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grilled lamb kofta kebabs

Mar 22, 2019 | 35 Comments

Here's a recipe for simple Grilled Lamb Kofta Kebabs made with onion and spices and then shaped and skewered. They are a grain-free and paleo entree for the spring grilling season. I originally shared this recipe on April 26, 2015. I have updated the images and some...

Produce Spotlight: The Ultimate Guide to Parsnips

Mar 18, 2019 | 5 Comments

Is that a white carrot? No it's a parsnip! In this Ultimate Guide to Parsnips, we will get to the bottom of several common questions about this tasty root. Where do parsnip seeds come from? Can you freeze parsnips? How about eat parsnip leaves? What is healthy about...

crispy skin chicken

Mar 15, 2019 | 34 Comments

If I were to ever have the need to use the beloved millennial phrase "on repeat" about something I cook, it would be about Crispy Skin Chicken. For my entire adult life, I have made this chicken recipe over and over (and over on repeat) and love until death do us...

mashed carrots and parsnips

Mar 8, 2019 | 35 Comments

I had no idea that Carrot and Parsnip Mash was a popular Irish side dish until recently. Since discovering it, we have been loving the sweet and creamy mashed veggies as a paleo alternative to potatoes and I am so excited for you to try it too. I actually stumbled...

apple cider vinegar salad dressing

Mar 1, 2019 | 64 Comments

Bye bye bottled dressing! A simple 5 minute recipe for salad dressing using apple cider vinegar. Plus a simple list of the elements to make a great homemade salad dressing and vinaigrette from scratch. I originally shared this Apple Cider Vinegar Salad Dressing on...

chicken vegetable soup {paleo}

Feb 22, 2019 | 24 Comments

My whole family loved this hearty Chicken and Vegetable Soup. It is grain free and dairy free, which means it's Paleo friendly. Leftovers freeze really well, and also heat-up for lunches at the office. Each 2 cup serving is under 300 calories, and has 25 grams of...

how to thaw chicken safely

Feb 18, 2019 | 10 Comments

Stop! Don't leave that container of frozen chicken out on the counter! Read this first and learn how to thaw chicken safely. I have three alternative ways to thaw chicken. I remember clearly seeing a styrofoam container of chicken thawing on the counter many times a...

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