BACON BRUSSELS SPROUTS Any time I go to a new restaurant and there are Brussels sprouts on the menu, I make sure to order them—they’re my favorite vegetable, and I really enjoy encountering new flavor combinations. One of the best I’ve ever had is the Red Hot Brussels…
ASIAN BRUSSELS SPROUT SALAD This refreshing salad is a great option if you’re craving Asian food but don’t want to order takeout. The hot, tangy, gingery dressing goes wonderfully with the sprouts and mandarin oranges, but since it’s a salad, it makes a lovely side…
PANTRY BASIC PESTO My mom is known for her awesome pesto. We used to have pasta with pesto all the time when I was younger, but now that we’re Paleo we like to serve it on chicken, shrimp, and even salads. The original recipe had Parmesan cheese in it, but we simply…
GOLDEN BEETS WITH BLUEBERRY VINAIGRETTE Believe it or not, this dish originated when my brother created it for a Valentine’s Day tasting menu for his sweet girlfriend, Jane. Beets with blueberries is definitely an unusual combination, especially when the berries are…
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…