Every cook needs a chili soup standby. Chili without beans, however, can seem incomplete and leaves something to be desired. Using yams provides the heartiness with good carbs. Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, and chopped fresh cilantro make good garnishes. Serves 6...
Sopa de Batata Doce
Cream soups are a staple of crisp, fall nights. This simple soup from Brazil packs all the comfort of a warm bowl without the cream. Quality tomatoes, such as heirlooms, intensify the flavor. Serves 6 1 lb white sweet potatoes 4 Tbsp unsalted butter 1 medium onion,...
Hearty Vegetable Soup
The broth is the heart of any soup. Master chefs know that the extra step of simmering stock with leeks, carrots, and onions infuses the base with deep, rich flavor. If you don’t have the time to do this step, skip the recipe until you do. The extra effort makes the...
Salad with Roasted Chicken, Sweet Potato, and Shallots
This main course salad is filling and scrumptious. Brimming with grilled shallots, sweet potatoes, and roasted chicken, the salad will fill you up and satisfy with its deep flavors. To cut down on prep time and make salad assembly a snap, purchase a roasted chicken...
Shredded Pork Tacos with Mango Salsa
3 TBSP coconut oilHalf of the shredded pork1 TBSP Taco Seasoning¼ cup waterButter lettuce or romaine lettuce leavesHalf of the Mango SalsaIngredients made on “Prep Day” Serves 4 In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the coconut oil.Add the shredded pork, and stir...
Steak Cobb Salad with Mango Dressing
SALAD 6 cups lettuce torn into bite-sized pieces*Steak strips*4 boiled eggs, sliced2 avocados, diced2 cups chopped tomatoes or cherry tomatoes*Half of the crumbled baconDRESSING *Half of the Mango Salsa1∕3 cup olive oil2 TBSP apple cider vinegar¼ cup water*Ingredients...
Tomato Salad with Jalapeño Vinaigrette
I love the versatility of a cherry tomato salad. By simply swapping the dressing with another favorite, you can create an entirely new dish with very little effort. And I’m all for very little effort in the kitchen! Try this one with the dressing from the Grilled...
Grilled Chicken Antipasto Salad
My original antipasto salad recipe appeared in Paleo Indulgences and has been a family favorite for years. While we have enjoyed that particular version many times, I realized recently that it is more of a delicious side dish than a main meal when taken on the road....
Citrus Red Onion Slaw with Grilled Chicken
Want to know a secret? I originally created this recipe with red cabbage. I had it all planned out, with the recipe jotted down. Then I went to prepare it one sunny afternoon, and bam! No red cabbage in the house. How did that happen? I was writing a book, for...
Tomato Avocado Salad with Grilled Chicken
There is nothing better than summer-ripe tomatoes with a light vinaigrette to bring out their intense flavors! You can use your favorite tomatoes here, but I highly recommend splurging on some organic heirlooms. The colors and textures they bring to this salad can’t...