This dish is a wonderfully simple grilled dessert (or side dish!) made from sweet, juicy peaches, but it’s quite a versatile recipe that could be made just as easily using a variety of fruit. A pinch of chili powder gives these fruity favorites a little spark of fire…
Whoever said the Paleo diet prohibits cupcakes? This spicy, Paleo-friendly dessert is an absolute dream! It’s perfect for all those holiday parties, cupcake/cookie swaps, or your best friend’s birthday—but these cupcakes are so good, you won’t want to limit them to…
An exquisitely divine taste of heaven, this rich and creamy dessert is pure pleasure! The avocado in this recipe creates an irresistibly smooth, velvety feel; it’s like nothing you’ve ever experienced. In addition, the magnificent blend of sugar and spice—the dark…
If you’ve never tried a Paleo version of carrot cake, you are in for a real treat! In this recipe, fresh, sweet carrots lend themselves exquisitely to a moist, fluffy, and deliciously spiced cake. The divinely rich and creamy Cinnamon-Ginger-Almond Butter (see Chapter…
This wonderfully warm, sweet, decadent, yet healthy dessert recipe has just the right amount of zing. The rich, smooth, sugary taste of the maple syrup is accented beautifully by the spice blend made up of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. It’s a delicious exemplification…
This Paleo-approved Pumpkin Spice Custard tastes just like pumpkin pie—without the crust of course, but who needs that? This is a rich and creamy, full-bodied blend of melt-in-your-mouth pleasure. This dessert is packed full of the always-delectable union of cinnamon,…
A great way to incorporate kale into your diet—crunchy and covered in a salty spice—these crunchy little snack bites are outrageously delicious! One bite, and you will be hooked. Believe it or not, these Kickin’ Kale Chips are an addictive replacement for potato chips…
These spicy, wasabi-coated nuts are finger-licking good! The pungent spice from the wasabi takes the lead role in this dish and adds an amazing, Asian-inspired flavor to this high-protein snack. These nuts store well and are a great quick treat. Make a double batch…
There is nothing better than a deliciously roasted portobello mushroom cap filled with spicy sauce, hearty meat, and sautéed vegetables! These Portobello Cap Personal Pizzas are both healthy and satisfying and taste great as a snack, side dish, or for lunch! There are…
This cool and creamy smoothie-like cooler is a sweet and punchy treat on a hot day. The pungent ground cardamom and spicy ginger use their heat to accent the sweetness from the vanilla and banana. To switch things up a bit, try this recipe warm! Just omit the ice, and…
This traditional Southern dish is a real tangy treat, but it can also be enjoyed as a side to an entrée of your choice. Experiment with different spices to blend into the flour, a technique known as breading, and make this dish even hotter—if you can stand it! The…
These sweet and fiery pan-fried figs are an addictive treat that is so easy to pop in your mouth! Figs are valuable ingredients in any dish; they are high in fiber and potassium and can curb sugar cravings with their rich, sweet flavor. In this recipe, the sweet fig…