Thanksgiving is one of my favorite times of year—gathering with loved ones, giving thanks, and, of course, enjoying delicious food. But for many families, it can also be a time when healthy habits take a back seat. The good news? You don’t have to choose between feeling good and eating …
Blueberry Strawberry Jicama Salsa
Ingredients 1 cup blueberries 1 cup diced strawberries 1 cup diced jicama 1/3 cup chopped cilantro 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped 2 tablespoons jalapeno, finely chopped 1 large lime juiced salt to taste Instructions In a medium-sized bowl, combine all ingredients. Mix well. Serve with tortilla or sweet potato …
Five Ingredient Guacamole
Ingredients 3 avocados 1 juiced lime 1/3 cup minced red onion 1 small mashed garlic clove 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped salt and pepper to taste Instructions Scoop avocado into a medium bowl and smash with a fork but leave a bit chunky. Add lime juice, salt, pepper, cilantro, red …
Thanksgiving Paleo Dressing
Ingredients 1/2 lb. sausage 4 ½ cups mushrooms, diced 1 medium yellow onion, diced 6 celery stalks, diced 4 carrots, diced 1/2 cup chicken broth 1 tablespoon diced fresh sage ½ tsp minced fresh thyme leaves ½ cup dried cherries, finely chopped ½ cup slivered almonds ½ tablespoon garlic powder …
Taco Salad
Ingredients 1 lb. ground beef or turkey 1 head of romaine 1 avocado 1/4 – 1/2 sliced red onion 2 tablespoons chili powder 2 teaspoons red pepper Hot sauce (optional) Instructions Cook and season ground beef or turkey with chili powder and red pepper. Wash lettuce and chop into bite-sized …
Sweet Potato Hash
Ingredients 3 Tbsp coconut oil 2 small/medium-sized sweet potatoes chopped 1 medium chopped onion 1 small/medium-sized chopped bell pepper red, orange, or yellow 1/2 lb fresh bulk sausage sugar-free 1/4-1/2 tsp paprika or smoked paprika Sea salt and black pepper to taste Optional, a pinch of red pepper flakes for …
Shepherds Pie Paleo Style
Ingredients Top Layer Top Layer 1 large head of cauliflower – cut into florets 2 tablespoons of melted ghee 1 teaspoon of spicy Paleo mustard salt and pepper to your liking Bottom Layer Fresh chopped parsley for garnish 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1/2 large diced onion 3 diced carrots 2 …
Red Curry Thai Noodle Soup
Ingredients 2 Tbsp avocado cooking oil 2 cloves garlic 1 Tbsp grated fresh ginger 2 Tbsp Thai red curry paste 1 bunch baby bok choy 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth 13oz. can coconut milk 1 package yam noodles (2 if you love noodles) Instructions Prepare the vegetables for the …
Paleo Chicken Pad Thai
Ingredients 1 spaghetti squash, cut in half (remove seeds) 1 lb. whole chicken (de-boned) 1 cup water 2 minced shallots 3 minced garlic cloves 1 tsp. minced or grated ginger 3 cups mung bean sprouts 1 cup julienned carrots 2 eggs, lightly beaten 4 sliced green onions Juice of 1 …
One Pan Tuscan Pork Chops
Ingredients 4 trimmed pork chops 1 tbsp coconut oil or ghee 5 diced garlic cloves 12 oz can of organic tomatoes 1 diced large onion 2 tsp oregano 1 tsp sage 1 tsp basil 6 thyme sprigs Instructions Heat large, heavy pan on high. Add oil or ghee and heat …