Recipes

Blues Buster Smoothie

This “blues buster” recipe is a sure-fire way to help beat the blues whenever you feel a bit run down.  Our recipe for a healthy mood uses a blend of...

Peach Coconut Freeze Dessert (GF, DF)

Bring on the hot summers, not so cool nights (gotta love our Texas weather!) and we start craving somethin’ sweet!  In an effort to avoid the abundance of uber-sweet, sugary...

Paleo Green Goddess Cauliflower ‘Rice’

We love rice, but since we’re (mostly) grain-free, I went on a search for recipes that would satisfy us without giving up the texture of rice that was key to...

Nutritional Benefits of Consuming Brazil Nuts (+ delicious Paleo smoothie)

The Brazil nut originates from the Brazil nut tree in various parts of South America but is found mainly in Brazil. The use of Brazil nuts for various health and...

Apple, carrot & ginger juice

Thanks to a recent gift from my parents, the fam and I are enjoying some delicious fresh juice on our new Jack LaLanne juicer.  Jack Lalanne was known for his incredible health and...

Cilantro Apple Jam (Paleo, GF, DF)

Since we’re grain free around here, I don’t often enjoy a slice of toast or something equally as fun to put a jam on, however, this is a great complement...

Avocado Caprese Salad (gluten free)

I love avocados; can’t get enough of ’em really. We eat them on their own, with a dash of salt, or as a complement to meat or fish entrees, as...

Dr Oz Super Energy Smoothie

Dr. Oz has gained fame and credibility as Oprah’s go-to doctor, and has used that fame to help spread the word about varios health conditions. From reversing diabetes, immune disorders and tackling...

Sauteed Green Beans

My husband was looking for a way to add a bit of flavor and heat to our old stand by – green beans. They’re a healthy, easy side dish and our...

Chicken with Salsa Verde (Paleo and GF)

Perhaps it’s because we live in Austin with an abundance of Tex Mex, or perhaps it’s just the way we’re wired, but we love spicy dishes in our house. My...

Paleo, Gluten & Dairy-free Squash & Sweet Potato Soup

No matter the season, I love a bowl of soup for dinner! There’s something about the warmth of a soup as it travels down to my belly that makes me...

Paleo Banana Walnut Muffins

For those of us following a grain free (Paleo) diet, missing the morning muffins has been a consistent complaint we’ve run across.  Many of you have participated in the Paleo Challenge, Whole 30...