Paleo & Whole30 Recipes
Thank you for joining me here today—I’m back again with another episode of crispy chicken thighs (this one inspired by anchovy lobbyist Alison Roman).
A good Mexican chorizo makes everything in touches taste delicious, without much effort. That’s my kind of meat.
This paleo zucchini bread recipe is a long time coming, and highly recommended during that time of year where there are WAY too many zucchinis.
These kinds of easy grilling meals are my favorite because I never do the actual grilling. Seriously, I will prep all the food and then just hand it over to whoever is within arm’s reach at the time and be like, “Good luck and godspeed.”
How did the name of this recipe get so long? All those words seemed relevant at the time... and still do, I guess. The recipe itself, however, is extremely short. It's only two steps and three ingredients—can't beat that.
It's for when you want buffalo chicken wings, but in a socially-acceptable-at-lunch sort of way.
Tabbouleh is one of my husband's favorite dishes. I actually remember us making an enormous bowl of it at his apartment when we were first dating and bickering over how much lemon juice to put into it (for the record, he was right—it needed more lemon).
"Bikinis, zucchinis, martinis, no weenies." Such wise words from Martha Stewart's friend Snoop.
The other day, a friend of mine said to me, "I don't really like pork chops."
I kept my mouth shut, but inside I was like, "That's inconceivable. I will bet a kajillion dollars that you've never eaten a properly cooked pork chop."
You learn something new every day. The day I made these stuffed mushrooms, I learned that you can make pretty fantastic hummus out of meat.
This summer-meets-fall zucchini soup recipe was a sort of annoyingly delicious accident.
Oh hey, it's a recipe for caramelized onions that doesn't require you to stand at the stove for an hour.
My husband is about to get some well-deserved credit for his creations like this Iranian stew.
Hashweh is a very simple and rustic sort of dish, but feels fancy AF because pine nuts are basically solid gold.
Vegetarian & Vegan Recipes
I’ve been a sorry excuse for a half-Indian woman because I just started making dal for the first time in my many years on this earth. I’ve eaten a lot of dal, but it’s just not something I’ve ever tried to cook until this year.
This paleo zucchini bread recipe is a long time coming, and highly recommended during that time of year where there are WAY too many zucchinis.
Tabbouleh is one of my husband's favorite dishes. I actually remember us making an enormous bowl of it at his apartment when we were first dating and bickering over how much lemon juice to put into it (for the record, he was right—it needed more lemon).
This summer-meets-fall zucchini soup recipe was a sort of annoyingly delicious accident.
Oh hey, it's a recipe for caramelized onions that doesn't require you to stand at the stove for an hour.
Even though butternut squash is a very versatile gourd, I rarely do anything except dice it and roast it with a sprinkle of this and a sprinkle of that.
Some of you might argue that beets taste like dirt, but I'd argue that you should get yourself sorted.
If you need something to go with the Pork Larb Lettuce Wraps I made the other day, this Thai Cucumber Salad is an Excellent Decision. #unnecessarycapitalization
Gluten-Free Recipes
This unleavened, naturally gluten-free chickpea bread is one of my favorite things to make for myself (socca for one!) and for having people over because it’s sort of impressive and no one else has to know that it’s basically only one ingredient.
I’ve been a sorry excuse for a half-Indian woman because I just started making dal for the first time in my many years on this earth. I’ve eaten a lot of dal, but it’s just not something I’ve ever tried to cook until this year.
"This is you, in a recipe!"
That's what my friend Lauren said when I told her about this idea to infuse the most old-school Minnesotan of recipes (hotdish, i.e. casserole) with Indian flavors. And she's right.
It me.
I don’t want to hype this recipe up too much, but you’re going to wanna make it… like, today. And tomorrow. And the next day for three meals a day forever and ever.
Thank you for joining me here today—I’m back again with another episode of crispy chicken thighs (this one inspired by anchovy lobbyist Alison Roman).
The meals I make most often are usually the ones I forget to document for Worthy Pause. I’ve made this sausage skillet thing many, many times, but it never even crossed my mind that it might be a good recipe to share here until the other day when my daughter was scarfing it down like she hadn’t eaten all day (note: she hadn’t eaten all day because she had refused all the other foods).
A good Mexican chorizo makes everything in touches taste delicious, without much effort. That’s my kind of meat.
This paleo zucchini bread recipe is a long time coming, and highly recommended during that time of year where there are WAY too many zucchinis.
These kinds of easy grilling meals are my favorite because I never do the actual grilling. Seriously, I will prep all the food and then just hand it over to whoever is within arm’s reach at the time and be like, “Good luck and godspeed.”
