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Paleo

The following recipes are paleo or can easily be made paleo with minor adjustments

3 Ingredient Roasted Banana Coconut Milk Ice Cream

Posted on May 12th, 2013

Of course I would need the most complicated title ever to describe the simplest recipe. In fact, it's probably more difficult to say the title out…

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Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Mocha Bites {The Recipe ReDux}

Posted on Aug 21st, 2014

Rich & fudgy Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Mocha Bites are super easy to make with just a handful of wholesome ingredients. They are paleo,…

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Bacon Cheeseburger Salad

Posted on Mar 25th, 2014

This bacon cheeseburger salad is a quick, healthy and delicious way to get your burger fix. Gluten-free, grain-free, packed with flavor, and it all…

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BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Posted on Jan 20th, 2014

A healthy, simple, gluten-free weeknight meal that makes you feels elegant, but easily comes together with practically no working…

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Blueberry Almond Meal Cookies {vegan + gluten-free}

Posted on Apr 1st, 2013

Remember when I wasn't eating desserts? It lasted a whole two weeks, and I don't know if it even really counts, because to try to fight against my…

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Breakfast Stuffed Sweet Potatoes: Healthy, delicious and naturally paleo

Breakfast Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Posted on Mar 16th, 2015

Whether it's breakfast for dinner or dinner for breakfast, these perfectly roasted breakfast stuffed sweet potatoes filled with drippy eggs, crispy…

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Caramelized Onion & Cauliflower

Posted on Nov 26th, 2013

A simple veggie side dish that packs a ton of flavor. Just a few simple ingredients that will have your whole family going back for seconds and…

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Chai Spiced Coconut Cream Ice Cream {The Recipe ReDux}

Posted on May 22nd, 2014

Rich and creamy coconut milk ice cream with the warm and comforting spices of a chai tea latte. With just a handful of wholesome ingredients, this…

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Chocolate Chip Zucchini Almond Meal Muffins

Posted on Jun 18th, 2013

Soft & fluffy zucchini muffins stuffed with dark chocolate chips. Grain-free, refined sugar-free, vegan & paleo! Did I ever tell you…

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Coconut Cashew Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites

Posted on Feb 2nd, 2014

Healthy, simple, gluten-free & vegan dessert bites that taste like cookie dough, but made from wholesome ingredients with no grains or refined…

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Creamy Thai Ginger Skillet Chicken: You will love all of the bold flavor this one skillet dish brings!

Creamy Thai Ginger Skillet Chicken

Posted on Dec 15th, 2014

This post is sponsored by  Swanson®. All opinions are my own. Creamy Thai ginger skillet chicken with perfectly browned, juicy chicken thighs…

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Crockpot Curry Soup with Sweet Potato, Chicken & Kale

Crockpot Curry Soup with Sweet Potato, Chicken & Kale

Posted on Sep 28th, 2014

Rich, creamy, warm and comforting curry soup with sweet potatoes, chicken & kale is incredibly easy to make in your slow cooker with NO prep…

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Drink & Dish: Brussels Sprouts with Apple, Bacon & Dates

Posted on Oct 8th, 2013

Tender seared brussels sprouts with crispy bacon, soft and sweet dates, and crunchy chopped apples topped with a sweet balsamic glaze. Looking for…

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Drink & Dish: Lemon Almond Meal Scones {with video}

Posted on Mar 25th, 2013

Follow my blog with Bloglovin   So, today is the first day of Passover (it started last night, because we're weird, and have to start…

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Easiest Crockpot Curry Chicken

Posted on Nov 2nd, 2013

Bold, flavorful curried chicken in your crockpot has never been so easy--the perfect weeknight meal that anyone can put together. Most of the…

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Green Chile Enchilada Sauce

Posted on Apr 3rd, 2013

For years, I have been buying enchilada sauce. Always green, although for years I was totally weirded out by green sauce. It was green, so obviously…

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Grilled Chicken with Sriracha Almond Sauce: The BEST peanut free pad Thai copy cat there is!

Grilled Chicken with Sriracha Almond Sauce

Posted on Jun 28th, 2015

Grilled chicken with Sriracha almond sauce has all the flavor of traditional pad Thai with a suped up, peanut-free sauce that tastes even better than…

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Grilled Pork Chops with Balsamic Blackberry Sauce

Posted on Sep 4th, 2014

Perfectly grilled pork chops smothered with a sweet and simple balsamic blackberry sauce. This dinner looks so impressive, you'd never guess how easy…

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Grilled Skirt Steak with Blackberry Avocado Salsa

Posted on Apr 11th, 2013

Did I ever tell you about the time I gave up red meat? I was actually super strict about it for a couple of years. When I first started losing…

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Guacamole Chicken Salad

Posted on May 30th, 2013

My name is Ari, and I have a chicken salad problem. There, I admit it. I just...I get on these kicks, and I have to make something every way…

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Guacamole Deviled Eggs

Posted on Jan 15th, 2014

Healthier, dairy-free and paleo friendly deviled eggs with a flavorful guacamole kick. The perfect protein-packed snack or party food. I used…

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Easy, healthy & delicious one pan Honey Sriracha Skillet Pork Chops

Honey Sriracha Skillet Pork Chops

Posted on Jan 22nd, 2015

Sweet and spicy honey sriracha skillet pork chops are so easy and flavorful with only a handful of ingredients, and one pan. Get rid of the idea that…

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How To: Toddy {Cold Brewed Iced Coffee}

Posted on Jun 3rd, 2013

Have we ever discussed my coffee habit? It's pretty embarrassing the amount of money I have spent on going out to coffee in my life. I just never got…

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Lemon Rosemary Grilled Artichokes

