There's just something about a good roast chicken recipe. And this one, my friends, is right up there! The chicken is juicy and tender, the skin is crispy and it has an overall zip from the lemon juice/zest! It's just so good!

Ingredients:

4 chicken quarters
1 tbsp ghee (or favourite Paleo fat)
1/2 cup coconut milk (canned)
Zest of two lemons
Juice of two lemons
1 tsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 clove of garlic, minced
sea salt

1. Preheat oven to 400F.

2. In a cast iron skillet, heat fat until hot over medium-high heat.

3. Season both sides of the quarters with sea salt and place skin side down into hot pan. Once golden brown, flip to the other side.

4. While chicken is browning, whisk together the remaining ingredients and pour 1/4 of the mixture over each chicken quarter.

5. Transfer chicken to oven and bake for ~30 minutes. Test with a meat thermometer just to be sure!

6. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh thyme and enjoy!

Ok. These are strictly a selfish indulgence! If you follow my IG account, you will notice I posted a photo of some store-bought sriracha coconut chips. While they were tasty, and I loved the spice, I just wasn't in to the whole added cane sugar deal. I find coconut has a very sweet taste on its own, so the additional sweetness was overkill. That very same day, grabbed out some flaked coconut and went to town creating something savoury. Something delicious. Something (dare I say it) that reminds me of potato chips (minus all the nightshade-related joint paint)!

In in all honesty, you could make sooo many different flavours of this! I'm currently working on a buffalo wing version that I will post as soon as it's perfect.

Here's the kicker though guys....my husband, the chip-eating, junk-loving pilot in my life, absolutely LOVES these. He crushed a whole snack bag of them when I was driving him to the airport. They are that good! Give them a try, you won't regret it!

Ingredients:

3 cups large coconut flakes (unsweetened and organic)
2 tbsp melted ghee (or coconut oil to keep things dairy-free)
1 tbsp coconut aminos
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2-3/4 tsp fine sea salt

1. Preheat oven to 300F.

2. Place coconut in a medium bowl.

3. Whisk together ghee, coconut aminos, spices, and salt.

4. Pour ghee mixture over coconut flakes and mix to coat evenly.

5. Dump coconut flakes on to a parchment-lined baking tray and place in oven.

​6. Stir every 5 minutes until golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool completely (so they are crispy!).

7. Enjoy!
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I have being seeing these amazing photos of baked eggs from quite some time and all I can't think of is "I can do that!" This recipe starts with a base of Italian sausage, fresh zucchini, and tasty tomato sauce! Absolutely delicious!! Give it a try!!

Ingredients:

1 lb bulk Italian sausage (or combine 1lb ground pork, 1/2 tsp crushed fennel seeds, 1/3 tsp salt, 1 tsp paprika & garlic powder, and 1/8 tsp cayenne)
1 small zucchini, siced
1 onion, diced
2 gloves garlic, minced
1 tsp dried basil, oregano, and thyme
1/2 tsp chili flakes
4 tbsp ghee (or olive oil)
2 cups tomato sauce
4-6 eggs
sea salt

1. Add ghee to cast iron (or oven proof skillet) and sauté onions and garlic over medium heat until translucent.

2. Add sausage meat and sauté until brown. Add zucchini and sauté until tender.

3. Add dried herbs, chili flakes, and tomato sauce.

4. Simmer until heated through.

5. Season with sea salt (to taste).

6. Remove from heat and, using a tablespoon, and make 4-6 wells into the tomato sauce.

7. Crack each egg into the wells and sprinkle each each with a small amount of salt.

8. Transfer pan to a 350F oven and bake until cooked to desired doneness!

​9. Enjoy!

Guys!!! My very first smoothie bowl! I'm so proud!! This amazing breakfast treat is a big winner in our house! Keeps me full for hours!

Now dont let let the colour fool you, this bad boy is not fruit alone! Chock full of avocado, coconut milk, and baby spinach, this smoothie bowl is a nutritional knockout! Give it a try!!

Ingredients:

1/2 cup frozen blueberries (do choose organic!)
1/2 banana
1 cup milk (nut, coconut milk, or organic dairy...I use coconut!)
1 cup baby spinach/baby kale
1/2 avocado

1. Add everything in the blender and blend until smooth.

2. Pour into a bowl and top with your favourite seeds, shaved coconut shavings, and fruit!

There are few things in life more perfect than gorgeous garden veggies! This salad highlights the bounty of summer in the best way!

The juicy ripe tomatoes, the crunchy cucumber, and the zesty dressing make this the perfect summer side! It is great on its own but gets even better when you top grilled chicken or fish with it!

Ingredients:

2 cups halved cherry/grape tomatoes
2 cups of cucumbers, quartered and chopped
1/4 cup fresh basil, torn
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/4 cup grass-fed feta cheese (optional-equally delicious without it!)

1. Combined all ingredients in a bowl and toss with 1/2 cup of dressing.

2. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes for flavours to marry.

​3. Enjoy!


Dressing ingredients:

1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup avocado (or olive) oil
1 tsp salt
1 tsp mustard powder (or 1 tsp Dijon mustard)
1 tsp fresh ground black pepper
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried basil
2 tsp dried oregano
​1 tsp red chili flakes

Combine in mason jar and shake! Makes a great marinade!

