Rockin’ Moroccan roasted carrots with spicy tahini and lime dressing !!!!

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Sweet, tender baby carrots are tossed in an earthy, aromatic Moroccan spice mix then oven roasted until crisp, crunchy and caramelized to perfection before being drizzled with a light, fresh, creamy, dreamy, deliciously nutty, slightly spicy tahini and lime dressing then sprinkled with pretty little pomegranate arils!!!!!

So much deliciousness I can hardly stand it!

You guys know how much I love my roasted veg (see here,  here and here ) but , these rockin’ Moroccan roasted carrots may have taken my obsession to a whole new next level!

They are sweet, spicy, crisp and crunchy and packed with so much flavor flave that your pretty little head may just explode!

Whoever said vegetables had to be boring and tasteless?!

Not this gal that’s for sure!

Eat them simply as they are, served on a pile of salad greens with a couple of soft boiled eggs for a delicious twist on breakfast or a fun way to spice up your meat-free Monday, or for a heartier, more traditional meal serve them along side your protein of choice.

However you choose to do it you really can’t go wrong!

All natural, quick and easy, soft, tender, crisp, crunchy, sweet and spicy, seriously flavorful, rockin’ Moroccan roasted carrots with the creamiest, dreamiest, tahini and lime dressing . . .

I literally can’t even . . .

Just do it already!

Make them. Eat them. Love, love, love them.

Rockin’ Moroccan Roasted Carrots with

Spicy Tahini and Lime Dressing

Ingredients –

1 bunch of “Dutch” baby carrots, halved

1-2 teaspoons of coconut oil, melted and cooled (you just want enough to give your carrots a very light coating) – my fave is this cold pressed coconut oil by Loving Earth

1-2 Tablespoons of Moroccan Seasoning – Homemade or Store bought – If I’m not using my own healthy, homemade Moroccan spice mix I like to use the Rockin’ Moroccan Medley by The Spice Trading Company

Salt and and freshly ground black pepper to taste

For Serving –

1-2 Tablespoons of Spicy Tahini and Lime Dressing

1-2 Tablespoons of pomegranate arils – fresh or freeze dried

1-2 Tablespoons of fresh coriander (cilantro)

Method –

1 – Preheat your oven to 175’C/350’F

2 – Line a baking tray with baking/parchment paper and set aside.

3 – Place your sliced carrots into a bowl, or directly onto your baking tray then drizzle with coconut oil, season with Moroccan seasoning and an extra pinch of salt and pepper if desired, and toss to coat.

4 – Place your carrots onto your prepared baking sheet, make sure your carrots are  evenly spaced on your baking sheet, you want to make sure they have some room to breathe, this is important, it ensures our carrots get nice crispy (not sad and soggy) edges!!!

5 – Roast for 20-25 minutes until the flesh is soft and tender and the edges are nice and crisp.

6 – Once your carrots are crisp and caramelized, transfer to a serving plate, drizzle with some of your spicy tahini and lime dressing, scatter over your pretty little pomegranate arils, sprinkle with coriander (cilantro) and finish with a cheeky squeeze of lime.

7 – Enjoy as a side with your protein of choice, or with build an epic salad with a couple of soft boiled eggs, some garlic roasted Brussels sprouts, some perfectly roasted baby potatoes, some sliced avocado and a mountain of baby salad greens.

Enjoy xo

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Question of the day –

Are you a fellow roasted veg lover?! Whats you’re favorite way to prepare it? And of course how do you like to eat it?! Tell me . . . details please

Feel free to share recipes, or links to your fave recipes in the comments below or on the Facebook page and please for the love of all that is good in this world when you do make your Moroccan spiced carrots (or any of the recipes you find on this blog of mine) go ahead and snap a pic and share it either on the Facebook page, or tag me on twitter or Instagram. Sharing is caring remember.

Do it, do it You know you want to

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You guys . . .

These spicy tuna, tahini and lime salad lettuce cups are so quick and easy to prepare but they are so insanely delicious, packed with so much flavor that your pretty little head may just explode!

You guys know how much I love a good lettuce wrap (see  here , here, here and here ) and these bad boys are my latest obsession.

One taste and I know you will be as in love with them as I am!

Especially that light, fresh, creamy, dreamy, garlic infused, tahini and lime dressing . . . oh my word!

The combination of that deliciously creamy, slightly nutty tahini combined with a pinch of garlic, a sprinkling of red pepper flakes and light. freshy, zesty squeeze of lime is absolute perfection!

I seriously want to take a bath in that dressing.

