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Chorizo Tacos with Radish-Jicama Slaw - Grain-free, Dairy-free, Paleo, Whole30

If you love chorizo, you will love these tacos! Radish-Jicama Slaw balances the richness and bold flavor of the chorizo perfectly, and it all stays wrapped up thanks to my grain-free Pliable Pumpkin Seed Tortillas. Packed with nutrients and flavor, yet grain-free, dairy-free, Paleo and Whole30 compliant, these Chorizo Tacos would be a fun and healthy way to enjoy breakfast, Taco Tuesday, or Cinco de Mayo!

Of all of the different types of sausages out there, chorizo might be my favorite. It's flavor is so robust that it elevates every dish it's part of. And yeah, I also like that it's greasy. But it's that bigger-than-life flavor that can also make cooking with chorizo challenging. What do you top it with? Of course, cheese and sour cream are excellent on chorizo, but what can you put on chorizo if you're aiming for dairy-free, Paleo or Whole30-compliant? Plop a glob of guacamole on chorizo and you find your taste buds in the middle of a flavor war. What's a chorizo-loving girl to do?
Well, I'm doing a little happy dance because I figured out the perfect solution. These Chorizo Tacos are topped with a Radish and Jicama Slaw that is lightly dressed with lime juice, scallions and cilantro. It's so light and refreshing, and it just happens to perfectly balance the richness and bold flavors of chorizo. In fact, it's such a perfect combination that you won't miss dairy on this taco one bit!

, by Unknown

Easy Probiotic Rich Lacto-Fermented Dill Pickles - Vegan, Paleo, Whole30, AIP

This recipe for Lacto-Fermented Dill Pickles is so easy that it only requires three ingredients and five minutes to prepare! Once fermented, these Lacto Fermented Dill Pickles are so flavorful, crunchy and full of probiotics that they can and should be used everywhere you use store bought pickles, like as snacks and on sandwiches and charcuterie plates. They're better for your body and wallet!

I've heard and read about the importance of probiotic-rich foods countless times over the years, but just recently, I was reminded both of the benefit of lacto-fermented vegetables and of how easy they can be to make at home.I've made all sorts of excuses to myself over the years for not making my own lacto-fermented vegetables, my favorite being "I don't have time for that!" As a result, I would add "fermented vegetables" to my shopping list and dutifully spend a small fortune on them at my local health food store.But as I said, I was recently reminded of how easy it is to make lacto-fermented vegetables at home, so I dove into a Pinterest hole and began researching. After researching, I started fermenting, and let's just say that I'm thrilled with the results! These Lacto-Fermented Dill Pickles have great flavor and crunch, and they're friendly to just about every special diet out there, such as vegan, low-carb, keto, Paleo, Whole30 and AIP. These Lacto Fermented Dill Pickles could easily be used in place of store bought pickles on a sandwich or as part of a charcuterrie plate, or you could just eat them out of the jar, like I do. However you use them, these Lacto Fermented Dill pickles are so easy to make that there is really no reason not to use them in place of store bought pickles!

, by Unknown

Pliable Nut-free Pumpkin Seed (Pepita) Tortillas - Grain-free, Paleo, Whole30, Vegan

These Pumpkin Seed (Pepita) Tortillas are just as pliable, nutritious and delicious as my original gluten-free tortillas / wraps, but ground pumpkin seeds instead of almond flour makes them nut-free as well as gluten-free, grain-free, vegan, Paleo and Whole30 compliant. They're also easy to make and only require four ingredients. Time to conquer taco night!

Awhile back, a reader asked a question about my Gluten-free Tortillas / Wraps. She wondered if it was possible to make them nut-free due to a nut allergy. My original and enormously popular Gluten-free Tortillas / Wraps that were featured on The Feed Feed are made mostly from almond flour, so making them nut-free was an interesting request. Thankfully, I have a made a lot of recipes nut-free by substituting ground pumpkin or sunflower seeds for almond flour, so once I got through the holidays and two surgeries with our sweet new greyhound, I got to work on the recipe.
Folks, these pumpkin seed tortillas are amazing! They're gluten-free, grain-free, vegan (dairy-free and egg-free), Paleo and Whole30 compliant AND nut-free. Only four ingredients are required and they're easy to make. On top of all of that, these Pumpkin Seed Tortillas are delicious and super pliable, so just like my original grain-free tortillas, they won't fall apart. That's right, these tortillas will actually hold whatever fillings you put in them!
Health Benefits & Nutrition Info
Pumpkin Seeds, a.k.a. pepitas, make up the majority of this recipe and wow, are they good for you! Not only do pumpkin seeds provide protein and fiber, they contain impressive amounts of manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, zinc, and iron. (source). These minerals are crucial for everything from making neurotransmitters that help us feel relaxed and happy to keeping our bones healthy and making red blood cells. Some of the minerals in pumpkin seeds even act as antioxidants or are used to make antioxidants in our bodies. So, yeah. Pumpkin seeds might be small, but they sure are mighty!

