Spicy carrot hash is the after-work staple for nights when the kitchen feels like too much. Shredded carrots sizzle in canola oil with ground ginger, cumin seeds, paprika, and a serious hit of red pepper flakes until they dry out and separate into crispy, tangled...
Spicy carrot fries give you everything you love about sweet potato fries, with a sweeter vegetable and a fierier finish. Thick carrot slices roast until tender, then get tossed in a zippy blend of garlic, lime, cumin, coriander, and jalapeño puréed with olive oil. One...
Harvest spinach and sprouts is a bright, garlicky greens side with a tart Tabasco kick. Brussels sprouts sizzle in coconut butter and oil until browned, then spoon over raw baby spinach to wilt it gently into the zesty lemon marinade. Red pepper flakes and citrus make...
Buffalo cauliflower is the vegetarian answer to buffalo chicken bites — and it kicks the craving just as hard. Cauliflower florets dip into a light almond flour batter, bake until the coating sets, then brush with a fiery mix of Tabasco, canola oil, and sea salt and...
Autumnal acorn squash, spicily stuffed, is fall on a platter — fragrant, warming, and made to impress. Sweet roasted squash halves fill with a sauté of fiery fried 'rice,' tart apple, cranberries, and celery, perfumed with cardamom and allspice. The fruit...
Zippy zucchini bake is the egg casserole that works for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner. Zucchini, poblano peppers, and onion sauté with garlicky sofrito and ground sausage, then bake in a golden blanket of eight eggs until set. It feeds a crowd and keeps in the...
Zesty zucchini boats turn humble summer squash into a dinner guest-stealer. Hollowed zucchini halves fill with a sauté of sweet onion, garlic, and their own chopped flesh, then get topped with a creamy almond-yogurt blend of lime, cilantro, and jalapeño. Baked until...
Zesty Paleo Meatloaf A Paleo-approved comfort food, this Zesty Paleo Meatloaf is sure to warm you up from the inside out! Enjoy atop some mashed or riced cauliflower, or a medley of roasted root veggies. The rice and succulent flavor of the beef and pork/veal blend is...
Wasabi-crusted tuna brings that unmistakable nasal-clearing wow to a weeknight skillet. Tuna steaks get a quick chill in the freezer, then a triple coating of almond flour, egg wash, and coarsely crushed wasabi peas. One minute per side in a hot pan — the crust sears...
Vivacious Veggie Layer Lasagna A fired-up, caveman-approved vegetarian recipe that will instantly heat up your taste buds, this zesty dish is packed full of fiber, nutrients, antioxidants, and absolutely fantastic flavor! This veggie lasagna can also be made using the...
Veggie burgers with fiery fruit salsa deliver an explosion of flavor on a hot summer night. Grated cauliflower and carrots roast until sweet, then mix with sautéed onion, mushrooms, and jalapeño into hearty pan-fried patties. The citrusy fruit salsa on top carries a...
Sweet potato and kale quesadillas with coconut flour tortillas stack sweet, spicy, and savory into every golden fold. Mashed sweet potato mixes with chipotle peppers in adobo, cumin, and chili powder, then joins sautéed kale, green onions, and tomatoes. Pan-crisped...