Ok maybe not, especially considering that there are red pepper flakes are involved . . . but I think you get the point!

It’s seriously good!

So good in fact, you might want to go ahead make yourself a double – triple – quadruple batch because if you’re anything like me (which I’m pretty sure you are seeings as we are food and fitness lovin’, invisible internet BFF’s and all)  you are going to want to eat it on allllll of the things! #cantstop #notsorry

It’s such a quick and easy way to add a tonne of flavor to a delicious, nutritious, 5 minute meal!

Serve them simply as they are or, for a heartier meal you cold roll it into a tortilla,  load them on to a slice or two of your favorite bread, or a couple of crackers for a quick and easy yet seriously satisfying, flavor packed lunch.

Or you could even serve them along with some light and fluffy cauliflower rice (or regular rice or quinoa if you prefer) and garlic roasted Brussels sprouts and have yourself an absolutely amazing dinner.

I personally adore them served straight up as they are, in all their unadorned, simplistic (slightly messy) glory. I love the contrast in texture and the cool, crisp freshness that those crunchy little lettuce leaves bring to the table – but play around, do what you feel just promise me you’ll make them sooner rather than later.

However you choose to eat them you really can’t go wrong!

There’s just so much much to love I tell you!

And oh how I do dearly love thee, let me count the ways . . .

1 – Our spicy tuna, tahini and lime lettuce wraps are super quick and easy to prepare, made with just a handful of ingredients that I bet you have on hand already.

2 – They are packed with protein and heart healthy fats which means that not only are they all kinds of delicious but, these pretty little lettuce cups are guaranteed to keep you feeling full and satisfied for hours on end.

3 – They also happen to be naturally gluten free, dairy free, nut free, low carb, keto and paleo friendly as well as 100% Whole30 compliant but, most importantly . . .

4 – They are insanely and I mean I N S A N E L Y delicious, seriously nutritious and something the whole family will absolutely adore!

10 ingredients, 5 minutes in the making = Deliciously winning on so many levels!

Honestly, I don’t know what else to tell you . . . please just do yourself a favor and go make them already!

All natural, quick and easy, light, fresh, sweet and spicy, creamy, dreamy, vibrant, delicious, seriously nutritious, spicy, tuna, tahini and lime salad lettuce cups . . .

Taste the rainbow baby!

Make them. Eat them. Love, love, love them.

Spicy Tuna, Tahini & Lime Salad Lettuce Cups
{Low Carb – Gluten Free – Keto & Paleo Friendly}

Makes (1 serving) of 2 – 3 all natural, quick and easy, light, fresh, seriously flavorful, sweet and spicy lettuce cups.

Ingredients –

For the salad –

1 large (or 2 small) cans of tuna – drained

6 baby tomatoes, quartered.

1/2 a small carrot, grated

1/4 cup red cabbage, finely shredded

For the dressing –

2 Tablespoons of tahini

1/2-1 teaspoon of garlic powder

A squeeze of lime juice (about 1/2 teaspoon)

A pinch of red pepper flakes

Salt and pepper to taste

For serving –

Baby coz or butter lettuce leaves, washed and dried

1/4-1/2 an avocado, sliced

1 small red chili, sliced

Red pepper (chili) flakes

Coriander (cilantro)

Method –

1 – Place all of the dressing ingredients into a small bowl or glass jar and stir to combine.

The dressing is quite thick so feel free to add a splash of water (about 1/2 tsp at a time) to reach desired consistency.  I usually take 1 Tablespoon of the dressing and stir it into the tuna salad mix before thinning it out. 1 – this helps the salad mix hold together nicely in my lettuce cup  and 2 – no one likes a watery tuna salad!!) then I thin it out to drizzle over the top.

FYI – you will have a little extra dressing, especially if you don’t do the extra drizzle when serving (but please do the drizzle!).

2 – Place your tuna along with 3/4 of your carrot, cabbage and tomatoes into a small and stir to combine.

3 -Add about a Tablespoon of your tahini and lime dressing into your tuna salad mix and stir to combine.

4 – To serve – Place a few slices of avocado into your prepared lettuce cups, top with your super tasty tuna salad, add the rest of your carrot, cabbage and tomato them sprinkle with fresh coriander, extra chili (or chili flakes) and drizzle over a little more of that divine tahini and lime dressing!

Enjoy xo

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Question of the day –

What’s your current quick and easy lunch time obsession?

