A few weeks ago, I made some mini-meatloaf muffins “frosted” with mashed potatoes for my weekly girls night (in which we watch Dancing with the Stars – don’t hate. Team Alfonso btw). Needless to say, they were a huge hit! I had used dark turkey meat but made it more of a traditional Italian meatloaf….
Top 10 Recipes for Labor Day Weekend
The summer is almost over, can you believe it? I can’t. Seems like not that long ago I packed up and moved (temporarily) to Vancouver for a short term job and that was already TWO MONTHS AGO! Summer has really flown by this year. That means that school is almost (or in some cases already…
Review ~ Paleo Grilling: A Modern Caveman’s Guide to Cooking with Fire
Summers and grilling go together like peas and carrots, or any other pair that is just right in all ways possible – maybe caveman & fire? :D. Spending an afternoon around the grill is imperative in the summertime, and better yet when you’re surrounded by friends and/or family. Of course, firing up the grill doesn’t…
Prosciutto Wrapped Melon
It’s officially Summer and that means that melons are in season! We’ve shared recipes in the past that feature the American Classic: Watermelon here and here before, but this recipe features my all time favorite. That of course, is cantaloupe. I don’t know why, but ever since I was a kid, I always preferred cantaloupe…
BBQ Flavored Pork Rinds
I have to admit, one of the things that I miss the most, especially in the summertime when BBQ’s are happening what seems like every weekend is a good salty, crispy, fried snack. Ever since switching to a lower carb paleo approach to deal with my epilepsy, chips are off the menu (not that they…
Duck Fat and Herb Roasted Asparagus
When I was home in Alabama for a few weeks visiting my family, my mom and I got to do a lot of cooking. We were throwing together dinner one night, having brought home a rotisserie chicken for the main meat. My mom had asparagus on hand and threw together this awesome side dish and…
Top Ten Recipes for Cinco De Mayo
It’s already May (can you believe how fast this year is going already?) and that means that Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner. In the past, we’ve always managed to put out some recipes to celebrate this day. To us, it signifies the start of grilling season and summertime and let’s face it,…
Chorizo Stir Fry
When I finally figured out the secret to making delicious homemade chorizo, I definitely have gone a little crazy in using it for everything. From subbing out bacon in the morning (shocking, I know) to making a cleaner version of a queso dip I grew up with, this new chorizo has been close to an…
Chocolate Covered Strawberries
It’s time for Valentine’s Day and what is a more classic and simple recipe to make for that special someone than chocolate covered strawberries? I’m actually surprised that I haven’t posted something like this sooner. It’s such a simple way to make a great dessert that is sure to impress. What’s a little different about…
Review: The Ancestral Table | New England Clam Chowder
When we first met Russ Crandall at Paleo f(x) in Austin, TX last Spring, we had heard of him & his blog – The Domestic Man – for sure…and his opinion on onions ;). If you haven’t read Russ’s story, it’s one that will inspire you – check it out on his blog here. After…