods Market and laid eyes on pretty little jars with… Read More »
Stuffed Cabbage with Sweet Tomato Sauce {paleo, dairy, refined sugar & gluten free}
I am sure many of us can recall a favorite dish growing up that our families made or perhaps you remember a dreaded recipe Grandma made for Sunday dinners. Stuffed… Read More »
Coconut Carrot Cake with Cashew Frosting {paleo, refined sugar, dairy & gluten free}
I remember the day {eons ago} when I attempted to make carrot cake for a boyfriend and I aspired to make it even healthier so I used olive oil verses… Read More »
Chocolate Seed Clusters {paleo, nut, gluten & dairy free}
I love having family visit because it just makes cooking and creating that much more fun! So when my sister-in-law and her daughter were visiting for Spring break they willingly… Read More »
Cod with Rosemary & Red Pepper Coulis {paleo, dairy & nut free}
Don’t let that fancy word “coulis” frighten you away from this simple recipe because all I did was throw some vegetables in the Vitamix and viola’ , a sensational sauce… Read More »
Paleo Meatballs {dairy & gluten free}
I absolutely love meatballs but when eating clean and having 2 gluten-free family members, it has been nearly impossible to eat them! That is a tragedy in my household! So … Read More »
Avocado Pea Soup {paleo, dairy & gluten free}
You either love it or hate it…and hate is a strong word when referring to a sweet pea. I love Split Pea Soup and my mom often made a big… Read More »
Basil & Artichoke Stuffed Chicken with Cashew Cheese {paleo, dairy & gluten free}
I know I left you hanging last week with the Velvety Cashew Cheese Recipe over zucchini noodles and how I used it with this chicken recipe! Thanks for checking back… Read More »
Zucchini Noodles with Creamy Cashew Sauce {paleo, gluten & dairy free}
I am going to ask you a stupid question so humor me and let’s see where this takes us. Would you like to eat more vegetables and get your family… Read More »
My French Onion Soup & Bone Broth {paleo, dairy and gluten free}
Let me just start off by telling you I am not a fan of French Onion Soup but I came across a recipe and was aghast at the ingredients and… Read More »
Healthified Magic Bars {paleo, dairy & gluten free}
How have I missed out on the decadence of a Magic Bar? Apparently, the whole world knows of this recipe but me and they call them lovingly 7 layer or… Read More »