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Perfect Weekend Breakfast and Why Fat is Good for you

January 15th, 2012 Kendra Lay

Do you eat breakfast? I hope so!

I’m a huge fan of eating protein and fat in the morning. It’s stick to your ribs food and it can set you up for a whole day of stable blood sugar (read: no sugar cravings, ravenous hunger, irritability, shakiness or cloudy thinking!). On weekend mornings when we have the time, my boyfriend and I like to cook up a big breakfast consisting of veggies and protein, cooked in good fats. Here’s our creation from a few Sundays ago:

My perfect paleo/primal breakfast

Italian Kale Stir-Fry with Perfect Scrambled Eggs

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Grain Free, Dairy Free Thanksgiving Recipe Round-Up

November 23rd, 2011 Kendra Lay

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! I realize I should have posted this sooner, but if you are looking for some last minute grain-free, gluten-free, paleo and primal friendly Thanksgiving recipe ideas, I’ve collected a few from around the web that look great.

Plus, if you are looking for a side dish, I’m including my Roasted Caramelized Onions and Brussels Sprouts recipe below. I’ve made it the last several years for Thanksgiving and it’s always a huge hit.

Thanksgiving Recipe Round-Up

Grain-Free Gravy from Elana’s Pantry I’m definitely making this for myself this year. I’ve been gluten-free for several years but this will be my first Thanksgiving being grain-free. That means no flour thickeners! Elana is ingenious and uses onions to thicken her gravy.

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Savory and Sweet Brussels Sprouts

August 11th, 2011 Kendra Lay

You can whip up this dish in no time flat! It has lots of good protein, fat, and fiber.

Savory and Sweet Brussels Sprouts

2 tbl coconut oil, plus more if needed

2 medium yellow or sweet onions, diced

16 oz cooked turkey sausage, chopped (I used mild Italian but you can use anything you like)

1-1.5 lbs Brussels sprouts, stems removed and cut into small pieces (halves or quarters)

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Turkey Lettuce Wraps with Avocado-Dill Dressing

March 1st, 2011 Kendra Lay

I had some fresh dill in the refrigerator along with some avocado, which inspired this simple lunch idea. This recipe is paleo, primal and low-carb.

For the Filling:
Bibb/Butter Lettuce
Turkey or Chicken Breast
Red Pepper Slices
Carrot Slices
Red Onion

For the Dressing:
1/2 Large Avocado
1 1/3 Tbl. Lime Juice
1 Tbl. Apple Cider Vinegar
1 tsp. Ume Plum Vinegar (optional, but I liked the addition)
3-4 Tbl fresh dill
Enough water to blend smoothly (about 1/4 cup)
Salt and black pepper to taste

Roll it up in the lettuce and enjoy! I think the dressing could go well with many other dishes, too.

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