A Clean Plate

Simple. Satisfying. Healthy.

Staples and Snacks

“Ranch” Dip

This is a good salad dressing, but I whipped it up to use as a veggie dip. Serve it with raw broccoli, carrots, celery, jicama, plantain chips, sweet potato fries, yum!  ... Read More

Whipped “Cream”

My ever-skeptical other half declared this "as close to whipped cream as possible when you have coconut involved". It's light, fluffy, and sweet. And yeah, there's a slight coconut taste. But the coconut makes it the  ... Read More

Cran-Apple Butter

I'm a bit late to the cranberry dishes this year, but this one's a good one. Great as-is, on salads, meat, or ice cream, it's hard to go wrong with apple butter.  ... Read More

Pumpkin Puree

This recipe also works for any kind of squash or sweet potato puree. For sweet potatoes, just wash 'em, stick 'em on a pan in the oven, and wait 'til they're tender. My other favorite purees, plantain and date paste,  ... Read More

Sweet Potato Chips

This is a really old recipe and I'm not sure why it wasn't already up here somewhere. These mildly-flavored chips are quick and easy, but you do have to keep an eye on them to be sure they don't get too crispy (i.e.,  ... Read More

Chicken Bone Broth

Bone broth is kind of a Paleo staple, especially helpful to those of us with autoimmune and gastrointestinal problems. It's rich in all kinds of soothing and supportive minerals, and a lot of people I know -- even some  ... Read More

Cilantro Chimichurri

I once had some of this served over a very dry grilled steak at a bar in Austin. The meal wasn't very impressive, especially considering its price tag, but the chimichurri was incredible. Behold my less-than-faithful  ... Read More