I first had this Iranian drink called doogh at my in-laws’ house and I’d go as far as saying it’s 3052% more refreshing than most other beverages. Doogh is like a mint-yogurt frappé.
How did the name of this recipe get so long? All those words seemed relevant at the time... and still do, I guess. The recipe itself, however, is extremely short. It's only two steps and three ingredients—can't beat that.
It's for when you want buffalo chicken wings, but in a socially-acceptable-at-lunch sort of way.
Tabbouleh is one of my husband's favorite dishes. I actually remember us making an enormous bowl of it at his apartment when we were first dating and bickering over how much lemon juice to put into it (for the record, he was right—it needed more lemon).
"Bikinis, zucchinis, martinis, no weenies." Such wise words from Martha Stewart's friend Snoop.
The other day, a friend of mine said to me, "I don't really like pork chops."
I kept my mouth shut, but inside I was like, "That's inconceivable. I will bet a kajillion dollars that you've never eaten a properly cooked pork chop."
It's embarrassing what goes into this crockpot (KETCHUP, YOU GUYS — THE SHAME IS REAL), but it totally works.
This summer-meets-fall zucchini soup recipe was a sort of annoyingly delicious accident.
Oh hey, it's a recipe for caramelized onions that doesn't require you to stand at the stove for an hour.
My husband is about to get some well-deserved credit for his creations like this Iranian stew.
Breakfast & Brunch Recipes
I’ve been a sorry excuse for a half-Indian woman because I just started making dal for the first time in my many years on this earth. I’ve eaten a lot of dal, but it’s just not something I’ve ever tried to cook until this year.
A good Mexican chorizo makes everything in touches taste delicious, without much effort. That’s my kind of meat.
This paleo zucchini bread recipe is a long time coming, and highly recommended during that time of year where there are WAY too many zucchinis.
"Bikinis, zucchinis, martinis, no weenies." Such wise words from Martha Stewart's friend Snoop.
I'd like to give thanks to my Sunday night self, who made a huge batch of cold brew and packed one of these portable breakfasts ahead of time.
Making my breakfast ahead of time on Sunday makes me feel like an level-10 adult on Monday.
This recipe for paleo bulletproof coffee makes spending half your paycheck on lattes much less tempting. Even Jimmy Fallon drinks bulletproof coffee, so there's that too.
Some of my favorite recipes are the products of happy accidents. This homemade breakfast sausage is one of them.
Breaking news: I love food piles. Maybe it's my Minnesotan hot dish heritage, but most of the time I just want all the meal in one pot with all the flavors getting mingly in there.
Dinner Recipes
I’ve been a sorry excuse for a half-Indian woman because I just started making dal for the first time in my many years on this earth. I’ve eaten a lot of dal, but it’s just not something I’ve ever tried to cook until this year.
"This is you, in a recipe!"
That's what my friend Lauren said when I told her about this idea to infuse the most old-school Minnesotan of recipes (hotdish, i.e. casserole) with Indian flavors. And she's right.
It me.
I don’t want to hype this recipe up too much, but you’re going to wanna make it… like, today. And tomorrow. And the next day for three meals a day forever and ever.
I’d like to talk about the Trader Joe’s Cauliflower Gnocchi. Yes, THE cauliflower gnocchi.
Thank you for joining me here today—I’m back again with another episode of crispy chicken thighs (this one inspired by anchovy lobbyist Alison Roman).
The meals I make most often are usually the ones I forget to document for Worthy Pause. I’ve made this sausage skillet thing many, many times, but it never even crossed my mind that it might be a good recipe to share here until the other day when my daughter was scarfing it down like she hadn’t eaten all day (note: she hadn’t eaten all day because she had refused all the other foods).
These kinds of easy grilling meals are my favorite because I never do the actual grilling. Seriously, I will prep all the food and then just hand it over to whoever is within arm’s reach at the time and be like, “Good luck and godspeed.”
Kerala Fried Chicken, inspired by Asha Gomez and the fried chicken episode of Ugly Delicious—well-worth the terror that is deep-frying at home!
How did the name of this recipe get so long? All those words seemed relevant at the time... and still do, I guess. The recipe itself, however, is extremely short. It's only two steps and three ingredients—can't beat that.
It's for when you want buffalo chicken wings, but in a socially-acceptable-at-lunch sort of way.
You learn something new every day. The day I made these stuffed mushrooms, I learned that you can make pretty fantastic hummus out of meat.
My husband is about to get some well-deserved credit for his creations like this Iranian stew.
These aren't like Cuban-style meatballs in a sandwich... they are Cubano Sandwich Meatballs. Yes, my friend. Yes.
Hashweh is a very simple and rustic sort of dish, but feels fancy AF because pine nuts are basically solid gold.
