Sides and Sauces

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...

Pizza Pile

Pizza Pile

PILE 1 medium spaghetti squash, cut in half lengthwise, seeds and pulp removedSAUCE INGREDIENTS ¼ cup olive oil1 small onion, diced1 clove garlic, minced¼ cup chopped fresh parsley1 can (28-ounce) tomato sauce2 cans (4-ounce) tomato paste1 can (28-ounce) diced...

Sloppy Joes

Sloppy Joes

The day I created my Paleo English Muffins was the day I knew I wanted to make sloppy Joes, only Paleo-ized! Because, let’s face it—while a hamburger without a bun is fine, a Sloppy Joe without a bun is just a pile of saucy meat: tasty, but far from memorable. So, if...

Sausage Stuffed Portobellos

Sausage Stuffed Portobellos

My mom used to make Stuffed Hard Rolls, and boy, were they good! This beef, tomato soup, olive, and pepper concoction was stuffed in a hoagie type of roll and topped with a mound of cheese. Then it was wrapped in foil and baked, which heated it through, melted the...

Farmer’s pie

Farmer’s pie

We first made a variation on this shepherd’s pie when Charles’ mom stocked us full of fresh lamb they had gotten from a friend of theirs in Tennessee. We’ve since kept this in our recipe rotation. It is a favorite on those cold rainy days. The leftovers reheat...

Fish stick-o-liscous

Fish stick-o-liscous

This is the finned version of our chicken fried steak recipe. Fat and protein coming together to conquer taste buds all around the world. Who in the world didn’t eat fish sticks as a child? This is a recipe for the entire family to enjoy eating. For more ideas on...

Mushroom stuffed quail with dijon sauce

Mushroom stuffed quail with dijon sauce

There are few outdoor experiences quite like quail hunting. Quail hunting season opens in early winter and goes through February in Georgia. Thanks to the amazing work by such organizations like Quail Unlimited, you can find all sorts of places to hunt birds. Like...

Crustless quiche

Crustless quiche

When I’m in a rush, I love being able to grab one of these slices for breakfast and knowing that I’m going to get a good amount of carbs, protein, and fat in one sitting. The first time I made one of these I used my 14-inch All Clad fry pan, sautéed up the veggies,...