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Mashed Cauliflower with Kale & Bacon a.k.a. Low Carb Irish Colcannon

This mouthwatering mashed cauliflower with kale and bacon is an allergy-friendly and low-carb twist on the traditional Irish Colcannon! Bacon and leeks add so much flavor that nobody would know that cauliflower has replaced potatoes or that it's gluten-free, dairy-free, nightshade-free, low-carb, keto friendly, Paleo and Whole30 compliant!

Of all the holidays, St Patrick's Day is one of my favorites. I mean, who could blame me? I'm part Irish and my husband is mostly Irish. Green is my favorite color, and I like to eat, drink and be merry, which is how St Patty's Day is celebrated. It's just my kind of holiday!
Since St Patty's Day is right around the corner, I'm planning to celebrate by doing what the Irish do and eating what the Irish eat. Corned beef and cabbage is on the menu in my house since it's my favorite Irish dish, but I also like other popular Irishes, in particular a dish called the Colcannon. The Colcannon is traditionally made by mixing mashed potatoes with cabbage or kale and butter, but additional ingredients are sometimes added, such as leeks, bacon or cheese. No matter how it's made, the Irish Colcannon is hearty and delicious!

The Colcannon, like so many Irish dishes, includes potatoes, which are not just starchy, potatoes are one of the vegetables in the nightshade family. Nightshades and starchy foods can both be problematic for some folks, so I made a low carb and nightshade-free Colcannon by sustituting my Mashed Cauliflower recipe for regular mashed potatoes. The result is a Colcannon that is not just nightshade-free, low-carb and keto diet-friendly, it can also be made dairy-free and therefore Paleo and Whole30 friendly!

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Healthy Chocolate Chip Muffins - Grain-free, Vegan, Paleo

These Chocolate Chip Muffins are so good for you that you can't consider them a treat! Made mostly of almond flour, they're nutritious, lower in sugar and carbs than most muffins, free of most common allergens, Paleo and vegan. Treat yourself and nourish yourself with these grain-free chocolate chip muffins!

Believe it or not, these Healthy Chocolate Chip Muffins were inspired by Starbucks' chocolate chunk muffins. Hopefully I didn't lose any of you by making that confession. Stay with me, folks. I will explain, and I promise the recipe is worth it!The holidays and two months that followed were a blur. I was so busy that I could barely remember my first name and felt like a hot mess most of the time. I tried to stay on track with planning out healthy meals, grocery shopping and cooking nourishing meals for my family, but life doesn't always go as planned. More than once, I found myself in the Starbucks drive-thru desperate for coffee and something to feed my kids.Being desperate and sleep deprived, I didn't have the will power to say "no" when my son requested a chocolate chunk muffin. I knew it was loaded with gluten and sugar and didn't offer many nutrients for his growing body, but no mom is perfect. *sigh* At least I learned a couple of things from those muffins. One, that my son absolutely loves chocolate chip muffins! Two, the muffins confirmed that like me, a lot of gluten-containing foods give him a tummy ache. Knowing that my son loved chocolate chip muffins so much, I set out to develop a recipe for a chocolate chip muffin that my son could eat, one that was free of most food allergens and actually good for him. I nailed it! These Chocolate Chip Muffins are awesome and my kids absolutely love them. *happy dance*Not only are these Chocolate Chip Muffins loved by adults and kids alike, they're free of eggs, dairy, soy, corn, and gluten. Thanks to cassava flour, these Chocolate Chip Muffins are not only gluten-free, they're completely grain-free! But don't worry, these muffins aren't crumbly or gummy like most gluten-free and vegan baked goods. These Chocolate Chip Muffins are moist and have great texture and structure, all without xanthan or guar gum!
Hold on, it gets even better. This recipe also uses minimal amounts of natural sweeteners, meaning that they contain less sugar than most muffins and still fall under the Paleo-friendly category. Yippee!

, by Unknown

Spaghetti Squash with Parmesan, Pine Nuts, and Tarragon - Gluten-free, Low-carb and Keto

This flavor combination will blow you away! Buttery and fruity parmesan cheese (ideally Grana Padano) is the perfect companion for tarragon and pine nuts, and it's all mixed together in a healthy, gluten-free, low-carb and keto diet friendly spaghetti squash dish!

