It’s Halloween time! When I was younger Halloween wasn’t such a big deal, which I probably why I love it now. I love coming up with creative or funny costumes. I also love making fun, festive food. Last year I made these Spooky Banana Pops, which were a hit with my nieces. Two years ago,…
Crockpot Sweet and Spicy Chicken
It’s crockpot season! Well it is still in the 80s where I live, but I consider it crockpot season pretty much all year long. When I asked what type of recipes you wanted to see more of on Plaid and Paleo, the resounding answer was crockpot/slow cooker meals! I was so happy to hear this…
Paleo Pumpkin Cookies with Orange Glaze
Today marks the official last day of summer. At the stroke of midnight, fall will arrive and the pumpkin everything onslaught will reach frenzied heights! Last year I only shared one pumpkin recipe, yup just one! I am more of an apple girl myself, but there are a few pumpkin things I just love. One…
Hatch Chile Dip
It is still Hatch Chile season! I love being able to buy fresh roasted hatch chiles at my local Whole Foods. I love the spicy, smokey flavor of hatch chiles. One of my favorite pre-paleo snacks was hummus. I loved the creamy texture and all the different flavors that could be imposed on the semi-neutral…
Sea Salt & Honey Ice Cream by Clean Eating with a Dirty Mind
After a fun but exhausting weekend at the lake, I am happy to be home and in my own bed! It has been so hot in Oklahoma all summer long. Even though we are supposed to be transitioning to fall, it feels like the middle of summer here. I’m not complaining because it means I…
Paleo Lasagna Rolls
But I can’t imagine lasagna without cheese, and cheese isn’t paleo! Yes I know. But I’ve created a yummy dairy-free cheese because to me you’re right! Lasagna isn’t lasagna without the cheese. Pasta was one of the hardest things for me to give up going paleo. I loved every pasta under the sun in my…
Crockpot Hatch Chile Chicken Tacos
I asked. You responded. Here it is! A new crockpot meal. Crockpot Hatch Chile Chicken Tacos. I love cooking in my crockpot (or slow cooker if I am being technically correct). Some of my favorite crockpot meals include my Spicy Mustard Chicken, Mississippi Roast and Tom Kha Yum Soup. My local Whole Foods recently held a…
Grain-Free Raisin Bran Cereal
I have been craving cereal lately. Maybe it is because I haven’t eaten cereal in years and want a quick breakfast. Or maybe I just miss the crunch. Either way I had a strong craving for Trix the other day. Like weirdly strong. I could recall the flavor of a cereal I haven’t eaten in…
Ginger Mustard Coleslaw Burgers
It has been scorching here, and I have been cooking non-stop! My ebook is coming along great, and I have been sharing a few sneak peeks over on my Instagram. While I have been cooking up a storm for my ebook, I still have managed to squeeze in a new recipe for Plaid and Paleo. I…
Chicken Parmesan Meatballs
In my pre-paleo days, I loved Italian food. Fettuccine alfredo, mushroom ravioli, spaghetti with meat sauce, and chicken parmesan. I still love Italian food, and I’ve made a few recreations over the years: chicken marsala, lasagna and creamy chicken pasta. One night I was struck with the idea to make chicken parmesan meatballs, and I…
Gyoza Bites from Paleo Takeout
Guys. This cookbook! As a recovering takeout junkie, Paleo Takeout by Russ Crandall has all my old favorites. Pad See Ew, General Tso’s Chicken, Tom Kha Gai, Pad Thai, Spring Rolls, Chicken Tikka Masala, Gyros, Gyoza Bites and more. Everything is here! From Chinese to Japanese to Indian to even American takeout. I like how…
Sweet n’ Salty Sesame Almonds
I have been missing Europe desperately lately. I still chat with the friends I met on my trip from over a year ago. We like to reminisce about long bus rides, eating new foods and simply the ridiculous scenarios we found ourselves in. The highlight of the trip for me was Greece. With the current…