Cilantro Watermelon Salad

May 5, 2014 by predominantlypaleo 3 Comments

I have always claimed that sweet and savory did not belong together. I would pick fruit out of salads and turn my nose up at sophisticated pairings. Then something happened – I started eating real food. And slowly after gaining more of an appreciation for organic, pure, chemical free foods, these pairings started to become more…

Cinco de Mayo Menu Made Paleo

May 2, 2014 by predominantlypaleo Leave a Comment

Cinco de Mayo Menu Made Paleo Amigos, if you have followed some of my latest recipes, you KNOW I am pumped about Cinco de Mayo!!! A day to celebrate the history of Tex-Mex and big frozen margs. No? Ok, ok, but it is a fun festive holiday that many Americans celebrate, regardless of their personal…

Virgin Mojito

May 2, 2014 by predominantlypaleo 10 Comments

Truth be told, I am not a big drinker. Between illness and just wanting to feel sharp and energized, I discovered that libations and I are not BFFs. In the land of Paleo, some indulge and some don’t – there is no steadfast rule. But since my personal Paleo county is dry, I thought it…

Paleo Shepherd’s Pie {Grain/Dairy Free, AIP option}

May 1, 2014 by predominantlypaleo 8 Comments

Paleo Shepherd’s Pie {Grain/Dairy Free, AIP option} Growing up, my dad would channel his Irish roots and make his version of Shepherd’s Pie almost weekly. It was certainly edible though looking back I giggle at our family’s “healthy” rendition. See, my dad has for many years been a Vegetarian and this pie, affectionately referred to…

Juicy Cubes

April 29, 2014 by predominantlypaleo 2 Comments

I am a big fan of water, meaning I drink a lot of it. Do I love water? I do not. It bores me. I favor bubbly water the most because it at least has some kick but I sure wish it had more personality. This idea came to me today as I walked through…

Date-Sweetened BBQ Sauce

April 25, 2014 by predominantlypaleo 8 Comments

BBQ sauce is as inherent to Texas as Tex-Mex is. And truth be told, BBQ sauce isn’t just a condiment, it is a pure reflection of the personality consuming it. There are sauces that can be based on honey, tomato, molasses, smoky, spicy, pepper, tangy, mustard, and on and on. And with each sauce comes a…

Garlic Chive Green Beans

April 23, 2014 by predominantlypaleo 6 Comments

Garlic Chive Green Beans Oh man, I got a little caught up in the chocolate craze there for awhile. I mean I take full responsibility and all but my recipe-writing is back on track. For the record, I have not tried to actually live off chocolate for weeks at a time, but I bet you…

Paleo Empanadas

April 18, 2014 by predominantlypaleo 171 Comments

I hate to brag, but can I? Okay, okay, I’ll hush up. But seriously, can I at least say that my pickypants Mister said these ranked up there with “the best of the best”? That is kind of major, because he is sort of, um, how do you say…”particular”? I mean I love the guy,…

Paleo Almond Delights (like Almond Joy)

April 16, 2014 by predominantlypaleo 18 Comments

Paleo Almond Delights (like Almond Joy) “Sometimes you feel like a nut”…yep that sounds about right. In fact I’d say most of the time I feel like one, with all interpretations taken into account. Remember that catch phrase? Well whether you recall or not, Almond Joys have been a favorite sinful pastime for many years….