The first time I saw cooked spaghetti squash separate into noodle-like strands I was mesmerized. Us humans love noodles, and Nature somehow created a squash that looks like noodles! I mean, how cool is that?! My fascination with spaghetti squash has inspired me to try to perfect it. The truth is, though, cooking spaghetti squash can be tricky. Almost every recipe and tutorial out there calls for cooking it cut side down or even whole in the microwave or slow cooker. The problem with all of these methods is that they steam the spaghetti squash. While that can sometimes result in perfectly cooked spaghetti squash, it's not a fool proof method. Think about steaming vegetables. Cook them for the ideal amount of time, and you get perfectly al dente vegetables. Go even one minute over that "ideal" amount of time, and your vegetables get mushy. The same goes for spaghetti squash. Steaming it requires precision. Cook it too long, and you get a soggy mess instead of squash that magically looks like noodles.So what's the solution, you ask? Roasting. Again, think about what roasting does to vegetables (and most foods, for that matter). The excess water cooks out and the edges caramelize, resulting in great flavor and texture. The same thing happens with spaghetti squash. When it's roasted cut side up at a high temperature, the excess water cooks out and the spaghetti squash caramelizes, resulting in lots of flavor and squash "noodles" with enough texture to hold up to any sauce. A big thank you to Katie over at Chocolate Covered Katie for realizing this. You can check out her post on it here!With a fool-proof method for cooking spaghetti squash under my belt, I've been experimenting with all sorts of flavor profiles. Search Pinterest and you will find Italian, Mexican and Asian flavors. Spaghetti squash can be used as a healthy, low-carb substitute for all sorts of noodles! One of my favorite ways to eat spaghetti squash is with bacon, blue cheese and buffalo sauce, a recipe you can find here. In this recipe for Spaghetti Squash with Parmesan, Pine Nuts and Tarragon, I keep it simple. However, the flavors used in this dish are huge and come together as powerfully as Beethoven's 5th Symphony!

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Parmesan Crusted Italian Chicken - Egg-free, Grain-free, Low-carb, Keto

Getting a crispy, flavorful crust that stays on chicken without coating it in egg and frying it is tricky, but this recipe does it! Tapioca starch and oil help this gluten-free and grain-free coating stick while making this Parmesan Crusted Italian Chicken super juicy and flavorful, all without eggs!

Anyone who's ever tried it knows that it's really difficult to get breading to stick to chicken without using eggs. Take frying out of the equation, too, and it's quite a challenge to get any sort of crispy coating! Well I've been tinkering with this recipe for awhile, and I'm happy to say that I've figured it out. This Parmesan Crusted Italian Chicken is super juicy and coated in a flavorful, grain-free crust, all without eggs! Did you know that egg allergy or intolerance is actually somewhat common? Egg is one of the eight most common food allergens; the others include wheat, soy, milk, peanuts, tree nuts, fish and shellfish. Thankfully, I don't have a life-threatening allergy, but I found out that I was sensitive to eggs just after my son was born. It forced me to rethink most of my recipes. This Parmesan Crusted Italian Chicken is a perfect example.

The combination of tapioca starch and oil makes the "breading" stick and keeps the chicken incredibly moist, while the ground cashews add a nice crunch. The buttery flavor of the cashews along with the Italian seasoning and parmesan cheese together give this Parmesan Crusted Italian Chicken great flavor! The best part? No breadcrumbs are used in this recipe. That's right, no eggs and no breadcrumbs. No grains at all, actually, which makes this recipe gluten-free as well as egg-free, low-carb and keto diet-friendly!

, by Unknown

1 Eating Habit, 6 Tips & Over 30 Recipes to Help You Improve Your Health This Year!

Popular diets differ in the amount of protein and fat they recommend, but all of the diets supported by research recommend one thing: plenty of low carb vegetables. That one eating habit really can improve your health! If that's one of your goals this year, set yourself up for success by checking out these six tips and over 30 recipes!

If only I had a dime for every diet that was ever popular. I would be rich! There have been more diets throughout the years than I can count, and new ones are making waves all the time. The newest diets I've heard of are the THM (Trim Healthy Mama) and Slimming World, but also popular right now is the vegan diet, raw diet, 21-day Fix, Paleo diet, Primal diet, low carb diet, keto diet, Banting diet, and South Beach diet. In the past, the Atkins diet was popular along with Weight Watchers and juicing, and the macro diet made an appearance. The Mediterranean and low fat diets are probably the most well known, and both along with the DASH diet are recommended by many doctors and dieticians. Trying to keep track of all of the diets out there makes my brain hurt!
I think the most confusing thing about all of these different diets is that most are supported by research showing that said diet aids in weight loss and improves blood pressure and cholesterol levels. How can this be when the amount of carbohydrates, fat and protein differs so drastically from one diet to another? Well, while the amount of macronutrients one should eat is often the source of contentious debate, all of these diets have one thing in common: they all recommend eating plenty of low carb vegetables. "While the amount of macronutrients one should eat is often the source of contentious debate, all of these diets have one thing in common: they all recommend eating plenty of low carb vegetables." The amount of macronutrients you eat will certainly impact your health, but I've read enough research to believe that much of the benefit from these diets comes from eating lots of low carb vegetables. Low carb vegetables are an incredibly rich source of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that are needed to keep the body healthy. They also contain lots of fiber, which helps to stabilize blood sugar levels and keeps the digestive system moving as well as helping you to feel full. All of that together helps you lose weight and feel great!

