I’m a big fan of white-chicken chili, but creating a paleo white chili can be difficult, given that all of the “whites” are off limits. I decided to take the backbone of white chili—the chillies and chicken—add a few more green components, and make a green chicken…
Pho (pronounced “fuh”) is a flavorful broth filled with noodles, thin slices of meat, and a little salad of fresh herbs and tender greens sitting on top. In the United States, it’s developed a cult following, and my family is just as crazy about it. They loved the…
One of my favorite salads is a BLT spinach salad with tender bits of chicken and a warm bacon vinaigrette. I wanted to re-create those flavors in a warm, comforting soup. I love the addition of sun-dried tomatoes, which bring more tomato flavor to the forefront. Prep…
This soup rocks. It was a huge hit the first night we ate it, and for lunches a few days after, too. I also love the technique of blending some of the soup to create a creamy effect without using cream. It gives it a lot of body and substance. Prep time 15…
Thai home cooking used to be a mystery to me since I had a hard time finding a few commonly used ingredients, like lemongrass, galangal, and lime leaves. Lemongrass has been easier to find recently, and I’ve come to love its floral, lemony aroma. If you can’t find any…
This soup came from my website, Perry’s Plate, and used to call for rice, corn, beans, and barley. It was a staple, and everyone in my family (including my extended family) loves it. After swapping out the grains and legumes with more nutritious alternatives, it’s…
Tell me this soup doesn’t remind you of the Soup Nazi on Seinfeld. I understand why Mulligatawny was such a sought-after soup on that crazy episode! It’s comforting, with all of those warm Indian spices and creaminess from the coconut milk. It’s also a good way to use…
Several years ago, our whole family came down with colds during the same week, and because we don’t run to the medicine cabinet straight away, I searched online for natural remedies. I saw repeated references to coconut oil, ginger, lemon, and bone stock to promote…
My Southern Grandma Inez grows collard greens in her garden and cooks them in batches to freeze. We never saw them in anything she prepared us, perhaps because hearty greens are a hard sell for kids. I didn’t appreciate how flavorful and tender they could be until I…
This is my version of Olive Garden’s zuppa toscana—slow cooker, paleo style with sweet potatoes. We like this recipe even better than the restaurant version! It also doubles well, and it’s freezer-friendly. Prep time 15 minutesServes 6 2 tablespoons (28 g) Homemade…
Letting go of cheese on pizza can be a hard transition when you start a paleo lifestyle—perhaps more difficult than finding a good grain-free crust. If you’re strictly eliminating dairy, nutritional yeast has an interesting cheesy taste and is a good replacement for a…
This might be the best classic beef vegetable soup I’ve ever had. And you don’t need an onion soup mix either! Searing the beef might seem like an unnecessary step, but it adds so much flavor—especially those browned bits scraped from the bottom of the skillet. Prep…