Paleo Diet

Hi friends! So this week I asked Celia to cook my family a Thanksgiving Turkey so we could share a unique recipe with our fans. Not realizing it was her first turkey ever, I didn't know just how big of a request I was making. But I am not surprised that I get to report that she did an amazing job once again. It was seriously SUCH a good turkey. Turkey is probably my least favorite dish at a Thanksgiving feast, so I was delighted that she had come up with such a moist and flavorful recipe. You guys are going to LOVE...

Need something unique to bring to Thanksgiving Dinner this year? This Sweet Potato Carrot Soufflé is the perfect dish! Packed full of tasty buttery goodness, this awesome side has been given 8 thumbs up by my four mini taste testers. Even when the holidays are done and over, this recipe is sure to make my family rotation because it is seriously DE-LISH! Ingredients: 3 c baby carrots 2 c peeled and sliced sweet potato 2 eggs ½ t ground cloves 1 t cinnamon 2 T raw, local honey 8 T soft pasture butter 1 t baking powder 1 t vanilla extract   Instructions: Step 1: Preheat oven to 350F, put 5 cups...

I'm just going to be real and say that fish is not usually my (or my kids') preferred choice of protein. But this unique recipe may have just changed our mind. The whole family agrees that it is SO good!! Celia has recently discovered the versatility of hazelnut meal, and in this dish, ground hazelnuts and pecans create a delicious bread-less crust that will have you begging for seconds! Ingredients: 4 (6 oz) trout fillets 1 c ground pecans ¼ c hazelnut meal ¼ c minced parsley 1 T extra virgin olive oil sea salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Step 1:  Preheat oven to 350F. Step 2. Place...

One of my favorite places to eat is BJ's Brewhouse because of their cast iron skillet cookies they serve! (Shhh... don't tell Dr. Brown I still splurge on these from time to time.) With Celia's newest creation, I can now eat this delicious dish without the guilt! Take my word ... you won't even believe how good this tastes. This giant caramel cookie is the perfect fall treat! Ingredients: ⅓ C Maple Syrup ⅓ C Nut Butter ⅓ C Coconut oil (melted) 1 T Grass-fed Butter (melted) 1½ C Almond Meal ½ t Cinnamon ¼ t Nutmeg ½ t Sea Salt ¼ t Baking Soda ⅓ C Maple Syrup 2 Eggs 2 t...

If you have ever tried eating paleo {or paleo-ish}, you have probably encountered some interesting recipes that substitute cauliflower for traditional starchy carbs or vegetables. It makes sense as cauliflower is very versatile in that it doesn't have an overpowering flavor of its own, and it can be prepared many different ways to create a desired texture. That being said though ... if your tastebuds are like mine, many of these recipes fall short and turn out disappointing to say the least. After much trial and error, lo and behold we were able to come up with quite a...

Since Celia is still on her Fall baking kick, she whipped up these amazing banana nut muffins the other day! They were a hit with the entire household. Take on-the-go as a healthy snack, or serve warm with a tab of butter at the breakfast table (my favorite.) You won't even miss the wheat or refined sugar... I promise! Ingredients: 3 ripe bananas, mashed 3 T honey 2 t vanilla extract 4 T melted pasture butter ¼ c unsweetened applesauce 4 large eggs ½ c coconut flour ½ c (50g) almond meal ¾ t baking soda ¼ c chopped pecans or walnuts (optional) a handful of allergen-free chocolate chips (optional) 1 T...

It's just about that time of year again when Celia gets giddy about baking sweet treats, and my family and I get to enjoy all her many decadent creations! This recipe is sure to satisfy that sweet tooth, and yet keep you right on track with all your wellness goals. And bonus it's super simple and rather quick! Check it out. Ingredients: 2 Honey Crisp Apples 3 T pasture butter 1 t cinnamon 1 T maple syrup ¼ chopped pecans (optional) 2 cups of Dr. brown approved coconut ice cream (optional) Instructions: Step 1: Preheat oven to 400F, wash, and peel apples. Step 2: Core and slice apples in half. Step...

This week's feature recipe is absolutely delicious! Celia stumbled upon it last week when she needed an easy recipe with simple ingredients for a last minute meal for my family. She had no idea it would be such a hit! It was so good that my husband gave her several compliments on it the next day because he was STILL thinking about it. Since then she has literally made it three times for different groups of people, and it has been two thumbs up across the board! Needless to say, this is one to add to the regular menu for...

It's that time of year again where fans all over the country get together to cheer on their favorite college football team. This recipe is the perfect finger food that follows all Dr. Brown's rules, yet will add flavor and spice to the spread. Try it out at your next football party for an easy paleo main dish that is sure to please the crowd! Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken legs (about 8) 1 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper ½ tsp cayenne 1 tsp paprika ½ garlic powder ¼ tsp onion powder 1 c Dr. Brown approved BBQ Sauce or Homemade Instructions: Step 1: Place seasonings in 1 gallon ziplock bag. Step 2:...

There are a few things that are hard to give up when going paleo purely out of convenience sake, and sandwiches are definitely one of them. We have made a few different paleo "breads" in the past and while they might do the trick for satisfying the bread craving, they really aren't very convenient. Not many people in this day and age bake their own bread when they are needing to make a quick sandwich, so that's why I love this recipe! The crisp cucumber is holds it all together, is quick to prepare, and makes for the perfect...

If you are like us, there are days that you just crave biting into a big ole' piece of pizza in typical American fashion! Well, unfortunately, or fortunately depending on how you look at it, traditional pizza is all kinds of wrong if you are trying to follow the Dr. Brown diet.  So this is our attempt at satisfying that craving while still sticking to the recommended guidelines. We think it turned out pretty dang good if we do say so ourselves ... give it a try so you can be the judge! Ingredients: Pizza Crust: 3 tbsp olive oil 3 tbsp water ⅓...

This week's feature is out of this world. The sweet raspberries and tart cranberries make it reminiscent of Thanksgiving, but the jalapeños and cilantro give it the heat you never knew was missing! We have it pictured with turkey bacon chips in typical "turkey and cranberries" fashion. For optimal digestion, however, it would be better to pair it with sweet potato chips so as not to mix animal protein with fruit. I've tasted it with both, and the flavor combos are excellent! Ingredients: 6 oz frozen organic cranberries 6 oz frozen organic raspberries 2 jalapeño peppers 1 small red onion ¼ c cilantro 1 t sea...