Paleo Diet

If you ask me, there is just about nothing more delicious than the flavor and texture of a crunchy egg roll. I honestly thought my egg roll eating days {or at least guiltless egg roll eating days} were over once I aspired to eat a more clean, Dr. Brown approved diet. Then, alas, Celia has once again managed to create a paleo version of this Asian classic that tastes almost identical to the original. See for yourself by giving the following recipe a try... Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts 1½ c shredded cabbage ½ c chopped carrots 1 small red onion diced ¼ c chopped celery 1 c bean...

While preparing this week's meal plan, Celia stumbled upon this DELISH dressing. As most of you probably know, it can be very difficult to find a store-bought salad dressing that is not full of additives, sugar, or soy. What many don't realize is that yummy homemade dressings are just a few ingredients away and easy to prepare! This one is simple, flavorful, and 100% Dr. Brown approved! We used it as the compliment for an amazing grilled chicken dish, but it would be perfect for your favorite summer salad as well. Look how even this "natural" brand has some undesirable...

With summer temps hitting triple digits, I am starting to long for the cool, crisp Autumn air and the flavors of savory food. If you are like me, even the smell of certain foods can take you right to a specific time of year and stir up some great feelings and memories. This classic dish did just the trick for me. Stay inside one night this week and let this simple yet delicious roast give you that little taste of Fall you've been dreaming of ... Ingredients: 1 2-3 lb Rump Roast 1 T olive oil ¼ cup Worchester sauce Salt and pepper to...

Hey everyone! To beat the summer heat, this week we are featuring a refreshing fruit treat the whole family will enjoy. This Watermelon Poolside Pie is not only delicious but also simple and fun! Try it out and let us know what the family thinks... Ingredients: 1 small-medium seedless watermelon 6 oz blackberries 6 oz strawberries, sliced 6 oz sheep or goat yogurt, plain or vanilla 2 T sliced almonds Step 1: Slice watermelon into 1 inch circles. Step 2: Spoon yogurt onto each slice and spread evenly across meat of watermelon. Step 3: Slice berries. Step 4: Add sliced blackberries and strawberries on top of yogurt. Step 5: Sprinkle sliced...

This week we are featuring a simple yet delicious dessert that can be made with ingredients most people have on hand! These Baked Apple Cups are so yummy and perfect to satisfy the inevitable and dreaded sweet tooth. Try them out for yourself, and let us know what you think! Ingredients: 2 Fiji or Honeycrisp apples 1 T pasture butter 1½ t cinnamon 3 T organic raw honey, local if available ⅓ cup chopped walnuts 2 T coconut milk, optional Step 1: Preheat oven to 350F, and melt butter in small skillet on medium-high heat. Step 2: Wash and halve apples, and se a 1 inch melon ball scooper...

Happy Summer to all my friends out there! This post will be pretty short and sweet. Between all the kiddos being home and getting ready to move at the end of the month, Celia and I have been crazy busy around here. This delicious paleo chicken salad recipe has been the perfect protein-packed snack to keep us energized. Make yourself some Sunday night and have it available throughout the week for a quick and healthy convenience food! We've loved having it on hand... I know you will too. =) Ingredients: 1½ lbs chicken, cooked and cubed 1 c red seedless...

This week Celia has come up with quite a delicious paleo treat. It reminds me of a cross between my Grandma's pinwheel cookie and a traditional cinnamon roll! I honestly can't believe there are NO grains in this recipe because the crust is REALLY good!! Try it for yourself and let us know what you think... Ingredients: For the Dough: 1 T coconut oil, melted 2 T pasture butter, melted/soft 1 egg 1 T raw organic honey 1 t vanilla extract 1 c almond flour ½ c hazelnut meal 1 T coconut flour 1 t baking soda Pinch of salt 1 t cinnamon For the Filling: 1 T cinnamon 3 T pure maple syrup 1 T...

This week's feature is a simple paleo dessert that uses REAL food ingredients. It's easy enough to whip up on any given weeknight, but delicious enough for the whole family to believe they are enjoying a gourmet treat! Ingredients 1 large banana 1 t olive oil 2 T pasture butter 1 T raw organic honey sprinkle of allspice pecan or walnut pieces, optional Step 1: Slice banana, ¼ to ½ inch thick. Step 2: Heat 1 T of butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Place bananas in skillet and brown both sides. Step 3: While bananas are browning, melt remaining butter in small saucepan. Add honey and spices to butter. Step...

With summer cookouts just around the corner, Celia and I thought it would be nice to feature a guiltless dip that can be served with raw veggies or our recently featured paleo tortilla chips! Creamy spinach dip has always been one of my favorite appetizers, and now that we have a Dr. Brown approved version our fellow paleo eaters can have their dip and eat it too. Ingredients: 1 ripe avocado ½ c Dr. Brown approved mayonnaise or homemade paleo mayo The juice of ½ lime 1 tsp unpasteurized honey fine sea salt Few grinds freshly cracked pepper 16oz frozen baby spinach leaves, chopped (you can use half...

      With Celia going back on the Dr. Brown Diet this past week, she is struggling to cut her sugar addiction to the curb. These paleo chocolate cake brownies were her creation to satisfy that sweet tooth. They are delish!! They helped my sweet tooth as well! Enjoy. Ingredients 2 oz unsweetened chocolate, chopped ½ c coconut oil, melted, ¼ c pasture butter ¼ c organic raw honey 1 T pure maple syrup 3 large eggs, room temperature 2 t vanilla extract ½ c almond flour ¼ c coconut flour ¾ c unsweetened cocoa powder ¼ t sea salt ½ c semisweet dairy and soy free chocolate chips (optional) Step 1: Preheat oven to...

Probably the snack that my husband and I most often "cheat" on is corn tortillas chips and salsa. It is absolutely our FAVORITE salty snack. So naturally when Celia suggested featuring one of her famous salsa recipes, I was immediately on-board but with one stipulation ... that she came up with a paleo "tortilla chip" recipe as well! The two recipes she landed on are both seriously DELISH. The salsa has just enough kick with that fresh homemade taste that can't be found in the store-bought jars. And the chips provide the crunch you crave and make for the...

So this weekend Marpé had the privilege of spending some time with our new friends over at Frisco Farm Stop! Micah and I spent the afternoon talking with customers about the Dr. Brown {paleo} Diet and sampling a brand new recipe from our very own, Chef Celia. This week we gave her the challenge of coming up with a recipe that was not only Dr. Brown approved but also used only ingredients that are available at the Farm Stop from the awesome vendors over there. Here's what she came up with {and it was pretty darn good if we...