Beet and Kohlrabi Greens Chips
When you buy beets and kohlrabi, don’t throw out the greens! And if you thought green smoothies and braised mixed greens were the only thing you could do with them, here’s another …
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 used to be a hit at potlucks or parties …
TPV Episode 13 Show Notes: The Autoimmune Protocol Part 2
In this episode, Stacy and Sarah discuss how they deal with their autoimmune condition on top of all the daily issues of being a wife and mother. Find out how to deal with stress, …
The WHYs behind the Autoimmune Protocol: Alcohol
Alcohol is restricted in the Paleo diet autoimmune protocol; and for those of us with autoimmune disease, it can feel like there are no pleasures left! My inner monologue goes …
Butter-Poached Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi seems to be everywhere these days: at the Farmer’s Market, Whole Foods, the grocery store. I’m mostly seeing green kohlrabi but also some red (which is actually very …
How to Gain (or Maintain) Weight on The Autoimmune Protocol
The autoimmune protocol is, by default, a fairly low-carbohydrate diet. This is especially true for those with gastrointestinal symptoms, suspected or confirmed Small Intestinal …
Beef Tongue with Rosemary Mustard Reduction
If you haven’t tried beef tongue, you are missing out. It is the most tender and delicious meat and can be prepared in a variety of ways (tongue tacos being especially popular). …
Paleo Apple Crisp
I started playing with apple crisp recipes before I ever started the blog. It was actually the first dessert recipe I ever tried to adapt (and one of the successes that gave me …
TPV Episode 12 Show Notes: Please Help Our Kids!
In this episode, Stacy and Sarah tackle all your questions about the eating habits of your kids. Do you have a picky eater? Do you have a child who snacks too much? Are you at wits …
Pomegranate Molasses-Glazed Salmon
Pomegranate molasses is an ingredient used in Lebanese cooking. It is made by simmering pomegranate juice until it’s concentrated enough to have a syrup consistency. It has a …
Spaghetti Squash with Sage and Brown Butter
Sage and brown butter is one of the classic simple pasta sauces and one that adapts extremely well to Paleo noodle substitutes. My favorite noddle substitute to use with this …
TPV Episode 11 Show Notes: What’s Up With Dairy?
In this episode, Stacy and Sarah discuss dairy and it’s place in the Paleo framework. Neither of them actually consume any dairy and explain their reasons why. What do you do …
Harvesting Edible Mushrooms From My Yard!
Last fall, I discovered two giant puffball mushrooms growing in my backyard–delicious edible mushrooms, averaging 8 inches across and weighing 2-3 pounds each. Given how …
Lemon Parsley Cauliflower “Rice”
I have to admit that I’ve never really liked rice, not unless it was drenched in the sauce from several different Chinese food dishes from an authentic restaurant. When I first …
The Great Dairy Debate
The value (or lack thereof) of dairy products is one of the most fiercely debated topics within the Paleo community. Opinions vary dramatically from consumption of no dairy …
TPV Episode 10: Beauty Products and Other Potential Hazards
In this episode, Stacy and Sarah invite Hayley Mason of The Food Lovers’ Kitchen and Liz Wolfe of Cave Girl Eats to come answer all your questions about healthy beauty …
What is Salicylate Sensitivity/Intolerance?
One of the many challenges that people face when adopting a Paleo diet is dealing with the confounding factor of additional food sensitivities. Sometimes these sensitivities are …
Braised Pork Neck (or Chops)
This recipe is great for a couple different cuts of meat! If you have a hog share or know a local farmer (I met mine at the farmer’s market!) who sells many different cuts, I …
Apple “Oat” Muffins
When our family went to pick apples at a local apple orchard this year, we made the same miscalculation we always make. Three pecks of apples doesn’t look like that many in the …
TPV Episode 9 Show Notes: Weight Loss with Paleo Part 2
In this episode, Stacy and Sarah continue the discussion about weight loss with the Paleo diet and answer your questions left over from episode 6. Trust us, this episode is …
French-Inspired Hot Sorrel Salad
Sorrel and salmon are both in season now, which is great because they are an absolutely amazing pairing. Sorrel is a delightfully zingy green (some classify as an herb), with a …
Moroccan-Inspired Lamb (Heart) Stew
The recipe for this stew came out of my desire to create something really yummy out of a half dozen lamb hears that my local grass-fed beef and lamb farmer gave me. However, you …
Roasted Butternut Squash
This roasted butternut squash is so simple to prepare, it feels like cheating because it is so tasty! It gets this little bit of crisp on the outside, and sweet soft middle. And …
TPV Episode 8 Show Notes: Paleo on the Road
In this episode, Stacy and Sarah answer your questions on how to live Paleo in a non-Paleo world. Diane Sanfilippo of Balanced Bites and Practical Paleo help them tackle eating in …
How Long Does it Take the Gut to Repair after Gluten Exposure?
