Paleo Diet

I love finding new recipes that make for great party appetizers. These mini eggplant pizzas are just that. They taste great, look beautiful on a platter, and make a fabulous finger food. Unfortunately, my kiddos couldn't get past the texture difference between an eggplant and normal pizza crust, but all the adults fell in love! Um, healthy pizza? Yes, please. Ingredients: 2 large eggplant 1 (4 oz) pkg uncured turkey pepperoni sea salt to taste 1 T olive oil 6 oz shredded goat or sheep cheese 1 c Dr. Brown approved marinara sauce   Instructions: Step 1: Preheat oven to 375F, and wash eggplant. Step 2: Slice eggplant. Step 3: Place slices...

Celia is always on the hunt for quick, easy meals that are not only Dr. Brown approved but also filling and delicious! This yummy pasta-like dish fits the bill perfectly. And now that Whole Foods has started offering pre-spiraled zucchini, this type of meal has become even simpler! Check it out. Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast 3 large spiraled zucchini or 1 package store bought 2 T diced green onion 1/4 c basil leaves 1 avocado, creamed 1 T olive oil 1 T pepper Sea salt to taste A handful sundried tomatoes, optional Instructions: Step 1: Preheat indoor or outdoor grill. Step 2: Coat chicken with salt, pepper and a little...

This week we are featuring something light and healthy to welcome Spring time! This salad, although simple to prepare, boasts several layers of flavor that will satisfy even those who are typically critical of leafy green dishes. The combination of the sweet blueberries with the creamy avocados and crumbly goat cheese is to die for, and the white balsamic blueberry vinaigrette tops it off perfectly! Try it out as a mid- afternoon snack and see for yourself! Ingredients 4 c spring mix 6 oz blueberries 1 avocado ¼ c white balsamic vinegar 3 T olive oil sea salt to taste ¼ c crumbled goat cheese or sheep...

Celia has been busy cooking up recipes with her newest find from Whole Foods... paleo pancake mix! This mix by Birch Benders is 100% Dr. Brown approved and 200% delicious. Seriously. It makes some pretty amazing pancakes, but is also proving to be quite versatile. Next week we are featuring a tasty stuffed chicken recipe for our meal plan members that uses it as breading -- and today we are using it as the crust for this amazing cobbler recipe. This yummy dessert will be one to share and impress your friends ... that is if there is any...

Celia has recently discovered the goodness that is the Japanese sweet potato. With it's mild whitish-yellow color, it is the perfect sweet potato to create tortillas that resemble traditional corn or flour tortillas! It also creates a creamier texture than its paleo counterparts that are made with only cauliflower or nut flours. Try substituting these yummy alternatives next time you make tacos or even enjoy them all by themselves! Ingredients: ¾ large cauliflower, diced 1 small Japanese sweet potato, skinned and diced 2 eggs 1 T all-purpose seasoning ¼ t sea salt 1 t lime juice Instructions: Step 1: Skin and slice sweet potato. Step 2: Chop cauliflower into...

For some reason, stuffed mushrooms just look fancy and impressive to me. I always feel like a real pro when I make them and serve them. You will be happy to know though that you absolutely don't have to be a pro because they are actually quite simple to make. Impress your guests at your next get together by serving these Dr. Brown approved Chorizo Stuffed Mushrooms! Ingredients: 1½ c turkey chorizo sausage 16 oz whole white button mushrooms ½ c crumbled goat cheese (I used tomato basil flavor) ¼ c Dr. Brown approved mayonnaise or homemade 1 T olive oil 1 t minced garlic 2 T diced...

Asian-inspired cuisine is definitely a family favorite around here, and this recipe did NOT disappoint! Sauce that is both spicy and sweet + bite size chicken + crunchy cashews = 1 Tasty dish! And it is all 100% Dr. Brown approved to boot. With all the different flavors and textures, you won't even miss the rice. Check it out! Ingredients: 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 in cubes 2 T arrowroot powder ½ t black pepper 1 T extra virgin olive oil ⅓ c wheat-free Tamari sauce 3 T coconut vinegar 4 T Dr. Brown approved ketchup (or homemade) 1 T honey ½ T minced garlic 1...

Confession: breakfast is the hardest meal for me to stick to Dr. Brown approved foods. My family enjoys {read: is addicted to} the grain and sugar-filled breakfast choices, and I like the no-mess, no fuss convenience of them. Don't get me wrong ... I am completely aware of how important a good breakfast is and how terrible the typical choices are, and on weekends, I am all about busting out the eggs and veggies. But come Monday morning it is so much easier to just reach for the cereal box, am I right?!  Well I am determined for this laziness to stop,...

Veggies, while a crucial part of a healthy diet, get a bad rap for being boring and lacking flavor. But when prepared the right way, they can be quite the opposite. The crunch of hazelnuts and the sweet chewiness of raisins bring awesome texture and flavor to this unique green bean and carrot side dish. Ingredients 12 oz green beans 2 c baby carrots (quartered) ¼ c hazelnuts ⅔ c water+1/2 c Juice of 1 orange 2 T raisins Sea salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Step 1: Heat butter in a large skillet on medium-hight heat. Step 2: When butter is melted, add carrots. Stir and allow to cook...

Happy New Year!! I hope 2016 is off to an amazing start for you. If you are like Celia and me (and most Americans around the country,) you have probably made some wellness goals that include eating healthier and exercising more. This feature should be a great addition to help you reach those goals. Packed full of real food ingredients and bursting with tasty chocolaty goodness, this recipe makes for the perfect breakfast smoothie, after-workout shake, or even an afternoon boost for adults and kids alike! Ingredients: 8 oz almond milk or coconut milk 1 c sliced strawberries 1 c sunflower butter or...

Celia hit a home run with this tasty recipe. The combination of nuts, cranberries, maple syrup, feta cheese, and Brussel sprouts creates a side that is bursting with flavor and has a wonderful texture. It would be the perfect dish to bring to Christmas dinner this year and wow the whole family! And bonus it's 100% Dr. Brown approved! Ingredients: 1 lb Brussel sprouts ¼ c extra virgin olive oil ¼ c pure maple syrup ½ T minced garlic sea salt and ground black pepper to taste ½ c dried cranberries ¼ c sliced or crumbled sheep/goat feta ½ c chopped toasted walnuts ¼ c fresh cranberries Instructions: Step 1: Preheat...

A few weeks ago my family and I enjoyed this awesome meal at Sugarbacon in Downtown, McKinney. If you are local to DFW and haven't eaten there yet, you should! Everything from the food, to the drinks, to the atmosphere is right on point.  That particular afternoon it was pretty chilly, so we warmed up with their soup of the day which was a yummy cauliflower soup. Celia and I left inspired to say the least, and this is our paleo re-creation of this unique dish. Ingredients: 2 c cauliflower 32 oz vegetable broth 2 cloves minced garlic 3 T small diced shallot 3 T chopped...