Watermelon Mojito Salad
It’s rare that I drink these days…it’s pretty counterproductive to my training and makes me sleep like crap. That doesn’t mean that I don’t think about it sometimes – and occasionally it’s a bit...
View ArticleLamb Kofta (Meat on a Stick)
Recently, I ate dinner at a restaurant that served Azerbaijani ground lamb on a skewer, and the taste exploded on my tongue. If you need a geography refresher, Azerbaijan is just to the east of Armenia...
View ArticleLemony Herb Sauce
This sauce got invented to accompany some awesome beef & lamb kofta (meat on a stick) that I made recently. All I can tell you is to hold onto your hat because it packs a wallop of flavor…the...
View ArticlePaleo Cucumber Mint Raita
Dipping food in a sauce makes it way more fun to eat, am I right?! Recently, I made some lamb / beef skewers and thought they’d pair really well with a raita. Traditionally, raita is a meal...
View ArticlePaleo Fresh Spring Rolls
The other day, I wanted fresh spring rolls. Badly. I also happened to be staring at the collard greens in the grocery store and this idea was born. I know you love quick and easy recipes, but I’ll be...
View ArticleFourth of July Salsa
Happy Independence Day! Summer is in full swing, and you’re sure to find an abundance of red, white and blue-themed recipes to put on your table. This fruit-based salsa is festive and easy to throw...
View ArticleEasy Breakfast Salad
I’ve taken a liking to making what I call breakfast salad. It’s usually a mash up of different mildly flavored veggies or leftover fruit that’s in my fridge, and the exact ingredients are always...
View ArticleCool Paleo Melon Mint Smoothie
I’ll admit to not being a huge melon fan, but a few weeks back, while strolling around the local farmer’s market, I sampled a smoothie like this one and knew I had to recreate it. The mint gives it a...
View ArticleDark Chocolate Mint Coconut Butter Cups
Dark chocolate mint coconut butter cups are so tempting that I only make them once a year at the holidays as sweet little homemade gifts for family & friends. They’re pretty easy to make and you...
View ArticleMint Holiday Recipes: 15 Minty Treats and DIY Gifts
Mint holiday recipes and DIY gifts are awesome: tingly, cooling mint makes its way into so many things at this time of year. What better to do than round up over 15 tantalizing minty creations from...
View ArticleHow to Make Homemade Extracts – Vanilla, Mint & Lemon
Learning how to make homemade extracts for cooking is really quite simple, and I’m going to let you in on how easy it is! Yes, most extracts contain alcohol and though I’ve seen alcohol-free versions,...
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