These zoodles recipes will make you a fan for life. Turning zucchini into noodle-like swirls makes a healthy pasta substitute and I include lots of tips so they won’t be soggy. Which one will you make first? Who else is excited that spring is almost here? We’ve had a fairly mild winter here in…
Paleo
Here are easy paleo recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert.
How to cook bacon in your oven, the tastiest low carb stuffed cabbage, how to cook Tomahawk rib eye steak and dessert recipes like coconut and almond dark chocolate bars are a sampling of what's in store for you here in this paleo recipe collection.
Read more information about the difference between the gluten free diet and the paleo diet here.
Beef Provencal With Root Vegetables Recipe
Who else loves indulging in a hearty stew during the wintertime? Beef Provencal is the classic French stew for those days when you’re craving a warm and satisfying dish: tender braised beef and succulent root vegetables in a rich wine sauce.
Blueberry Muffins With Coconut Flour Recipe
Isn’t snowy weather the best weather for baking? As the snow fell outside my kitchen window, I couldn’t resist whipping up a batch of blueberry muffins to enjoy with my family’s afternoon tea. Whether or not it’s snowing where you are, these moist and fluffy blueberry muffins are sure to be a perfect treat for any time of day.
How To Make A Perfect Pan Seared Flat Iron Steak
This flat iron steak is the juiciest tenderest steak ever! This method is also excellent for a strip steak, rib-eye, or flank steak. You know those crazy days when you need to get dinner on the table quick, and you’d really rather have reservations booked at the fancy steakhouse? Why not turn your own kitchen into a steakhouse?…
Homemade Roast Lamb Soup Recipe
This slow cooker homemade roast lamb soup is like a warm hug in a bowl. The lamb bone broth is deliciously rich, and every spoonful is packed with deep, comforting flavor. It’s the first Monday of 2016, and the temperature is dipping here in New York! If your new year has gotten off to a…
Roast Leg Of Lamb Recipe With Mint Pesto
Friends, I hope you all have been enjoying the holidays, and that they have been filled with fun times and lots of tasty food!
I can’t believe 2016 is almost here, and I’m planning posts for January. This year has gone by so fast. It’s been wonderful being able to cook up good food and share it with all of you.
Slow Cooker Pork Osso Buco Recipe
Have you ever tried a new food and fallen absolutely in love with it? Then wondered how on earth you had gone all your life without ever tasting it before? That’s what happened to me when I made pork osso buco for the first time.
How To Make Beef Bone Broth (And Why It’s Good For You)
The days are growing colder here in the Northeast, and winter is nearly upon us. That means it’s also nearly cold and flu season. Drinking a steaming mug of beef bone broth is a wonderful way to strengthen your immune system during these months. In fact, bone broth is such a wonderful health-boosting food that my family and I love drinking it year round.
Turkey Kale Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Carrots
This tossed turkey salad with roasted sweet potatoes is so refreshing, satisfying, and delicious. Thanksgiving wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without the turkey…or the leftovers! Really, no matter how many family members and friends crowd around the table or how much we eat, I’ve never been to a Thanksgiving feast where there weren’t lots of leftovers for the next day…
Cauliflower And Carrot Purée Recipe
This beautiful cauliflower and carrot purée is a quick, easy, and elegant side dish. Ever been so busy preparing the main entrées for Thanksgiving that you didn’t have time to come up with a special vegetable side? No worries this Thanksgiving! This beautiful cauliflower and carrot purée is a quick, easy, and elegant side dish that pairs…
Beef Liver With Bacon And Caramelized Onions Recipe
If you were to take a poll in our house of who would like to have liver tonight for dinner, the responses would always be three in favor, two against, and one a nonchalant OK. The two negatives always add a strong “yuck” when the word liver is mentioned. These are typical reactions to a proposed liver dinner. Most people either love it or hate it. Personally, I love it, especially when it’s smothered in bacon and onions.
Pomegranate Spinach Salad With Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Bid goodbye to the boring side salad with this bowl of crisp, baby spinach, juicy pear slices, sweet pomegranate seeds, and tangy goat cheese. Paired with a homemade, paleo apple cider vinaigrette, this salad is a healthy feast of fresh and seasonal ingredients.
Caramelized Bosc Pears Recipe
Now that it’s mid autumn, one of my favorite fruits is finally in season! Bosc pears with their beautiful russet-brown skin are called the “aristocrat of pears”. Their pleasant, spicy-sweet flavor make them a lovely addition to fall desserts.
