PANTRY BASIC: BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE If I make a salad and I’m not feeling creative, I’ll just dress it with balsamic vinaigrette—it’s good on everything, and it’s super easy to make. Sometimes I like to add herbs like chopped basil, but this basic recipe is a really...
PANTRY BASIC: RANCH DRESSING There are a few things I didn’t know I really loved until I gave them up, among them muffins, sandwiches, and ranch dressing. My mom, brother, and I came up with this Paleo ranch when we were making Buffalo chicken one night and lamenting...
Tzatziki Sauce ½ medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and cut into cubes ½ cup Paleo Mayonnaise (see recipe) ¼ cup unsweetened coconut milk 1 tablespoon (15 ml) minced fresh dill (optional) 1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed 1 teaspoon (5 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice 1...
Sweet And Savory Roasted Cauliflower 1 medium head of cauliflower, trimmed into small, bite-size pieces 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil 1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground cumin ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper ¼ cup ghee or coconut oil ¼ cup dates, pitted and finely...
Summer Squash Saute 2 tablespoons (30 ml) oil or cooking fat of choice 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and sliced 2 pounds (907 g) yellow and/or zucchini squash, halved lengthwise and sliced into ¼-inch half-moons 2 large tomatoes (heirloom or vine-ripened), cut into...
Spicy Plum Sauce 2 New Mexico chilies or other chilies, stems removed, seeded and roughly chopped 2 plums, pitted and cut into quarters ½ cup chopped onion ½ cup water 2 tablespoons (30 ml) apple cider vinegar Juice of 1 lime 1 clove garlic, peeled and coarsely...
Sesame Asparagus 1 bunch asparagus spears (about one pound) 1 teaspoon (5 ml) sesame oil, plus 2 teaspoons (10 ml) for coating ½ teaspoon dried marjoram 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded, deribbed and julienned 1 small clove garlic, peeled and minced ½ teaspoon sesame...
Seasoned Jicama Fries 1 tablespoon (15 ml) coconut oil ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon chipotle powder 1/8 teaspoon (40 ml) onion powder 1/8 teaspoon (40 ml) smoked paprika 1 pound (454 g) jicama, peeled and cut into medium-size fries...
Sauteed Mushrooms 1 tablespoon (15 ml) finely chopped dried porcini mushrooms 1 cup (240 ml) beef broth 3 tablespoons (45 ml) butter 1 medium shallot, peeled and thinly sliced 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced 1 pound (454 g) assorted fresh mushrooms, chopped to...
Sauteed Kale With a Kick 2 teaspoons (10 ml) oil or cooking fat of choice 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and sliced 1 to 2 red or green jalapeño peppers, seeded (if preferred) and sliced into 1/8-inch thick rings 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced 1 pound (454 g) kale,...
Sauteed Brussels Sprouts 6 bacon strips ¼ cup duck fat (if you have it), or use coconut oil, bacon grease or lard 2 pounds (907 g) Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved 1 tablespoon (15 ml) sherry vinegar 2 teaspoons (10 ml) minced fresh rosemary Salt and freshly...
Sausage And Apple Dressing 1 pound (454 g) ground pork 2 teaspoons (10 ml) minced fresh sage leaves 1 teaspoon (5 ml) minced fresh thyme ¼ teaspoon finely minced fresh rosemary ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 2 tablespoons (30 ml) oil or...