This is a very relevant question for those who are just embarking on their gluten-free journey. But, it’s also extremely important for anyone who has been following a …
Sausage and Mushroom Frittata
This frittata is perfect for a weekend brunch or for “breakfast for dinner” night (a wonderful way to save money on your grocery bill is to have breakfast for dinner from time to …
Rustic Bacon and Pumpkin Soup
There is something about cooler, shorter days and leaves starting to change colors that makes me want to cook and eat pumpkin. On my Facebook Page last week, I shared this primal …
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 to finally be able to share a truly …
TPV Episode 7 Show Notes: Paleo Pregnancy
In this episode, Stacy and Sarah are joined by women in the various stages of Paleo pregnancy! We welcome Daphne, Danielle, Julie, and Hayley to discuss topics about preparing …
Japanese-Inspired Whitefish and Noodle Soup
Looking for delicious ways to get more iodine-rich seaweed into your diet? Look no further! This delicious soup is quick to make (you can even use frozen fish if you need to) and …
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 because it’s quick to put together and bakes …
TPV Episode 6 Show Notes: Weight Loss with Paleo
In this episode, Stacy and Sarah share their remarkable weight loss stories and are then joined by Stefani Ruper, from Paleo For Women and the Live. Love. Eat. podcast. They talk …
Cinnamon-Braised Beef Cheek
When my local farmer offered me 25 pounds of grass-fed beef cheek for a mere $2/lb, how could I refuse! It didn’t matter that I had never cooked beef cheek before! A quick scour …
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 a number of grain-free cracker recipes …
Do I Have To Do the Full AIP?
The autoimmune protocol of the Paleo diet (AIP) is very effective at addressing autoimmune disease (and related conditions like allergies and non-autoimmune skin conditions) and …
TPV Episode 5 Show Notes: Practical Paleo, Cooking
In this episode, Stacy and Sarah are joined by Matt of the at-home dad of the Paleo Parents to answer your questions about how to actually accomplish this whole Paleo family thing …
How I Feel about Paleofied Baked Goods
Whether or not there should be a place in our diets for Paleofied baked goods is one of the most contentious issues in the Paleo community. Opinions differ from one vehement …
Stir-fried Turnip Greens with Mushrooms and Almonds
This is a great accompaniment to any dish with Asian flavors (such as my Asian-inspired chicken wings or teriyaki-inspired poached salmon). Turnip greens can be a bit sandy, so …
Paleo Marzipan
Marzipan (also known as almond paste) is an almond-based confection that originated in Persia and is now very common in European desserts. Growing up, we used to get the most …
TPV Episode 4 Show Notes: Breastfeeding
In this episode, Stacy and Sarah talk about boobs for over an hour! They cover their own experiences with breastfeeding their children and then tackle your questions about common …
Should I Avoid Blueberries On The AIP?
Last week, Paleo Parents and I released Episode 2 of The Paleo View, the topic of which was the Autoimmune Protocol. In conjunction with this, I posted my explanation of why …
Savory Roasted Taro
Do you miss roasted potatoes? I did, until I discovered taro. Taro is a nutrient-dense tuber native to Southeast Asia. It is considered a “safe starch” and is recommended as a …
Coconut Oil-Poached Whitefish with Asian Pear Slaw
This recipe is a variation on butter poaching, a delicious way to cook tilapia or any whitefish. The idea is to cook the fish slowly, over low heat, with a generous quantity of …
What I Eat for Breakfast on the AIP
I get asked this question very frequently, especially from people who worry about finding time to prepare an egg-free, nut-free meal in the morning. The foods that we are used to …
TPV Episode 3 Show Notes: Transitioning Kids to Paleo
In this episode, Stacy and Sarah tackle your issues transitioning kids to a Paleo diet. They discuss tips and tactics that have worked for them, and answer your burning questions …
Beef Breakfast Sausage (AIP-friendly)
It can be tough to find a full autoimmune protocol friendly sausage recipe. Nightshade spices are very common, but even more so are the many seed-based spices that many people …
TPV Episode 2 Show Notes: The Autoimmune Protocol
In this episode, Stacy and Sarah are both on the autoimmune protocol of the Paleo diet for their various health issues. This has been a topic of much discussion among blog readers …
Kitchen Tip: How to Braise Greens
One of our staple side dishes is braised leafy greens. This is a simple, quick, versatile and delicious way to prepare greens. You can use this cooking method for just about any …