Steamed Artichokes with Garlic Ghee make a healthy and fun Paleo, Whole30, and Keto appetizer or snack. When it comes to appetizers, it’s easy to get carried away with long ingredient lists and cutesy, over-stylization. Steamed artichokes are the antithesis of all that. With a simple schvitz, one can transform these tasty members of the …
Sides + Veggies
It’s tough to go wrong with these Bacon Roasted Brussels Sprouts. As if they weren’t tasty enough on their own, the addition of a dairy-free ranch dip takes them over the top as an incredible Paleo, Whole30, or Keto appetizer. My appreciation for Brussels sprouts has come a long way from where it stood in …
Chorizo Stuffed Figs with Balsamic Drizzle make a decadent, yet easy gluten-free appetizer. Whenever I nibble on a fig, I am immediately transported to a the ancient isle of Crete. There, I sit on a sunny veranda overlooking the Aegean sea while playing my lute. My herd of goats scurries past in the distance (Hermia …
Harissa Roasted Broccoli is a simple and easy Whole30, Vegan, and Keto broccoli recipe that is loaded with flavor. While I am a lover of simple, roasted vegetables in almost any form, I occasionally feel the need to spice things up a bit. That’s when I turn to my new best friend, harissa. I can’t …
This Paleo and vegetarian Pumpkin Curry Soup recipe is creamy, flavorful, and made with coconut milk and real pumpkin. It can also be made vegan with a simple substitute! I first encountered a version of pumpkin curry soup in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. The Whites were the most physically challenging section of my …
This pan fried oyster mushroom recipe is a simple, delicious way to prepare oyster mushrooms. Crispy, garlicky, and delicious, they make an incredible side dish or a great addition to your favorite meals. There are few things in life than give me greater pleasure than the combination of mushrooms, garlic, and thyme. The flavor simply …
This Instant Pot Collard Greens recipe is a healthy take on a classic Southern side dish. It is an easy way to create tender, flavorful collards in under 30 minutes without using meat or processed sugar. I’m no stranger to the wonders of collard greens. Having both grown and eaten collards for some time now, they have …
This tasty Roasted Celery and Sweet Potato Salad with a tangy Citrus Vinaigrette makes a bright and delicious winter salad. It’s Paleo, Whole30, and Vegan. I feel like celery sometimes gets a bad rap. I’ve heard it described as “boring” or “tasteless” or, occasionally, “disgusting.” I, for one, love celery. I’m happy to include its …
Russian Cabbage Soup is a plant-based soup recipe that is filling and loaded with flavor. It’s Paleo, Vegan, and Whole30 compliant. The Russian Cabbage Soup that I made is what I would categorize as “Peasant’s Soup.” It is comprises of some humble vegetables with no meat, but still fills the belly and warms the soul. …