Mediterranean Spiced Carrots
It's always nice to have a handful of homemade spice mixtures on hand to jazz up the typical veggie side dishes I eat. Making your own spice…
Mashed Rutabaga (Paleo and Low FODMAP)
I have used this time during our 30-Day Clean Eating Challenge to experiment with different veggies. Because of SIBO, I've had to adjust my diet to…
Roasted Spiced Radishes (Paleo and Low Carb)
When I first changed my diet I started by lowering my carbs and one of the best substitutes for potatoes was radishes. At first I wasn't going…
Clean Eating Side Dish: Carrot Purée
It's always nice to have some different veggie options to turn to when you're wanting something a little different. When I first started posting…
Thanksgiving Side Dishes (Low Carb and Grain Free)
As Thanksgiving approaches we start to put together our meal plans. For some of you it will be a little different this year because you decided to…
Mashed Celery Root (Paleo, Low Carb, Low FODMAP, SCD)
Good ole celeriac, aka celery root. It's the ugly duckling of the vegetable world. Its weird looking exterior makes people pass right by it in…
Cauliflower and Leek Mash + The Paleo Foodie Cookbook
Cauliflower mash is one of my favorite side dishes. It's so easy to make so I end up making it all the time. I was started to get board with my…
Green Fries (Low Carb and Paleo)
This past weekend, my family and I were in Connecticut visiting with some of our other family. It was so nice to get to visit with everyone…
BLT Gazpacho Soup (Paleo and Dairy Free)
As the weather warms up, I end up turning on my oven less and less. Usually I like to have some fresh, no cook meals like salads, but cold soup…
Grilled Caprese Salad
Tomato season is quickly approaching and before long I will have tons of tomatoes in my CSA each week. One of my favorite was to eat tomatoes is by…
Creamy Zucchini Noodles with Bacon (Dairy Free)
So lately I've had an obsession with mashed cauliflower since it's such an easy side dish. I usually steam some frozen organic cauliflower (or…
How To Make Grain Free “Rice” (Video)
It's always nice to have grain free substitutes for some of my favorite dishes. I have been using Cauliflower "Rice" for years, but lately I've…
How to Make Brussels Sprout Chips
I was so excited when I received a dehydrator for Christmas. I couldn't wait to dive in and start using it! I ended up having brussels sprouts in…
25 Grain Free Substitutes for Bread, Pasta, and Rice
One of the great things about going grain free is that my cravings for bread, pasta, and rice have definitely went away. I don't even miss it…
Make Ahead Slow Cooker Mashed Cauliflower
Slow Cooker Mashed Cauliflower One of my favorite side dishes is Mashed Cauliflower. It makes a great substitute for mashed potatoes...you won't…
How To Make Spaghetti Squash…without Losing a Finger
It wasn't long ago that I tried spaghetti squash for the first time and was learning how to make spaghetti squash. I had heard that cutting it in…
Paleo Green Bean Casserole
For most people the holidays wouldn't be complete without Green Bean Casserole. I have say that I never really liked Green Bean Casserole, but ever…
French Onion Stuffed Mushrooms
As the holiday season quickly approaches it's always nice to have a great appetizer recipe to take to parties. These mushrooms are reminiscent of…
Broccoli and “Rice” Casserole
I'm always trying to come up with different side dishes to go along with dinner. One of my favorite things to do is to take a regular dish that's…
Five Ingredient Friday: How to Make Cauliflower Rice
One of the first lessons in my grain-free kitchen was about how to make Cauliflower Rice. One of my favorite low carb and grain free substitutes to…
Five Ingredient Friday: Pumpkin Soup
This week's recipe is my attempt to dive into pumpkin season, without going in the typical dessert arena. This Pumpkin Soup is easy to make and…
Five Ingredient Friday: Zucchini Noodles (Zoodles)
