Sides and Sauces

Woman's hands serving a scoop of Keto Shepherd's Pie with golden turnip mash topping and savory beef filling from a baking dish.

Shepherd’s Pie

Let’s be honest, nothing beats a warm, bubbly casserole on a chilly night, but if you’re living that low-carb life, the usual pile of potatoes is a no-go. That’s exactly why I love this Keto Shepherd’s Pie! We’ve swapped the heavy starch for a silky, savory Turnip...

Woman holding a freshly baked Paleo King Ranch Casserole dish featuring savory chicken, layered zucchini, and a golden almond flour crust garnished with cilantro.

King Ranch Casserole

We all crave that hearty, spicy goodness of a classic Tex-Mex night, but sometimes the heavy carbs and processed ingredients just weigh us down. That’s exactly why I fell in love with this Paleo King Ranch Casserole—it’s the ultimate healthy comfort food makeover you...

Paleo Mexican Lasagna made with zucchini noodles and ground turkey, baked with dairy-free cheese and red peppers in a casserole dish.

Mexican Lasagna

You know those nights when you crave serious comfort food but don't want that heavy, weighed-down feeling afterward? This Paleo Mexican Lasagna is my absolute go-to answer. By swapping out traditional pasta for fresh zucchini noodles and using rich, dairy-free cheese,...

Creamy Chicken Florentine casserole with sliced chicken breast, wilted spinach, and melted cheese in a baking dish.

Chicken Florentine

Let's be honest, we all have those nights where we crave something rich and indulgent but don't want to derail our healthy eating goals. That is exactly where this Dairy-Free Chicken Florentine comes in to save the day. I’ve finally cracked the code on how to get that...

Spaghetti Squash Alfredo

Spaghetti Squash Alfredo

Yields: 4 Servings Ingredients Fresh Spaghetti Squash (prepared): 1.0 lb (16.0 oz or 454 g) Olive Oil or Coconut Oil (melted): 1.5 tbsp (approx. 0.7 oz or 21 g) Tapioca or Arrowroot Flour: 1.0 tbsp (approx. 0.4 oz or 10 g) Coconut Milk: 1.0 cup (approx. 8.5 oz or 240...

Pasta Primavera

Pasta Primavera

Serves: 6 Ingredients Leeks: 24 oz / 680 g (1.5 lbs) white and light green parts, halved lengthwise, sliced 0.5-inch thick, and washed thoroughly. Leek Greens: 6 oz / 170 g (approx. 3 cups) dark green parts, chopped coarse and washed thoroughly. Asparagus: 16 oz / 454...

Spaghetti Squash with Creamy Basil Pesto

Spaghetti Squash with Creamy Basil Pesto

Yields: 6 Servings Ingredients 4 garlic cloves, unpeeled (approx. 0.7 oz / 20 g) 3 cups fresh basil leaves (approx. 2.6 oz / 75 g) 0.125 cup coconut milk (approx. 1.0 oz / 28 g) 1 shallot, minced (approx. 1.4 oz / 40 g) 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (approx. 1.0 oz /...

Eggplant parmesan with spaghetti squash

Eggplant parmesan with spaghetti squash

Serves: 6 Ingredients Coconut oil (for greasing) 2.0 lbs (32 oz / 907 g) Eggplant, sliced into 0.33-inch-thick rounds Sea salt (approx. 1.5 tsp total) and Black pepper (0.5 tsp) 0.5 cup Tapioca or arrowroot flour 3.0 Large egg whites 1.5 cups White sandwich...

Crab Cakes

Crab Cakes

(Serves 4) Ingredients Coconut oil for greasing foil 0.67 cup (about 2.7 oz / 76 g) white sandwich breadcrumbs 16 oz (454 g) lump crabmeat, checked for shells 3 scallions, minced 3 tbsp mayonnaise 1 tbsp coconut oil 1 large egg white 1.5 tsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp...

Oven-Fried Shrimp

Oven-Fried Shrimp

Serves: 4 Ingredients • Coconut oil, for greasing the wire rack • 0.5 cup Tapioca or Arrowroot Flour (approx. 2.2 oz / 62.5g) • 4 large eggs • 1 tsp Dijon Mustard • 1 cup White Sandwich Breadcrumbs, toasted (approx. 3.5 oz / 100g) • 1 cup Almond Flour (approx. 3.4 oz...

All-American Chili

All-American Chili

SERVES 8 Ingredients • Sea salt and pepper to taste • 1 tablespoon coconut oil or Rendered Animal Fat • 2 onions, chopped fine • 1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and cut into ½-inch pieces • 6 garlic cloves, minced • ¼ cup chili powder • 1 tablespoon ground cumin •...

Coconut Shrimp with Orange Dipping Sauce

Coconut Shrimp with Orange Dipping Sauce

SERVES 6 Ingredients • Orange Dipping Sauce • ¾ cup orange juice (2 oranges) • ¼ cup apricot jam • 1 tablespoon honey • 2 teaspoons tapioca or arrowroot starch • Pinch ground ginger • Pinch garlic powder • Lemon juice, freshly squeezed • Sea salt • Coconut Shrimp • 1¾...