Paleo Chocolate Hazelnut Butter Cookies

There’s nothing better than coming home to the aroma of fresh-baked cookies. I love the rich flavor of hazelnuts. These are low in carbs, gluten-free, Paleo and diabetic-friendly. I like them even better than chocolate peanut butter cookies. Try adding the optional cardamom for a delightful chai flavor!...

Who Needs Paleo Desserts?

Paleo Desserts are for Everybody. They taste delicious, just like your favorite sweets. And they're healthier for everyone. How many people do you know that are on a special diet? My Paleo Desserts book is great for folks who eat gluten-free, dairy-free, diabetic, low-carb, non-allergenic, ...

7 Reasons Paleo Desserts E-book is Better!

Try my Paleo Desserts e-book, or give it as a gift. Imagine how you will delight someone giving them 125 Delicious Everyday Recipes Gluten and Grain-free! It's a special gift for the person who loves to cook or...

Paleo Desserts is Launched!

It's been an exciting two weeks launching my new Paleo Desserts book! The celebrations started in Santa Fe on November 28th, with a book event and sampling party at the Cloud Cliff Bakery. I described the Paleo Diet and explained how to make figure-slimming desserts using low-carb coconut and zero-carb sweeteners. ...

My Trip to the Just Like Sugar Factory

Everybody asks me: "What's in the chicory root sweetener?" Last week I paid a visit to the Just Like Sugar factory to give their CEO, Mike Sylver, a signed copy of my book Paleo Desserts. I had already done an enormous amount of research comparing hundreds of sweeteners on the market and I compiled...

Dairy-free “Blue Cheese” Dip

Everyone loves this tasty blue cheese dip, no matter what their diet! It tastes just like traditional blue cheese dip, except it is Vegan, Paleo, and dairy-free. A healthy appetizer you can make it in 5 minutes flat, it's made with coconut butter and lemon to mimic that authentic "Bleu Cheese" flavor. ...

Paleo Vegan Macaroni and “Cheese”

Today I was in the mood for my favorite comfort food - Macaroni and Cheese! Rich and satisfying, this recipe is 100% free of gluten, grains, dairy, and eggs. Instead of pasta it uses zucchini, which has a mild flavor and absorbs the “cheese sauce” beautifully. ...

Paleo Chicken Pot Pie

Chicken Pot Pie has been my favorite since I was a little girl. This is an easy Paleo Pie baked in a skillet with a top crust only. The delicious crispy crust is gluten-free, grain-free, and low-carb. However it rolls out so easily and tastes so rich, you’d never guess it's "alternative". ...

Instant Primal Porridge

If Grok could tell us his ideal breakfast, this would be it! (Grok is the mythical Paleolithic strong-man whose diet we'd like to mimic.) Primal Porridge is a whole-food, delicious meal for people on the go, much quicker than oatmeal, and infinitely higher in nutrients than any packaged cereal. ...

Lick the Sugar Habit without Deprivation

By Jane Barthelemy. Many of us crave sweets, like Brownies and Chocolate Fudge. They taste wonderful in the moment, but when your blood sugar plunges a few minutes later, and you suddenly gain 5 pounds, it’s a bad day. Sugars and carbs are the problem with most sweets, causing a spike in blood glucose that destabilizes metabolism, and weight gain. ...

9 Secrets to Lick Gluten Intolerance

By Jane Barthelemy. Gluten Intolerance is like an iceberg - 90% is hidden under the surface. Over 200 million Americans are affected by gluten intolerance and celiac disease. We want simple solutions, but there’s more to it. A gluten-free diet alone is unlikely to heal your gut or immune system. Here are 9 secret weapons you'll need to heal yourself and avoid gluten reactions....

Paleo Shepherd’s Pie

How shall I describe this pie? It has a rich, satisfying flavor that is zesty with "cheese" and garlic crust. It is chock full of vegetables in a luscious meat gravy. Shepherd’s Pie is a traditional Irish meat pie with mashed potatoes. ...

Paleo Chicken Salad with Herbs

This is a quick and hearty main-dish chicken salad that’s great any time of year. The creamy avocado-herb dressing contains no mayo or eggs. This means you can serve it warm with no worries for bag lunches, picnics, or travel. Blended avocado gives the dressing a thick, smooth texture....

Vegan Flan with Dulce de Leche

It looks and tastes like traditional flan, but there's no heavy cream, eggs, or sugar. It’s deliciously simple—just blend and chill. My Latino guests were surprised at the perfect custard-like consistency and flavor, especially when they learned it is made with cashews and coconut milk. ...

Paleo Apple Buttercream Frosting

This creamy frosting has the irresistible flavor of caramel apples. Kids love it, and it tastes delicious on everything, from Applesauce Cake to Gingerbread. Even better, it is instant! Just whip it up in a food processor and ice your cake. No cooking, no waiting. I use tart apples like Granny Smith,...

Paleo Eggs Benedict on Portobello Mushroom

I’ve always wanted to try Paleo-Style Eggs Benny. Today was the day! It was pretty quick to make and they tasted fabulous. We used Portobello mushrooms instead of toast. The blender hollandaise sauce is easy with melted coconut oil instead of butter. Or you can substitute grass-fed butter. ...

Just Like Sugar – Table Top Sweetener

I love Just Like Sugar Table Top was my favorite natural sweetener, made from chicory root. A zero-calorie, zero-carb granulated sweetener is hard to find, one we can enjoy with no blood sugar rush or insulin response. Sadly, Just Like Sugar is no longer available. The company's brilliant owner and inventor, Michael Sylver, recently passed ...

Zucchini Pizza Bites

Fun to make and fun to eat, Zucchini Pizza Bites are a delightful appetizer, party food, snack or side dish. It's a simple pizza on a zucchini slice, but people go crazy for this delicious treat. The recipe is truly Paleo, Vegan, and Nightshade-free when you use No-Tomato Sauce and Vegan Mozzarella Cheese. Or ...

Paleo Raspberry Jam

This Raspberry Jam is quick to make, sweet, refreshingly tart, and bright red in color. It is yummy on Chocolate Cake, Pumpkin Pancakes, Thumbprint Cookies, Ice Cream (find the last two recipes in my book Paleo Desserts.) Actually - it's delicious on everything! It's even guilt-free as it won't cause a blood-sugar jolt ...

No Tomato Sauce

This is a fabulicious sauce for anyone who loves Italian food and doesn’t tolerate nightshade vegetables, which are common allergens (tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, and eggplant). Instead of tomato, this recipe uses carrot, beet, sweet potato, and lemon. However you’ll never know when you taste it...

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