In the days of the food pyramid, the amount of vegetables to eat each day was a confusing topic. The USDA recommended a certain number of servings, and what constituted a serving varied from one vegetable to another and whether or not that vegetable was cooked. Perhaps confusing was an understatement? But you can take a deep breath because I'm here to tell you that it doesn't have to be that difficult! Truly. You don't need to compare your food to your fist or weight it or memorize what constitutes a serving. All you need to do is use your eyes: every time you eat, aim to fill half of your plate with low carb vegetables. That's it! "Every time you eat, aim to fill half of your plate with low carb vegetables."In order to make sure this simple, I'd like to take a minute and specify what low carb vegetables are. Low carb vegetables are vegetables that grow above ground. The one exception is winter squash (pumpkin, butternut and acorn squash), which contains more starch than other vegetables that grow above ground. Vegetables that grow below ground, such as tubers and root vegetables, contain more starch and are not considered low carb vegetables. Corn are peas are sometimes considered vegetables, but they're actually grains and legumes and also do not count towards your low carb vegetable goal.Now that you know that low carb vegetables are vegetables that grow above ground, it might be helpful to hear some examples. Leafy greens like spinach, kale and lettuce grow above ground, as do tomatoes, peppers, mushrooms, and eggplant. Summer squash like zucchini and yellow squash, cucumbers, and cruciferous vegetables, like broccoli, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts also grow above ground and are considered low carb vegetables. Onions and garlic are included in this list, too. There's quite a lot of low carb vegetables!Hopefully I've provided enough clarity as to what is considered a low carb vegetable. My goal is to make eating more vegetables as easy as possible for you! On that note, I've dedicated this post to telling you about six tips you can use to get more low carb vegetables in your diet and simple recipes to go with each. All of the recipes are gluten-free, and most also follow at least one of the diets I mentioned above. My hope is that you find some vegetable recipes that tickle your taste buds!

, by Unknown

Grain-free & Low-carb Copy Cat Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Drop Biscuits

These Cheddar Bay Drop Biscuits taste just like the biscuits at Red Lobster, but they're better for you! Clean, real food ingredients make them low-carb, keto diet-friendly, grain-free, gluten-free and egg-free, yet they're still super easy to make. Enjoy them for breakfast or dinner!

Red Lobster. My parents used to take me there as a kid, until I realized that the lobsters I cooed at in the tank ended up on a dinner plate. I was devastated when I made the connection and we never went back. Fast forward 30 years. My son, who is fascinated with sea creatures, asks to go to Red Lobster after seeing commercials on tv. He asked over, and over, and over. I finally gave in, thinking that I could surely find a somewhat healthy choice on the menu at a seafood restaurant. Or not. The food was not even as good as I remembered as a kid. In fact, it was pretty bad! But the Cheddar Bay biscuits were still tasty. I ate just one, knowing that it was full of processed crap, but grateful that I had the opportunity to remember the flavor. Oh yes, I thought, I can make a healthier version of these at home! After doing some research, I came up with this recipe. I think it tastes just like the cheddar bay biscuits at Red lobster, and my husband agrees! But even though they taste similar, they are distinctly different. Notice the ingredients of the Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits, and keep in mind that this does not include the wet ingredients or cheese:

Nutrition Facts for Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits Mix

Enriched Bleached Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, Malted Barley Flour, May Contain Enzymes, Ascorbic Acid), Palm Oil, Partially Hydrogenated Soybean and Cottonseed Oils. Contains 2% or Less of the Following: Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate, Whey, Salt, Dextrose, Soy Lecithin, Buttermilk, Soy Flour, Ascorbic Acid, Enzymes. Garlic Herb Blend: Garlic Powder, Maltodextrin, Salt, Onion Powder, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Torula Yeast, Dehydrated Parsley, Malic Acid, Sugar, Natural and Artificial Flavors (Maltodextrin, Butter Oil), Silicon Dioxide (Anti-Caking Agent). Contains wheat, milk and soy. Made on equipment that makes products containing eggs, tree nuts and fish.

So besides lots of carbs from bleached wheat flour, the Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits also contain partially hydrogenated soybean and/or cottonseed oil. That, folks, is trans fat. I know, I know, the label says that a 32.5 gram serving contains 0 grams of trans fat. But did you know that food manufacturers are allowed to round down to the nearest whole number? Partially hydrogenated oil is listed in the ingredients, so we know that the Red Lobster Cheddar Bay biscuits contain trans fat. But if each 32.5 gram serving contains less than half a gram, it can be rounded down to zero. Think about that. If each biscuit contains 0.49 grams and you eat two, you are getting 0.98 grams - nearly 1 gram - of trans fat. That's not zero grams of trans fat. I don't know about you, but it seems pretty misleading to me!

In comparison, the ingredients in my Copy Cat Cheddar Bay Biscuits are honest and simple. They're egg-free (for those of you with an egg allergy), gluten-free, grain-free, low-carb and keto-friendly because they're made from real, nutritious ingredients!

