Plantain
As you could probably guess, plantains are a close cousin to the banana; they share the same genus, Musa, and are a hybrid that was created …
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Nut-free, Coconut-free Paleo Blueberry Muffins (Basic Muffin Recipe)
Happy Fourth of July! I’m actually headed up to Virginia today to spend my evening with Matt and Stacy from www.PaleoParents.com and …
Plantain Fritter Pancakes with Maple Coconut Cream and Toasted Walnuts
This just may be the most decadent breakfast ever. It’s perfect beside some eggs and sausage for a luxurious Sunday Brunch. In …
The Health Benefits of Bananas and Plantains
Bananas and plantains are both members of the genus Musa, growing on plants that are technically giant herbs rather than trees (due to …
Plantain Crackers (Nut-free, Egg-free)
One of the things that many people miss when they adopt a Paleo diet is crunch, especially the slightly salty crunch of crackers. There are …
Spinach Brownies Revisited (Now It’s Nut-Free!)
I haven’t made these brownies in a very long time; but over the weekend, I found myself promising my kids that I would make them a …
Plantain and Apple Fritters
The Paleo Approach Cookbook has been on bookshelves for not quite three weeks and it’s already a National Bestseller!!!!! Woot The …
Puerto Rican-Inspired Green Plantain Mash (Mofongo)
Mofongo is a traditional fried plantain-based dish from Puerto Rico. It is typically made with fried green plantains mashed together in a …
Cinnamon Butternut Squash and Plantain with Apple
This simple vegetable dish is so versatile. I find myself making a version of this often (I especially enjoy it beside pork!), in part …
Chunky No-tato Leek Soup
There are many different styles of potato leek soup, from the almost bisque like consistency of vichyssoise, to the more creamy thick pureed …
Paleo Waffles
Not only are these waffles completely Paleo, but they avoid many of the pit-falls of Paleo adaptations of grain-based foods; namely, they …
5 Weird Root Vegetables Everyone Needs to Try
Without grains, where do we find carbohydrates on the Paleo diet? While some people erroneously believe following a Paleo template to be …
Perfect Paleo Pancakes
These hotcake-style pancakes were a serendipitous accident. I was working on a crepe recipe (which I later posted here!) and my first …
Puerto Rican Plantain Lasagna (Pastelon)
Plantain lasagna? Really? Yes! And what a delicious and comforting meal! Perfect for this time of year! This is another recipe modified …
Nightshade-free Plantain Curry Lasagna
Curry lasagna. It’s actually a thing. I’ve spent the last few days thinking my idea to do a curry version of my popular …
Asparagus Soup
This simple soup achieves its rich creamy flavor by using the whole asparagus, yes even the tough ends that you normally snap off and …
Decadent Double Chocolate Cookies (Nut-free, Coconut-free, Egg-free)
The inspiration for this cookie came from a double chocolate brownie cookie that I used to make for special treats in the “olden days”. It …
Book Review: The Performance Paleo Cookbook by Stephanie Gaudreau
Stephanie Gaudreau of Stupid Easy Paleo is not only an athlete, but a brilliant Paleo chef. The Performance Paleo Cookbook provides food to …
The Science and Art of Paleofying—Part 1 Paleo Flours
Paleofying is often used as a derogatory term to describe the process of adapting Neolithic foods, typically desserts and sweet treats, to …
Herb-Crusted Roast Beef with Paleo Yorkshire Puddings and Gravy
I used to be quite famous (er, among my family members but I’m still sticking with the word “famous”) for my Yorkshire …
My 3 Top Tips for Going Grain-Free Today!
Going grain-free is one of the most important steps we can take toward better health. Not only do grains promote inflammation and cause …
Paleo Crepes with “Nutella”
This is the recipe that accidentally led to my Perfect Paleo Pancake recipe. Creating a Paleo crepe was a long time goal, and I am so happy …
AIP Dinner Rolls
This is yet another new recipe originating with my newfound love for Otto’s Cassava Flour. The chemistry of this flour is unlike any …
Steak and Kidney Pot Pie with Kufu
I am so honored to be the US Wellness Meats’ Featured Chef for August, 2014!!! I have been a huge fan of US Wellness Meats for almost …