Scattered, smothered and chunked sweet hash

Scattered, smothered and chunked sweet hash

Just about anyone in the South will recognize the black-and-yellow sign of a Waffle House from miles away. While yes, Waffle House is known for its waffles, perhaps better known to the masses are the variations on hash browns and the vernacular that accompanies them...

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Sautéed apples

Sautéed apples

I stumbled upon this recipe one morning trying to be creative. Julie and I had been super busy for several days and breakfast consisted of repeated trips to the frittata we had made a few days before. The refrigerator was pretty bare, and I wanted to mix things up a...

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Collard greens

Collard greens

This tasty and nutrient-dense Southern side is one that we enjoy throughout the fall. It’s no surprise that collard greens are such a staple for New Year’s Day. I remember Mom saying that eating collards on New Year's Day would bring you money all year long. That may...

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Grilled veggies

Grilled veggies

These go well with just about anything, and are a great way to use all the fresh vegetables from our garden in the summertime. If you have a large crowd coming over, double or triple your recipe and consider serving the veggies whole. These keep extremely well in the...

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Basic bread loaf

Basic bread loaf

Bread and paleo don’t really go together. But every once in a while—like the one time I've been sick since going paleo— toast just sounded good. Here’s a recipe for those times that you’re wanting a comforting slice of toast but without some of the irritation from a...

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Nut butter

Nut butter

There is a kind of guilt to publishing recipes like these. They are so incredibly simple. I do remember the very first time Julie told me how to make nut butter. I think I checked on it about 17 times to make sure it was OK. Really folks . . . just walk away for 5–10...

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Chunky guacamole

Chunky guacamole

Yes, I could eat guacamole as a main course all by itself on any day of the week and twice on Sundays. Hard to believe I couldn’t stand the stuff growing up! A while back, when I was on vacation with friends in Mazatlan, Mexico (I like to call it the Jersey Shore of...

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Basic salsa

Basic salsa

As a child, my vegetables of choice (meaning the only ones I really ate) were peas, corn, and of course ketchup (or tomato sauce). I remember trying to force myself to eat raw tomatoes once in college, and the consequences were not pretty. Real salsa wasn’t part of my...

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Sliders

Sliders

Big things often come in small packages. These sliders pack a flavorful punch that is sure to be enjoyed by all. This recipe can be written dozens of ways, depending on your various condiment preferences. The best thing about these paleo-friendly offerings is that you...

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Blueberry BBQ Sauce

Blueberry BBQ Sauce

MAKES: 3 cups (720 ml) | PREP TIME: 10 minutes | COOK TIME: 40 to 55 minutes Ingredients ½ tablespoon bacon fat or coconut oil ½ medium sweet onion, diced 1½ tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon coarse sea salt...

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