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Leftover turkey stuffed cajun sweet potatoes - Paleo & Whole30 Friendly

Layers of flavor make these Turkey Stuffed Cajun Sweet Potatoes crazy delicious, yet they're nutritious, gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free and easily made Paleo and Whole30 compliant. They also come together in just 30 minutes, making them an easy way to use your leftover turkey!

Leftover turkey. It's one of the best things about Thanksgiving, am I right? After all that effort you put into preparing a huge Thanksgiving feast, you can take it easy the next week feeding your family leftover turkey in the form of quick sandwiches and soup. Heck, I'm sure a reheated replica of your Thanksgiving feast even gets served up in the week following Thanksgiving, and who could blame you?I completely understand the need for easy meals using leftovers of that turkey you worked so hard on, so I have an easy recipe to share with you today: Cajun Sweet Potatoes stuffed with leftover turkey. They're nutritious and super satisfying as well as gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free and easily made Paleo and Whole30 compliant. But even though they're healthy, they're not boring. These leftover Turkey Stuffed Cajun Sweet Potatoes have layers of flavor so bold that they're crazy delicious!

, by Unknown

Individual Maple Pecan Pumpkin Pie Tarts - Grain-free, Vegan

These individual Maple Pecan Pumpkin Pie Tarts are the perfect size for each of your Thanksgiving guests, yet they're bursting with flavor thanks to the pecan crust, maple glaze and perfectly-spiced pumpkin pie filling! Since they are gluten-free, grain-free, egg-free and dairy-free (vegan), they can be enjoyed by just about all of your guests, even those with food allergies. Get out your muffin pan and give these a try!

I love pumpkin pie. Like, really love pumpkin pie. Forget the turkey, pumpkin pie is the Thanksgiving food I look forward to the most!
However, it has not always been a love affair with pumpkin pie. When my kids were babies and their sensitive little tummies required me to follow a restrictive diet, I found my beloved pumpkin pie on the chopping block. Gluten-free crust was easy enough, but pumpkin pie is a custard, after all, and I couldn't eat eggs! I also couldn't eat dairy while I was nursing, and the thought of pumpkin pie without a huge glob of whipped cream was...upsetting. I might as well skip the pumpkin pie completely! Yet, pumpkin pie is only on the menu (or should I say, accepted as part of the menu) once a year. So what's a girl to do?
Figure out a recipe for an egg-free pumpkin pie with a yummy maple glaze, that's what a girl should do! And figure it out, I did.

, by Unknown

15 Minute Sauteed Kale with Balsamic Glazed Shallots - Paleo, Vegan, Whole30

Want to include more kale in your diet but don't know how? Balsamic glazed shallots give amazing flavor to this vegetable side dish with lacinato kale (a.k.a. dino kale, Tuscan kale and black cabbage) as the primary ingredient! It's quick and easy to make as well as gluten-free, vegan, Paleo, low-carb, keto and Whole30 friendly. This Sautéed Kale with Balsamic Glazed Shallots will make you love kale!

Most people know that kale is super nutritious, but not everyone knows what to do with it. Hiding kale in smoothies is one way to incorporate kale into your diet; mixing it with romaine in a salad is another, like I do in this Chopped Italian Kale Salad. But what about cooking kale, making it into a vegetable side dish so good that kale can shine as the star and make you proclaim, "wow, I love kale!"

Well, this recipe is it, folks! This Sautéed Kale with Balsamic Glazed Shallots might be simple, but it is mighty. The short list of ingredients come together perfectly to let the best flavors shine. And because it's so simple, you can have it one the table in 15 minutes or less. Minimal cooking time also means that the kale will have the perfect texture (softened, but not mushy) and maximum amount of nutrients.

Pine nuts are an optional but delicious addition to this Sautéed Kale with Balsamic Glazed Shallots. Even with the pine nuts, this recipe is gluten-free, vegan (egg- and dairy-free), low-carb, Paleo, keto and Whole30 friendly. If your loved one has an allergy to nuts or if you simply don't have any pine nuts on hand, don't worry, you can eliminate them to make this recipe nut-free, as well. Most of the flavor comes from the balsamic glazed shallots, so this kale is fantastic either way!

, by Unknown

Chicken and Bacon Green Chili (Chile Verde) - Gluten-free, Low-carb, Paleo, Whole30

Whether you spell it chili, chile chilli, or chillie, this Chicken and Bacon Green Chili a.k.a. Chile Verde rocks! Not only is it bursting with flavor from lots of bacon and green chiles, it's gluten-free, dairy-free, low-carb, Paleo and Whole30 compliant. Delicious, comforting and friendly to a wide variety of diets? Yes, please!