Feel free to share recipes, or links recipes in the comments below or on the Facebook page and please for the love of all that is good in this world when you do make your spicy tuna, tahini and lime salad lettuce cups cups (or any of the recipes you find on this blog of mine) go ahead and snap a pic and share it either on the Facebook page, or tag me on twitter or Instagram. Sharing is caring remember.

Do it, do it You know you want to

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Ready?

Ok hold on to your sombreros Amigos, here we gooooooo –

1 – Loaded Mexican Baked Sweet Potatoes – GF – Paleo – Whole30 Compliant

2 – Healthy, Homemade Taco Salad Lettuce Wraps – GF – Paleo – Whole30 Compliant

3 – Sweet and Saucy Mexican Spiced {Slow Cooker} Shredded Chicken
GF – Paleo – Whole30 Compliant

4 – Mexican BLT Sliders – GF – Paleo

5 – Mexican Spiced {Slow Cooker} Chickpea Lettuce Wraps – V-GF

6 – Mexican Meatloaf Muffins – GF – Paleo – Whole30 Compliant

7 – Avocado and Black bean Quesadillas – V – GF

8 – Sweet and Spicy {Slow Cooker} Ginger Jalapeno Pulled Pork
GF – Paleo – Whole30 Compliant

9 – Healthy, Homemade Pineapple-Jalapeno Salsa – V – GF – Paleo – Whole30 Compliant

10 – Mango Pico De Gallo – V – GF – Paleo – Whole30 Compliant

11 – Sweet and Spicy Strawberry Salsa – V – GF – Paleo – Whole30 Compliant

12 – Lemon and Lime Wholewheat {Baked} Donuts

13 – Pina Colada Smoothie – V – GF – Paleo

14 – Lemon Lime Iced Green Tea – GF – Paleo – Whole30 Compliant

15 – Berry Mint and Lime Mojito – V – DF – Paleo

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Question of the day –

What’s your favourite mexican dish?

Feel free to share recipes, or links to your fave recipes in the comments below or on the Facebook page and please for the love of all that is good in this world when you do make any of these fun, festive recipes for your cinco de mayo celebration (or any of the recipes you find on this blog of mine) make sure you snap a pic and share it either on the Facebook page, or tag me on twitter or Instagram. Sharing is caring remember.

Do it, do it You know you want to

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Happy New Year!!!!

Now that the holidays are over and a brand New Year has arrived raise your hand if you’re looking to get back on track, clean up your diet and start eating a little healthier?!

Yep, me too!

So, I thought I would go through the archives and pick out some of my favorite quick and easy, deliciously simple, seriously flavorful, lightened up meals to help kick start the New Year.

Below is a collection of 78 (!!!)  of my families favorite eats.

You guys, it was so hard to narrow it down to just 78!!!

I honestly could have listed hundreds of recipes but I didn’t want to overwhelm you with options.

But, I wanted to make sure I included a little something for everyone – so 78 it is!

We have – breakfast, mains, sides, snacks, smoothies and shakes as well as a handful of sweets ans treats – because it’s all about balance baby!

Most of the recipes included are made with no refined flours or sugars using just a handful of real food ingredients that I bet you have on hand already and come together in around 30 minutes.

Most of them also happen to be naturally gluten free and paleo friendly and many. if not all, are easily adaptable to fit special dietary needs or be made Whole 30 compliant.

I also made sure to include a little of everything so we have some vegan and vegetarian options as well as recipes using chicken, turkey, beef, salmon, tuna you name it I think we have it covered but most importantly all are insanely delicious and I hope you enjoy them as much as we do.

Breakfast

1 – Apple and Cinnamon Muffins with Maple Vanilla Almond Butter Frosting
Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly

2 – Apple and Cranberry Grain Free Granola
Vegan, Gluten Free, Paleo Friendly

3 – Banana Fig and Walnut Muffins
Gluten Free and Paleo Friendly

4 – Coconut Raspberry and Dark Chocolate Muffins
Gluten Free and Paleo Friendly

5 –  Cranberry and Coconut “Muesli”
Vegan, Gluten Free and Paleo Friendly

6 – Healthy, Grain Free Black Forest Granola
Vegan, Gluten Free and Paleo Friendly

7 – Jamie’s Spring Fritatta
Gluten Free and Paleo Friendly

8 – Protein Packed, Pumpkin Spiced Overnight Oats

9 – Pumpkin and Cranberry Grain Free Granola
Vegan, Gluten Free and Paleo Friendly

