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Best Paleo Snickerdoodles Recipe

The best Paleo Snickerdoodles recipe. Soft and chewy gluten-free  and grain-free cinnamon sugar cookies that are easy to make and perfect for the holidays!   Much to my surprise, I recently found out that Scott had no idea what a snickerdoodle is. He thought it was something involving a Snickers bar, which he was pretty stoked about due his love of Snickers. But I hate Snickers, and it was time to teach that man about the amazing holiday cookie that is the snickerdoodle. What is a snickerdoodle cookie? Snickerdoodles are probably German or Dutch in origin. They are  bit like a sugar cookie, but with cinnamon. A snickerdoodle cookie has to be soft and a bit chewy.  It has to be rolled twice in cinnamon-sugar until it is completely coated Why this is the best Paleo Snickerdoodles Cookie recipe ever: These Paleo Cinnamon Sugar Cookies are soft, buttery, thick, chewy and…

Grain Free Fried Eggplant Bruschetta (Paleo & Primal)

Grain-free Fried Eggplant Bruschetta This grain-free Fried Eggplant Bruschetta recipe makes for the perfect primal and paleo appetizer! 1 medium eggplant2 eggs1 cup almond flour1.5 tablespoons coconut flourSpices (I used garlic and paprika)1 pint sized container of grass-fed ricottaSeveral tablespoon of fat of choice (I used lard from the farm)Two tomatoes2 cloves of garlicSeveral leaves of basilTablespoon of olive oilAvocado (optional) Peel the eggplant and slice into rounds.In two separate bowls, mix the eggs and then the coconut and almond flours and spices in another.Make your bruschetta, dice the tomatoes, chop the garlic and basil. Add salt and pepper and olive oil, and let it sit.Heat at least two tablespoons of fat over medium-high heat.Dip the eggplant into the eggs, then the flours, then fry on either side until golden brown.Once all of them are fried, top with the ricotta and the bruschetta, and if you want (or if you…

Grain Free English Muffins

When I was a kid I loved English muffins. I would slather them in margarine and top it with sugar. I’m not sure I can think of a less healthy meal (or gross, I was such a weird kid!). But now that I’m older, I’m not sure English muffins should even be considered food. See what I mean: This is not an item I consider food, it’s loaded with processed ingredients and preservatives. But, they do taste good. So I decided to make my own grain-free, soy-free, weird-ingredient-I-can’t-pronounce-free. With only three ingredients! I’m a big fan of easy baking. I cut mine in half and and added a pastured egg, pastured bacon and sliced tomato. All from local farms! Shared at: Real Food Wednesday, Whole Foods Wednesday Grain-free English Muffins Regular English Muffins are not an item I consider food, they are loaded with processed ingredients and preservatives. But, they do…

Avocado Margarita

Realistically, no matter how much I care about my health, by no means do I eat or drink 100% clean. And I don’t want to, because that would be boring. While I’ve come a long way with my health and eating habits, I still have a long way to go. And the in-between stuff, I just try to make healthier. Like booze. Truth be told: I drink. I am always surprised when I see bloggers around my age talk about how they don’t drink (like, at all). I mean, if you’re Mormon, I get it. Or if you have kids. That makes sense. But I have yet to find someone openly state that they drink. I do! And usually, I drink red wine because I like the way it tastes and it’s high in resveratol, an antioxidant. I buy organic and sulfite-free from my local organic grocer, and it’s awesome.…

Liver, Lime and Cilantro Chicken

I can’t emphasize how amazing liver is. Gram for gram it is the most nutritious food. It is a multivitamin, really.   Traditional cultures around the world consider liver a sacred food due to its high nutrient density. It’s high in vita A, E, D and K, B12, B6, zinc, folate, choline and iron.   This is why it’s so great for pregnant women and young children. Unfortunately, a lot of people dislike the taste of liver. I am really into pate, but I understand that most people are a little grossed out by eating liver. So what I like to do is mix it into things. I’ll blend up a pound of chicken livers from the farm and freeze a little bit in individual packages. I then add it to whatever I’m cooking for dinner, soup, stir fry, chili, anything really. It disguises the taste wonderfully. I did this with…

Paleo Banana Caramel Upside Down Cake (Sugar and Grain Free)

