Making It Paleo

Paleo Honey Vanilla Granola

Paleo Honey Vanilla Granola

The morning routine around my house gets hectic. I usually have time for a cup of coffee, but I don’t always have time for anything more…like breakfast. I miss having something easy around to eat in the morning…or even snack on anytime during the day. Until I found this…Paleo Honey Read more →

Coconut Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Paleo coconut banana chocolate chip muffins

I’m in heaven. Heaven I tell you. I took my recipe for Banana Muffins and made it even more amazing. I added coconut and chocolate chips. Delicious. Ingredients:  3 bananas, cooked 3/4 cup almond flour 2 tablespoons coconut flour 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon baking powder Read more →

Eggs Baked in Avocados

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Yup, this recipe is just as it sounds. Eggs baked in avocados. I was trying to be clever and create a fun name for it. Eggcados. Avoceggs. But I gave up. Eggs baked in avocados will have to do. We had breakfast for dinner again last night, but this time Read more →

Diary-free, Gluten-free Corn and Crab Chowder

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This is one of my all-time favorite recipes. It makes me happy. It’s great in the summer, great in the winter…great anytime! And, it’s dairy and gluten free! And while corn is not technically Paleo because it is a grain and not a vegetable, this cheat is worth it! I Read more →

Buffalo Cauliflower

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In honor of Meatless Monday, I’m sharing my buffalo cauliflower recipe. Enjoy! Ingredients:  1 head cauliflower 2 tablespoons olive oil salt and pepper 1/2 cup Frank’s Red Hot buffalo sauce Directions:  Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Cut cauliflower into small florets and place on a baking sheet. Toss in the Read more →

Crab cakes

Crab cakes

Crabcakes may be one of my favorite foods. I made them last night for a fun dinner with one of my girlfriends, and I think I finally perfected the Paleo version. For years, I used Ina Garten’s recipe and they were delicious. My version is very similar, but I double Read more →

Baked Buffalo Tenders / Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wrap

Making a favorite football food a little bit healthier! Ingredients:  1 pound chicken breast tenders (I always get mine from Trader Joe’s…and make sure they are organic) 2 tablespoons coconut oil Salt & pepper 1/2 up Frank’s Red Hot Buffalo sauce 1/2 teaspoon butter Directions:  Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place Read more →

Spicy Grilled Octopus Hot Salad

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I love octopus. I used to order a hot grilled salad at a local restaurant, but they’ve since taken it off their menu. I’ve tried a few times to replicate the dish and tonight I finally succeeded! Ingredients:  1 pound of octopus (do yourself a favor and get it cleaned). Read more →

Banana Pancakes

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I’ve been playing around with Paleo pancake recipes for a while now…never quite getting it right. To be honest, I think I’m overthinking it. This is easy. Three ingredients. This is a very kid-friendly recipe as well, my 18-month old loved them. Ingredients:  2 overripe bananas 2 eggs 1/4 teaspoon Read more →

Guacamole

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Ingredients 4 avocados 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped (I use my cuisinart) handful of cilantro, chopped (I don’t like the stems so I pick the leaves off the stems and only use those) 1/4 red onion chopped (I use my cuisinart) Dash of hot sauce (I prefer Chulula) Salt and Read more →

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