When you start eating Paleo, you think that you’ll never bake again, let alone make eye-catching treats because the ingredients, and therefore the doughs, are so different from traditional baking. But after playing with ingredients and dry-to-liquid ratios, you find...
ROLL INGREDIENTS 8 spring roll skins4 green leaf lettuce leaves16 large cooked shrimp, tails removed1 small bunch cilantro1 carrot, cut into matchsticksSAUCE INGREDIENTS 1/3 cup almond butter2-3 TBSP coconut milk½ tsp minced fresh ginger1 TBSP lime juicePinch of red...
I find it hard to believe now, but as a kid, I didn’t like deviled eggs. I would scoop out the filling and eat just the whites. There was something seriously wrong with me back then; I’m sure of it. Nowadays, I can’t get enough of these one-bite flavor explosions! I...
I used to be a recipe addict. I would tear countless recipes from magazines and hold on to them for years in the hope that one day I’d make a delicious item that would become a family favorite forever. Alas, I’ve grown up a bit since then, and I hate clutter. So I...
On road trips, we like to snack on crackers, salami, olives, etc. So I like to whip up some of these crunchy treats. We love the toasty onion flavor and the little bit of heat from the black pepper. These crispy crackers are perfect with guacamole too! CRACKERS ½ cup...
Seeds are a great alternative to nuts, but they can get a little boring, according to my eight-year-old. She alternates between pumpkin and sunflower seeds, but she needs them jazzed up occasionally. The maple syrup and sunbutter in these heavenly bars give them an...
Oh, how I used to love the flavor and crunch of Chex party mix! I remember munching on it during family Christmas parties where the bottoms of pants were big, and hair and eyeglasses were even bigger. Yeah, well, thank goodness we’ve outgrown all that! Especially the...
These crunchy, salty, and sweet pecans are like a mouthful of sunshine! The bite of ginger and the freshness of the orange really brighten up the dreariest road trips. Remember to take along a few napkins for this one, as they can be a little sticky (but not too bad)....
Who needs plain ol’ almonds when you can jazz ‘em up with cinnamon and chocolate? This quick snack is great after school, on the road, or packaged in a pretty jar with ribbon as a gift. Delicious and portable! 1 tsp cinnamon¼ tsp arrowroot starch2 tsp + 1 tsp cocoa...
Food that is fun and bite-sized is much more exciting to my kids than a big slab of meat. I’m not ashamed to say that I completely take advantage of this knowledge by making lots of “mini” dishes like mini-meatloaves, chicken bites, steak bites, and of course,...
