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
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
SERVES 4-6 This simple salsa can be served with my coconut shrimp appetizer (Coconut Shrimp with Mango Salsa), and also is excellent with roasted or grilled fish. INGREDIENTS 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced 1 ripe mango, peeled, pitted and diced 1 tbsp/10 g red onion,...
HORSERADISH
MAKES ABOUT ½ CUP/ 120 ML Like most packaged foods, some brands of prepared horseradish have some questionable ingredients. Luckily, making your own from horseradish root is very easy! Homemade horseradish will last in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 weeks. INGREDIENTS...
HOMEMADE WASABI MAYONNAISE
MAKES ABOUT 1 CUP/120 ML For a quick and healthy appetizer, drizzle this mayonnaise over Smoked Salmon Nori Wraps. INGREDIENTS 1 egg yolk, room temperature 1 tsp/5 ml stone-ground mustard 1 tbsp/15 ml fresh lemon juice ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper 1...
PISTACHIO PESTO
MAKES ABOUT 2 CUPS/470 ML Pesto is so versatile: herbs and nuts can be mixed and matched to provide endless flavor options. I have yet to meet a pesto that I didn’t like, at least just a little bit! Pistachios replace the traditional pine nut in this pesto recipe,...
HOMEMADE MAYONNAISE
MAKES ABOUT 1 CUP/120 ML There are a variety of ways to make homemade mayonnaise, but this one is my favorite. The key to making a good homemade mayonnaise is to use a mild-tasting extra-virgin olive oil. INGREDIENTS 1 egg yolk, room temperature 1 tsp/5 ml Dijon...
HOMEMADE KETCHUP
MAKES 2 CUPS/470 ML Homemade ketchup isn’t for everyone. Some of us are more attached to the familiar taste of store-bought ketchup. For me, store-bought ketchup was always too sweet, even more so since I’m eating Paleo. This ketchup is light, sweet, tangy and has...
HOMEMADE COCONUT MILK (THE EASY WAY)
MAKES 3-4 CUPS/700-950 ML We try to limit our use of canned coconut milk. You can find some BPA-free brands, but most of them have additional ingredients such as guar gum. I still think the healthiest option is to make it yourself! You can make coconut milk using...
HOME CURRIED MAYONNAISE
MAKES ABOUT 1 CUP/120 ML This mayonnaise tastes fantastic in an Asian-inspired chicken salad or Curried Cabbage Salad. INGREDIENTS 1 egg yolk, room temperature 1 tsp/5 ml stone-ground mustard 1 tbsp/15 ml fresh lemon juice ¼ tsp sea salt ¼ tsp pepper 1 cup/240 ml...