Sides and Sauces

Dill Butternut Squash Fries

Dill Butternut Squash Fries

SERVES: 4 | PREP TIME: 15 minutes | COOK TIME: 35 minutes Ingredients 1 large butternut squash (about 2 pounds/860 grams) 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted 3 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh dill 2 teaspoons coarse sea salt Process Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C)....

Coconut Cauliflower Curry

Coconut Cauliflower Curry

SERVES: 2 | PREP TIME: 15 minutes | COOK TIME: 25 minutes Ingredients 2 tablespoons coconut oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and diced 1 large head cauliflower (about 2¼ pounds/1 kg), cut into florets 2 tablespoons curry powder ½ teaspoon...

Cauliflower Rice

Cauliflower Rice

MAKES: 4 to 5 cups (720 to 900 grams) | PREP TIME: 5 minutes | COOK TIME: 10 to 13 minutes Ingredients 1 large head (about 2¼ pounds/1 kg) cauliflower, cut into florets 2 tablespoons coconut oil ⅓ cup (75 ml) broth (vegetable, chicken, or beef) coarse sea salt and...

Bacon Pecan Cabbage

Bacon Pecan Cabbage

SERVES: 4 | PREP TIME: 10 minutes | COOK TIME: 15 minutes Ingredients 6 slices bacon, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ small head red cabbage, thinly sliced ½ small head green cabbage, thinly sliced ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper pinch of coarse sea salt ½ cup...

Bacon Lime Sweet Potato Salad

Bacon Lime Sweet Potato Salad

SERVES: 4 | PREP TIME: 15 minutes | COOK TIME: 30 minutes Ingredients ½ pound (225 grams) bacon 3 large sweet potatoes (about 2 pounds/910 grams), cut into ½-inch (12-mm) cubes 4 cloves garlic, chopped 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted For the dressing juice of 1 lime...

MANGO SALSA – paleo recipe

MANGO SALSA

Mango salsa is the sunny condiment that makes everything taste like summer: ripe diced mango with jalapeño, red onion, cilantro, mint, and a bright lime-olive oil dressing, finished with a whisper of chili flakes. Sweet, herbaceous, and gently spicy, it's...

HORSERADISH – paleo recipe

HORSERADISH

Homemade horseradish is one of the easiest condiments you can make from scratch: a peeled horseradish root blitzed in the food processor with water, white vinegar, and sea salt. Most packaged brands carry questionable ingredients, but this takes ten minutes and keeps...

HOMEMADE WASABI MAYONNAISE – paleo recipe

HOMEMADE WASABI MAYONNAISE

Homemade wasabi mayonnaise brings clean heat to everything it touches: an egg yolk emulsified with mild olive oil and lemon juice, then spiked with real wasabi powder and a pinch of cayenne. Unlike commercial wasabi mayo, there are no seed oils or fillers — just...

PISTACHIO PESTO – paleo recipe

PISTACHIO PESTO

Pistachio pesto swaps the traditional pine nut for dry-roasted pistachios, adding a deeper, earthier flavor and a friendlier price tag. Basil, parsley, and fresh mint keep it bright, while lemon juice and zest cut through the richness of the olive oil. It's...

HOMEMADE MAYONNAISE – paleo recipe

HOMEMADE MAYONNAISE

Homemade mayonnaise is one of those kitchen skills that pays for itself: a single egg yolk emulsified with mild extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard into a creamy, pale condiment with no seed oils or preservatives. The slow-drip method through the...

HOMEMADE KETCHUP – paleo recipe

HOMEMADE KETCHUP

Homemade ketchup is light, sweet, tangy, and full of depth — nothing like the cloying bottle most of us grew up with. Onions and garlic browned in ghee give way to ripe tomatoes, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and a warm spice blend of mustard, allspice, and...

HOMEMADE COCONUT MILK (THE EASY WAY) – paleo recipe

HOMEMADE COCONUT MILK (THE EASY WAY)

Homemade coconut milk the easy way needs exactly two ingredients: finely shredded coconut and hot water, blended and squeezed through cheesecloth. It takes five minutes and skips the guar gum and BPA-lined cans entirely. The healthiest option is to make it yourself —...