Sometimes, I make really good food. And this spin on an upside down cake is one of my favorites. I made this for a Halloween party and my friends really liked it. If you’re wondering if it got good reviews because my friends are polite, I assure you that is not the case. Happy Halloween! I don’t know if there’s such a thing as ‘Halloween food.’ But I know ‘party food’ exists, and this is definitely a recipe that qualifies as that! Shared at: Fat Tuesday, Traditional Tuesday, Whole Foods Wednesday, Real Foods Wednesday, Keep It Real Thursday, Make Your Own Mondays Paleo Banana Caramel Upside Down Cake (Sugar and Grain Free) Sometimes, I make really good food. And this healthy sugar and grain-free spin on a banana upside down cake is one of my favorites. 2 bananas2 pastured eggs1/4 cup honey1/4 cup raw or coconut milk (optional)1 tablespoon vanilla extract2.5…

Seafood Stew Over Cauliflower Rice

This nutritious seafood stew features chicken, shrimp and salmon! Serve it over rice or cauliflower rice! It tastes like a fancy restaurant dish but is so easy to make at home! Seafood Stew Over Cauliflower Rice This nutritious seafood stew features chicken, shrimp and salmon! Serve it over rice or cauliflower rice! It tastes like a fancy restaurant dish but is so easy to make at home! 1 head of cauliflowertwo large tomatoes1 clove garlic12 shrimps1 salmon fillet1/4 – 1/2 chicken2 cups of bone broth (I used chicken bones)2 strips of pastured bacon5 tablespoons of buttertwo small potatoes (I used one red, one sweet)several dashes of red pepper flakesseveral dashes of hot saucedash of celery seedsalt & pepper Rice the cauliflower in a food processor and add to a pan with two tablespoons of butter. Cover until it is soft.Chop the chicken and salmon into bite-sized pieces.Chop the tomatoes and potatoes and…

Spaghetti Squash Carbonara with Mushrooms

Trying to maintain a mostly grain-free diet is occasionally difficult for Scott, because that man loves pasta. His favorite meal is spaghetti. He says he could eat it for the rest of his life, and I believe him. So in an attempt to not feed him empty carbs that will upset his or my own digestion, I use spaghetti squash. Sketti squash is cool because it contains manganese, potassium, magnesium and vitamin C, among other vitamins and minerals. Get it, squash! Spaghetti Squash Carbonara Spaghetti squash is cool because it contains manganese, potassium, magnesium and vitamin C, among other vitamins and minerals. Get it, squash! one large spaghetti squashtwo egg yolks5 baby bella mushroomshalf a large onion3 tablespoons butter1 clove garlic2 strips pastured bacon Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Slice off the top of the squash, and slice it down the middle. Lay it innards down on a baking sheet for about…

Shrimp Summer Rolls

I love white rice. It’s low in phytic acid, easier to digest than brown rice, and a great form of glucose. Summer rolls are a traditional Asian appetizer that usually come with shrimp and pork, or for a vegetarian version, the dreaded tofu. I just used shrimp for mine. I love making these, and they do really well at parties. These can be served with coconut aminos, or if you eat soy, gluten-free soy sauce (tamari) Shrimp Summer Rolls Summer rolls are a traditional Asian appetizer that usually come with shrimp and pork, or for a vegetarian version, the dreaded tofu. I just used shrimp for mine. I love making these, and they do really well at parties. 1/2 head of lettuce1/2 red onion2 carrots1/2 cucumber 1 big avocado10 shrimps3 tbsps mayo2 tbsp hot sauce (I like it spicy)6 rice wraps Roughly chop the romaine, slice the onion and avocado.Slice or use a spiralizer…

Mussels Build Muscles

Shellfish in general and mussels, in particular, are extremely nutrient dense. They have been cultivated for roughly 800 years and have been consumed by humans for over 20,000. Mussels are high in B vitamins, specifically B12, as well as iron, zinc, manganese, selenium and phosphorous. They are high in omegas 3 fatty acids and low in omega 6, ensuring a good ratio against inflammation. They are also an excellent source of protein. Peep this chart from Canadian Cove: *Granted, the nutrient density of pastured beef and poultry are better than the stats above. You get the picture. I’d also like to point out that mussels are extremely cheap. I got an entire lb for $4 from Whole Foods. I like to take them all out and eat this like soup. Mussels in Tomato Basil Sauce An extremely easy mussels recipe that is very cheap to make and super healthy! I like to…