Appetizers are perfect for keeping your stomach interested before the main course. Check out some of the Amazing Paleo diet appetizer recipes on the blog!
Making labneh cheese is quite simple, but the waiting part can be a challenge. All you need are two ingredients – Greek yogurt and a pinch of salt. Just mix them together, wrap them in cheesecloth, and hang them over a bowl to strain. Then comes the hard part: waiting a whole 24 hours before […]
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There is nothing that gets devoured quicker at a social gathering than this traditional hummus. It’s comforting, creamy, flavorful, filling, satisfying….simply delectable. Everyone loves a good hummus dip. Especially if it’s homemade, as the texture and freshness really shine through. Add a nice assortment of dippers, think fresh vegetable sticks, pickled vegetables, pita bread, pita
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My husband is currently doing a 28-Day Cooking Challenge and he landed on a Homemade Pita Bread for his first recipe. Mind you, this man has cooked maybe, and that’s a big maybe, four times for us in our 12 years of marriage. Hey, we each have our strengths. I am the nutrition and food
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If you haven’t tried making condiments at home before, I am here to tell you that you’ve been missing out…and that I see a fun DIY project in your future. Homemade condiments is where it’s at. Especially if you’re into taste, saving cash and natural ingredients. Yep, that’s you. It’s really hard to find quality,
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I have been making this 5-Minute Paleo Salsa for over seven years now. Yes, seven years. I love it and I am obsessed with it. It’s simple, easy-to-make and consistently delicious, all of which fit in the “this recipe is a winner and it’s going to be a part of our lives always and forever”
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I made this Curry Zucchini Hummus last night for my husband and I, and holy guacamole, it had us dipping, and dipping, and dipping some more. This hummus is not only an alternative to the garbanzo-based hummus every grocery store has (as it doesn’t use garbanzo beans as its base), but it’s also a fabulous
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These Spicy Cauliflower Buffalo Wings are a big deal in our home. First, they taste like a sweet gift from the heavens, and two, they are a super hit whenever we have people over because they are cool and fun to eat. People go crazy when they hear that those delicious wings they have in
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With Summer right around the corner — along with its awesome BBQs, pool parties, picnics and get togethers — it is only appropriate we begin collecting recipes for some of our favorite Summer foods. And for me, one of those foods is salsa. Therefore, today, I have 61 Paleo Salsa Recipes You Must Try this
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Today I am sharing with you 46 Ways to Eat Avocados. Avocados are so versatile and so good for you, no wonder we put them in everything, huh? If there is something a Latina loves, it’s avocados. We put them on salads, we fill them up with yummy ingredients and serve them as appetizers, we mash
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Once in a while I get a very strong craving for something carb-ey that can pack a flavorful punch. And, in my mind, nothing gets the job done like crepes or wraps (tortillas). I love these two options because not only can you make them savory or sweet, but they are able to carry pretty much any
Cooking for everyone in the family and pleasing them all with a meal is no easy feat. The grownups crave one thing, the kiddos crave another thing, and then there are food intolerances and allergies to take into consideration. And so, where do you even start? Taking everyone’s food preferences into account each night can be hard and exhausting, to
Ceviche is a very traditional appetizer in Latin America. One more commonly enjoyed on the coast. However, it can be enjoyed anywhere and at any time. In Ecuador, we have a bunch of different kinds of ceviche; ceviches particular to the coast (made with ingredients found in the coast), ceviches particular to the Andes (made with ingredients found in
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Turkey Thai Lettuce Wraps. They’re such a cute and fun way to eat your protein and your veggies. I absolutely love how much flavor is packed in every bite, and how many different textures can be experienced from all of the fun ingredients that are used. \ They are super versatile too, as they can
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Pico de Gallo is a condiment you want to keep in your refrigerator at all times. Reason being: it is so versatile and stupid delicious. You can use it to top proteins (goes really well on top of grilled chicken or steak), to top omelets or egg scrambles, to spread on any type of roasted root or sweet
I made you a colorful and large plate of Paleo Nachos today. Isn’t it pretty? It’s got everything you’d want in a regular nachos plate, minus the cheese. But who needs dairy when you have spicy beef, creamy guacamole, flavorful salsa and crunchy sweet potato chips? Yum! Doesn’t it all just sound wonderful? A good nacho
Paleo Crepes…say whaaaaaat? Yes, they are possible. And yes, they are amazing. I’ve been a crepe lover for as long as I can remember. In Ecuador, crepes were very popular, and growing up, we had awesome little restaurants where we could go to and get some yummy crepes. They had all sorts of savory and sweet crepes,
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Roasted butternut squash soup, warm blankets, a cozy fireplace, a romantic comedy…doesn’t this combination sound amazing? It would certainly make for the perfect weekend date at home, that’s for sure. Enjoying a good soup in the right environment can easily be one the most soothing activities one can do; it is almost therapeutic. It’s important
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These Mexican Sweet Potato Rounds are something special. I usually eat all of the recipes I make for my blog right after I photograph them, as I want to make sure I get the right picture before I jump in and devour. (That’s right, I eat all the food that I shoot. What? I can’t
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Whenever we have a family event or get-together, it is very likely that my mother-in-law and sister-in-law will ask me to bring my guacamole. It’s cute how much they love my Guacamole. I love to see how they enjoy it so much, so of course I always say yes. I just recently brought it for a 4th of July party
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How many times have we been bummed out at not being able to fully participate in a Cheese and Wine party due to dairy intolerance? I know I have! When that Cheese and Wine party invitation comes in we know we have two options: RSVP “no” and miss out on the fun, or RSVP “yes”
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