I learned something new recently: there is such a thing as National Chili Month, and it's the month of October.It makes sense that October would get the chili claim to fame, what with the leaves changing, weather getting cooler and football season kicking off. Yet somehow I'm still surprised. There's a day or month for everything, I suppose.Since October (National Chili Month) just started, I thought it was a perfect time to share my recipe for Chicken and Bacon Green Chili, but then I discovered that a contentious debate exists about how to spell the word "chili". You've probably seen several variations yourself. There's "chili", "chile", "chilli", and even "chillie". Call me a nerd, but I was so curious about the correct spelling that I Googled it! Apparently "chile" is the original Spanish word used to describe the pepper that grows on the plant and dish made from it. Folks in the Southwest region are passionate that "chile" is the only correct spelling. However, "chili" is the Americanized version of the word that is widely used to describe the popular meaty dish as well as the spice, chili powder. Thankfully, "chilli" (with two l's) can stay on the sidelines of this debate since it's the common spelling in Europe, England and Australia, and not so much in the U.S. Still, how I should spell the name of this dish is far from clear. It's both a meat "chili" since it contains chicken and bacon and it's made primarily with green chiles. So how do I appease all parties? I'll just cover all of my bases and call it both chile and chili. So here it is, my delicious Chicken and Bacon Green Chili / Chili Verde a.k.a. Green Chile / Chile Verde. Whew! That was exhausting. I promise it was all worth it, though, because this recipe tied for first place at my neighborhood chili cook off last year!Not only did this Chicken and Bacon Green Chili / Chile Verde tie for the most votes, it's also hearty, nutritious, and perfect for Fall. You can add "full of flavor" and and "friendly to a wide variety of diets" to it's resume since it's gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, low-carb, Paleo, Primal and keto-friendly. If Whole30 compliant bacon and chicken stock is used, this Chicken and Bacon Green Chili / Chile Verde is also Whole30-friendly. I'm telling you, this Chicken and Bacon Green Chili / Chile Verde is awesome!

, by Unknown

Stacked Caprese Salad - Gluten-free, Low-Carb

This Stacked Caprese Salad combines all the flavors of classic caprese salad, but stacking it makes it easy to serve and eat! Perfect as an appetizer at your next party or even as a side dish or light lunch, this Stacked Caprese Salad is gluten-free, grain-free, low-carb and keto-friendly.

I meant to share this recipe earlier - like, in tomato season - but life got so busy this summer that I'm just now getting a chance. Even though it's late, it's totally worth the wait! So harvest the last of your tomatoes from your garden, because you have an awesome tomato recipe to make! This recipe is so versatile that it can be dressed up on down. It would make a delicious snack, lunch or side dish, but it would also make an impressive and delicious appetizer for a party. Versatility is one of the many wonderful things about caprese salad!

One of the classic presentations of caprese salad

The magical combination of simple flavors is another wonderful thing about caprese salad, and admittedly one of my favorites. I just love the flavors of fresh basil, tomatoes and balsamic vinegar! However, I find that the classic presentations of caprese salad make it a bit difficult to eat. Don't get me wrong, the classic presentations are beautiful and I've done them many times. I just find the spread of layers and whole leaves of basil difficult to serve and to eat. Luckily I'm a problem solver, so this Stacked Caprese Salad was created with solutions in mind!

, by Unknown

Easy 10 Minute Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice - Grain-free, Paleo, Vegan, Whole30

This recipe was inspired by A Saucy Kitchen. Her stunning photos inspired me to make her cilantro lime cauliflower rice. It was so delicious! The texture of riced cauliflower is similar to that of rice, and the flavors of lime, garlic and cilantro somehow cover up the cruciferous flavor that sometimes overpowers cauliflower. It's a-maz-ing!

This Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice is delicious, versatile and nutritious as well as gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, nut-free, vegan, low-carb, Paleo, keto and Whole30 compliant. Plus, it's so easy that it can be ready in 10 minutes!

One day a couple of weeks ago, I didn't have much time to make dinner. I like to keep my freezer stocked with cauliflower rice, so instead of following A Saucy Kitchen's full recipe, I microwaved a bag of cauliflower rice and added cilantro, avocado oil, bottled lime juice and a tiny bit of garlic. I was so impressed and so was my husband. I've been making this super easy Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice ever since!I decided to share the recipe to help out those of you who may not have much time (or desire) to cook. This is a great go-to side dish. Not only can it be on the table in 10 minutes, it's gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, nut-free, vegan, low-carb, Paleo, keto- and Whole30-friendly! It's also a delicious way to eat your veggies!

, by Unknown

Inflammation Fighting Peach Smoothie with Probiotics

Thanks to kefir, turmeric and ginger, this Anti-Inflammatory Peach Smoothie is loaded with probiotics as well as antioxidants, protein and lots of nutrients! Gluten-free, nut-free and delicious!

One of the reasons I like smoothies is because I can "hide" superfoods and other highly nutritious ingredients in them. Typically that's leafy greens, but this time it's turmeric, a spice that has been used in cuisines around the world for thousands of years. Turmeric doesn't just add a yellow color to curry, though. It also boasts more health benefits than almost any other spice. And it's hidden in this smoothie! This Peach Smoothie has even more hidden in it than turmeric, though. It's also hiding ginger and kefir. All together, this smoothie is nutrient dense and rich in probiotics, antioxidants and inflammation-fighting ingredients. The macronutrients in this smoothie are well balanced and it's free of gluten and nuts yet still provides a long list of health benefits. Read on to learn what those are!

