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Pico de Gallo
Appetizers

Pico de Gallo

Pico de Gallo is a condiment you want to keep in your refrigerator at all times. Reason being: it is so versatile and stupid delicious. You can use it to top proteins (goes really well on top of grilled chicken or steak), to top omelets or egg scrambles, to spread on any type of roasted root or sweet

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7 Super Bowl Paleo Recipes
Appetizers

Paleo Nachos

I made you a colorful and large plate of Paleo Nachos today. Isn’t it pretty? It’s got everything you’d want in a regular nachos plate, minus the cheese. But who needs dairy when you have spicy beef, creamy guacamole, flavorful salsa and crunchy sweet potato chips? Yum! Doesn’t it all just sound wonderful? A good nacho

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Paleo Turkey Meatloaf
Entrees

Paleo Turkey Meatloaf

I haven’t made meatloaf in a loooong time — in fact, I don’t think I’ve had a bite of meatloaf in at least a 2 years. It’s one of those things where you know its traditional recipe has gluten, so you just don’t think about it as a choice for dinner. However, for some strange reason both my husband and

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Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes
Paleo-Vegan

Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes

Twice baked? What does that mean? Is it a lot of work? Does it take hours to do? These might be some of the questions that pop into your head a after reading today’s recipe’s name. Totally normal. I’d be thinking the same thing too. Twice baked means just that. These sweet potatoes are first

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Plantain Boats with Spicy Beef
Beef

Plantain Boats with Spicy Beef

Two days ago I was at the produce section of Boise’s Whole Foods, and to my surprise, I came across a sign that advertised Ecuadorian plantains. (I posted a picture of this on my Instagram account — do you have Instagram? If so, follow me!) I was utterly excited, because I had just returned from

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Butterflied Grilled Chicken
Entrees

Butterflied Grilled Chicken

Good butterflied grilled chicken can be a challenge to prepare. We know this because we typically want all of the following to be true of good grilled chicken: Full of flavor Juicy Well done (but not burnt) A good grilled chicken breast can be a beautiful thing, as it can be any meal’s guest of

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Best Ever BBQ Ribs (Slow Cooked & Grilled)
Entrees

Best Ever BBQ Ribs (Slow Cooked & Grilled)

I am so thrilled to share this recipe with you today! Not only is it finger licking good (literally), but it’s also my husband’s own recipe creation. How cute is that? This was his second time cooking for me ever, and let me tell you, he nailed it. Just like he did six years ago when he

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How-To: Sweet and Spicy Paleo BBQ Sauce
How To Guides

How-To: Sweet and Spicy Paleo BBQ Sauce

Last week, my husband asked me what I wanted for my birthday. I love my birthday — I am a Leo so of course I love my birthday — and typically I choose to go out and enjoy a full day of crazy-fun activities surrounded by my best friends and family. This year was different,

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Spicy and Sweet Asian BISON Meatballs Paleo Recipe!
Entrees

Sweet and Spicy Asian BISON Meatballs

Bison is my new favorite kind of ground meat. It is lean, it is flavorful and it is versatile. With it, you can make all sorts of recipes, including (but not limited to) burgers, meatballs, meatloaf and meaty spaghetti sauce. And the cool part is that most Bison creations turn out super delicious, as the ground meat absorbs the flavor

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World Famous Guacamole
Appetizers

Best Ever Guacamole

Whenever we have a family event or get-together, it is very likely that my mother-in-law and sister-in-law will ask me to bring my guacamole. It’s cute how much they love my Guacamole. I love to see how they enjoy it so much, so of course I always say yes. I just recently brought it for a 4th of July party

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Eat the Rainbow Summer Salad
Paleo-Vegan

Eat the Rainbow Summer Salad

Dinners in my home have become lighter and lighter these days, and that’s because summer this year has come with mighty power! The days are so hot out there, that all I want to do is drink lots of water and eat foods that are the opposite of hot. Soups, baked potatoes and casseroles are out for a while,

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Spinach, Peaches and Chicken Summer Salad
Poultry

Spinach, Peaches and Chicken Summer Salad

Hope everyone’s holiday weekend was a blast and well spent by being with family, eating lots of good food, drinking lots of good drinks, and watching loud and impressive fireworks! My husband and I spent a very nice and chill morning at home on the 4th of July. Chill and easy mornings are my favorite

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Paleo Bison Burgers with Guacamole recipe
Entrees

Bison Burgers with Guacamole

The 4th of July is coming and everyone in America is getting their grills and their grilling supplies ready for the big day! We love to gather around on patios with family and celebrate our Independence Day the right way. We start by planning out what we are going to do that day, and when that’s

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Paleo-Vegan

Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potatoes with Rosemary

My favorite dinners consist of nice juicy steaks and hearty side dishes. Give me that, and I melt. When we go out for dinner and I order this combination, I will not stop saying “this is so good” until the meal is over; my husband knows I tend to do this and knows how passionate

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How-To: Lemon Garlic Vinaigrette
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How-To: Lemon Garlic Vinaigrette

My husband and I were visiting Manhattan for a few days, as he had a two-day conference he was invited to speak at. After his conference was over, and in spite of the freezing snowy weather (mind you, this was the DAY before Spring!), we decided to venture out and explore our surroundings. We walked

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Garlic and Herbs Grilled Chicken
Entrees

Garlic and Herbs Grilled Chicken

I have another grilled chicken recipe for you — can you tell we are craving protein this week in our house? Truth is, I bought a lot of wonderful organic chicken breasts at Whole Foods the other day, and I have been having way to much fun dressing them up with spices and sauces. I want

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Arabian Inspired Grilled Chicken
Entrees

Arabian Inspired Grilled Chicken

Grilled chicken. We all like it. We all make it. We all eat it. But frankly, we all can get a little bored of it. If you’re anything like me, and feel like you’re in great need of spicing up your grilled chicken recipe, then this Arabian Inspired Grilled Chicken blog post is for you! I love the way this

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Dino Kale Super Salad
Salads

Dino Kale Super Salad

I’ve been craving a good kale salad lately. Kale salads can be so satisfying, so healthful, so scrumptious. With this deep desire to create an epic kale salad in mind, I went ingredient shopping to Whole Foods. The perfect place to start such a quest, wouldn’t you agree? When I got to the produce section, I saw they offered

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Holiday Paleo Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Paleo-Vegan

Holiday Paleo Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Who is down for a fabulous holiday side dish recipe? If you are, then this post is right for you! Today you’ll learn how to make a scrumptious herb and walnut sweet potato recipe; you’ll find that it is the perfect side dish for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day or for any other date during the

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