Since my chocolate chia pudding was such a hit, I though I would share my original vanilla chia pudding recipe. I love this pudding cold, topped with my canned peaches or fresh berries.

The base of this pudding is milk. Whether it be nut milk, coconut milk, or some delicious organic dairy is up to you! This is creamy, filling, and a modern comfort food in our house. Make it the night before and pour into mini mason jars. Top with some berries and you have a great breakfast on the go! Give it a try!


Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups milk (I used coconut milk but almond or dairy would work just as well!)
2-4 tbsp of maple syrup (Start with a little and go to your taste. You can sub in date paste just as well).
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup chia seeds

1. Combine all ingredients in a pint mason jar and stir to combine.

​2. Chill 3-4 hours or overnight.

3. Give it a quick stir, top with your favourite fruit, and enjoy!!

I know everyone is going crazy for the banana/egg pancakes but I just couldn't get into them. I like the idea of them (no bad stuff added) but I wanted something tastier...something fluffier! I think these are a winner!

They follow the same banana and egg route but I added ground flax and some Paleo-friendly baking powder to make them heartier! They are absolutely delicious. Top them with you favourite nut butter (or crunchy Sunbutter for me!!) and some wild blueberries and you have a breakfast to die for! Give them a try!!

Ingredients:

1 banana
1/4 cup ground flax
3 eggs
1/4 tsp vinegar
1/4 tsp baking powder (make your own for Paleo-friendly!)
1/2 tbsp coconut flour
pinch of sea salt
pinch of ground nutmeg

1. Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and buzz until it forms a smooth batter.

2. Over low heat, pour 1/4 cup into a lightly greased (think a bit of oil on a paper towel and wipe the pan kind of lightly greased) non-stick pan.

3. Cook on one side until bubbles form in top. Flip and cook through on the second side.

4. Top with your favourite fruit and enjoy!

We absolutely love coleslaw! It is something we have on a weekly basis and this is my go-to recipe! It's creamy, with a hint of sweetness, and lots of crunch from the fresh cabbage! Top my perfect pulled pork recipe with this and you have a winning combo!!

Not only is this dairy, nut, soy, and grain-free, but this coleslaw can be made Whole 30! Replace the maple syrup with date paste and you're good to go! (My date paste recipe is here!)

Ingredients:

6 cups shredded red cabbage
2 carrots, coarsely grated
1/2 cup raisins
1 tsp salt
1 cup mayo (My 30 second mayo is here!)
2 tbsp maple syrup
2 tbsp white vinegar
1 tsp dried mustard powder
1/4 tsp black pepper

1. Whisk together mayo, maple syrup, vinegar, mustard powder, and black pepper.

2. Combine cabbage, carrots, raisins, and salt in a large bowl.

3. Pour dressing over cabbage mixture and stir to combine.

4. Cover and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes for best flavour!

5. Enjoy!

Chocolate for breakfast?? Yes please. So here's the thing...this is loaded with good for you avocado, grass fed collagen, coconut milk, chia seeds, and organic cocoa! Bonus part is that it tastes like dessert! Can you ask for more?? Make this the night before and pour into mason jars! Top with some berries and you have a perfect on-the-go breakfast! Talk about fast food!

Now there are two things different about this recipe. The first is that the chia pudding is blended. This eliminates the texture thing for all those poor souls who were traumatized by tapioca pudding. The second thing is that you can make this pudding totally sugar free if you like. Sub in some dates and you'll be set!! Give it a try and let me know what you think!!

Ingredients:

1 avocado
1 cup coconut milk (canned)
2 tbsp collagen (Great Lakes Gelatin Green can)
2 tbsp cocoa
1/4 cup maple syrup (or sub 4-5 dates)
1 tbsp vanilla
pinch of pink salt
2 tbsp chia seeds

1. Add everything into a blender and blend until smooth. Let it go for a minute or two to really crush the chia seeds.

2. Pour into containers, cover, and refrigerate for 3-4 hours (or overnight).

3. Top with berries (or bananas!!) and enjoy!!

Ugh....you guys....you know I hate bought salad dressing! I just can't bring myself to buy salad dressing anymore. I mean, I look at the ingredients, I start sweating, turn beet red, start to cry. Jk. I'm not that crazy. But the ingredients do get to me! Well that, and I know I can make a waaaay better homemade version. This that version! *drops mic*

Wait! *picks mic back up*. Got ahead of myself there. So you know the drill with most of my recipes. Dairy, nut, soy, grain-free! So totally Paleo and Primal friendly. It's best to mix this up a few hours ahead of time to let all the flavours come together. Let me know what you think!

Ingredients:

1 cup homemade mayo
1 cup coconut milk (I like to refrigerate the can and just use the thick top portion)
2 tsp onion power
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp dried dill
1/2-1 tsp black pepper (Totally you call, I have done both. Sometimes I like to spice it up!)
sea salt, to taste (I probably use 1/2-1 tsp, a generous pinch)
2 tsp lime juice

1. Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl and let refrigerate for 1-2 hours for flavours to combine!

2. Enjoy!!