Recipes - Ancestral Nutrition

Blog June 9, 2013

Fancy Appetizer: Smoked Salmon Tater Rounds

Sometimes, I like to make fancy appetizers… for myself. I got the idea to makes these a couple of weeks ago, and then a few days ago I realized I had all of the necessary ingredients. So I made them, and proceeded to eat them all in one sitting, all by myself. I really love these ingredients. Potatoes, sour cream, and smoked salmon? So good! I just realized that I’ve literally made these three days in a row. They’re that good. Eat it all like me, or be normal and share with people. Smoked Salmon Tater Rounds Potatoes, sour cream, and smoked salmon? These Smoked Salmon Tater Rounds are the perfect appetizer or brunch buffet item! I just realized that I’ve literally made these three days in a row. They’re that good. 1 medium potato (white or sweet, you KNOW I used white)1-2 tbsp fat of choice (I used expeller…

Blog June 7, 2013

Basil Marinated Salmon

*THERE IS A TYPO IN THIS PICTURE. IT’S SUPPOSED TO SAY “BASIL MARINATED SALMON WITH BASIL SALAD DRESSING.” I’M LEAVING IT AS IT BECAUSE I THINK IT’S FUNNY. Yesterday I posted a recipe for basil dressing and marinade. Today I’ll show you how I like to use it. The dressing doubles as a marinade and is perfect for fish, chicken and shrimp (it’s also good drizzle over steak). I placed a piece of salmon in tin foil, poured on some basil dressing and marinated it for about an hour. I then placed it in the oven for about 12 minutes on 400. It was awesome. I also served it with salad (with basil dressing). And a half of an avocado…drizzles with basil dressing. I could bathe in basil. Which is good because basil has been shown to: have anti bacterial properties be high in vitamin K reduce inflammation soothe the…

Blog June 6, 2013

Basil Dressing and Marinade

Did you know that majority of salad dressings and marinades are full of toxic industrial oils? Even the organic varieties are made with soy, canola and corn oils. These are some of the most toxic ingredients in modern diets. Making your own dressing and marinade is not only healthier, it’s cheaper! I spend five or six bucks on organic, olive oil based dressings at the grocery store. Or I spend like, thirty seven cents to make my own. Plus, mine tastes better. Basil Dressing and Marinade This easy basil dressing with fresh lemon juice and healthy olive oil will elevate every salad to a higher level! 10 basil leaves2 cups olive oil1-2 garlic clovesjuice of 1 lemondash of red pepper flakes (optional)sea salt and pepper (to taste) Combine all ingredients in a blender.Puree until smooth.Put it on everythang. Use an immersion blender, Vitamix or food processor for this recipe.

Blog June 3, 2013

Paleo Pad Thai

I love pad Thai. It’s one of my favorite Thai dishes. Unfortunately, it’s usually made with vegetable oils, sugar and MSG, or as I like to call it, a cancer cocktail. This is one of the recipes from Ditch The Diet. Like I say in the program, you could make this recipe using rice noodles to make it more authentic, or even zucchini noodles (because DTD is customizable! you can sign up for my newsletter for more info on the program) but I really love kelp noodles and was totally craving them. This recipe came out so well, creamy, spicy, garlicky and awesome. Paleo Pad Thai You could make this paleo pad thai recipe using rice noodles to make it more authentic, or even zucchini noodles but I really love kelp noodles and was totally craving them. This recipe came out so well, creamy, spicy, garlicky and awesome. 4 tbsp almond…

Blog May 31, 2013

Chipotle Cilantro Rice Recipe

I love Chipotle’s rice. Actually I just love Chipotle, especially since they just started labeling GMOs and have begun to phase them out. They’re really an amazing company, and if you’re going to eat fast food, Chipotle is definitely the best option. Unfortunately there is still some soybean oil in their rice, so I decided to make own at home. Chipotle Copycat Cilantro Rice Recipe I love Chipotle’s rice. Actually, I just love Chipotle, especially since they just started labeling GMOs and have begun to phase them out. They’re really an amazing company, and if you’re going to eat fast food, Chipotle is definitely the best option. Unfortunately, there is still some soybean oil in their rice, so I decided to make own at home. 1 cup long grain rice1.5 cups water2 tbsp butterjuice of 1 lime3 tbsp chopped cilantro Cook rice according to package instructions, using 2 tbsp…

