Roasted onions are a lovely side dish to pair with any meat or to use as a base for a sauce or dressing. Check out the Roasted Allium Spread (recipe here) for one way to turn this simple side into a burger-friendly spread. PREP TIME 5 minutes COOKING TIME 30 minutes...
Bacon-wrapped pecan dates & pineapple
If you already follow a Paleo diet, you know that this dish is not only a classic combination, but also a crowd-favorite at parties. If you’ve never tried these before, watch out—they’re addictive! The salty and sweet combination really makes these a fantastic...
Sautéed spinach with pine nuts & currants
One of my favorite tapas restaurants in San Francisco serves a spinach dish with golden raisins and almonds that’s very similar to this one. I put my own twist on it using pignoli (pine) nuts and currants. PREP TIME 5 minutes COOKING TIME 10 minutes YIELD 2 servings...
Crispy curried sweet potato coins
If you’re looking for a “fancier” way to prepare sweet potatoes, this is the recipe for you! By tossing the sliced potatoes in a “breading” of coconut or almond flour and mixing in your favorite spices, you can make this recipe a bit differently every time. Try...
Baked beets with fennel
Beets are amazingly nutrient-dense and are recommended in nearly every meal plan in this book! Save some of these for a salad topping the next day. PREP TIME 15 minutes COOKING TIME 30-40 minutes YIELD 2-3 servings 2 large beets 1 bulb of fennel 1/2 orange...
Butternut squash & kumquats
Looking for a way to use those cute, little, not-quite-oranges citrus fruits you’ve seen at the grocery store or farmers market? Well, here’s something I whipped up to make use of kumquats. The bitter, citrus-y bite of the kumquats pairs nicely with the sweetness of...
Green beans with shallots
While it has “bean” in its name, the green bean is mostly pod, not bean, so they’re a perfectly healthy green vegetable to enjoy. PREP TIME 5 minutes COOKING TIME 15 minutes YIELD 4 servings 1 lb fresh green beans 2 tablespoons butter or coconut oil, divided 2...
Simple baked kale chips
Kids especially enjoy these chips! This is a quick way to make use of a lot of kale, and you’ll find yourself making this recipe often, as it goes faster than you’d expect! PREP TIME 10 minutes COOKING TIME 20 minutes YIELD 4 servings 2 bunches of curly kale...
Roasted figs with rosemary
Fresh figs are only in season for a couple of months each year—typically late summer into early fall in most parts of the U.S. They have an entirely different taste and texture from dried figs, which are great used in sauces, as in the Balsamic-Fig Compote see here....
Sautéed red cabbage with onions and apples
This sweet and savory dish is great when paired with any type of roasted or grilled meat, and it also works well as a side dish to eggs in the morning. PREP TIME 15 minutes COOKING TIME 20-30 minutes YIELD 4 servings 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced 1...