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A woman in a kitchen smiling and holding a loaf pan containing a block of homemade Coconut Milk Cheddar Cheese, with a grater and sliced cheese on a cutting board.

Coconut Milk Cheddar Cheese

I honestly used to think giving up dairy meant saying goodbye to a good cheese board forever—until I perfected this recipe. There is something so satisfying about slicing into a block of homemade Coconut Milk Cheddar Cheese. Unlike many store-bought options that taste…

Oven-Fried Green Tomatoes

Oven-Fried Green Tomatoes

Enjoy a healthy, grain-free twist on the beloved Southern classic. These green tomatoes are baked, not fried, using a seasoned almond flour coating that turns wonderfully golden and crisp in the oven. The wire rack is the secret to achieving a crunchy texture on all…

Crispy Oven-Fried Onion Rings

Crispy Oven-Fried Onion Rings

SERVES: 4.0 Ingredients: • 1.0 teaspoon plus 1.0 tablespoon coconut oil, divided • 2.0 tablespoons tapioca or arrowroot flour • 0.5 teaspoon sea salt • 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper • 0.125 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper • 2.0 large eggs • 2.0 tablespoons…

Bacon Basil Mushrooms

Bacon Basil Mushrooms

This simple yet incredibly flavorful side dish combines the earthy depth of cremini mushrooms with the smoky crunch of bacon and a fresh burst of basil. It’s a quick, satisfying recipe that’s naturally paleo, keto, and Whole30-friendly. Perfect alongside…

Sweet Potato Casserole

Sweet Potato Casserole

A classic holiday favorite gets a delicious paleo makeover! This sweet potato casserole is rich, creamy, and sweetened naturally with palm sugar, then topped with a layer of perfectly toasted paleo marshmallows. It’s the ultimate comforting side dish that…

Creamed Spinach

Creamed Spinach

Enjoy a rich and decadent side dish without any of the dairy. This Paleo creamed spinach uses full-fat coconut milk and a blend of savory herbs and nutritional yeast to create a wonderfully creamy sauce. It’s the perfect accompaniment to grilled steak, roast…

Beef Taco Salad

Beef Taco Salad

SERVES 4 Ingredients Taco Meat • 1 teaspoon coconut oil or Rendered Animal Fat (see page ix) • 1 onion, chopped fine • 2 tablespoons chili powder • 3 garlic cloves, minced • 1 pound ground beef • 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce • ½ cup Chicken Broth or Stock (see page…

White Sandwich Bread

White Sandwich Bread

MAKES 1 NINE-INCH LOAF Ingredients • 1 cup warm coconut milk • 3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted and cooled • 2 tablespoons honey • 2 cups almond flour • 1½ cups coconut flour and ½ cup extra if needed • 1 tablespoon baking powder • 2 teaspoons salt • Extra coconut…

Cheesy Garlic Bread

Cheesy Garlic Bread

SERVES 8 Ingredients • 5 garlic cloves, minced • 1 tablespoons coconut oil • 1 tablespoon plus ½ teaspoon water • ½ cup Mayonnaise • ¼ teaspoon pepper • 1 recipe White Sandwich Bread baked in French bread loaf pan • 6 ounces shredded Coconut Milk Cheddar Cheese…

Raisin Bread with Cinnamon

Raisin Bread with Cinnamon

Cooking Time: 40 minutes Servings: 10 Ingredients: • 2 cups almond flour • 2 tbsp. ground cinnamon • 1 tsp. baking soda • ¼ tsp. sea salt • 5 eggs • ¼ cup honey • ¼ cup coconut oil • 2 tsps. vanilla • ½ cup raisins Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350. 2. Use parchment…

MOCK-A-MOLE

MOCK-A-MOLE

Makes 2 cupss Sometimes we put forth the effort to make a real guacamole, but considering how often it’s requested in our house, we usually use this simple recipe to create a quick dip our kids use for just about everything! It’s nice to make this way because you…

MAPLE BUTTERNUT SQUASH PURÉE

MAPLE BUTTERNUT SQUASH PURÉE

Serves 4-6 Butternut squash is an interesting vegetable that’s shaped like a bell and is light orange on the inside. We get so excited when we start to see this funny-shaped squash arrive in the farmers’ market. It’s super-easy to grow in your garden, too. Every year…