Pork + Plantains Two things we absolutely love are pork and plantains, so it is only natural to put them together for a tasty appetizer when you have guests over, or have a couple of them and make it a dinner. You can totally keep them simple, with just pulled pork and the smashed plantains, or add your favorite sauces and toppings. We like them simple, but have been known to add some mustard or Primal Kitchen Chipotle Lime Mayo!...

We like to use chicken thighs for this recipe because they provide some added flavor and shred easily once cooked. Just combine the thighs with some parsnips, peppers, onion or leek, garlic and a double batch of our taco seasoning and you’re all set for this easy crockpot dinner. Of course, what’s chili without the toppings? Get creative with the toppings and add in your favorites. We like tomatoes, onions, cilantro, olives, avocado and hot sauce....

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Paleo-Friendly BBQ Sauce If you’ve been enjoying the Paleo lifestyle for a bit, or if you just joined in on the fun, you’ve probably noticed finding compliant sauces can be a little tough at times. Barbecue sauce can be especially challenging because pretty much all store-bought varieties will contain refined sugar. Ugh…so Justin (being the sauce wizard in our house) created the delicious barbecue sauce we use in this recipe....

One of my favorite things about these berry granola parfaits is that they are dairy-free. I used to enjoy regular yogurt prior to going paleo as a mid-morning snack or evening treat. Once I removed dairy from diet though I kind of missed the creaminess of yogurt. I never really thought to try and make something similar until recently when I started adding collagen and gelatin to my daily routine....

Back In Time Many years ago I traveled to Thailand – it was the most spontaneous thing I’d ever done in my life. I purchased my airfare the week before I left and then packed up, hopped on a plane and met a couple of friends in Seoul, Korea where we boarded another plane to Bangkok. I’m not spontaneous or a risk-taker (at least I wasn’t then, but I’ll get into that more later)....

We usually make something in the crockpot on Sunday or Monday to have in the fridge for the week. We use it for lunches and easy leftovers for busy days. On Black Friday this year we purchased an Instant Pot, and holy moly is it cool! The Instant Pot I really wanted an Instant Pot last year, but decided that we already had a crockpot and probably didn’t need another kitchen appliance....

When the weather warms up and the farmers market opens, you know it’s time to start making some summer salads! Healthy salads are a great way to use fresh produce from your garden or the store. Take advantage of all of the amazingly fresh ingredients like tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, greens, fruit and potatoes. We know you’ll find a new favorite summer salad in this roundup! Side salads or a full meal A lot of the salads included in this roundup are delicious and filling all on their own....

This post will show you exactly how to cook spaghetti squash and get those long, stringy noodles that aren’t mushy or watery at all. The post also includes: The right way to cut spaghetti squash for the longest noodles (Hint: it’s not lengthwise)3 easy options for cooking itTips to prevent your spaghetti squash noodles from becoming a mushy, watery messSome delicious recipes to make with spaghetti squash The right way to cut spaghetti squash It’s counterintuitive, but you should cut spaghetti squash crosswise for the longest noodles....

But First, Sauté When we are making a roast in our Instant Pot, we like to sauté the beef first. Browning the meat first really locks the juices in and makes the roast much more tender once it is done cooking. This Instant Pot pot roast is juicy, tender and it tastes like it took much longer to make. We typically make about a three pound roast, and sautéing for about 3-4 minutes per side does the trick for browning the meat, and then actual cooking time in the Instant Pot for that size of roast is 60 minutes....

Shortly after changing the way I ate and cleaning up that aspect of my life, I started to notice a lot of improvements in the way I felt. The migraines I would often get suddenly stopped occurring, and I was sleeping better with more stable energy throughout the day. So many things were looking up, I wondered what else I could change to make things even better. Fueled by my positive results with my diet, I sought natural deodorants....

Gluten free blueberry muffins in one bowl I’m kind of lazy in the kitchen. I like it when I can make my muffins and only dirty one bowl. Here is how you accomplish the one bowl method. Start with the dry ingredients – combine them in a large mixing bowlMake a hole in the center of the dry ingredientsAdd the wet ingredients and whisk them together gently in the holeStir the whisked wet ingredients into the dry ingredientsFold in the blueberriesPortion out into muffin tinBake...

We have tried several paleo brownie recipes before and most of them were dry and didn’t really taste like a “real” brownie. Paleo brownies tend to have a pretty bland consistency and flavor. Not these paleo brownies. The best thing we can say about these paleo brownies is – they don’t taste like paleo brownies! They have the right consistency and have the chewy consistency you want when you sink your teeth into a brownie....

I Still Have A Semi Sweet Tooth It would be a lie to say that I’ve given up treats since going Paleo, because I haven’t, but the sweets and treats I enjoy now are way different than they were before. Most of the treats I indulge in now are made at home where I focus on using real food ingredients and natural sweeteners, like the pure maple syrup used in these Paleo lime bars....

So we set out on a quest and started trying various pizza recipes we found online. We finally found a REALLY good one from Bill and Hayley at Primal Palate. In their cookbook, Make it Paleo II, they have a recipe called Nightshade-Free Pizza and it’s really good! We’ve made it so many times, and enjoyed it with various toppings. After doing a food sensitivity test, and cutting out coconut (for a while), we decided to try to remake the Primal Palate crust sans coconut…and here’s our result!...

What’s in a Paleo cornbread? As you well know, corn is not Paleo, so a traditional cornbread made of cornmeal wouldn’t be Paleo friendly. We opted to use almond flour and coconut flour instead. Combine the flours with honey and eggs and you’ve got a simple, yet satisfying “cornbread”. Seriously, it totally passes off as the real deal! We use grain-free flours often, and some other great Paleo friendly baking recipes are our lemon poppy seed muffins, coffee cake muffins and morning glory breakfast muffins....

this recipe Cauliflower Rice Let’s detour for a brief moment to talk about cauliflower rice. We still eat regular white rice from time to time, but really do enjoy cauliflower rice. When you pan fry it, it gets a little crispy and gets a texture pretty similar to regular rice. Plus, when you use it for a dish like this spicy pineapple cauliflower pork fried rice, you really can’t even tell the difference with the mixture of flavors and textures, so why not add some veggies to your meal?...

I love that watermelon and strawberries are both in season right now and so so vibrant. They are beautiful and delicious, so that’s a win! Check these little gems out. They are just sweet enough to make you smile, and the crisp sparkling water is refreshing. It’s like a paleo friendly soda or mocktail. Even better, they are ready to be sipped in about 5 minutes or less, depending how quick you can wrangle a big watermelon!...

this recipe Breakfast Casseroles For An Easy Week Our favorite way to enjoy a breakfast casserole is to make it on a Sunday, and then reheat it for breakfast throughout the following week. It makes life so easy when all you have to do is reheat breakfast, and eat it up. It removes the early morning cooking and minimizes cleanup and dishes, too! Win-win if you ask us! Plus, it’s an easy way to get all the protein and veggies you need to fuel up for the day....

this recipe Jazz it up with smoky chipotle bison burgers Since boring old hamburgers seem so plain, we decided to make a smoky, lean bison burger patty topped with peppers, mushrooms, bacon and egg. Enough said? I thought so. Put an egg (and bacon) on it Be prepared to be blown away by the amazing array of flavors in these chipotle bison burgers. The smoky chipotle and bacon are a match made in heaven and combine perfectly with a juicy burger and runny egg....