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Tzatziki Inspired Cucumber Salad - gluten-free, low-carb, probiotic-rich

This cucumber salad is made with the delicious and time-tested flavors of tzatziki sauce! Not only is it refreshing and easy to make, it's nutritious, gluten-free, low-carb, keto-friendly and full of probiotics!

I've been so busy this summer that I've been neglecting my blog and my garden (among other things). Regardless of neglect, our cucumber plants suddenly started producing like crazy. I love cucumbers so I am grateful for the bountiful harvest, but holy cow. Cucumbers are taking over my fridge! This Tzatziki Inspired Cucumber Salad came about as I was thinking of ways to use all of the cucumber I had just harvested. I love Tzatziki sauce, and marrying it with cucumber to make a salad sounded easy and delicious. I experimented a bit to make sure I had the right balance of flavors in the sauce and I was pleased with the results! This Tzatziki Inspired Cucumber Salad is flavorful and refreshing. It's perfect for summer as an accompaniment to any Greek-flavored protein. Of course, it's also gluten-free, grain-free, low-carb, keto-friendly and nutritious, because that's how I roll! Health Benefits & Nutrition Info In addition to being gluten-free, grain-free and low-carb, this Tzatziki Inspired Cucumber Salad is good for you!

Cucumbers are not only a good source of vitamin K and molybdenum, they contain compounds that inhibit inflammation, protect the cardiovascular system and may prevent cancer (source). The skins and seeds contain the most nutrients, so be sure to buy organic cucumbers or grow your own so that you can leave the skin on.

Greek yogurt is a great source of the minerals calcium, phosphorus and molybdenum as well as vitamin B12, B2 (riboflavin) and B5 (pantothenic acid). In addition, Greek yogurt is a fantastic source of probiotics. Most people have heard that probiotics are good for the digestive tract, but recent research has shown just how many health benefits these tiny bacteria offer. Not only do probiotics help to treat digestive troubles, such as diarrhea and constipation, they aid in nutrient absorption, fight food-borne pathogens, and support the immune system in battles such as allergies, Crohn's disease, and yeast and fungal infections (source).

Tips & Tricks Below are a few tips that I hope will help you find the best ingredients and tools to make this salad at the lowest prices. I've included links to products for your convenience. Some of them are affiliate links, which means that I may receive a small commission if you purchase a product through one of my links. Thank you for supporting Taste Abounds!

Insist on Greek yogurt that is produced from organic and grass-fed cows! I realize it costs more, but it is worth every penny. Not only is it immeasurably better for the cows, yogurt from organic and grass-fed cows is less likely to be contaminated with herbicides and offers a better nutrient profile, namely more vitamin A, omega 3 fats and CLA (source). My favorite brands that offer Greek yogurt from organically-raised, grass-fed cows are Stonyfield, Maple Hill and Wallaby. Natural Grocers is my favorite place to buy yogurt. They only carry dairy products produced from pasture-based (grass-fed) cows and they offer those products at relatively low prices. If you don't have a Natural Grocers near you, try King Soopers, Walmart or Trader Joe's. As the demand for high-quality organic and grass-fed dairy products grows, they are being offered by more and more retailers.

Quality knives are essential for any cook and for slicing the vegetables in this Tzatziki Inspired Cucumber Salad. After much research almost a decade ago, I decided on the J.A. Henckels set with 8-inch chef knife and 7-inch hollow-edge knife. I have used them daily with outstanding results the past eight years, and I expect them to last many more years. They are some of the most reasonably-priced, high quality knives out there!

This Tzatziki salad is flavorful and nutritious as well as quick and easy to make. See it demonstrated in the video below, and then scroll down for the complete recipe!
Tzatziki Inspired Cucumber Salad Gluten-free | Grain-free | Egg-free | Low-Carb | Keto-friendly Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: none Total Time: 10 minutes Ingredients:
- 5 medium or 2 English cucumbers (about 6 cups chopped into bite size pieces) - 2 Tbsp red onion or shallot, minced - 1 Tbsp fresh dill - 1 clove garlic (1/2 tsp), minced or pressed - 2/3 cup Greek yogurt - 2 Tbsp olive oil - 2 Tbsp lemon juice - 1 cup Feta cheese crumbles - ½ tsp salt Directions: In a large bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, dill, garlic and salt. Wisk until smooth and set aside. Chop the cucumbers into bite-sized pieces. Add to the sauce along with the red onion. Give it a quick toss before adding the feta cheese. Mix well and enjoy! Top with extra dill, a sprinkle of ground coriander or kalamata olives, if desired.

