Braised Moroccan Pork Wings

Braised Moroccan Pork Wings

“…Oh the weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful…” I know, some of you think it’s a bit early for Christmas Carols. But is it? It’s already November! The leaves have fallen and the weather is getting wintry. Tis’ the season (I just can’t help myself!) for stews, soups, casseroles and, you […]

Paleo Pumpkin Cake

Pumpkin Cake with Ginger Lemon Icing

I realized upon trying recipes for this week’s post, that I had not made the obligatory (nay, MANDATORY) pumpkin dish for fall. Even though November is still pumpkin season full of soups and pies, Halloween really marks the end of fall and beginning of winter when it comes to food, decor, music and all-around atmosphere. […]

Paleo Earl Grey Shortbread Cookies

Earl Grey Shortbread Cookies (Paleo)

Our recipe for the day is a paleo and gluten-free Earl Grey Shortbread Cookies dipped in dark chocolate. Before I start my customary prologue before my recipes, I would like to apologize for the delay in this week’s post. My little monster is cutting two molars. For those of you who have had the pleasure […]

Paleo Cauliflower Cottage Pie

Cauliflower Cottage Pie (Paleo)

Say it with me, cauliflower cottage pie. What is a cauliflower cottage pie? It is a cottage pie, more commonly known as a shepherd’s pie, topped with mashed cauliflower instead of potatoes. It is believed that cottage pies originated from Scotland. Usually its anatomy consist of a meat and gravy filling topped with mashed potatoes. […]

Paleo Apricot Almond Biscotti

Apricot Almond Biscotti (Paleo)

Our recipe today is paleo friendly Apricot Almond Biscotti with pumpkin seeds. You maybe saying, pumpkin seeds again!? Yes, if you haven’t already noticed, I LOVE pumpkin seeds. It is nutty, mild in flavor and very versatile. Having an apocalypse prepper sized bag that will last me four lifetimes also doesn’t shy me away from […]

Pumpkin Seed Pesto

Pumpkin Seed Pesto Spaghetti (Paleo)

Today we are going to be making a Pumpkin Seed Pesto Spaghetti Squash It has been an extremely exciting week for my family and I. Sunday was not only the lunar eclipse of a blood-moon, but it was also the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival. The Mid-Autumn Festival is a holiday revered by the Chinese to celebrate […]

Paleo Strawberry Peach Clafoutis

Strawberry Peach Clafoutis (Paleo)

Today, we are going to be making a Paleo Strawberry Peach Clafoutis. I do apologize for skipping a week, but this past week was 9/15 and for any tax accountants out there, you know the significance of that date. It’s one of the busier extension deadlines which means I was chained to my cubicle, no […]

Cauliflower Risotto

Cauliflower Risotto w/ Butternut Squash

Man oh man, where do I even start? Life is wonderful. I have a loving, beautiful and extremely supportive girlfriend who listens to my personal podcast of everything food and cooking (More like me rambling on and on). My son is healthy, energetic and happy. He is constantly smiling, especially when he helps us “redecorate” […]

Paleo Lemon Rosemary Berry Crumble

Lemon Rosemary Berry Crumble (Paleo)

As my status last week said, I went on a lovely vacation with my family. It was my son’s very first out of town adventure and his first time sleeping anywhere overnight but his bedroom. Those of you that are parents to children with very strict schedules will all be sending sighs of understanding my […]

Grilled Steak with Chimichurri and Figs

This past weekend has been truly wonderful. One of the things that made it such a great weekend is because it was my dad’s big sixtieth birthday. HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD! Thank you so much for everything. My dad plays a big part in my passion for food and cooking. Dad has always been a big […]