Dinner Recipes

Roasted red peppers aren’t just for salsa! Use them as a topping for butterflied chicken breasts in this Italian-inspired recipe – it’s almost like making personal pizzas, using the meat as a “crust.” Fresh herbs and Italian seasoning top it off with some extra flavor for a delicious and easy meal in conveniently person-sized servings.

Soup is typically celebrated as a fall and winter food, but the changeable springtime weather makes it a perfect dish for March and April, too – you never really know when it’s going to switch from cautiously sunny to gray and cold again, and it never hurts to have something hot and comforting in reserve.

We all look forward to a dessert, and the fewer we have, the more we appreciate the ones that really taste delicious. This is one of them. Baked apples sing a sweet song to all of us, whether we are Paleo or not, and you cannot tell that there is absolutely no gluten in this

The smell and sizzle of ghee (or butter) hitting the frying pan is sure to wake the deepest of sleepers. This cauliflower hash with eggs is a great weekend brunch idea or a satisfying weekday breakfast if you have a few extra minutes in the morning. Garlic, onions, and aromatic spices bring out the savory

It’s true that being Paleo helps curve cravings once your body is attuned and receiving well-rounded nutrition, but sometimes you just miss certain not-so-Paleo-friendly dishes for all kinds of reasons. Pasta dishes are a prime example. After all, Alfredo, tomato-cream sauce, and garlic-parmesan sauce are absolutely delicious, and pasta is a great vehicle to carry

With just one skillet and a very minimal prep time, this recipe delivers tender chicken legs with golden skin and a sweet, citrusy flavor. It might sound a little strange to use ketchup in the sauce with all the other ingredients, but just try it out – it adds richness and body, and a different

Did you know that lobster used to be considered cheap meat that you’d only buy if you couldn’t afford better? Times have certainly changed! Today, it’s more of a meal for a special occasion, but for those days when you want something fancy, here’s how to cook it. You can use either live or pre-boiled

Wishing for some Chinese food? While most quick options for this are non-Paleo, you can bring out the flavors of a wonderful, Chinese-inspired dish by preparing a meal like this yourself. While most Chinese dishes are filled with a host of food additives, they are easily eliminated in this recipe by drawing on other Chinese

Salmon is one of the most nutrient-dense foods you can eat, so it’s really convenient that it’s also delicious with all kinds of seasonings, including this sweet, herbal orange glaze. The taste says “fancy,” but it’s actually pretty simple to put together, and everything is cooked all in the same pan, so you don’t even

Curry recipes are such a yummy way to create some flavor variation in your life, and we especially adore this recipe for the unique protein it uses. While most curries will call for the inclusion of chicken or beef, here you’ll be preparing your curry dish with shrimp, a choice that we don’t frequently see

I was feeling adventurous when at the butcher and I bought a whole pig’s head. It was huge and must have weighed at least 20 pounds. I got it for a reasonable price considering its size, and found out a few ways to prepare it, including a very simple one: head cheese. Head cheese has

These finger-friendly “muffins” are the perfect way to whip up a big batch of eggs and vegetables to go – they’re great for quick breakfasts, lunches, or snacks on the run. Make a bunch on the weekend and stash them in your fridge for emergencies. But baked eggs are also great for a weekend morning:

A sweet steak glaze may not be the most common thing you’d see in a meal, but this kind of steak accompaniment does wonders for the flavors of both your beef and the sweet ingredients that you use. In this recipe, you’ll be drawing out this sweetness with the use of apricot preserves and orange juice.