Today I'm sharing with you how to make Zucchini Noodles (or any kind of vegetable noodle). It isn't a recipe per say, but it's a very valuable…
Bacon Vinaigrette Marinated Asparagus and a Grill Giveaway
This weekend will be in celebration of Labor Day which typically marks the end of summer. There's no better way to enjoy summer's end then with…
Cheesy Zucchini “Rice”
Me and dairy haven't gotten along in many years. I used to fill the void by downing tons of those Lactaid pills or by eating fake dairy. …
Paleo Fried Green Tomatoes (Low Carb)
As soon as I saw the the green tomatoes in my CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) box, I just knew I needed to make fried green tomatoes. I have…
Marinated Golden Beets and Why Beets are Good Carbs
Ok, so apparently I'm not a beet expert. I had high hopes of making Red Velvet Brownies using the beets that were in my CSA box this week. Those…
Turnip Cauliflower Mash and the Health Benefits of Turnips
I was just thinking the other week how I hadn't had turnips in awhile and that I should pick some up at the Farmer's Market. Luckily for me, my CSA…
Bacon Wrapped Green Beans
I'm definitely a fan of wrapping things in bacon! As you can tell from my Bacon Wrapped Chicken Thighs and my Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash…
Roasted Brussels Sprouts (Low Carb and Paleo)
I've always thought these little veggies were called Brussel Sprouts. Little did I know they are actually called Brussels Sprouts, which makes sense…
Asian Style “Noodles” (Low Carb and Paleo)
It's always good to have a variety of ways to prepare vegetables so that you do not get stuck in a rut. I have really enjoyed spaghetti squash this…
St. Patrick’s Day Recipe Round Up
Over the last few weeks I've posted a few recipes to help make your St. Patrick's Day festive, but I wanted to add a few more recipes to your…
Days 15-16 and #Whole30 Pesto "Noodles" (#LowCarb and #Paleo)
I really wanted some pesto so I decided to throw it on my second favorite noodle substitute...spaghetti squash (second behind zucchini noodles). …
Fried "Rice" (Low Carb and Paleo)
I've really been in the mood for Fried Rice lately, but since Chinese take-out is off limits I needed to use my favorite rice substitute. …
Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash Bites (Low Carb and Paleo)
I've been posting a lot of recipes for sweets lately so I decided to make a great low carb appetizer. My favorite vegetable this winter has been…
Roasted Garlic and Butternut Squash Mash (Low Carb and Paleo)
Since mashed potatoes are not an option during the holiday season I'm always looking for substitutes. This year I tried butternut squash for the…
Low Carb Butternut Squash "Risotto" a Guest Post for Food Renegade (Paleo)
Today's recipe is a guest post for Kristen over at the Food Renegade.I'm always looking for ways to get more veggies on the dinner table. One of my…
Paleo Roasted Carrot and Mushroom Soup a Guest Post for Homemade Mommy
During the cold weather months there's nothing better than coming in from the cold and having a big bowl of soup. It warms you up and comforts you…
Low Carb Thanksgiving: Garlic Green Beans (Paleo and Gluten Free)
I wanted to round out my Low Carb Thanksgiving with one of my favorite vegetables....Green Beans. I love Garlic, so naturally I had to dress up…
Whole30-Days 24-27 and Dijon Mushrooms
I have now completed Days 24-27 of Whole30. Sorry this is a long post! Well, once again I was traveling for work and that meant more time away…
Whole30-Day 22 and Turnip Fries
I have now completed Day 22 of Whole30. I will be traveling again for work this week and so I did not cook a make ahead breakfast for the week. The…
Whole30-Day 21 Dijon Chicken Thighs
I have now completed Day 21 of Whole30. It was so great to be back in my kitchen after traveling and going out to eat. I was glad to home, but I…
Whole30-Day 17 and Pumpkin Chili with Roasted Turnip Fries
I have now completed Day 17 of Whole30. For some reason I have really felt like making chili and stews lately. Yes, I realize it is extremely hot…
