Deviled eggs are the ultimate potluck food. I can't think of one family gathering that involved food that I've been to that hasn't included these delicacies. They're usually made by my grandma - and they are THE best.
But, unfortunately, for our paleo or dairy-free friends, deviled eggs are off the menu. Such a shame because they are so dang delicious, in my opinion.
Here's some good news for the day though - you don't have to miss out on deviled eggs if you follow this recipe.
Instead of using the egg yolk and mayo, this version uses creamy avocado and tomato and onion to spice it up. It's a little like a Mexican spin on the ...
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Salmon Kale Salad
Salmon + kale is a match made in heaven. Don't believe me? Just wait until you try this salmon kale salad.
You pretty much can't go wrong with a good piece of salmon. As always, we recommend wild caught salmon. Of course, this isn't a deal breaker if you can't find wild caught, or if the price tag is a little too high.
There's some evidence that shows that farm-raised *may* actually be higher in omega-3 fatty acids due to the feed the fish are fed. But often, this type of fish contains more contaminants or even disease.
Because of this, we stick to our recommendation that wild caught is best if possible.
But let's get back to ...
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Berry Chia Smoothie Bowl
If I'm being honest with you, I'm not a huge fan of smoothies. But when the hot days of summer roll around, I like to whip one up every now and then. And this smoothie bowl is usually my go to.
Summer is the absolute best time to take advantage of the deliciousness of berries. They are in season and abundant and they taste better than ever. If you are able, try to hit up a berry patch and pick them until your heart is content. Then you can freeze them and they'll be available for you to use in your smoothies for months to come.
This recipe calls for frozen berries, but if you have berries in your fridge that you need to use up, those ...
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Steak Burrito Bowls
MOVE OVER, CHIPOTLE! These steak burrito bowls will have you excited to skip your usual Chipotle run and dive into these at home instead.
Burrito bowls are in my regular dinner rotation weekly. They're so easy and a sneaky way to get in a lot of vegetables relatively easily. You can load the bowls down with whatever you're feeling that day - peppers, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, jalapenos, cauliflower, etc.
With lots of spices and steak (opt for grass-fed if you can), this bowl doesn't lack flavor. You're going to cook the steak, peppers, and onions in the oven while the cauliflower rice steams in the microwave. It comes ...
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Roasted Tomato and Tuna Zoodles
This is a perfect example of a summertime meal. It's light, it's fresh, it's full of seasonal flavor. This roasted tomato and tuna zoodle recipe will have you basking in all that amazing summertime deliciousness.
If you're a pasta lover, zoodles are the way to go. You can get that pasta fix without all of the carbs. And luckily for you - we've got a bunch of zoodle recipes on the blog. Shrimp basil zoodles, zoodles and cauliflower garlic cream sauce, and Instant Pot pork and noodles just to name a few.
How do you even make zoodles? - you may be asking yourself. Great question! There are, of course, a few ways. But our ...
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Cinnamon Honey Paleo Granola
Your granola days aren't over! In fact, they might just be getting started with this cinnamon honey paleo granola.
This recipe has my mouth watering just thinking of it. The traditional granolas most people think of are definitely not considered paleo with additions such as oats and sugar.
This one eliminates both of those things - using nuts such as pecans, walnuts, almonds, sesame seeds, coconut oil, and honey. The cinnamon is a deliciously spicy complement to all of these things.
How this works - you're going to mix all of your "dry" ingredients (minus the raisins) in a big bowl. Give it a good toss to make sure ...
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Stovetop Spring Frittata
HOW BEAUTIFUL IS THIS CREATION?! I know I might seem biased since this *is* one of our recipes, but seriously - this stovetop spring frittata is so dang visually appealing.
Frittatas are kind of the jack-of-all-trades of breakfast dishes. What I mean is that you can pretty much throw anything in it and it's going to work.
When I have produce in the fridge that I need to use up, I usually end up cooking it down in some oil and fragrant spices, adding eggs, and frittata-ing it up.
Yeah, I just made frittata a verb.
This particular version features all those amazing vegetables that you'll find at your farmer's market right ...
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Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
Can we all agree that sheet pan dinners are the way to go? This chicken fajita version will make all your Mexican restaurant dreams come true.
And of course - it's all Paleo - so it's even better than going to the Mexican restaurant because you can avoid the chips, queso, and tortillas completely.
I'll be honest with you, tortilla chips are so hard for me to say "no" to when they're in front of me. I love them that much. So if I do find myself at that type of restaurant, I usually just go ahead and tell the waiter not to bring any to my table (if that's cool with whoever I'm eating with...if not, I just practice self-restraint. It's ...
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Dark Chocolate Almond Blondies
Decadent, dark, and delicious - all of these adjectives perfectly describe these dark chocolate almond blondies.
If you thought your days of blondies were done, surprise! We've got a 100% paleo recipe for you that will satisfy your craving for this dessert.
And you already know, with the combination of almond butter, coconut oil, coconut sugar, and dark chocolate, it's going to be insanely good.
Like I think my mouth just watered typing that out.
Want to take this recipe up another notch? Make your own almond butter! It's way cheaper - and as long as you have a high-quality food processor, blender, or Vitamix, you should be ...
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Pesto Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
If there was a mascot for Paleo comfort food, this recipe might just be it.
Let's be honest - pesto is downright delicious. It's fresh, satisfyingly fatty, and oh-so-garlicky. Traditional pesto recipes call for cheese. Fortunately, for all of us reading this blog, we don't *need* cheese to make a delicious pesto.
Since dairy is not considered paleo-friendly, we might not be able to eat pesto out at a restaurant if we follow the paleo guidelines strictly. But we can make a downright delicious version right at home - without the cheese.
Yay!
Our version is as simple as you can get - basil leaves, walnuts, garlic, and olive oil. ...
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