Obviously there is NO legitimate substitute for Greek gyro meat because (much like Dottie Hinson and Kit Keller) gyro meat is in a league of its own. But this sort of turns a sausage into gyro-like meat.
Dessert Recipes
This paleo zucchini bread recipe is a long time coming, and highly recommended during that time of year where there are WAY too many zucchinis.
Sweet corn—the only time it's socially acceptable to buy food from the back of a stranger's truck
I spent the last twenty minutes trying to figure out the perfect peach pun to start this blog post, but they were all pitiful.
One of the things I enjoyed about living in San Diego was discovering a cool little community of paleo businesses and eaters, including Paleo Treats.
When I first put together this recipe, I was like, "WTF." I didn't just think it. I said it out loud, which is why it's in full-fledged double quotes instead of baby thought quotes
Drink Recipes
I first had this Iranian drink called doogh at my in-laws’ house and I’d go as far as saying it’s 3052% more refreshing than most other beverages. Doogh is like a mint-yogurt frappé.
I took my favorite summer snack and I turned her into a margarita. Because... (maraca roll please)... it's Margarita Week!
This recipe for paleo bulletproof coffee makes spending half your paycheck on lattes much less tempting. Even Jimmy Fallon drinks bulletproof coffee, so there's that too.
Soup Recipes
This summer-meets-fall zucchini soup recipe was a sort of annoyingly delicious accident.
Chicken Recipes
Thank you for joining me here today—I’m back again with another episode of crispy chicken thighs (this one inspired by anchovy lobbyist Alison Roman).
The meals I make most often are usually the ones I forget to document for Worthy Pause. I’ve made this sausage skillet thing many, many times, but it never even crossed my mind that it might be a good recipe to share here until the other day when my daughter was scarfing it down like she hadn’t eaten all day (note: she hadn’t eaten all day because she had refused all the other foods).
Kerala Fried Chicken, inspired by Asha Gomez and the fried chicken episode of Ugly Delicious—well-worth the terror that is deep-frying at home!
How did the name of this recipe get so long? All those words seemed relevant at the time... and still do, I guess. The recipe itself, however, is extremely short. It's only two steps and three ingredients—can't beat that.
It's for when you want buffalo chicken wings, but in a socially-acceptable-at-lunch sort of way.
It's embarrassing what goes into this crockpot (KETCHUP, YOU GUYS — THE SHAME IS REAL), but it totally works.
If you make this for a party, it will be gone in 30 seconds. If you make it for yourself, it'll take a little longer... but I believe in you.
Obviously there is NO legitimate substitute for Greek gyro meat because (much like Dottie Hinson and Kit Keller) gyro meat is in a league of its own. But this sort of turns a sausage into gyro-like meat.
Beef Recipes
"This is you, in a recipe!"
That's what my friend Lauren said when I told her about this idea to infuse the most old-school Minnesotan of recipes (hotdish, i.e. casserole) with Indian flavors. And she's right.
It me.
My husband is about to get some well-deserved credit for his creations like this Iranian stew.
Hashweh is a very simple and rustic sort of dish, but feels fancy AF because pine nuts are basically solid gold.
Calm down, people. I've only made the most amazing roast beast in the history of my kitchen slash all the other kitchens in my neighborhood and the universe AT LEAST.
Watch out, IKEA. I'm still on my mission to make millions of meatballs for Worthy Pause, and this was the latest experiment
Pork Recipes
The meals I make most often are usually the ones I forget to document for Worthy Pause. I’ve made this sausage skillet thing many, many times, but it never even crossed my mind that it might be a good recipe to share here until the other day when my daughter was scarfing it down like she hadn’t eaten all day (note: she hadn’t eaten all day because she had refused all the other foods).
The other day, a friend of mine said to me, "I don't really like pork chops."
I kept my mouth shut, but inside I was like, "That's inconceivable. I will bet a kajillion dollars that you've never eaten a properly cooked pork chop."
You learn something new every day. The day I made these stuffed mushrooms, I learned that you can make pretty fantastic hummus out of meat.
These aren't like Cuban-style meatballs in a sandwich... they are Cubano Sandwich Meatballs. Yes, my friend. Yes.
These Chipotle-inspired carnitas have been my go-to slow-cooker recipe for as long as I've owned a slow cooker.
I was craving takeout something fierce, so I made these paleo Thai lettuce wraps with pork larb instead.
Some of my favorite recipes are the products of happy accidents. This homemade breakfast sausage is one of them.
Watch out, IKEA. I'm still on my mission to make millions of meatballs for Worthy Pause, and this was the latest experiment
Lamb Recipes
"This is you, in a recipe!"
That's what my friend Lauren said when I told her about this idea to infuse the most old-school Minnesotan of recipes (hotdish, i.e. casserole) with Indian flavors. And she's right.
