I’m not afraid to say it.. this is the BESTÂ Paleo-Keto Ranch Dressing.. EVER. If you aren’t familiar with the term ‘paleo-keto’ it’s a high-fat, low-carb food that’s 100% dairy free. This recipe is also vegetarian friendly! I love ranch dressing, it’s a staple in our refrigerator but since I’m back to thinking that diary is…
With all the healthy benefits of avocado paired with the spicy, smoke deliciousness of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce.. this Avocado Chipotle Crema will be your new favorite condiment. Avocado Chipotle Crema makes an excellent salad dressing, veggie dip, sandwich spread or taco drizzle; and my favorite..right off the spoon! By adding fat-burning MCT oil, we’ve taken…
One of the best way to ensure you eat healthy throughout the week, is to prepare ahead of time so that you aren’t caught hungry without a plan! With these Sausage & Kale Omelets in a Jar you’ll always be prepared for a healthy meal no matter how busy you are. By simply filling Wide-Mouth 1/2…
Smoked Salmon mixed into a probiotic-rich blend of cream cheese, crème fraîche, and greek yogurt, along with fresh herbs, makes a delicious Smoked Salmon Spread you’ll be sure to enjoy. Serve with on toasted slices of grain-free french bread or on crackers as a snack, in hollowed-out cucumber chunks as an appetizer, spread on a grain-free bagel…
I gotta admit, trying to photograph cooked white rice is definitely a challenge to my growing photography skills and I was so hesitant to even post’em because I’m totally not satisfied with how they look BUT I know you all really need to have this recipe – despite my horrible photography slump! While we don’t eat grains often,…
There’s only one way to describe these Savory Spinach and Feta Waffles – DELICIOUS! Even I have to admit that I was shocked that they turned out so amazing awesome on the very first try, rarely does that happen with this type of recipe – where you blindly mix together ingredients and you can’t taste…
It feels really strange to be talking so much (recently) about low-carb… I feel like it’s a complete blast from the past, I started eating low carb back in 1999 when I was a senior in college and while I’ve never eaten a “high carb” diet, it’s only been recently that I’ve become more dedicated…
What could better than all the delicious flavors of fall packaged into a cute little bite-sized pumpkin?!? This super easy, Maple Pumpkin Fudge is a fun alternative to traditional pumpkin-inspired desserts. I don’t know about you but I’m totally over all the predictable, over-done pumpkin sweets, like pumpkin pie {blah} — Let’s all promise to kick…
A chewy, fudgy brownie that is easy to make, these are perfect for a picnic or to just have hanging around for a snack. To transform them into an elegant dessert, top with vanilla ice cream and sliced strawberries. I’m super excited that my friend Jennifer of  Purposeful Nutrition is sharing her review of my newly released, published cookbook Without Grain. She’s also…
Every June we spend a long weekend at the Lowe’s Wharf Marina in Sherwood, Maryland, eating fresh Maryland blue crabs and fishing for striper bass (rockfish). While there I learned that the key to making an authentic Maryland crab cake is to keep the ingredients simple and avoid overusing binding fillers such as bread and…
Spicy Peel and Eat Shrimp with Chipotle Remoulade, talk about a deliciousness-overload! Pairing Spicy Peel and Eat Shrimp with a smoky, tangy Chipotle Remoulade is an awesome alternative to plain-jane shrimp cocktail! Every time I post a shrimp recipe, I am asked about the type of shrimp we purchase and where we purchase it from. There…
Remoulade (or rémoulade) is a condiment invented in France that is typically mayonnaise-based, a sauce similar to tarter sauce. While its original purpose was possibly for serving with meats, it is now more often used as an accompaniment to seafood dishes, especially pan-fried breaded fish  (such as my World’s Best Paleo Breaded Shrimp) and seafood cakes (such as my Crab Cakes or Salmon Patties from Without Grain). My delicious Chipotle…