Nightshade-free Unrolled Cabbage Rolls
Want cabbage rolls, but don’t want to spend the time wrapping them up? This is a recipe for unrolled cabbage rolls that you can make in the oven or slow cooker. It also uses my nightshade-free “no-mato” sauce that’s suitable for the autoimmune paleo protocol. If you’re not on the AIP and want to use a tomato sauce instead, there’s an option for that as well.
The Best “No-Mato” Sauce – Autoimmune Paleo Marinara
Beets, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, herbs, olives, and lemon juice work magic in this recipe to make a nightshade-free marinara sauce — also known as a “No-Mato” sauce. Perfect if you are following the autoimmune paleo protocol or if you are sensitive to tomatoes.
How I’m Healing Leaky Gut With Functional Medicine
The blood work from my Cyrex Labs Array 2 test just came back and I tested positive for a leaky, infected gut. How did this happen, and what am I going to do to heal? Read on to learn more.
Brussels Sprouts Chips
If you like kale chips, you will LOVE Brussels sprouts chips. They are faster and easier to make, too. They also help you stretch your food budget: not only do you get a hearty side dish from a purchase of Brussels sprouts, you also get an awesome appetizer or snack! Check out my simple recipe for delicious roasted sprouts, too!
Simple Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts are a delicious, simple to prepare, nutrient dense vegetable — they are my husband’s favorite! The trick to making mouth-watering Brussels sprouts is to roast them, not boil or steam them. This brings out their rich, nutty flavor — no fancy ingredients required. All you need is fat, salt, and pepper and you will have an amazing side dish in about a half hour!
Eat Your Veggies: Easy Wilted Baby Spinach Recipe
Cooked leafy greens have been a staple in my diet since I first went paleo in 2010. This is an extremely simple recipe, and one that I make several days a week. It is an easy way to get a ton of nutrition and can be eaten with any meal of the day. I frequently include it as a side dish with eggs and/or bacon for breakfast. Freshly wilted baby spinach is tender, mild, and one of my favorite side dishes. If you are new to including cooked greens in your diet, this is a great recipe to start with. I hope you enjoy it!
Paleo Plantain Flour Pancakes
I have tried a LOT of gluten-free/paleo pancake recipes, and I think that plantain flour pancakes are my new favorite. They have a lovely savory flavor, a pleasant, fluffy texture, and they are super easy to handle in the frying pan. Bonus: there is a variation for an egg-free, autoimmune paleo-friendly version here that uses gelatin. Whichever version you make, you will enjoy these!
Tostones (Twice-Fried Green Plantains)
Tostones, twice-fried green plantains, are a traditional side dish in many countries in Central and South America and the Caribbean. They are a great Paleo/Real Food safe starch option when cooked in a healthy fat like lard, bacon grease, coconut oil, ghee, or palm shortening. They are a versatile side dish that goes well with just about anything, from eggs, to meats, or just paired with avocado slices as a quick snack. This is a picture tutorial recipe with a printable version at the end of the post. Enjoy!
Easy, Healthy, Homemade NOT “Jell-O” Gelatin Snack
Looking for a way to get more good grass-fed gelatin into your diet? The following recipe for a made-from-scratch raw citrus Jell-O is easy, fast, and best of all, is made from high-quality gelatin from grass-fed cows and uses freshly squeezed raw citrus juice. There are no questionable preservatives, refined sugars or HFCS, or dangerous artificial food coloring here!
Plátanos Maduros (fried sweet ripe plantains)
Plantains. One of my favorite starchy foods! Since moving to Miami, I’ve been eating them a lot more often. All the grocery stores sell them — even the little mom and pop markets. And they’re cheap! Around $0.59-0.99/pound. You can also find the on the menu at a majority of restaurants in town. Unfortunately, though, pretty much all of those restaurants are going to be frying their plantains in unhealthy rancid omega-6 vegetable oils. Luckily, cooking plantains at home in a healthy cooking fat is super fast and easy. This post will teach you how to cook Plátanos Maduros (just “maduros” for short), which are made from ripened (black/yellow) plantains and are sweet.