CAULIFLOWER FRITTERS I had my first latke a few years ago at a friend’s Hanukkah celebration, and I was completely blown away by how delicious they were. If you haven’t had them before, they are savory little potato cakes usually served with sour cream and sliced...
CAULIFLOWER FRIED RICE Fried rice is still one of my favorite “cheat” meals because it’s relatively easy to make gluten-free, but I was so pleased when I finally perfected a Paleo, grain-free fried “rice.” This one uses cauliflower instead of rice, and coconut aminos...
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 ВЅ medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and cut into cubes ВЅ cup Paleo Mayonnaise (see recipe) Вј cup unsweetened coconut milk 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill (optional) 1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 teaspoon...
Sweet And Savory Roasted Cauliflower 1 medium head of cauliflower, trimmed into small, bite-size pieces 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon ground cumin ВЅ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper Вј cup ghee or coconut oil Вј cup dates, pitted and finely chopped 1...
Summer Squash Saute 2 tablespoons oil or cooking fat of choice 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and sliced 2 pounds yellow and/or zucchini squash, halved lengthwise and sliced into Вј-inch half-moons 2 large tomatoes (heirloom or vine-ripened), cut into wedges 3 cloves...
Spicy Plum Sauce 2 New Mexico chilies or other chilies, stems removed, seeded and roughly chopped 2 plums, pitted and cut into quarters ВЅ cup chopped onion ВЅ cup water 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar Juice of 1 lime 1 clove garlic, peeled and coarsely chopped Heat...
Sesame Asparagus 1 bunch asparagus spears (about one pound) 1 teaspoon sesame oil, plus 2 teaspoons for coating ВЅ teaspoon dried marjoram 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded, deribbed and julienned 1 small clove garlic, peeled and minced ВЅ teaspoon sesame seeds,...
Seasoned Jicama Fries 1 tablespoon coconut oil ВЅ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Вј teaspoon salt Вј teaspoon chipotle powder 1/8 teaspoon onion powder 1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 pound jicama, peeled and cut into medium-size fries Preheat the oven to...
