Roni's creamy cucumbers are the chilled side that earns a spot at every cookout: paper-thin cucumber rounds and onion folded into a garlicky olive oil mayo dressing with…
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ZUCCHINI NOODLES AGLIO ET OLIO
Zucchini noodles aglio et olio take the Roman classic and make it paleo: tender zucchini strands tossed with garlic, olive oil, and chili flakes, crowned with toasty almond…
JICAMA HOME FRIES
Jicama home fries deliver everything you miss about a diner breakfast: crisp-edged cubes, sweet browned onions, and paprika-chili warmth, without the potato. The secret is a…
SESAME-GARLIC NORI CHIPS
MAKES 42 chips Sometimes I want to chow down like a teenager: just lie in front of the television, tune into something entertainingly mindless, and snarf a snack. But my ever-present adult voice knows that no amount of saltiness will ever recreate that fleeting...
COCOA-TOASTED CAULIFLOWER
Cocoa-toasted cauliflower is the roast vegetable trick nobody sees coming: florets glossed with paprika, garlic, and unsweetened cocoa, roasted until the edges catch and brown.…
COCONUT-ALMOND GREEN BEANS
Coconut-almond green beans braise in a spiced coconut milk sauce until the beans are tender and the liquid turns thick and glossy. Toasted almonds and a squeeze of lime keep…
ROASTED SPAGHETTI SQUASH
Roasted spaghetti squash is the paleo pasta night trick: a squash cut in half, roasted cut-side down until tender, then scraped into golden strands with a fork. All it needs is…
CAULIFLOWER RICE PILAF
Cauliflower rice pilaf proves cauliflower can carry a whole plate: riced florets tossed with toasted pine nuts, apricots, raisins, and warm cumin and cinnamon. It is fragrant,…
VELVETY BUTTERNUT SQUASH
Velvety butternut squash is comfort in a casserole dish: roasted squash and a whole head of roasted garlic pureed with coconut milk, Ras el Hanout, and chopped pecans. A…
GREEK BROCCOLI
Greek broccoli is how I get everyone to eat their greens: florets steamed until just tender, then simmered with tomatoes, onion, garlic, and oregano in good olive oil. Tomato…
CUMIN-ROASTED CARROTS
Cumin-roasted carrots turn a humble pound of roots into something you will eat straight off the tray: thin strips tossed with cumin, cinnamon, and coconut oil, roasted until the…
MASHED CAULIFLOWER
Mashed cauliflower is the paleo answer to mashed potatoes: frozen florets pureed with warm coconut milk, garlic, and a shower of chives until silky. It is on the table in about…












