Snacks

Island Balsamic BBQ Shredded Chicken

Island Balsamic BBQ Shredded Chicken

Every slow-cooking repertoire needs a good shredded BBQ chicken recipe—and this is mine. I love the addition of fresh, sweet pineapple and how it mingles perfectly with the tart, smoky Balsamic BBQ Sauce. Making barbecue sauce from scratch is incredibly easy, and a...

Easy Shredded Chicken for Tacos

Easy Shredded Chicken for Tacos

This chicken is really versatile. It’s great in tacos, but you can also use it in egg dishes, salads, or even a quick chicken taco soup. Save about two cups of chicken and make a soup by cooking it with a quart (946 ml) of chicken stock, a couple handfuls of diced...

Rosemary Black Pepper Cashews

Rosemary Black Pepper Cashews

Without fail, between two and three o’clock every afternoon, I get the munchies and end up hunting in the cupboards for something to eat. When I have a bowl of these peppery, herby cashews on the counter, they always hit the spot. Prep time 5 minutesMakes 4 cups (548...

Bacon Chili Dip

Bacon Chili Dip

This dip is like concentrated chili. It can be used as much more than a dip for vegetable chips—as a topping for burgers, hotdogs, baked potatoes, or sweet potato fries! Prep time 20 minutes Serves 10 to 12 1 pound (455 g) ground pork1 pound (455 g) ground beef2...

Mushroom, Roasted Pepper & Olive Tapenade – paleo recipe

Mushroom, Roasted Pepper & Olive Tapenade

This dip is great served as an appetizer or a snack with raw, crunchy vegetable sticks or baked vegetable chips. They are also delicious served as a condiment with fish or chicken. Makes 2 cups (480 ml) Total Prep Time: 30 minutes Ingredients 1 cup (240 ml) button...

Kale, Banana & Apple Smoothie – paleo recipe

Kale, Banana & Apple Smoothie

Makes 2 servings Total Prep Time: 15 minutes Ingredients 2 cups (480 ml) kale, Swiss chards or spinach, roughly chopped 1 banana 1 apple or pear, cored a small bunch of cilantro or parsley 1 lime, juice only 1 cup (240 ml) coconut water Directions Put all ingredients...

Steamed Pumpkin & Coconut Custard – paleo recipe

Steamed Pumpkin & Coconut Custard

Makes 6 servings Total Prep Time: 1 hour Ingredients 2 cups (480 ml) pumpkin, peeled and cut into ½ inch cubes 4 pastured eggs 1 ½ cups coconut cream ½ tsp sea salt ¾ cup raw honey or maple syrup ¼ teaspoon nutmeg Directions Steam pumpkin for about 5 minutes, until...

Frittata of Carrot, Broccoli & Tomatoes – paleo recipe

Frittata of Carrot, Broccoli & Tomatoes

Makes 4 Servings Total Prep Time: 30 minutes Ingredients 8 pastured eggs, lightly beaten sea salt and black pepper 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil ½ cup grated carrot ½ cup broccoli, chopped finely ½ cup tomatoes, diced A small bunch of fresh herbs (basil or parsley or...

Salmon & Avocado Ceviche – paleo recipe

Salmon & Avocado Ceviche

Sashimi grade salmon is best for this dish. Alternatively, use the freshest salmon you can get your hands on. Makes 4 servings Total Prep Time: 30 minutes Ingredients 1 ½ pounds/700 grams fresh wild salmon, sliced thinly sea salt and black pepper 2 limes 1 chili...

Baked Sweet Potato with Bacon, Red Pepper & Avocado – paleo recipe

Baked Sweet Potato with Bacon, Red Pepper & Avocado

This recipe uses a mixture of coconut milk & lemon juice as a substitute for sour cream. You may also use yams in place of sweet potatoes. Makes 4 servings Total Prep Time: 1 hour Ingredients 4-6 sweet potatoes, unpeeled 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil 2 slices...

Almond and Hazelnut Dukkah – paleo recipe

Almond and Hazelnut Dukkah

Dukkah is an Egyptian condiment, which is traditionally eaten as a dip together with olive oil. You can vary the ingredients according to your preference. You can also coat fish, chicken or meat in dukkah before pan-frying or broiling. Makes 2 cups (480 ml) Total Prep...