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Mexican Chocolate Birthday Cake

Three layers of incredible flavor, I think I just died and went to heaven. Rich cacao with Paleo Orange Buttercream Frosting and Raspberry Sauce is deeply satisfying, titillating, and refreshing all at the same time. Avocado and apple make the cake incredibly moist so it melts in your mouth. Cinnamon, coffee, and cayenne give it an ¡Ay caramba! Latino flavor. Everybody loves this cake and never guess it is Paleo, ...

Paleo Orange Buttercream Frosting

This is the easiest and creamiest frosting you’ll ever make. No cooking, no thickeners, just five ingredients whipped in the food processor, and it is delicious beyond words. A favorite frosting for my Mexican Chocolate Birthday Cake, it also tastes yummy on Paleo Carrot Muffins. The secret to its creamy texture is pure coconut...

Paleo Orange-Spice Russian Tea Cakes

Today I was craving a healthy melt-in-my-mouth treat! These bite-size Paleo cookies are absolutely irresistible, with chocolate chips, spices, and a hint of orange zest. Great for the holidays or anytime of year, they're nutrient-dense, free of gluten, grains, GMO's, and dairy. They won’t cause a blood sugar spike or weight gain ...

Paleo Cranberry Orange Scones

These scones make a high-protein, nutrient-dense breakfast, dessert, or snack. Finally after 6 trials, I discovered how to make them irresistibly soft and moist. I found that frozen butter gives them a flaky texture and authentic old-world flavor. ...

Black Forest Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake

Creamy and irresistible with orgasmic chocolate cherry swirls, this looks like a cheesecake, tastes like a cheesecake, but has no cheese in it. Instead of cream cheese, it is made of coconut milk, coconut butter, and lemon. Raw, Paleo, Vegan, ...

Vegan Butter!

Here's a fantastic butter spread that's quick to make and 100% dairy-free. This butter is far more delicious and much healthier than any chemical blend sold in groceries. A Paleo butter, it's perfect for your grain-free Flaky Herb Biscuits, Irish Soda Bread, or Artisan Olive Bread. ...

Sprouted Quinoa Mushroom Pilaf

Finally, a fabulicious alternative to potatoes and rice! Quinoa (KEE-no-ah) is an ancient Incan superfood, 100% gluten-free, loaded with iron and B-vitamins. Even better, it’s a complete protein, a rare bonus in plants! High flavor, low-carb quinoa is healthier than traditional side dishes....

OMG Paleo Chocolate Cashew Swirl Fudge!

Cashew-chocolate swirls on a chocolate Brazil nut crust, 1 square is the recommended dose to gently elevate your mood for the whole day! Chocolate stimulates endorphins in the brain for pleasant feelings of well being, excitement, and alertness. Yeah, I need that! There are 3 steps to make the fudge. ...

Mini-Quiches with Veggies & Bacon

Golden brown on top, rich and satisfying inside, these flavorful mini-quiches taste best piping hot. So easy, anyone can make them! And they're not just for breakfast - try them for lunch or dinner! If you're rushed in the morning, consider prepping the night before, ...

Flavored Nut Milks!

Boost them with delicious superfoods! These are my favorite flavorings to send your nut milks to a new level in tasty nutrition! Today I'm in love with Eggnog, and my friend Christopher went crazy for Mayan Mocha. They're all yummy, and so easy! Start with my basic nut milk recipe...

High-Protein Pumpkin Trail Mix Bars

A grab-and-go nutritious snack can save your whole day! These tasty fruit-nut bars are bursting with crunchy freshness, huge flavor, and high-protein superfoods that commercial energy bars can't touch. Pack them for a hike! I made a big 9 x 13 pan so I could freeze leftovers. ...

Paleo Caramel Apple Bread Pudding

Am I dizzy? Am I dreaming? Or does my whole house smell deliciously like hot caramel apples? This luscious treat seems complicated but isn't. Just 4 easy layers: coffee cake batter, sliced apples, coconut milk-egg custard, streusel topping, and bake. Oh yum! Bread Pudding originated in ancient times ...

Paleo Fluffy White Bread

My friends and family call this Paleo Wonder Bread, because it’s soft and perfectly white. It slices and toasts beautifully. A sandwich bread with only five ingredients (eggs, coconut butter, salt, vinegar, soda), it is one of my easiest recipes. And there is absolutely no flour, believe it or not! Miraculously, it rises during baking ...

Pumpkin Hot Chocolate, Dairy-free

What could be more wonderful than hot chocolate, pumpkin, and foamed coconut milk? A nourishing snack or even breakfast, this treat is high in protein and Vitamin A. Most hot chocolate gives me a sugar spike and dairy allergy that destabilizes my metabolism for days - Ouch! However this recipe suggests non-glycemic sweeteners ...

Chocolate Nut Butters

I'm flipped over homemade nut butters! They save money, I can make lots of flavors, and I can choose my own healthy sweeteners. High in protein and other nutrients, flavored nut butters make a great snack! Start with my simple Homemade Nut Butter recipe and then come back to this page for chocolate and flavorings. ...

Easy Pressure-Cooker Bone Broth

I recently discovered the easiest way to make bone broth! Pressure cooker bone broth takes just 2.5 - 3 hours, instead of 12 - 24 hours in a regular pot. Pressure cookers are safe, simple to use, and can make meals taste like you spent all day over the stove. The tight seal on a pressure cooker allows the boiling point of liquid ...

High-Protein Chocolate Superfood Pudding

This morning I was running late and needed a nourishing snack. On the counter I had an avocado, almond butter, and a can of coconut milk. In 1 minute I blended this high-protein superfood pudding, and Wow! It's a real meal deal. Amazing for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack, or dessert, my idea was a nutrient-dense meal ...

Wild Red Snapper, East Indian Style

This Bengali-inspired fish takes just 15 minutes to make. It's exotic spices taste luscious, and are easy on the digestion. Wild fish is preferable, as most farmed varieties are GMO-fed. I used mild flavored Red Snapper, which is a small fish and therefore safer than larger fish, which often have concentrated toxic build-up. Catfish is another favorite, but harder to find. I wanted a special dish using Turmeric, ...

Chocolate Cashew Butter Cookies

These easy Paleo cookies taste crispy, decadent, and chocolaty. But Aha! Appearances can deceive. In truth, they're filled with the healthy whole nutrition of cashews. You can buy cashew butter. Or you can check out my easy recipe for Homemade Nut Butter in Minutes. You'll save a bundle when you make homemade nut ...

Flaky Paleo Herb Biscuits

Quick and easy "melt in your mouth" biscuits are perfect for holiday dinner. Paleo, free of gluten, grains, dairy, sugar, and processed ingredients, no one will ever guess they're "alternative".  Herbs, onion, and garlic impart a vibrant, savory flavor. Add your favorite herbs - I used parsley, sage, and basil - yummy! ...