Paleo Sides & Snacks

Sesame Glazed Almonds

I love to snack and I love anything that has a sesame flavor. These were inspired by delicious nuts that I picked up at the farmers market.

Greek Salad

This simple salad of cucumber, onion and olives is tossed with paleo greek dressing.

Italian Wedding Soup

Italian wedding soup is a tradition in my family for all holidays. This paleo adaptation is just as yummy!

Yam, Celery Root & Bacon Hash

Made with yams, celery root (or celeriac), and a touch of bacon, it’s filling and full of flavor from smoked paprika, sautéed onion, garlic, and fresh parsley. It’s amazing with an egg on top!

Homemade Ketchup

Delicious, no corn syrup version of ketchup!

Homemade Worcestershire Sauce

This sauce is traditionally a fermented sauce using anchovies, but the traditional recipe also calls for molasses and some hard to find ingredients. This simpler recipe contains perfectly healthy ingredients.

Honey Barbecue Glaze

You can’t have summer without BBQ sauce This fast and easy recipe is paleo.

Homemade Sriracha

I love Siracha sauce and needed a paleo version for many of my favorite recipes. This one is quick and easy!

Homemade Steak Sauce

This is a paleo version of steak sauce, it has a very A1 type flavor.

Macadamia Nut Butter

There is nothing like making your own nut butters.

Pumpkin Pecan Muffins

Solange brought a version of these to work last week and they were so good I couldn’t believe they were paleo.

Tomato Salad

There is nothing like a tomato salad on a warm day, it’s a great addition to any barbecue.

Balsamic Mushrooms

These tangy mushrooms are a great addition to a warm spinach salad or served on their own.

Parsnip Puree

This is so sweet and delicious you’d think you were eating dessert. It’s great with scallops and short ribs.

Balsamic Glazed Brussels Sprouts

Brussel Sprouts are my favorite veggie, and paired with almonds and balsamic vinegar how can you go wrong?

Slow Cooked French Onion Soup

I’ve always been a fan of french onion soup, and I really prefer it without the cheese and bread… this recipe is perfect for people like me!

Candied Spiced Almonds

These almonds are both sweet and spicy and really easy to make.

Cranberry Avocado Salad with White Balsamic Vinaigrette

This delicious salad tastes as good as it looks!

Greek Chicken Salad

A Mediterranean treat, the fresh herbs and veggies make it delicious.

Lemon Beet Chips

Who doesn’t need the occasional crunchy snack! These are satisfy without bulking you up, but remember beets are high in sugar so eat in moderation!

Red Potato Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette

There are countless variations of potato and every family has their favorite. However, for a change, why not try a version with a mustard and oil dressing instead?

Broiled Asparagus with Lemon Tarragon Dressing

This lemon zinggy sauce for asparagus spices them up and takes them from dull to yummy!

Roasted Vegetable Spread

This is a wonderful treat because it’s so good for you and tastes great too. It’s amazing how yummy simple roasted veggies are.

Hot Spiced Shrimp

When I lived in Maryland I fell in love with old bay seasoning and hot spiced shrimp. I used to buy my sea food from a truck on the side of the road — something that sounds crazy now but was totally normal there!