CAULIFLOWER TABBOULEH SALAD This salad would be perfect for a light summer dinner—it’s inspired by tabbouleh, which is a grain-based salad that usually has lemon, mint, parsley, cucumbers, and lots of lemon juice. As someone who eats a Paleo diet, I sometimes find...
CAULIFLOWER SOUP This is a great spring soup: It’s pretty quick to make and super flavorful while still being neutral enough that you can add any variations you want. My friend Kristan once made a similar soup that had potatoes in it, which you can do if you aren’t...
CAULIFLOWER RISOTTO This faux-sotto, made with riced cauliflower, is a lot quicker than traditional risotto because there are no grains to cook down, which makes it both easier and more challenging. It’s easier because it’s fast, but it’s a bit more challenging to...
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...