This cucumber salad is made with the delicious and time-tested flavors of tzatziki sauce! Not only is it refreshing and easy to make, it's nutritious, gluten-free, low-carb, keto-friendly and full of probiotics!

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Shrimp Salad Wraps - grain-free, dairy-free, low-carb, paleo

These Shrimp Salad Wraps would make the perfect picnic lunch or quick dinner! By adding purslane to the shrimp salad and wrapping it in a pliable grain-free, Paleo tortilla, these Shrimp Salad Wraps have been made as nutritious as possible! Gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, low-carb and Paleo.

Summer is such a busy time for me, and being both busy and hot makes me crave salads and other simple recipes that don't require a lot of cooking. If you can say the same, you will love this recipe! Not only is it gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, low-carb and Paleo, but other than the tortillas, these Shrimp Salad Wraps don't require any cooking. Just chop and mix the ingredients, wrap and enjoy! It's the perfect picnic lunch or quick dinner!

I've been excited to share this recipe ever since I stumbled upon Abbe's recipe on her blog, This is How I Cook. Her Shrimp Salad Croissants sounded amazing! But, as I always do, I started wondering how I could make the recipe gluten-free, lower in carbs and higher in nutrients. Ladies and gentlemen, I figured it out! How, you ask? Instead of a croissant, I wrapped the shrimp salad in one of my tasty and pliable grain-free tortillas, and I added a secret ingredient to the shrimp salad that you can probably find in your yard: purslane.

Although you might not have heard of this plant, you have probably seen it gracing your yard or garden. Purslane is considered a weed here in the U.S., but in the Mediterranean region (i.e. Greece and Turkey) it is cultivated as food. For good reason, too. Not only does purslane boast a mild and versatile citrus-flavor reminiscent of parsley, its nutrient density surpasses that of spinach!

Purslane might be considered a weed here in the U.S., but it's incredibly nutritious and part of the Mediterranean diet!

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Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken - Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Low-Carb

This Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken is different from most similar recipes because it's so flavorful! Thai Red Curry Paste adds a burst of flavor that marries perfectly with the peanut butter and coconut milk. This is so easy to make, yet nutritious and satisfying! Gluten-free, dairy-free, and low-carb.

I'm a sauce girl. Whether it's ranch, alfredo, pesto or aoli, I want sauce that tastes great and a lot of it. Yes, I'm the type of person to always ask for extra sauce or dressing, both because I hate food that is dry and because I enjoy the flavors that a good sauce provides.
Being such a sauce lover, I'm excited to bring you this Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken! I did a lot of prep work for this recipe, from trying a popular Slow Cooker Peanut Butter Chicken recipe on Pinterest to reading reviews of other Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken recipes. The most common complaints were "too much peanut butter" and "bland". Folks who left comments on Pinterest obviously wanted to taste more than just peanut butter in their peanut sauce! And who could blame them? Good peanut sauce is bursting with flavor because it marries a lot of strong flavors. When done right, peanut sauce is delicious and versatile!
Being someone who loves a good peanut sauce, I aimed to overcome the most common complaints by referring to my favorite Peanut Sauce recipe by Cooking with Amy. It is flavorful and well balanced without requiring any unusual ingredients from a specialty grocery store. I made sure to include Thai Red Curry Paste for extra flavor. The result is Thai Peanut Chicken made easily in your slow cooker or crock pot that is packed full of flavor and gluten-free, dairy-free and low-carb!

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Flourless Banana Nut Muffins - Vegan, Paleo, No Added Sugar

These Banana Nut Muffins are so amazing that you would never guess they're flourless, gluten-free, grain-free, sugar-free, vegan, Paleo and Whole30 compliant! Bananas provide all of the sweetness necessary, and psyllium provides the perfect texture along with plenty of fiber. Thanks to nutritious ingredients, these Banana Nut Muffins are both nutritious and satisfying!

I first read about baking with ground psyllium husks about a year ago. Alissa over at the Whole Life Nutrition Kitchen made kneadable gluten-free bread dough and credited psyllium for making it possible. I was intrigued, but I hadn't tried baking with psyllium until I started formulating this recipe for flourless Banana Nut Muffins. The results amazed me!
In order for you to understand how amazing this recipe is, I need to stop here and talk a little bit about gluten-free and vegan baking. It's difficult - really difficult - to create baked goods with great taste and texture without the structure and elasticity provided by gluten and eggs. Gluten-free and vegan baked goods tend to either fall apart or end up gummy inside. When you are trying to avoid xanthan and guar gums, sugar and/or starchy flours, gluten-free and vegan baking becomes even more difficult.
That's why I was so impressed with these Banana Nut Muffins! They are flourless, which means they're grain-free and gluten-free. They're also dairy-free and egg-free (vegan), and free of sweeteners. That's right, all of the sweetness in these muffins comes solely from the bananas, allowing these Banana Nut Muffins to be Paleo! Yet these muffins could easily be mistaken for traditional muffins that contain gluten and eggs. Not only do they taste great, they're perfectly moist and tender!

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