Whole30-Day 15 Prosciutto Wrapped Cucumber and Slow Cooker “Apples”
I have now completed Day 15 of Whole30. Things are still going well and I love how I feel on this Whole30 Plan. I am a little nervous because I…
Whole30-Day 14 and Ranch Fries
I have now completed Day 14 of Whole30. The water I was retaining seems to be going away so it must have been something I ate. I'm still trying…
Buffalo Chicken Burgers with Cucumber Slaw (Low Carb and Gluten Free)
My latest cooking adventure was Low Carb Buffalo Chicken Burgers with Cucumber Slaw. I mentioned before when I made the Grilled Buffalo Shrimp that…
Italian Style “Pasta” Salad (Low Carb and Gluten Free)
My latest cooking adventure was Low Carb Italian Style "Pasta" Salad. Now that it is summer time I've been making a lot of salad recipes. Most…
Hot Dog Relish and Faux-tato Salad (Low Carb and Gluten Free)
My latest cooking adventure was Low Carb Hot Dog Relish and Faux-tato Salad. To me summer means relaxing by the pool and enjoying delicious food at…
Roasted Cauliflower and Asparagus Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing (Low Carb and Gluten Free)
My latest cooking adventure was Low Carb Roasted Cauliflower and Asparagus Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing. Ever since I found out just how…
Grilled Buffalo Shrimp with Broccoli Slaw (Low Carb and Gluten Free)
My latest cooking adventure was Low Carb Grilled Buffalo Shrimp. To say that I have been craving buffalo sauce lately is an understatement. I have…
Homemade Dill Pickles (Low Carb and Gluten Free)
My latest cooking adventure was Low Carb Homemade Dill Pickles. Cucumbers are one of my favorite snacks and lately I was looking for different ways…
Pot Roast with “Potatoes” (Low Carb and Gluten Free)
My latest cooking adventure is Low Carb Crockpot Pork Roast. I am usually pretty busy during the week and I don't always have time to make dinner.…
Herb Pesto Chicken with Roasted Cauliflower
My latest cooking adventure is Herb Pesto Chicken with Roasted Cauliflower. I was so indecisive about what to do for dinner over the weekend. I was…
Low Carb Mini Taco Bowls with Mexi-Rice
My latest cooking adventure is Low Carb Mini Taco Bowls with Mexi-Rice. I used the following ingredients for the taco bowls:1 cup almond flour1/4 cup…
Low Carb “Potato” Skins
Tonight's cooking adventure was "Potato" Skins. I was inspired by I Breathe...I'm Hungry's Loaded "Faux-tato" Skins recipe…
Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Fried “Rice”
Tonight's cooking adventure was Asian style Chicken Lettuce Wrap with Fried "Rice." I used the following ingredients for Chicken Lettuce Wraps…
Party Foods: Baked Chicken Meatballs and Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus
Tonight's cooking adventure was Baked Chicken Meatballs and Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus. I was heading to a pot luck dinner so I needed a few…
Celery Root (Celeriac) Mash
Tonight's cooking adventure was Celery Root Mash. I used the following ingredients for this recipe:2 celery roots (small)2 Tbsp of heavy cream2…
Celery Root (Celeriac) Mash
Tonight's cooking adventure was Celery Root Mash. I used the following ingredients for this recipe:2 celery roots (small)2 Tbsp of heavy cream2…
Low Carb Blackened Tilapia with Zucchini “Noodles”
Last night's cooking adventure was Blackened Tilapia with Zucchini "Noodles." I used the following ingredients for the blackened spice mixture:2…
Low Carb Radish Puree
This weekend I made Low Carb Radish Puree. I used the following ingredients:16 oz bag of radishes 1tsp of garlic powder 2 Tbsp of butter, melted 4…
Low Carb Parmesan Ranch Breaded Chicken Tenders with Tommy Texas Cheese “Fries”
Last night’s cooking adventure was Low Carb Parmesan Ranch Breaded Chicken Tenders with Tommy Texas Cheese “Fries.” In order to make the…
Low Carb Kale Chips
While watching TV I saw a recipe for Kale Chips. I've never had kale, but I saw how crispy they got in the oven and I thought they would make a good…
