Chucky Avocado Chimichurri Sauce (Paleo + Whole30)

I love avocados and I love chimichurri sauce, so I figured why not put the too together!  The combination of the tangy sauce and creamy avocado create a dressing that goes great on just about anything!  When I am grilling up a simple skirt steak and don’t have enough time to marinate the meat, this…

Pineapple Coconut Fruit & Nut Bars (Paleo + Whole30)

With beach season in full swing I like having easy on-the-go snacks on hand that are great for the beach or poolside.  These Pineapple Coconut Fruit & Nut Bars will have you daydreaming of the tropics while staying both paleo and Whole30 approved!!   Ingredients: 1 ½ cups roasted lightly salted cashews 1 cup dates…

Ground Beef and Pork Mexican Taco Filling (Paleo + Whole30)

       One of my favorite weeknight dinners to make is a variation of a taco.  They are one pot wonders, can be eaten as a salad or with a tortilla and usually involve some sort of Siete product which I can never get enough of.  This recipe is hearty, flavorful and makes a…

Strawberry Ice Cream (Paleo)

As I have said before I can ever get enough ice cream.  There’s something about the sweet, creamy, rich consistency that I just love.  This Strawberry Ice Cream is dairy and refined sugar free and is filled with all the goods.  My favorite addition is the fresh strawberry puree, no artificial flavors here!   Ingredients:…

Taco Salad with Chipotle Lime Avocado Dressing (Paleo + Whole30)

Celebrate Taco Tuesday with my Taco Salad with Chipotle Lime Avocado Dressing, both paleo and Whole30 compliant!  This salad combines two recipes that I never get tired of, my Spicy Taco Meat and my Chipotle Lime Avocado Dressing.  This hearty salad packs a ton of flavor including creamy avocado, chipotle chili powder, fresh cilantro and…

String Bean Salad (Paleo + Whole30)

I love a quick and easy side dish, especially in the summer.  This simple String Bean Salad comes together in a few easy steps and is best served cold. I like preparing this dish early and let it marinate together in the fridge to let the flavors come together.  I love serving this alongside a…

Tostones (Paleo + Whole30)

My love for tostones run deep.  I love them enjoying them as a burger bun, smothered is guacamole, or as a vessel for my carnitas, just to name a few.  Crunchy, salty and savory, it doesn’t get much better than this! I love preparing tostones two different ways, I either cut them in slices and…

Cashew Cream Fruit Dip (Paleo)

This recipe is inspired by a fruit dip from my childhood filled with marshmallow fluff and cream cheese.   Along a few other ingredients it was whipped to perfection and served alongside fresh fruit. It’s been years since I have had it and was randomly craving it so I decided I’d try to make it paleo….

Quick Fried Cauli Rice (Paleo + Whole30)

I love adding variety to the main courses of my weekly menu but sometimes I get stuck in a side dish rut.  I really try to avoid this because I find if I am not completely satisfied with my meals, that is when the snacking temptations kick in.  To avoid this I try to choose…

Paleo Vanilla Ice Cream

Nothing beats the heat like a cool sweet treat!  Especially when its dairy and refined sugar free.  This Paleo Vanilla Ice Cream is filled with only the good stuff including creamy coconut milk, sweetened bananas, and dates.  I love giving it a good drizzle with almond butter or adding fruit fruit!     Ingredients: 1-…