Main Dishes

Mashed cauliflower

Mashed cauliflower

True story: we served mashed cauliflower at our wedding reception. We didn’t care if other people wanted mashed potatoes—this was our wedding! I gave our caterers my recipe for the mashed cauliflower, and they served it in these great pewter serving dishes. It was…

Crawfish étouffée

Crawfish étouffée

Down on the Bayou, étouffée is pretty synonymous with comfort food. You’ll have a hard time waiting to eat this one. Your kitchen will smell so very delicious. Two things to consider are how to get your crawfish tails and what stock you will use. The good news is that…

Paleo gumbo

Paleo gumbo

Shortly before Charles popped the big question, he brought me down to Mobile, Alabama for a few days with his family. There are two things about that trip that stood out to me: me catching a really big speck trout (and Charles saying that’s why he asked me to marry…

Beef stew

Beef stew

Beef stew was a staple in our house growing up, with the primary ingredients being the meat, carrots, peas, and potatoes. I think if my mom had told me there were anchovies in her beef stew (there were not) I would have refused to eat it. However, now that I’m an…

Shrimp (or crab) bisque

Shrimp (or crab) bisque

Yes, there are a lot of ingredients here. I promise you . . . they are worth it! This is a rich, velvety soup that people will swear is thickened with flour and must have heavy cream in it. The thing that really stands out to me in this recipe: tomato paste. Tomato…

Chili—ashili—as it should be

Chili—ashili—as it should be

You can start a pretty heated argument with certain people about whether chili should or shouldn’t have beans in it. Our vote is pretty obvious. Sitting down to a bowl of this on a cold winter day just seems right. Double or triple the batch for big parties. Perhaps…

Sausage balls

Sausage balls

Big things often come in small packages. These sliders pack a flavorful punch that is sure to be enjoyed by all. This recipe can be written dozens of ways, depending on your various condiment preferences. The best thing about these paleo-friendly offerings is that you…

Spicy chicken wings

Spicy chicken wings

Chicken wings are the sport fanatic’s ultimate comfort food. They work well as an appetizer or main dish. Chances are your wings won’t look like the ones you get at your local watering hole. Don’t fret. All of the flavor is there, and you don’t have to worry about all…

Sheepishly good meatballs

Sheepishly good meatballs

We certainly love our lamb. It is a relatively lean meat and has such a unique taste and aroma. It also packs a mean punch of vitamin B. This recipe will have your house smelling oh so amazing. We are confident that there won’t be any leftovers. If you find that you…

Honey Salmon Pomegranate & Pineapple Salsa

Honey Salmon Pomegranate & Pineapple Salsa

SERVES: 4 | PREP TIME: 10 minutes | COOK TIME: 5 to 8 minutes Ingredients For the salsa 1 cup (150 grams) pomegranate seeds 1 cup (160 grams) diced pineapple ¼ cup (30 grams) diced red onion 1 tablespoon finely chopped jalapeño pepper juice of 1 lime pinch of coarse…

Cauliflower Mash with Seared Sea Scallops

Cauliflower Mash with Seared Sea Scallops

SERVES: 2 | PREP TIME: 10 minutes | COOK TIME: 5 minutes Ingredients ½ head cauliflower (12 ounces/340 grams), cut into florets 2 tablespoons full-fat coconut milk 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh tarragon leaves, plus extra for garnish (optional) 1 teaspoon finely…

Creamy Seafood Risotto

Creamy Seafood Risotto

SERVES: 4 | PREP TIME: 30 minutes | COOK TIME: 15 minutes Ingredients 1 delicata or acorn squash (about 9 ounces/255 grams), cut in half lengthwise 3 cups (540 grams) Cauliflower Rice (see here) 1 (14-ounce/415-ml) can full-fat coconut milk ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½…