This pesto. Wow. I’ve made a bunch of pestos over the years, but there was something about this one that just wow-d me. Also I might be a little biased because all the basil came from my garden that I have been carefully tending to over the summer. I am completely obsessed with the ricotta…
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Paleo Strawberry Bites with Vanilla Cream
Guess what today is? Plaid & Paleo’s Fourth Anniversary! Four years ago, I launched a little blog as simply a way to stay accountable to eating healthy. I mainly made other people’s recipes and posted terrible photos from my iPhone with a link to that blogger’s site. I never dreamed I would be creating my…
Paleo Chili-Lime Mango
A few weeks ago, I went on an amazing long weekend to Los Angeles. It was good to finally feel the warm sand between my toes and bask in the California sun. There is really nothing like the beach or the ocean breeze. For me, there is something about hearing the rolling waves of the…
Paleo Buffalo Chicken Totchos
Okay so I have been sitting on this Buffalo Chicken Totchos recipe for a while. I made these totchos in fall, and I was so obsessed. Then I realized, I didn’t write down the recipe. UGH! This is the first time I have ever completely not written down a recipe. I have three places where…
Instant Pot Deviled Eggs 3-ways
If you follow me on Instagram, you know I love making hard boiled eggs in my Instant Pot. My favorite things to do with these hard boiled eggs is to make Instant Pot deviled eggs. Over the last few years, deviled eggs have become one of my go-to snacks on paleo when I am hungry….
Sweet Lime Plantain Chips
I am officially all moved in to Arizona but not unpacked. Thankfully I have a few days before my new job starts to settle in a little more. I can’t wait to explore my new city and find lots of local gems. I am so excited to be close to a Trader Joe’s again. I…
Paleo Southwest Ranch Dip
I developed this Paleo Southwest Ranch Dip after having a bite of Hidden Valley’s Fiesta Ranch Dip. It was super tasty, but I was shocked when I read the ingredient list on the seasoning packet. I knew I could make this paleo after making my dairy-free veggie dip last year. I am officially obsessed with…
Paleo Dill Pickle Deviled Eggs
These dill pickle deviled eggs were inspired by my potato salad recipe. Dill pickles mix with fresh dill, dijon mustard and just a hint of mayo for a creamy and flavorful dill pickle! A few years ago if you told me that I would be craving deviled eggs and coming up with creative deviled eggs…
Paleo Cinnamon Gummy Bears
February contains one of my all-time favorite holidays! Can you guess what it is?? No, it’s not Valentine’s Day. It’s Groundhog’s Day, which happens to be today! My love of Groundhog’s Day started in high school when I realized I would rather go to school then have a snow day because I hated winter. According…
Paleo Gingerbread Spiced Almonds
Right now I am currently cooking my way through my mom’s holiday recipes. My mom is basically Betty Crocker reincarnated. I grew up in a house filled with food and treats. From homemade caramels to spritz cookies to fudge to English toffee, Christmas is always the best time of year for my mom’s treats. I…
Apple Pie Spiced Apple Chips
Now that pumpkin everything season is over, it is time to give the best fall flavor its time to shine! I love apples, apple cobbler and apple pie. If I had to choose, I will pick apple pie over pumpkin every time. Sorry pumpkin. I am constantly searching for grab-and-go snacks. When eating paleo, you…
Paleo Candy Corn Gummies
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,…