BORSCHT Borscht is such a wonderfully tasty way to use up any veggies you might have in your refrigerator. The combination of beets and fresh dill is great, and the beef broth gives the soup a lovely richness. You can make your own beef broth (see the Chicken Soup...
BEET-NOODLE SALAD This salad is all about the beets—while the recipe calls for a few greens, they’re mostly for garnish. These raw beet-and-radish noodles are tender and sweet and so delicious tossed in your favorite dressing. Serve them on their own or with the...
BEET AND CITRUS SALAD The flavor combination of beets and citrus is fabulous, so this salad of roasted beets loaded with oranges and grapefruit dressed with a simple lemon vinaigrette is a winner. You could serve it over greens or just scoop it into bowls on its own....
ZUCCHINI-NOODLE SALAD WITH LEMON, PEAS, AND CASHEWS This salad is incredibly light and refreshing—a perfect snack or light lunch for a warm afternoon. Zucchini noodles are perfect for salads; using the squash raw makes for a quick meal and a welcome variation from...
BROCCOLI SOUP My husband doesn’t like soup all that much so I don’t often make it at home, but this broccoli soup is perfect for whipping up anytime you’re in the mood. It’s kind of a Paleo version of cream of broccoli: just some onions, garlic, lots of broccoli,...
BROCCOLI SALAD I really enjoy rediscovering recipes that I grew up with and realizing that they’re Paleo. My mom used to make this salad whenever we’d have people over for a casual summer party, and even though it wasn’t my favorite as a kid, it’s one of my favorites...
Tuna Olive Salad 15 ounces canned tuna, drained ¾ cup pitted kalamata olives, chopped Juice of 1 lemon 3 tablespoons (45 ml) chopped fresh flat-leaf (Italian) parsley 2 teaspoons (10 ml) lemon zest 2 teaspoons (10 ml) good-quality olive oil Salt and freshly ground...
Tortilla Less Soup 1 tablespoon (15 ml) oil or cooking fat of choice, plus 2 tablespoons (30 ml) for sautéing onions 2 pounds (907 g) chicken (breast or thigh), cut into small, bite-size pieces 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fajita or taco seasoning 1 large yellow onion, peeled...
Sweet Potato Spinach And Chorizo Stew 1 tablespoon (15 ml) oil or cooking fat of choice 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and diced 2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely minced 4 small sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into bite-size pieces 1 pound (454 g) chorizo links, cut...
Speedy Gonzales Chili 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and chopped 1 tablespoon (15 ml) chili powder 1½ pounds ground beef One 28-ounce can diced tomatoes 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded, deribbed and chopped ½ teaspoon onion powder ¼...
Shrimp Cobb Salad 4 bacon strips 1 pound (454 g) extra-large shrimp (16- to 20-count), peeled and deveined ¼ teaspoon paprika ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ¼ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons (30 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice 1½ tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons...
Jicama Pear And Grapefruit Salad 1 red grapefruit 3 or 4 ripe pears, cored and sliced thin 1 small jicama, peeled and julienned ¼ cup minced fresh mint leaves 2 tablespoons (30 ml) freshly squeezed lime juice (from about 1 lime) 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil ½...