Blog May 26, 2013

The Easiest Bone Broth Recipe Ever

Bone broth used to intimidate me. How much water do I need for a bone broth recipe? How many onions? What about bones? What kind of bones? Here’s the thing: it really doesn’t matter. When I started making bone broth I followed all of these complicated bone broth recipes and it ended up tasting like crap. Simplest is always best and bone broth is one of the easiest things to make. This is my recipe for beef broth. Ingredients: 3 lbs of beef bones (including marrow bones)whatever spices you likewater Yup. Pretty simple huh? Step 1: Put bones into the crockpot (this is the one I use and I love it). Step 2: Cover bones with water. Step 3: Add any spices you like. I add a lot of Himalayan salt, garlic powder, and celery seed. Step 4: Simmer on low for at least 8 hours or high on 3.…

Blog March 12, 2013

Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict with Dill Hollandaise (Paleo, Primal, GAPS, PHD)

I love eggs benedict. Anytime I go to brunch, which is kind of a lot because brunch is awesome, I always get eggs benedict without the English muffin. Unfortunately, it’s not very filling without the English muffin; so I always ask for a third egg…and extra hollandaise (love that shit). So I’m not only asking for a modified order with no muffin, I’m also asking for an extra egg and extra hollandaise sauce. Yes, I am that girl. I always apologize in advance for my complicated orders. I assumed EB was hard to make due to the hollandaise sauce. Turns out, it’s actually really easy. When you make it my way at least. I don’t know about other people but I imagine they’re less efficient. Hello, lover. Shared at: Real Food Wednesday, Whole Foods Wednesday Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict with Dill Hollandaise (Paleo, Primal, GAPS, PHD) Eggs Benedict with smoked…

Blog February 1, 2013

Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

When I was in elementary school I sold tubs of cookie dough. Yes, I was that kid slangin’ treats around the neighborhood. I was all about that cookie dough. My best friend, Jenn and I couldn’t wait until I could finally sell the stuff. It meant that we could sit around and eat the dough out of the giant plastic tub. Looking back on it, it was pretty gross. But cookie dough is really, really good. I especially love mixing a lil’ bit of this in some plain, unsweetened, full-fat, grass-fed yogurt. It’s soo good. Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough This easy paleo cookie dough is really, really good. I especially love mixing a lil’ bit of this in some plain, unsweetened, full-fat, grass-fed yogurt. It’s soo good. 2 cups blanched almond flour1 tablespoon vanilla4 tablespoons melted butter1/3 cup raw honey1/2 cup dark chocolate chips Melt butter and add the…

Blog January 31, 2013

Best Guacamole Recipe…EVER

I’ve never had guacamole that I liked more than my own. Our hotel in Mexico came close, it was great. And this restaurant close to my ‘hood makes a pretty mean guac too, in case you’re ever in the area. They also make some awesome tacos. But I still like my own guac best. I plan on making it for the Super Bowl, along with baked sprouted corn chips a la The Coconut Mama. I know corn chips are not paleo or any of that, but I’m also not one of the super paleo purists that don’t enjoy baking my own corn chips for the Super Bowl. That’s not fun. Guacamole for 2 This is the best and easiest guacamole recipe ever! No fuss, no long list of ingredients – it’s perfect as it is! 1 ripe avocado1/2 to 1/4 onion (I like a lot of onion)2 tablespoons cilantro1 jalapenosea salt Dice the onion,…

Beef January 25, 2013

Mini Meatloaf With Liver

“THE LOAF, MA!” Is what Scott kept screaming around the apartment last night as I was making this. That man doesn’t even eat meat (which is a story for another time, and sort of the bane of my existence). Lately I’ve been on a huge bison kick. I have had absolutely no desire for beef. I take this to mean my body intuitively knows I need something from bison so it’s turned off my taste for beef for the time being. And I trust my body’s intuition, so I made some bison meatloaf. To up the nutritional value, I added beef liver. And it was freaking awesome. Mini Meatloaf with Liver An easy meatloaf recipe that is packed with nutrients from liver and organic ground meat. 1/2 ground beef or bison1 egg1/2 cup beef or chicken liver1 egg3 tablespoons coconut flour1/2 onion1/4 green pepper1 cup spaghetti sauce3 tablespoons ketchup…