Sides and Sauces

Sweet Potato Poppers

Sweet Potato Poppers

Sweet Potato Poppers are small in size and big on flavor. A combination of herby, savory, and sweet, they delight the taste buds. Poppers make an ideal appetizer—fun to pass around at a gathering of friends. Serves 6 6 very small yams, peeled to same size ¼ cup…

Rainbow Cubes

Rainbow Cubes

So simple, so delicious. Rainbow cubes are a great on-the-go treat to keep you going. Kids will love the color. All will love the taste. It’s amazing such goodness can come straight from the ground. The purple variety can be found in Chinese/Japanese markets….

Sweet Potato Frittata

Sweet Potato Frittata

This frittata is packed with flavor and sure to chase egg boredom away. Serve hot or cold; it keeps well in the refrigerator to enjoy for days. A warning: it’s so good, even with the best intentions, the Sweet Potato Frittata won’t last long. Serves 6 4 tsp…

INDONESIAN PEANUT SAUCE

INDONESIAN PEANUT SAUCE

Toss this sauce with noodles, or serve as a dip for grilled tofu or tempeh skewers or fresh vegetables—you can even thin it with water for a salad dressing. The sauce will keep up to a week in the fridge.YIELD: MAKES 1½ CUPS2 tsp. peanut oil1 large shallot, minced (¼…

Shredded Pork Tacos with Mango Salsa

Shredded Pork Tacos with Mango Salsa

3 TBSP coconut oilHalf of the shredded pork1 TBSP Taco Seasoning¼ cup waterButter lettuce or romaine lettuce leavesHalf of the Mango SalsaIngredients made on “Prep Day” Serves 4 In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the coconut oil.Add the shredded pork, and stir…

Everything Skillet Scramble

Everything Skillet Scramble

I just love this “on the road” breakfast. Because my hubby can’t have eggs, I cook everything else first, spoon out some for him, and then add the eggs for the rest of us. It works like a charm! What makes this dish mess-free and easy is putting all the ingredients in…

Spicy Avocado Dipping Sauce

Spicy Avocado Dipping Sauce

1 large ripe avocado, halved, pit discarded1 jalapeño, cored, seeded, and minced1 TBSP chopped fresh cilantro2 TBSP mayonnaise2 tsp lime juice½ tsp hot sauceMakes 1 cup Scoop the avocado flesh from the skins, and place it in a small bowl.Add the remaining ingredients…

Best Ever Chicken Strips

Best Ever Chicken Strips

1 PAN ½ cup arrowroot starch½ tsp sea salt½ tsp freshly ground black pepper 2 BOWL 2 eggs 3 PAN ½ cup coconut flour, sifted½ tsp sea salt½ tsp freshly ground black pepper¾ tsp granulated onion½ tsp granulated garlic½ tsp paprika¼ tsp turmericCHICKEN ¾ cup coconut oil…

Paleo Ranch Dressing

Paleo Ranch Dressing

1 cup mayonnaise¼-1/3 cup coconut milk (less for a thicker dressing, more for a thinner dressing)Pinch of sea saltFreshly ground black pepper to taste½ tsp finely minced garlic (about half a clove)2 TBSP chopped fresh dill3 TBSP chopped fresh parsley1 TBSP chopped…

Chicken & Egg Salad Stuffed Peppers

Chicken & Egg Salad Stuffed Peppers

Which came first—the chicken or the egg? I say, who cares! Let’s throw them both together and make something delicious. Whether on the road in a cooler or in a lunchbox for school, this healthy meal fills them up and keeps ‘em going. My kids adore this lunch…

Cashew Lime Hummus

Cashew Lime Hummus

I used to be a recipe addict. I would tear countless recipes from magazines and hold on to them for years in the hope that one day I’d make a delicious item that would become a family favorite forever. Alas, I’ve grown up a bit since then, and I hate clutter. So I…