GINGER-BEET SORBET Sometimes I really need a treat in the middle of the afternoon or after dinner, but finding Paleo-friendly desserts can be tricky. Every now and again, I’ll buy a pint of almond or coconut milk ice cream, but those are still full of sugar and…
BORSCHT Borscht is such a wonderfully tasty way to use up any veggies you might have in your refrigerator. The combination of beets and fresh dill is great, and the beef broth gives the soup a lovely richness. You can make your own beef broth (see the Chicken Soup…
BEET-NOODLE SALAD This salad is all about the beets—while the recipe calls for a few greens, they’re mostly for garnish. These raw beet-and-radish noodles are tender and sweet and so delicious tossed in your favorite dressing. Serve them on their own or with the…
BEET LEMONADE This beet lemonade sounds a little unusual but is super delicious and refreshing—I love the bright pink color, and the sweetness of the beets lends itself to the lemonade so you don’t have to use a ton of sweetener. I like it with just a little honey,…
BEET HUMMUS I was never a big fan of hummus, so I didn’t feel like I was missing out when I found out that regular hummus isn’t Paleo (chickpeas are a legume, like peanuts, so they aren’t included in the diet). This Paleo hummus is made out of beets, which I love, and…
BEET CHIPS Root vegetable chips are really popular among the Paleo community, but they are very expensive to buy in a grocery store. Making them yourself is not only easy but also a lot more Paleo-friendly, because you can control exactly what goes into them—in this…
BEET AND CITRUS SALAD The flavor combination of beets and citrus is fabulous, so this salad of roasted beets loaded with oranges and grapefruit dressed with a simple lemon vinaigrette is a winner. You could serve it over greens or just scoop it into bowls on its own….
ZUCCHINI-SPINACH FRITTERS These spinach fritters are a specialty of my mom’s, and I decided to make them with zucchini to add even more vegetables. They are super delicious as a snack, and they make a great breakfast with some eggs on the side. They’re also really…
ZUCCHINI-NOODLE SALAD WITH LEMON, PEAS, AND CASHEWS This salad is incredibly light and refreshing—a perfect snack or light lunch for a warm afternoon. Zucchini noodles are perfect for salads; using the squash raw makes for a quick meal and a welcome variation from…
ZUCCHINI-NOODLE RAMEN I grew up eating the instant kind of ramen in the orange package. I loved it plain, but my dad and brother would always add stuff to it, which I eventually grew to appreciate as I discovered all the awesome things you can put in it. I’ve…
ZUCCHINI-NOODLE LO MEIN When my family moved from the San Francisco Bay Area to Roanoke, Virginia, we were surprised to find that what we had always referred to as “chow mein” was actually called “lo mein.” Maybe it’s a regional difference, but whatever you call it,…
ZUCCHINI LASAGNA This uses lasagna zucchini instead of pasta. The beef, sausage, and thick tomato sauce are so satisfying in themselves that no one will be complaining. SERVES 6 TO 8 PREP TIME: 15 minutes COOK TIME: 1 hour, 30 minutes 2 large zucchini 1 pound spicy…