10 – Quick and Easy Carrot and Zucchini Fritters
Gluten Free and Paleo Friendly

11 – Seriously Moorish Strawberry Banana Bread
Gluten Free and Paleo Friendly

12 – Sweet Potato Egg Boats
Gluten Free and Paleo Friendly

13 – Vanilla Spiked Protein Pancakes

14 – Vanilla Spiked Protein Waffles

Mains

15 – Asian Style Turkey Burgers
Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly – Whole 30 Compliant

16 – Balsamic Grilled Chicken with Sweet and Spicy Strawberry Salsa
Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly – Whole 30 Compliant

17 – BBQ Chicken Green Chili Baked Potatoes
Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly – Whole 30 Compliant

18 – BBQ Chicken and Green Chili Meatloaf Muffins
Gluten Free and Paleo Friendly

19 – Best Ever Grilled Steak
Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly -Whole 30 Compliant

20 – Chicken Bruschetta
Gluten Free and Paleo Friendly

21 – Healthy, Homemade Asian Style Lettuce Wraps
Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly – Whole 30 Complient

22 – Healthy, Homemade Taco Salad Lettuce Wraps
Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly – Whole 30 Complient

23 – Healthy Homemade Teriyaki Chicken with Pineapple-Jalapeno Salsa
Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly – Whole 30 Complient

24 – Healthy, Homemade Teriyaki Salmon
Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly- Whole 30 Compliant

25 – Healthy, Homemade Teriyaki Turkey Burgers
Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly – Whole 30 Complient

Jamie’s Spring Fritatta
Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly – Whole 30 Adaptable

26 – Loaded Mexican Baked Sweet Potatoes
Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly – Whole 30 Compliant

27 – Deliciously Simple Garlic and Rosemary Chicken –
Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly – Whole 30 Compliant

28 – Raw Rainbow Spicy Peanut Lettuce Wraps
Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly & Whole 30 Compliant – switch PB for almond butter or nut butter of choice

29 – Sesame Crusted Smoky Sweet Potato Burgers
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly – Whole 30 Compliant

30 – Spicy Sun-dried Tomato and Chargrilled Red Pepper Tuna Burgers
Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly – Whole 30 Compliant

31 – Spicy Tuna and Tomato Burgers
Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly – Whole 30 Compliant

32 – Sweet and Saucy Mexican Spiced Slow Cooked Chicken
Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly – Whole 30 Compliant

33 – Sweet and Spicy Sesame Zucchini Noodles
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly – Whole 30 Compliant

34 –Zucchini Noodles with Avocado Pesto
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly – Whole 30 Compliant

Sides

35 – Creamy Roasted Garlic Whipped Cauliflower Mash
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly – Whole 30 Compliant

36 – Deliciously Simple, Perfectly Roasted Pumpkin
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly – Whole 30 Compliant

37 – Oven Roasted Vegetables
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly – Whole 30 Compliant

38 – Pan-fried Spinach with Garlic and Lemon
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly – Whole 30 Compliant

39 – Roasted Garlic, Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Mash
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly – Whole 30 Compliant

40 – Spinach and Kale Roasted Garlic Pesto
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly – Whole 30 Compliant

Snacks

41 – All Natural, Healthy, Homemade Almond Butter
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly – Whole 30 Compliant

42 – All Natural Salted Caramel Coconut Bliss Bites
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly

43 –Choc Banana Super food Snack Bites
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly

44- Cocoa Roasted Almonds
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly

45 – Date Chia and Coconut Energy Bites 
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly

46 – Deliciously Ugly Lemon Berry Muffins
Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly

47 – Healthy, Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge Power Bites
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly (swap PB for almond butter or nut butter of choice)

48 – Healthy, Homemade Tropical Trail Mix
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly – Whole 30 Compliant

49 – Healthy, No-Bake, Sugar Cookie Energy Bites
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly

50 – Hummingbird Muffins with Coconut Yogurt Frosting
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly

51 – Maple Cinnamon Roasted Almonds
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly

52 – Mango and Passionfruit Muffins with Coconut Yogurt Frosting
Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly

53 – Oven Roasted Beet Chips
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly

54 – Oven Roasted Honey Mustard Cashews
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly – Whole 30 Compliant

55 – Pistachio Choc Fudge Bliss Bites
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly

56 – Pumpkin and Pistachio Cashew Cheese Truffles
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly – Whole 30 Compliant

57 – Roasted Garlic Beetroot Hummus
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly – Whole 30 Compliant

58 – Roasted Garlic Cashew Cheese Dip
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly – Whole 30 Compliant

59 – Salt and Vinegar Kale Chips
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly

60 – Strawberry and Cream Bliss Bites
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly

61 – Sweet and Spicy Savory Nut Mix
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly – Whole 30 Compliant

Smoothies and Shakes

62 – Berry, Oat & Yogurt Super Smoothie
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly (swap oats for cashews or almonds)

63 – Energizing Green Apple Super Smoothie
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly – Whole 30 Compliant

64 – Maple, Almond and Banana Smoothie
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly – Whole 30 Compliant

65 – Mango and Banana Super Smoothie
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly – Whole 30 Compliant

66 – Gorgeous Green Smoothie (That actually tastes good!)
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly – Whole 30 Compliant

67- Tropical Green Super Smoothie
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly – Whole 30 Compliant

68 – Tummy Taming Anti-Inflammatory Tropical Smoothie
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly – Whole 30 Compliant

Sweets and Treats

69 – Chocolate Orange Chia Pudding
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly

70 – Classic Choc Chip Cookies
Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly

71 – Carrot Cake Muffins with Vanilla Spiked Cashew Cream Cheese Frosting
Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly

72 – Decadent and Rich Raw Chocolate Brownies
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly

73 – Double Chocolate Banana Bread
Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly

74 – Espresso Choc Chip Cookies
Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly

75 – Small Batch Double Chocolate Cupcakes with Raw Chocolate Frosting
Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly

76 – Secretly Healthy, Double Chocolate Mini Muffins
Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly

77 – Strawberry Choc Chip Chia Pudding
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly

78 – Whipped Chocolate and Coconut Chia Pudding
Vegan – Gluten Free – Paleo Friendly

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Question of the day –

What are some of your fave quick and easy, deliciously simple, lightened up meals?

Feel free to share recipes, or links to your fave recipes in the comments below or on the Facebook page and please for the love of all that is good in this world when you do make these any of the recipes you find on this blog of mine go ahead and snap a pic and share it either on the Facebook page, or tag me on twitter or Instagram. Sharing is caring remember.

Do it, do it, you know you want to

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Last week we looked at your faves, now it’s my turn.

Allow me to present you with, in no particular order, my top 16 – deliciously simple, secretly healthy, recipe of 2016;

1 – Quick and Easy Carrot and Zucchini Fritters
Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly

2 – Dark Chocolate Coated Double Stuffed Dates
Vegan, Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly

3 – Pumpkin and Cranberry Grain Free Granola
Vegan, Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly

4 – Chicken Bruschetta
Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly

5 – Coconut Mocha Almond Butter
Vegan, Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly

6 – Hummingbird Muffins with Coconut Yogurt Frosting
Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly

7 – Salted Caramel Chai Spiced Bliss Bites
Vegan, Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly

8 – Sesame Crusted Smoky Sweet Potato Burgers
Vegan, Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly

9 – Healthy, Homemade Dark Chocolate Coated Salted Caramels
Vegan, Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly

10 – Easy, DIY – Homemade Vanilla Almond Milk
Vegan, Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly

11 – Loaded Mexican Baked Sweet Potatoes
Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly

12 – Chocolate, Almond and Hazelnut Bliss Bites
Vegan, Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly

13 – Balsamic Grilled Chicken with Sweet and Spicy Strawberry Salsa
Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly

14 – Small Batch, Double Chocolate Cupcakes
Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly

15 –  Chai Spiced Almond Butter
Vegan, Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly

16 – BBQ Chicken, Green Chili Baked Potatoes
Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly

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Question of the day –

Did your fave recipe make the list this year? If not I’d love to know – what was your fave?

Feel free to share recipes, or links to your fave recipes in the comments below or on the Facebook page and please for the love of all that is good in this world when you do make these any of the recipes you find on this blog of mine go ahead and snap a pic and share it either on the Facebook page, or tag me on twitter or Instagram. Sharing is caring remember.

Do it, do it You know you want to

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I’m talking people like Juli Bauer from PaleOMG, Danielle Walker from Against All Grain, Steph Gaudrea from Stupid Easy Paleo and many more is close to 500 pages long and overflowing with around 190 delicious, nutritious Paleo, Primal and Grain ­free recipes, that the whole family will just love.

In this 475­ page eBook, you’ll find some of the most amazing recipes you’ve ever seen.

With the sheer volume of recipes online, it can be a little overwhelming and hard to know which ones are good or where to even start so Bill and Hayley take the guess work out of it and asked a bunch of their closest friends and colleagues (myself included) to contribute their BEST recipes of the year that was into a one easy ­to­ navigate eBook.