Creamy Chicken Potato Casserole (Gluten Free And Paleo)
Creamy chicken potato casserole is a twist on chicken pot-pie and scalloped potatoes. You’re going to love this easy to make casserole. What is autumn like where you live? Here in New York this beautiful season always seems to go by too fast. Maybe I feel that way because it’s my favorite time of year….
Garlic Chicken With Basil And Tomatoes Recipe
Enjoy a delicious garlic chicken meal with fresh ingredients, including basil and olives, all enveloped in a rich easy homemade tomato sauce. Last week was my son Peter’s birthday. If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you know that he takes all these gorgeous food photos. Happy birthday, Peter! If you’re curious about the…
How To Cut And Cook Spaghetti Squash: Your Ultimate Guide
How to cut and prepare spaghetti squash for every spaghetti squash recipe. If you close your eyes, you’ll think you’re eating angel hair pasta. That’s why you’re going to love this satisfying, nutritious, low carb alternative to pasta. We all know that the kitchen can be a very dangerous place. Kitchen accidents happen even to…
Spice Rubbed Pork Roast Recipe
This savory, spice rubbed pork roast with its rich basting sauce makes a wonderfully satisfying dinner. This morning John and I went on a walk around our neighborhood. What a lovely, crisp fall day! John commented that these kinds of days remind him of long-ago autumn Sundays when he was a kid. His mom would…
Absolutely Delicious Gluten Free Shepherd’s Pie Recipe
This is the best shepherd’s pie made with nutritious ingredients. Your whole family is going to love this absolutely delicious classic shepherd’s pie. I like to have my dinners planned out at the start of the week, but sometimes I find something extra special at the grocery store that I want to make right…
One-Pot Paleo Stir Fry Chicken Recipe
One-pot paleo stir fry chicken with kale, broccoli, and sweet potatoes is a quick and nutritious meal. Several weeks ago, I planted new seedlings in my vegetable garden: cabbage, romaine lettuce, Brussels sprouts, and butternut squash. I’m hoping for a lovely autumn harvest! However, I didn’t have to plant anymore kale. My spring kale plants are still growing like crazy….
10 Minute Wild Shrimp With Paleo Coconut Sauce
Enjoy a delicious and nutritious meal in minutes with this easy-to-make wild shrimp with coconut sauce. This coconut sauce recipe is gluten free, paleo, and low carb so everyone at your table can enjoy it. Last week I found wild caught shrimp on sale at my local supermarket. Wild shrimp can be a little pricey so…
Zucchini Lasagna Casserole That Really Rocks
Sensational taste alert!
As I’m writing this, it’s raining heavily outside which has cooled things off a bit and that makes it the kind of day for zucchini sausage and beef casserole. Think lasagna with zucchini instead of noodles. Each mouthful keeps you salivating for the next bite.
My Secret For Juicy Grilled Pork Chops (With Chimichurri Sauce)
Fire up the grill and get ready to dig into the tastiest juicy grilled pork chops topped with zesty chimichurri sauce. I almost gave up on pork chops. I had tried many different ways to cook them, but often times they’d come out too tough, like leather. But then I discovered the tenderizing secret: brining! I…
Grilled Zucchini Roll Ups (Gluten-Free, Paleo, And Low-Carb)
Rolling up grilled zucchini with bolognese sauce and fresh parmesan really takes grilled zucchini to the next level. Wow! These little grilled zucchini roll ups make an amazing appetizer. Nicole took me on a field trip last week. I say that because when my kids were small, I planned many of the field trips for our homeschool…
Sautéed Kale Tossed With Bacon Recipe
Sautéed kale tossed with bacon is a crazy simple side dish that comes together fast. It’s time to up my kale game. Today I’m lightly sautéing my fresh-picked kale in butter, oil and garlic. Then comes a splash of balsamic vinegar and a sprinkling of crunchy bacon. This is now John’s favorite kale recipe. No…
Eggplant Rollatini Bolognese Recipe
You’re going to love this nutritious low-carb eggplant rollatini bolognese . Serve it as an appetizer or as the main course. Buon appetito! Today, I am revisiting one of my favorite recipes: eggplant rollatini. This time I’ve updated it with a special twist, stuffing these delicious bundles of eggplant with mozzarella cheese and a meaty bolognese sauce….
