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Pesto Squash Fettucine with Shrimp

Here’s a simple and delicious recipe that makes for an easy middle-of-the-week meal. Whenever I get cravings for pasta, I look to my nifty spiral slicer to make noodles out of healthy veggies. The result? Guilt-free and gluten-free pasta that’s even easier to prepare than boiling traditional noodles. Most people think of traditional pesto made […]

Gluten-free granola

This year my kids and I made granola as a gift to our friends and family for the holidays. I’ve had several requests for the recipe, and even a few demands of “Can you just make me some more?” It doesn’t last long at my house either, so here is the recipe. This is a […]

Hubbard squash and pork stew

It’s the middle of winter here in Montana. Last week we had temperatures that as cold as –25° F! When it gets that cold, I seek out comfort food that warms my belly and takes the chill off. Here is a super-simple, paleo-friendly dish that you can make in a crock pot, set it, and […]

Chile Verde with Pork

It’s mid-October. Leaves are turning color, and temperatures are falling fast. On this beautiful autumn day, I know some delicious homecooked comfort food was in order. So I headed out to the local farmers’ market, and came home with a bagful of beautiful chili peppers: Anaheims, poblanos, and some flavorful little cayenne (also known as […]

Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Every fall at the end of growing season, I get tons of squash from generous friends and family members. What to do with all of it? I’ve made hubbard squash soup, baked acorn squash, and grilled and stir-fried yellow squash. Not to mention all the faux pasta dishes I’ve made from spaghetti squash from my […]

Greek lamb kebabs

I made Greek-inspired lamb kebabs, served with some curry-roasted cauliflower and broccoli. Is it paleo-friendly? Well, depends on your definition. It does contain greek yogurt, and I had a few small potatoes from my dad’s garden that I needed to roast. Potatoes are definitely out in the Paleo prescription, but I just walk an extra […]