Plantain Chips

Plantain Chips

Makes 2 cups Ingredients 4 plantains Instructions Choose plantains from the store that are green and just starting to brown. | Slice ends off each plantain with a sharp knife. Use the knife to slice through one side, long ways, from end to end. Using both hands, peel...

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Deviled Eggs

Deviled Eggs

Makes 1 dozen Ingredients 6 organic eggs3 teaspoons Paleo Mayocoarse ground sea salt, to tastepaprika, to tastefresh chives, minced Instructions Add eggs to a 3 quart saucepan, add water to cover eggs, place over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. | Cover and...

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Bacon Wrapped Chicken Chorizo Poppers

Bacon Wrapped Chicken Chorizo Poppers

Makes 20 poppers Ingredients 12oz chorizo10 jalapeño peppers5 dates, pit removed and quartered3–4 chicken tenders (or breast)red pepper flakes, to taste10 slices of bacon Instructions Remove chorizo from casings and add meat to a 10-inch skillet over medium heat....

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Homemade Ghee

Homemade Ghee

Ghee, or clarified butter, is butter that has had the milk solids removed. This allows you to heat the oil that is left over to higher temperatures without burning it. Ghee is one of my favorite cooking fats—it has a nutty, buttery flavor, and is great for sautéing,...

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Paleo-Friendly Mayonnaise

Paleo-Friendly Mayonnaise

Homemade mayonnaise is a game changer for me. I was never a fan of commercial mayo, and the homemade kind has a mild flavor that’s perfect for making aioli and also adds a creaminess to many recipes. Prep time 10 minutes Makes about 1 cup (225 g) 2 egg yolks (from...

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Thai Spice Blend

Thai Spice Blend

I bought a Thai spice blend once and was hooked! It was a rather expensive blend, so I decided to re-create it at home, and I love the way it turned out. Prep time 10 minutes Makes about 1/2 cup (50 g) 2 tablespoons (14 g) paprika 1 tablespoon turmeric 1 tablespoon...

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Dry Ranch Seasoning Mix

Dry Ranch Seasoning Mix

This is one of the first seasonings I started making from scratch. I was trying to wean myself off of those little green packets, and although it doesn’t taste exactly the same (it’s hard to compete with MSG), it still hits the spot and adds that familiar creamy,...

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Homemade Taco Seasoning

Homemade Taco Seasoning

When I realized that taco-seasoning packets were simply a mix of things I probably already had in my kitchen, it was a revelation. And that discovery ultimately resulted in the best homemade taco seasoning I’ve ever had. Cocoa might seem like an odd addition, but it...

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Cajun Spice Blend

Cajun Spice Blend

I like making my own Cajun seasoning, because sometimes the prepared kind is too spicy for my kids. Or it isn’t spicy enough for my husband and me. I like this version because it has a bit of heat, but not too much. And I have all of these seasonings in my cupboard,...

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Basic Marinara

Basic Marinara

I love this “dump and walk away” marinara sauce—it’s versatile enough to use on anything from zoodles to eggs to paleo pizza. If tomatoes are in season, try using 3 to 4 pounds (1.4 to 1.8 kg) of fresh, ripe ones instead. Prep time 15 minutes Makes about 11/2 to 2...

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