Posted on Aug 14th, 2013

I took 5 pictures of artichokes and they all look the same. Forgive me? Actually, I took more like 20 pictures of artichokes which is…

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Macadamia Crusted Halibut

Posted on Jul 16th, 2013

For most of my life, I hated seafood. Anything other than canned tuna was totally out, and I wouldn't even dream of giving it a try. I passed up…

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Mexican Slaw

Posted on Sep 19th, 2013

You guys, life has been so busy lately. I don't know how some people take all of these trips and still manage to get things done in life. I've been…

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Noodleless Chicken “Pad” Thai

Posted on Jan 7th, 2013

  My vacation is over. Wahhhhh. It's been so incredibly nice having the last two weeks almost completely off. I've actually been cooking…

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Orange Cranberry Almond Meal Muffins

Posted on Nov 30th, 2012

Have you heard? After Thanksgiving, cranberry is the new pumpkin. Oh and peppermint is the new sweet potato. Trust me, that's coming too. I'm…

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Paleo Banana Bread: Ultra soft and tender, sweetened with maple syrup

Paleo Banana Bread

Posted on Feb 25th, 2015

Perfectly soft and tender paleo banana bread sweetened with maple syrup and made with wholesome ingredients, but it tastes just like the classic…

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Paleo Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash: Warm, hearty and comforting breakfast hash with sweet potato, onions, center cut bacon and fried eggs. So easy and crave-able!

Paleo Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash

Posted on Nov 9th, 2015

Comforting, delicious and healthy paleo sweet potato breakfast hash has plenty of sweet potatoes, center cut bacon, onion and topped with perfectly…

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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites

Posted on Mar 28th, 2014

Healthy, simple and easy no-bake cookie dough bites packed with peanut butter flavor, sweetened with pure maple syrup, and chock-full of smooth, rich…

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Portobello Breakfast Cups

Posted on Apr 16th, 2013

It seems strange to go "back to normal" today. I was originally going to post these yesterday, but it just didn't seem right. I had too many things…

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Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus with a Poached Egg: The perfect healthy & easy summer side dish!

Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

Posted on May 28th, 2015

Prosciutto wrapped asparagus gives the best of this summer produce with perfectly roasted asparagus, flavorful prosciutto, and a creamy poached egg.…

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Pumpkin Pecan Scones {vegan + gluten-free}

Posted on Sep 3rd, 2013

I promised myself I was going to wait until the first day of fall to post my first pumpkin recipe of the year, but I just can't do it anymore. Heck,…

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Pumpkin Spice Sweetened Condensed Coconut Milk

Pumpkin Spice Sweetened Condensed Coconut Milk

Posted on Oct 1st, 2014

Homemade sweetened condensed milk made with coconut milk, maple syrup, pumpkin puree and warm fall spices. Perfect as a coffee creamer, or to replace…

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Roasted Jalapeno & Garlic Bacon Guacamole

Posted on Jun 29th, 2014

Rich, creamy guacamole with roasted jalapenos and roasted garlic loaded with crispy bacon. This guacamole is a total crowd pleaser and will take the…

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Roasted Macadamia Butter

Posted on Aug 15th, 2012

I don't like pineapple. I don't like the way it looks; I don't like the way it smells; I don't like how it's all spiky and uninviting. As soon as we…

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Rosemary, Olive Oil & Sea Salt Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Posted on Feb 17th, 2014

Simple, easy roasted and mashed sweet potatoes with bold rosemary flavor and no cream or butter! A perfect healthy side dish to accompany any…

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Spicy “Spaghetti” & Meat Sauce

Posted on Nov 13th, 2012

Have you ever met those people that say they don't like spicy food? I don't understand them. Maybe it's because I live in Arizona, and Mexican…

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Sugar-free Rosemary Lemonade

Posted on Jul 11th, 2013

Is there anything more refreshing in the summer than an ice cold lemonade? Okay, maybe those frozen ones at Disneyland (ahhh Disneyland--WANT TO BE…

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Sweet Potato Bisque

Posted on Feb 1st, 2013

You guys you guys you guysssss!!!! I have so many exciting things to share with you!! First of all, my birthday is on Wednesday, and clearly,…

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Thai Chicken Kabobs

Posted on Jul 31st, 2013

Is there anything more fun than food on a stick? I mean, sure, eating it can be tricky and you run the risk of stabbing your husband while playing…

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Thai Chicken Salad

Posted on Jul 30th, 2011

So chicken pad thai is basically one of my very favorite meals ever. When I first started learning to eat healthy, I remember someone telling me that…

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The Breakfast Burger: A waffle bun with crispy bacon, a poached egg and a drizzle of maple syrup. This burger has the perfect combination of flavors and textures and will turn even skeptics into believers!

The Breakfast Burger

Posted on Jul 30th, 2015

With a waffle bun, crispy bacon, a poached egg and a drizzle of maple syrup, the breakfast burger has the perfect balance of sweet and salty with all…

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Toasted Coconut Cold-brewed Iced Coffee

Posted on Jun 25th, 2014

Ultra smooth, nutty cold-brewed iced coffee without a hint of bitterness. Literally THE BEST iced coffee I have ever tasted. I think it's…

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Truffle Brussels (Sprouts) Chips

Posted on Mar 22nd, 2013

Hello. I am a healthy food blogger cliche. I made chips out of vegetables, and I'm going to swear to you that they are OMG SO GOOD (they really are),…

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Vanilla Bean Coconut Butter

Posted on Jul 23rd, 2013

So, if it weren't for other blogs, I wouldn't even know coconut butter was a thing. Coconut is, like, the next big thing in the food world it seems.…

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