Pork chops can conjure up images of dry, lifeless hunks of meat served on tacky plates by a 1950’s housewife. By using brine, however, you can ensure that those chops will always come out tender and juicy. Butternut squash puree makes for a creamy, nutty accompaniment that is simple to prepare. Orange zest in the puree compliments the citrus notes …
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The world was silent except for the rustling of Autumn leaves beneath our footsteps. I trudged up the wooded Pennsylvania hillside behind my grandfather, my eight-year-old eyes glued to the ground. We were in search of the elusive Popinki, or honey mushroom. I was also keeping a watchful eye out for the much more enticing discovery …
Thanksgiving is upon us, a holiday associated with gratitude, family, and over-indulgence. To help navigate the holiday while avoiding gluten-laden incidents, I’ve compiled a list of 37 Paleo Thanksgiving recipes from some of my favorite blogs around the web. Check them out, and just maybe you will find a new recipe to add to your …
Sometimes I lay awake at night, wondering if my deceased Irish ancestors are rolling in their graves because I put kale in my Shepherd’s Pie. Then I remember that they probably have no idea what kale is, so it’s likely all good. When it comes to comfort food, Shepherd’s Pie ranks as one of the tops. A …
Yuca, also known as cassava, is a delicious starchy tuber that is a staple carbohydrate in many parts of the world. You can substitute it for potatoes in almost any recipe. In these case, we’ll be using it to make some tasty little tots that are crunchy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the …
I like to consider myself to be 80/20 Paleo. Of that remaining 20 percent, I’d say 19 percent is reserved for libations…in particular whiskey. When challenged by Four Roses Bourbon to take one of my favorite holiday recipes and kick it up a notch with some of their bourbon, I immediately thought of my favorite green …
There’s something comforting about a bowl of creamed spinach. Perhaps it’s the combination of cream and nutmeg, but eating it makes me want to cozy up on a couch somewhere. This Paleo Creamed Spinach recipe is so simple, yet so delicious. It contains no dairy, but still manages to deliver on creamy goodness. It makes a perfect …
It’s a little crazy to think about, but I’ve been eating Paleo/Primal for over four years now. During that time I’ve had periods where I’ve been pretty hardcore about what I eat, and other times where I’ve been a little lax. The past few months have been more of the latter. I was eating out way …
Spaghetti squash is one of those Paleo staples that I can’t live without. It makes an great substitute for pasta and is ridiculously easy to make. It’s also pretty tasty just on it’s own with a little butter or ghee. I often would get sad when cooking spaghetti squash, however, because I’d end up with short little …