Makes 2 cups Ingredients 2 lbs grass-fed ground beef1-2 teaspoons coarse ground sea salt1/2-1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder1 1/2 teaspoons paprika1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric Instructions Preheat the oven to 350F.Add the ground beef to a…
Makes 2 cups Ingredients 4 plantains Instructions Choose plantains from the store that are green and just starting to brown. | Slice ends off each plantain with a sharp knife. Use the knife to slice through one side, long ways, from end to end. Using both hands, peel…
Makes 1 dozen Ingredients 6 organic eggs3 teaspoons Paleo Mayocoarse ground sea salt, to tastepaprika, to tastefresh chives, minced Instructions Add eggs to a 3 quart saucepan, add water to cover eggs, place over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. | Cover and…
Serves 8-10 humans Ingredients 3 tablespoons grass-fed butter1 large onion, sliced3 garlic cloves, mincedcoarse ground sea salt, to taste8oz grass-fed buffalo liverpaprika, to taste5-6 celery ribs, sliced into thirds Instructions Melt a tablespoon of butter in a…
Makes 20 poppers Ingredients 12oz chorizo10 jalapeño peppers5 dates, pit removed and quartered3–4 chicken tenders (or breast)red pepper flakes, to taste10 slices of bacon Instructions Remove chorizo from casings and add meat to a 10-inch skillet over medium heat….
Ghee, or clarified butter, is butter that has had the milk solids removed. This allows you to heat the oil that is left over to higher temperatures without burning it. Ghee is one of my favorite cooking fats—it has a nutty, buttery flavor, and is great for sautéing,…
Homemade mayonnaise is a game changer for me. I was never a fan of commercial mayo, and the homemade kind has a mild flavor that’s perfect for making aioli and also adds a creaminess to many recipes. Prep time 10 minutes Makes about 1 cup (225 g) 2 egg yolks (from…
I bought a Thai spice blend once and was hooked! It was a rather expensive blend, so I decided to re-create it at home, and I love the way it turned out. Prep time 10 minutes Makes about 1/2 cup (50 g) 2 tablespoons (14 g) paprika 1 tablespoon turmeric 1 tablespoon…
This is one of the first seasonings I started making from scratch. I was trying to wean myself off of those little green packets, and although it doesn’t taste exactly the same (it’s hard to compete with MSG), it still hits the spot and adds that familiar creamy,…
When I realized that taco-seasoning packets were simply a mix of things I probably already had in my kitchen, it was a revelation. And that discovery ultimately resulted in the best homemade taco seasoning I’ve ever had. Cocoa might seem like an odd addition, but it…
I like making my own Cajun seasoning, because sometimes the prepared kind is too spicy for my kids. Or it isn’t spicy enough for my husband and me. I like this version because it has a bit of heat, but not too much. And I have all of these seasonings in my cupboard,…
I love this “dump and walk away” marinara sauce—it’s versatile enough to use on anything from zoodles to eggs to paleo pizza. If tomatoes are in season, try using 3 to 4 pounds (1.4 to 1.8 kg) of fresh, ripe ones instead. Prep time 15 minutes Makes about 11/2 to 2…