Quick, easy lunch: Gyro wraps (video)
If you’ve got some leftover cooked hamburger or leftover cooked sausage on hand, here’s an easy 10-minute lunch idea! Other ingredients needed: flatbread, wrap, pita bread (grain-recipe link below), OR...
View ArticleCoconut-lime cooler… slush… mocktail?
I wasn’t sure what to call this. If you use crushed ice, you could call it a slushy. If you’re jonesin’ for a margarita, you could call it a mocktail. Whatever you call it, try it! I’ve always loved...
View ArticlePaleo pasta alla vodka (no dairy, no pasta, no vodka!)
I remember the first time I had pasta alla vodka: in an Italian restaurant in Los Angeles — La Cucina, I think. (I was traveling and eating on someone else’s dime, which is the best!) I don’t remember...
View ArticleHow to pan-sear salmon, perfectly!
Pan-seared salmon happens every week in my house! It looks impressive, but it’s so easy, fool-proof (unless you walk away and forget about it), and takes less than 10 minutes. I think that a lot of...
View ArticleTaco hash – get your grain-free, dairy-free taco fix!
When you’re craving tacos, but you know you feel better if you skip the tortilla and/or the cheese, this Paleo-friendly way to get your taco fix is quick and simple when you’ve got prepped ingredients...
View ArticleThe last vinaigrette recipe you’ll ever need: 1-2-3 dressing!
Years ago, my friend Joni introduced me to a wonderful little balsamic vinaigrette recipe she called “1-2-3 Dressing.” It was just this simple: 1 part sugar (hang on, sugar-free peeps! there are...
View ArticleMarinated onions
I’ve posted pickled onions in the past — which I still love! — but in order to work a little more healthy fat into my husband’s keto diet, I made this version that’s heavy on the olive oil. This...
View ArticleAlmond Hummus (Keto and Paleo)
If you haven’t had hummus, I encourage you to get past the weird name (it took me a while) and give it a try. The main ingredient is chickpeas, but they’re really there for substance more than flavor;...
View ArticleKeto snickerdoodles!!!
Some phrases bring together words whose combination blows the mind. Things that just seem impossible, or too good to be true. “Affordable luxury.” “Well-behaved two-year-old.” “Clean kitchen...
View ArticleMashed cauliflower – great low-carb substitute for mashed potatoes
Is there a comfort food more universally loved than mashed potatoes? A classic side for everything from meatloaf to fried chicken to Salisbury steak to Thanksgiving turkey, chances are, if you’re...
View Article2-minute grain-free English muffin (Paleo, Keto, gluten-free, Whole30 friendly)
If you’re committed to living a gluten-free, grain-free, Paleo, low-carb, or ketogenic lifestyle, one of the hardest things to live without is bread — right?! You’re gonna love this: this Paleo/Keto...
View ArticleBlueberry cheesecake fat bombs
A picture of this sugar-free keto treat has been in my @jana.realfood account on Instagram for a while, and people keep commenting,”Where’s the recipe for those blueberry cheesecake fat bombs? I want...
View Article12 real-food Thanksgiving and Christmas recipes (some paleo, low carb)
Here are some of my go-to recipes and preparation tips for Thanksgiving and Christmas. All of them lean toward whole foods; some of them are Paleo, or keto, or adaptable. (I’ve already added an extra,...
View ArticleShrimp and sausage skillet – quick, easy, Paleo meal
This one-pan meal comes together in 20-minutes or less, and has protein, lots of veggies, and healthy fats — what’s not to love?! Plus it’s flexible – change out the veggies, use a different sausage,...
View ArticleCinnamon grain-free granola or breakfast cereal
I’ve been making this easy grain-free granola for ages! These days, I’m enjoying it as a low-carb substitute for breakfast cereal. Having it on hand makes it possible again to have a breakfast that’s...
View ArticleMy most-used, must-have dressing and dip recipes
In this new mini-cookbook, I’ve collected all the dressing recipes I use again and again. They’re the most basic, most versatile dressings: many of them can also serve as dips for veggies, and as a...
View ArticleEasy chicken chili
Looking for an alternate to regular chili? This recipe has been a go-to for me for a few years. It’s stood the test of time — and my husband! He’s not a big fan of soup or chicken, but whenever I serve...
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