With recipes for appetizers, beverages, breakfasts, main dishes, sauces and spreads, soups and salads, treats and desserts, there really is something for everyone!

Another really cool thing about this eBook, is that it’s a totally portable format and mobile­ friendly so you can download a copy to your phone, your tablet, and your home computer.

Need a dinner idea in a hurry? Browse the table of contents to view all of the recipes quickly and easily. Because it’s an interactive PDF document, getting around the eBook is just like getting around a website. A couple clicks takes you where you want to go in the eBook.

Here’s is quick (53 second) video to show you how it works –

This year’s eBook is VERY special. You won’t find another resource like it and I just found out that Bill and Hayley are offering a 4 day flash sale where you can grab the ebook for 20% off!

The sale will begin at 10:0o am EST (USA) on Thursday, March 31st and run until 11:59pm PST (USA) on Sunday, April 3rd – so it runs just over a four full days!

So whether you’re currently following the Paleo lifestyle, looking to transition into the paleo lifestyle or simply wanting add some new, delicious, nutritious recipes into your life then you need this book (and these cupcakes) in your life.

The post Paleo eBook 4 day Super Sale! first appeared on Better with Cake.

I’m talking people like Juli Bauer from PaleOMG, Danielle Walker from Against All Grain, Steph Gaudrea from Stupid Easy Paleo and many more is close to 500 pages long and overflowing with around 190 delicious, nutritious Paleo, Primal and Grain ­free recipes, that the whole family will just love.

In this 475­ page eBook, you’ll find some of the most amazing recipes you’ve ever seen.

With the sheer volume of recipes online, it can be a little overwhelming and hard to know which ones are good or where to even start so Bill and Hayley take the guess work out of it and asked a bunch of their closest friends and colleagues (myself included) to contribute their BEST recipes of the year that was into a one easy ­to­ navigate eBook.

With recipes for appetizers, beverages, breakfasts, main dishes, sauces and spreads, soups and salads, treats and desserts, there really is something for everyone!

Another really cool thing about this eBook, is that it’s a totally portable format and mobile­ friendly so you can download a copy to your phone, your tablet, and your home computer.

Need a dinner idea in a hurry? Browse the table of contents to view all of the recipes quickly and easily. Because it’s an interactive PDF document, getting around the eBook is just like getting around a website. A couple clicks takes you where you want to go in the eBook.

Here’s is quick (53 second) video to show you how it works –

This year’s eBook is VERY special. You won’t find another resource like it and I just found out that Bill and Hayley are offering a 4 day flash sale where you can grab the ebook for 20% off!

The sale will begin at 12:01 am EST (USA) on Friday, January 29th and run until 11:59pm PST (USA) on Monday, Feburary 1st – so it runs just over a four full days!

So whether you’re currently following the Paleo lifestyle, looking to transition into the paleo lifestyle or simply wanting add some new, delicious, nutritious recipes into your life then you need this book (and these cupcakes) in your life.

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Please, please, please tell me that I am not the only person who is seriously obsessed with their spiralizer?!

I just love it!

It’s so fun!

and makes everything look so pretty!

Although, as much as I love them, I kind of really don’t like the word “zoodle” I’m not sure why?!

It doesn’t bother me at all when other people say it but for me it just feels wrong.

Also, because we are using a mix of zucchini and carrot to make our “noodles” today does that mean I need to say “coodles” too?!

Yep sorry, just can’t do it.

What I can do is tell you about these insanely delicious, quick and easy sweet and spicy sesame “noodles” that I made for us – hello flavor town!

Carrot and zucchini “noodles” are combined with some finely shredded purple (or is it red?!) cabbage, some crisp and crunchy snow peas and the most amazing, all natural, 3 ingredient, quick and easy, healthy homemade Thai style sweet chili sauce.

It’s a little bit salty, a little bit sweet with a cheeky kick of heat that I guarantee will blow your pretty little mind.

Oh you guys I can not wait for you to try these “noodles”, I just know you are going to love them.

They are light, fresh, crisp, crunchy and seriously moorish.

Not only do they pack a serious flavor punch but they are so quick and easy to prepare coming  together in less than 20 mins which makes this the perfect meal for those busy nights when you come home and you’re super tired and super hungry but don’t really feel like cooking – no need to order expensive Thai take-away when you can whip up this deliciousness at a fraction of the cost in less than half the time.

Minimum effort, maximum flavor it’s what I’m all about!

I strongly suggest that you make a double (or triple) batch so you have left overs to take to work/school with you the following day because this dish is so insanely delicious that it’s one of those meals you never want to end.

