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Paleo Moroccan Chicken with Red Coleslaw (GF/DF/Paleo/AIP)
Okay I have a secret: I hate long laborious meals. Weird for someone that likes to cook right? I just don’t have the time or patience for it. If it is too complicated, chances are I’m not doing it. Can you relate? That’s why most of my meals are 30 minutes or less, including this super simple super delicious Paleo Moroccan Chicken. Keys to a Good Marinade Do you know how to construct the perfect marinade? It’s pretty simple. First, you have to have some type of oil. This really helps the flavors penetrate the meat and goes a long way to flavor it. Second, you have to have an acid. In this…
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Kale Basil Pesto Meatballs over Spaghetti Squash (GF/DF/AIP/Paleo)
These delicious kale basil pesto meatballs are “company worthy.” I made them dairy and nut free so they are also Autoimmune Paleo (AIP) friendly. To really up the flavor, I used half ground chicken, half ground pork and fried them in coconut oil. Wow! You’ve gotta try it. This recipe was inspired by the book “The Thyroid Connection” by Dr. Amy Myers. I adapted and altered the recipe quite a bit to suit my liking but all the inspiration came from her. She advocates for an autoimmune paleo protocol for anyone with a thyroid or autoimmune condition. If you think you might be one of those people, I highly recommend her books. She’s…
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Paleo Chicken Apricot Curry (GF/DF/Paleo)
People have been eating curry for over 4,500 years. Archaeologists were able to identify residues of the traditional curry spices – ginger, garlic and turmeric – in the skeletons and pottery dishes in excavations in India. It is truly an ancient dish. And for good reason. It’s warm, comforting, medicinal and filling. I created this Paleo Chicken Curry especially for my husband’s 37th birthday. It is his absolute favorite meal. I love making curries. I make all different kinds. This one is particularly delicious due to the addition of dried apricots to the stew. It is the perfect balance of sweet, salty and creamy. Did you know there are some serious health benefits…
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Paleo BBQ Chicken Sliders (GF/DF/Paleo)
This is hands down my family’s favorite 30 minute meal. Can you believe it only took me 30 minutes to put it together?! I am all about making healthy tasty meals FAST, especially on the weeknights when we are all so busy. Do you look for fast recipes to help get you through the weekday madness? I definitely do. I know it can be hard to set aside an hour or two after a long day of work and kid’s activities to make a healthy meal at home. But don’t worry, I’ve gotcha covered. And these little sliders are going to be a HIT with the whole family! Sometimes I enjoy making my…
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Paleo Chinese Chicken Salad (GF/DF/Paleo)
I have to be honest with you. Salad is not my favorite. It’s not that I don’t a enjoy a good salad every now and again, but it’s usually not my first choice on a menu. This Chinese Chicken Salad, however, is a game changer. It has the perfect combination of sweet + salty and offers various textures which make it so much more interesting than your plain ol’ everyday salad. Now this is not your typical industrialized seed oil and gluten laden Chinese Chicken Salad. This baby is loaded with antioxidants, vitamin C, healthy fats and sustainable protein. And best of all, it’s a no bake meal so it won’t heat up…