Broiled Lamb Chops with Chermoula Sauce Recipe
You’re going to love these broiled lamb chops that have their own little handle and a nugget of meat to savor with each bite! Chermoula sauce elevates these tasty chops to irresistible. Hi friends! Sorry for not posting more this week, but I had one of those nasty kitchen accidents last Friday. I dropped and…
Gluten Free Salmon Cakes (Paleo, Low-carb, and Keto)
Watch how to make Salmon cakes in the new cooking video I just published with this updated post. Salmon cakes are a fun way to enjoy salmon the perfect balance of crispy on the outside, moist on the inside, healthy ingredients, and wonderful flavor. And they fit right into a low-carb way of eating!
How To Make Coconut Whipped Cream
Here’s a step by step tutorial for how to make coconut whipped cream from coconut milk. Paired with organic blackberries, this is a quick, delicious, and incredibly nutritious dairy free dessert or for anytime you want a dairy free topping. Hi, friends! Nicole here with one of my favorite treats to make on warm spring…
Easy Sheet Pan Roast Chicken and Potatoes
Sheet pan roast chicken with tender marinated chicken thighs baked in their own juices on a bed of vegetables, sausage, and potatoes is an absolutely mouthwatering recipe that will leave you craving for more. This recipe is a one-pan meal, which makes dinner super easy. I’ve prepared a free eBook of one-pan meals for you, so…
Beef Stroganoff with Zucchini Noodles (Zoodles)
Beef Stroganoff takes just ten minutes to prepare and twenty-five minutes to cook. It’s a great weeknight meal when you need to make dinner in a pinch, and it’s the ultimate comfort food with its succulent strips of meat tossed in the creamiest mushroom sauce over a bed of tender pappardelle-style zoodles. Beef Stroganoff is…
Zoodle Soup With Meatballs
Zoodles paired with mini meatballs and baby bok choy is a winning combination. One of my kids came down with a nasty head cold this month shortly after returning home from a high school debate tournament. The cold quickly spread as my other son caught it too, then John, and then Nicole. As I am the only one left…
Mouthwatering Stuffed Zucchini Boats: A Must Try Recipe
Enjoy this stuffed zucchini boats recipe featuring Italian sausage, melted cheese, and a nutritious low carb twist. Try it tonight! This post has been updated with more helpful cooking tips. If you’ve been following my blog for a while now, you know how much I LOVE zucchini. Whether tossed in this nutritious and delicious lemony…
Sardines on Cauliflower Toast with Gremolata
Keto low carb sardines recipe is served on fluffy cauliflower toast garnished with slightly tangy Mediterranean gremolata. This is the perfect easy power lunch. Drizzled with olive oil and garnished with a beautiful Mediterranean gremolata of chopped parsley, garlic, capers, and lemon zest, these sardines on cauliflower toast make an incredibly healthy and delicious lunch or even dinner….
Jambalaya Recipe
Jambalaya is a wonderful choice for a party when you need to feed a lot of people or just when you need an extra boost of fun to start your week. This recipe is a one-pan meal, which makes dinner super easy. I’ve prepared a free eBook of one-pan meals for you, so be sure…
Bacon and Egg Cups Recipe
Delicious and convenient bacon and egg cups are a fun tasty meal at home or for on-the-go breakfast. Packed with savory bacon and fluffy eggs, they’re easy to make and ideal for busy mornings. Nothing says good morning quite like a breakfast of eggs and bacon. On Saturdays, we cook our eggs while the Bacon…
Dark Chocolate Drizzled Coconut Macaroons (Easy And Healthy)
These macaroons are every coconut lovers dream cookie: a ball of crispy shredded coconut, moist and chewy on the inside, golden on the outside, sweetened with raw honey, and drizzled with decadent dark chocolate.
Homemade Paleo Salsa Recipe
This easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing homemade paleo salsa is perfect for snacking during game day or any festive gathering. My husband, John, is visiting the blog today with a delicious recipe for a healthy salsa dip, perfect for your March Madness celebrations! It’s March Madness time. Yesssss!! I love college basketball. Even though my team the Fordham…
Irish Nachos Pub Style Potatoes Recipe
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! We celebrate this day with all our Irish friends out there and pray: “May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow, and may trouble avoid you wherever you go.” In honor of St. Patrick’s day, …
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Sometimes the best recipes are the simplest ones. The ones that require only a handful of fresh ingredients to make a dish that is elegant and tasty and, yet, so effortless to prepare. I’ve added bacon to many of my vegetable dishes, but I think with asparagus I have finally found the perfect match.
Sweet Potato Noodles with Dairy-Free Cream Sauce
Sweet potato noodles are an easy delicious side dish to make with your spiralizer. The winter has been so long and cold here in New York that some days I’d rather curl up on the couch with one of my hot soups, like Wild Salmon Chowder, than venture outside. But this week the weather has been…