Paleo Winter Warming Porridge

Paleo Winter Warming Porridge

YUMMM!! Even in Mexico, it’s been cool enough in the mornings that this Paleo Winter Warming Porridge has become our go-to breakfast. It contains ingredients we’d normally put in a smoothie—but it’s not a great idea to eat smoothies when it’s cold out (since cold foods cool you down). So the healthy fats and proteins…

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Sweet Potato Soup

Sweet Potato Soup

On a cold autumn or winter night, a nice warm soup is the perfect warming food. And this delicious Sweet Potato Soup definitely fits the bill. It has been a holiday tradition in our family for years. And this hearty Sweet Potato Soup was also a favorite at our pot-luck Friends-Givings in Seattle for many…

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Coconut-Vanilla Jello Cubes for Gut Health

Coconut-Vanilla Jello Cubes for Gut Health

If you ever loved “finger Jell-O”, “Knox Blox”, (or Jell-O shooters), these Coconut-Vanilla Jello Cubes are for you! When I was a kid, my mom would make “finger Jell-O” with Knox gelatin and fruit juice, for a healthier version without the added sugar. Recently, as I’ve been trying to find ways to incorporate more protein…

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Mexican Sweet Potato & Black Bean Salad

This delicious Mexican Sweet Potato & Black Bean Salad is perfect for any summer bar-b-que, picnic, lunch, or dinner. I got the original recipe from a client (thanks Kathy!). And then I modified it because I can never follow any recipe exactly, LOL! (Usually, I need to swap out some ingredients that may contain gluten,…

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Mediterranean Tapenade

Mediterranean-Tapanade

On a recent sailboat passage, we wanted a quick, healthy lunch. So I checked what I had in my fridge and pantry and whipped up this Mediterranean Tapenade in 10 minutes. Super fast and SO delicious!! If I’d had more time or thought ahead, I would have made the garbanzo beans, soaked them overnight in…

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Roasted Veggies & Cannellini Beans Upcycle into Soup!

This hearty, warming Roasted Veggies & Cannellini Beans recipe is perfect for autumn or winter. I made it earlier this week and had to share it because it’s SOOOO good! And it’s packed full of colorful root vegetables to help you eat the rainbow and boost your phytonutrient intake at the same time. Root vegetables…

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