I may have shed a tear when I finished my last bite.

It’s got that seriously satiating, salty-sweet thing going on and don’t even get me started on the textures!

This is a meal that ticks all the boxes!

And I don’t know how it’s possible but it seems that the longer you let those “noodles” soak up that magical sauce and they better they get. Leftovers of this are a must!

Serve them hot or serve them cold, feel free to add some grilled chicken, fish, beef, tofu (or protein of choice) for a heartier meal but do yourself a favor and make them asap!

Whoever said healthy eating had to be boring?!

Not this girl, not on my watch!

For those of you who don’t yet own a spiralizer never fear, you can simply use your trusty ol’ vegetable peeler to get your “noodles” (for those who are interested this is the spiralizer I have and it’s very user friendly and may very well be the best $29.95 I ever spent) or you could just use old fashioned noodles if you prefer the magic really is in the sauce.

I personally love the veggie “noodles”, they are a little more porous than regular noodles which means they soak up that magnificent sauce a little better and, they also help to keep things a whole lot lighter – I don’t know about you but when I sit down and eat a bowl of regular noodles I tend to wind up feeling a little heavy and sluggish but that’s not the case when I go with the veggie noodles. I feel completely satisfied yet light and energized after the meal, but that’s just me – feel free to make it your own, do what works for you just promise me you’ll make this already!

I mean just look at all that flava flave?

All natural, quick and easy, healthy, homemade, simply sensational, delicious, nutritious, sweet and spicy sesame “noodles”  – Taste the rainbow baby

Make them. Eat them. Love, love, love them.

Sweet and Spicy Sesame Zucchini Noodles {Vegan, Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly}
Makes 1 serving of all natural, quick and easy, healthy, homemade, simply sensational, delicious, nutritious, sweet and spicy sesame “noodles” 

Ingredients –

For the “noodles” –

1 large garlic clove, crushed

1 large zucchini, spiralized – if you don’t have a spiralizer you can just use a vegetable peeler to slice/peel your zucchini into ribbons, just make sure you stop once you reach the seeds.

1 large carrot, spiralized – if you don’t have a spiralizer you can just use a vegetable peeler to slice/peel your carrot into ribbons.

1/2 cup purple cabbage, finely sliced

1/2 cup snow peas

For the dressing –

2 Tablespoons of Sweet Chili Sauce

1 Tablespoon of tamari (could sub coconut aminos or soy sauce if you prefer/aren’t paleo or gluten intolerant)

1 teaspoon of fish sauce

Salt and pepper to taste

For Serving –

1 Tablespoon of sesame seeds

1 Tablespoon of coriander, roughly chopped

Red chili, finely sliced if you’re feeling feisty

Extra Sweet Chili Sauce

A few slices of fresh lime

Method –

1 – In a small bowl or jug, place dressing ingredients and stir to combine, set aside.

2 – Place a fry pan (or wok) over medium high heat, add a little coconut (or olive) oil along with your garlic and saute’ for 1-2 mins until deliciously fragrant and slightly caramelized.

3 – Add zucchini, carrots, cabbage and snow peas and stir to combine. Allow to cook for 1-2 mins until slightly tender and heated through.

4 – Add your sweet chili dressing and stir to combine. Continue to cook until heated through and vegetables are cooked to your liking. I personally like to have it on the heat for just a minute so my vegetables are still slightly crisp and have a little bite to them. Feel free to play around and make it the way you like it, do what you feel

5 – To serve, top with a sesame seeds, coriander and chili (if using) then finish with an extra cheeky drizzle of sweet chili sauce.

Note – This salad is delicious served hot or cold so feel free to double (or quadruple) the recipe so you can enjoy leftovers throughout the week.

Enjoy xo

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Question of the day –

Tell me, are you a fellow spiralizing addict?! What’s your favorite veg to spiralize?

Feel free to share recipes, or links to recipes in the comments below or on the Facebook page and please for the love of all that is good in this world when you do make these noodles (or any of the recipes you find on this blog of mine) go ahead and snap a pic and share it either on the Facebook page, or tag me on twitter or Instagram. Sharing is caring remember.

Do it, do it You know you want to

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Oh my word you guys . . . I have big news!

Huge news and I can not wait to tell you . . .

My good friends Bill and Hayley over at Primal Palate have just released a new ecookbook.

The best Paleo recipes of 2015.

This book is pretty much a collaboration of my fave Paleo food bloggers sharing their favorite recipes of 2015 along with some brand new, unseen, unpublished bonus recipes!