Some of us have a “sweet tooth,” and yes, while eating a balanced diet with less sugar, our cravings should reduce. We still like to indulge every now and then. Or maybe it’s a special occasion, and you need something as a sweet component on your menu. You don’t always have to go down the

Fish cakes are an easy, kid-friendly dinner, and the combination of crispy browned outsides and fluffy centers might win over even some dedicated fish haters to the cause. These ones let you go with sweet potatoes for a sweeter taste to the recipe or white potatoes if you’re more into the classic flavor (yes, white

Thin-sliced vegetables in a light vinaigrette are light and refreshing, perfect for warmer weather and also a lovely change if you’ve been eating a lot of lettuce and it’s starting to get a little repetitive. Why not switch it up and try something new? To get the cucumbers and carrots ready for this salad, the

Bring out a cheerful dessert with this multicolored salad – regular oranges, deep red blood oranges, pink grapefruit, and a sprinkle of pomegranate and mint leaves to top it all off. Admittedly, pomegranates can be a little annoying to deal with (so many seeds!) but for an occasional dessert, many stores will actually sell you

Skewers aren’t just for beef or chicken, they’re also great for seafood, like shrimp or salmon! These zesty grilled salmon kabobs are easy to assemble and full of healthy Omega-3 fats in each bite. Dusted with fresh oregano and cumin, these skewers are grilled to perfection and are sure to be a hit. Alongside being tasty, this summer

Appetizingly scrumptious and delectable to munch, one after the other… Pineapple is sweet, the meat is savory, and since everyone loves them from young to old, then it must mean that bacon is involved! Every bite is a delicious pineapple chunk wrapped in your choice of bacon, with BBQ sauce optional yet highly recommended. Skip

These chicken and sausage skewers have a distinct flavor and texture because they’re loaded with Cajun seasonings and plenty of grilled veggies. Andouille sausages are made of pork, and their origin can be traced back to France. These sausages migrated to Louisiana, where Creole cuisine embraced them. Made of smoked pork, garlic, pepper, and plenty of

Searching for a nourishing mushroom dish that is quick to prepare and tastes amazing too? Baked portobello mushrooms with a balsamic vinegar glaze may be just the answer you are looking for. Prep time: 10 minutes. Cook time: 20 minutes – which leaves you just enough time to prepare a delicious salad while the mushrooms

You have searched the store shelves high and low in the hopes of discovering a fruit jam worthy of the Paleo name, only to come home empty-handed, confused as to why something as sweet as a strawberry has so much sugar added to it. We know, we have been there before, till we realized just

If you are absolutely in love with chili peppers and Sriracha makes your mouth water at the very thought of dipping anything in it, then you are in the right place, as this honey Sriracha chicken is loaded with an indulgent spicy sweetness. Don’t be alarmed at the time it takes to prepare this dish,

Verrine is a French word that refers to the type of glass used to plate a variety of recipes, from starters to desserts. Here we filled them with layers of vegetables and tuna salad. This would be great for a snack, light lunch, or even part of a lunch for a crowd. We know that

Okay, we totally understand – when most of us think of a tasty side dish, Brussels sprouts usually aren’t something we consider. Lots of people might recall unfortunate memories of these vegetables being served soaked with water, flavorless, and undercooked. But we promise – you haven’t had Brussels sprouts cooked the right way. These little

Baked asparagus is one of our favorite side dishes – it’s simple, affordable, and quick to prepare. But there are admittedly few recipes that deviate from the simple asparagus most of us are used to making, and that can be a bit of a drag when you are trying to add some variety to your

When we come across a dish like this one, where our first reaction is usually, “Wait, will that work together?”, it makes us so very happy. That’s because there’s no better way to stick to healthy dietary choices than by enjoying new things every so often. While the combination of lobster, mango, eggs, and tomatoes

Do you know the best thing about a tender, herb-grilled roast besides eating it outside on the patio, surrounded by good friends and the sound of chirping crickets on a warm summer evening? The fact that there are always leftovers. Grilling an entire roast brings a sense of accomplishment to the whole act of cooking;

In this recipe, we created our own take on the traditional Hawaiian raw fish dish called Poke (or Tako in Japanese). We combined island-inspired ingredients like nori and pomegranate seeds to create a delicious twist on your typical tuna. This is a simple and quick recipe that’s perfect for lunch or a light dinner. The

Nothing quite says “hearty” like a well-cooked steak and potatoes meal. This kind of dish brings us back to weekday meals with family, where we slowly enjoy our food while chatting about our day. This homey meal works great for any occasion due to the simplicity of the one-dish prep, the low number of ingredients,