It me.
Seafood Recipes
These kinds of easy grilling meals are my favorite because I never do the actual grilling. Seriously, I will prep all the food and then just hand it over to whoever is within arm’s reach at the time and be like, “Good luck and godspeed.”
Tuna hotdish — one of those strange, nostalgic creations that Minnesotan grandmothers think is really good, but is usually kind of The Worst.
This chutney is the business. As in, I'm going to start a business and sell this chutney.
Of everything I've cooked in the last year, I think this might be the dish of which I'm most proud. Paleo paella
This shrimp was so good I made it twice. Like most of my food, it's easy as hell. With this dish, just make enough for you and whoever else you are eating with because—let's be honest—leftover shrimp gets weird. Portions below are for one hungry person.
Indian Recipes
I’ve been a sorry excuse for a half-Indian woman because I just started making dal for the first time in my many years on this earth. I’ve eaten a lot of dal, but it’s just not something I’ve ever tried to cook until this year.
"This is you, in a recipe!"
That's what my friend Lauren said when I told her about this idea to infuse the most old-school Minnesotan of recipes (hotdish, i.e. casserole) with Indian flavors. And she's right.
It me.
Kerala Fried Chicken, inspired by Asha Gomez and the fried chicken episode of Ugly Delicious—well-worth the terror that is deep-frying at home!
![Paleo Mangalorean Sweet Pulao [aka Wedding Rice]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/581d54ccf5e231b25f89ed33/1478479856288-JNG9RMHBXRQI9WELTZ4D/image-asset.jpeg)
This chutney is the business. As in, I'm going to start a business and sell this chutney.
Italian Recipes
This unleavened, naturally gluten-free chickpea bread is one of my favorite things to make for myself (socca for one!) and for having people over because it’s sort of impressive and no one else has to know that it’s basically only one ingredient.
I’d like to talk about the Trader Joe’s Cauliflower Gnocchi. Yes, THE cauliflower gnocchi.
The meals I make most often are usually the ones I forget to document for Worthy Pause. I’ve made this sausage skillet thing many, many times, but it never even crossed my mind that it might be a good recipe to share here until the other day when my daughter was scarfing it down like she hadn’t eaten all day (note: she hadn’t eaten all day because she had refused all the other foods).
You learn something new every day. The day I made these stuffed mushrooms, I learned that you can make pretty fantastic hummus out of meat.
Obviously there is NO legitimate substitute for Greek gyro meat because (much like Dottie Hinson and Kit Keller) gyro meat is in a league of its own. But this sort of turns a sausage into gyro-like meat.
Korean Recipes
Mexican Recipes
A good Mexican chorizo makes everything in touches taste delicious, without much effort. That’s my kind of meat.
These kinds of easy grilling meals are my favorite because I never do the actual grilling. Seriously, I will prep all the food and then just hand it over to whoever is within arm’s reach at the time and be like, “Good luck and godspeed.”
How did the name of this recipe get so long? All those words seemed relevant at the time... and still do, I guess. The recipe itself, however, is extremely short. It's only two steps and three ingredients—can't beat that.
If you make this for a party, it will be gone in 30 seconds. If you make it for yourself, it'll take a little longer... but I believe in you.
These Chipotle-inspired carnitas have been my go-to slow-cooker recipe for as long as I've owned a slow cooker.
When I first put together this recipe, I was like, "WTF." I didn't just think it. I said it out loud, which is why it's in full-fledged double quotes instead of baby thought quotes
Middle Eastern Recipes
I first had this Iranian drink called doogh at my in-laws’ house and I’d go as far as saying it’s 3052% more refreshing than most other beverages. Doogh is like a mint-yogurt frappé.
Tabbouleh is one of my husband's favorite dishes. I actually remember us making an enormous bowl of it at his apartment when we were first dating and bickering over how much lemon juice to put into it (for the record, he was right—it needed more lemon).
My husband is about to get some well-deserved credit for his creations like this Iranian stew.
Hashweh is a very simple and rustic sort of dish, but feels fancy AF because pine nuts are basically solid gold.
Thai Recipes
I've never met a human who didn't like this salad... and I've served it to a lot of my humans.
If you need something to go with the Pork Larb Lettuce Wraps I made the other day, this Thai Cucumber Salad is an Excellent Decision. #unnecessarycapitalization
I was craving takeout something fierce, so I made these paleo Thai lettuce wraps with pork larb instead.
Vietnamese Recipes
"This is you, in a recipe!"
That's what my friend Lauren said when I told her about this idea to infuse the most old-school Minnesotan of recipes (hotdish, i.e. casserole) with Indian flavors. And she's right.
It me.