You guys know how much I love my cookbooks so seeing friends release such incredible work is always super exciting to me but this year it’s even more exciting because;

Not only have they put together one incredible resource of healthy, delicious Paleo friendly recipes for us all to use in our day to day lives but, they asked me to be a part of it!

Can you believe it?!

Me?! ( ← Insert super dorky happy dancing here)

The book itself is incredibly beautiful, the recipes are straight forward and easy to follow and the food photography  . . . wow!

Honestly, Bill and Hayley have seriously outdone themselves with this years publication and I’m not just saying that because they asked me to be apart of it but (*squeal*) I still can’t quite believe it?!

The book is huge – 476 beautiful pages and includes everything from an overview of ancestral/paleo style eating (including what foods to include and what to avoid), as well as basic shopping guide and sooooo many recipes . . . 192 deliciously healthy, family friendly recipes, each with their own photo, that also happen to be gluten, dairy and refined sugar free.

If you are new to the  Paleo / Primal / Grain-free way of eating, this book is a great resource to help get you started

The recipes have been created and shared by 32 seriously talented health, fitness and wellness experts, food bloggers and authors such as –

Alexis Kornblum from Lexi’s Clean Kitchen, Danielle Walker from Against All Grain, Hayley and Bill from Primal Palate, Joshua Weissman from Slim Palate, Julie Bauer from PaleoOMG, Steph Gaudreau from Stupid Easy Paleo and Vanessa Barajas from Clean Eating with a Dirty Mind just to name a few!

Like I said it there are 192 recipes that are divided into the following categories – appetizers, beverages, main dishes, sauces and spreads, side dishes, soups and salads and of course some incredible looking treats and desserts.

Whether your following the paleo style “diet” or not this book really would make an invaulable addition to your cookbook collection.

There really is something for everyone.

So whether you’re currently following the Paleo lifestyle, looking to transition into the paleo lifestyle or simply wanting add some new, delicious, nutritious recipes into your life then you need this book in your life.

For just $29.95 (USD) you get instant access to 192 delicious, nutritious recipes that are refined sugar free, dairy free, grain free and of course Paleo friendly.

Another really cool thing about this eBook , is that it’s totally a portable format and mobile-friendly. Download a copy to your phone, a copy to your tablet, and a copy to your home computer. Need a dinner idea in a hurry?

Browse the table of contents to view all of the recipes quickly and easily. Because it’s an interactive PDF document, getting around the eBook is just like getting around a website. A couple clicks takes you where you want to go in the eBook.

So much to love, you won’t find another resource like it! What are you waiting for?!

Let me know if you have any questions, if not – grab your copy today

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Please, please, please for the love of all that is good in this world when you do make any of the recipes from this incredible book (or any of the recipes you find on this blog of mine) go ahead and snap a pic and share it either on the Facebook page, or tag me on twitter or Instagram. Sharing is caring remember.

Do it, do it You know you want to

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Yesterday we looked at your favorite healthy recipes of 2015 so I thought today I would share my top 10 faves –

1 – Vanilla-Espresso Almond Butter – Vegan, Dairy Free & Paleo Friendly

2 – Healthy, Homemade Teriyaki Turkey Burgers – Paleo Friendly

3 – {Date Free} Chocolate Tahini Bliss Bites – Vegan and Dairy Free

4 – Healthy, Homemade Maple-Vanilla Almond Butter – Vegan, Dairy Free & Paleo Friendly

5 – Healthy, Homemade Asian Style Lettuce Wraps – Vegan, Dairy Free & Paleo Friendly

6 – Healthy, Homemade Mexican Seasoning – Vegan, Dairy Free & Paleo Friendly

7 – Raw, Rainbow Spicy Peanut Lettuce Wraps – Vegan & Dairy Free

8 – Sweet and Spicy Strawberry Salsa – Vegan, Dairy Free & Paleo Friendly

9 – Carrot Cake Mini Muffins with Cinnamon Spiked Cashew Cream “Cheese” Frosting – Paleo Friendly

10 – Maple-Vanilla Choc Chip Banana Bread – Paleo Friendly

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Question of the day –

What was your favorite recipe of 2015?

Feel free to share recipes, or links to your fave recipes in the comments below or on the Facebook page and please for the love of all that is good in this world when you do make any of these “best of” recipes (or any of the recipes you find on this blog of mine) go ahead and snap a pic and share it either on the Facebook page, or tag me on twitter or Instagram. Sharing is caring remember.

Do it, do it You know you want to

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