This Italian-inspired dish is full of flavor. Use whole grain or multigrain fettuccine to make it a healthier option.
Carol’s Spaghetti Sauce
Carol’s delicious tomato sauce. Goes great with her meatballs.
Carol’s Italian Meatballs
The delicious meatballs our family grew up with,
Umbrian Style Chicken
This Umbrian Style Chicken is a Northern Italian version of Chicken Cacciatore, and is tomato-free for you nightshade avoiders. In the recipe this was inspired by, the author insists on using olives with pits, referencing the woody flavor they add. I’m not sure how much flavor they really add, so it’s your call if you want to use olives with pits or without. Just make sure your crew knows if there are pits in them before they dig in!
Pan Seared Scallops with Lemon Pasta
Perfect for a no-fail, dining-in, fancy meal that you can easily make at home.
Paleo: Tuscan Chicken Skillet
Yield: 4 servings INGREDIENTS: 1 lb. chicken breast tenderloins 1 onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 12 oz. mushrooms, sliced ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped 15 oz. fire-roasted diced tomatoes 1 tsp. oregano ½ tsp. thyme Cooking fat Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper DIRECTIONS: Melt some cooking fat in a large […]
Paleo: Pizza Bites
INGREDIENTS: 5-7 oz. (about 20-30 pieces) large pepperoni pizza sauce grated cheese, optional black olives bell peppers mushrooms green onions (preferred over red or yellow simply b/c they don’t need a lot of time to cook) DIRECTIONS: Get your oven to 400ºF. Lay the slices of pepperoni on a baking sheet and put them […]
Paleo: Primal Pizza Pie Layer Casserole
Yield: 5 servings INGREDIENTS: Meat and Sauce Layer: 1 lb ground beef, browned and lightly drained. 1 cup (8 ounces) organic tomato sauce, make sure tomatoes are the only ingredient. 1 tbsp Italian seasonings. ½ tsp garlic powder. ¼ tsp sea salt. ½ tsp oregano Veggie Crust Layer: ½ medium, raw zucchini, grated or […]
Paleo: Quick Bolognes
INGREDIENTS: 1 onion, small dice 4 cloves garlic, sliced 1 pound ground beef (grassfed if possible) 12 ounces Italian sausage, removed from casings if in links (check ingredients!) 20-24 ounces jarred tomatoes 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary pinch salt pinch red pepper flakes, if desired 1 tablespoon bacon fat Directions: In […]
Paleo: Sicilian Olive Chicken
Yield: 4 servings INGREDIENTS: 1 can(s) (14-ounce) petite diced tomatoes with garlic and olive oil or other Italian-style seasoning 1 1/2 cup(s) frozen chopped spinach, thawed 1/3 cup(s) halved Sicilian or other green olives 1 tablespoon(s) capers, rinsed 1/4 teaspoon(s) crushed red pepper, or to taste 4 (4 ounces each) chicken cutlets (see Tips) […]