Like I mentioned, I’ve been taking on some recipe trades lately to get things flowing. My latest effort on that attempt is this beauty! It comes from Brent and Heather over at Virginia is for Hunter Gatherers. I became aware of them through Russ, The Domestic Man. They have tons of delicious-looking recipes, with tasty photos! It was a bit tough to decide which recipe I should pick. Well, that’s not entirely true, this one was a definite stand-out for me! Even the name is enticing: Bacon Jalapeno Bread.

I must say that I didn’t pick wrong; this bread was awesome, and paired perfectly with the slow cooker Chili I whipped up for the occasion. (I’ll post that recipe soon.) Just a couple of tweaks on my end, like adding a bit of tapioca flour which I find improves the texture in ‘Paleo’ baked goods, and adding parchment paper for easier removal from the pan.

Well, enough blabbing, check it out! Click for full size!

Make sure you go and check out some more of Brent and Heather’s recipes. Hope you enjoy it!

I put this little beauty together last year when we were drowning in Asparagus, which is a tasty problem to have! Now I’ve included the instructions along with the illustration for easier ‘pinning’.
 Enjoy and have a happy weekend!!

In an attempt to amp up the awesome around here I’ve taken on a couple recipe trades! The first one of this new series is with Jan, the genius behind Jan’s Sushi Bar. Everything she posts is inspired and lovely–plus, I’ve never had any of the recipes of her’s that I’ve tried go wrong. They’re always perfect and delicious! Perhaps my versions aren’t as lovely, but they sure are tasty!

When I saw her post her recipe for the Breakfast Stuffed Sweet Potato I knew I had to make it. In fact I think I made it the next day! Then I managed to convince her that we should do a recipe trade. YEAH! This recipe is super filling and delicious and is actually exceedingly uncomplicated. I think it would blow anyone away, taste and presentation-wise.

Breakfast Stuffed Sweet Potato – Photo by Jan’s Sushi Bar

How could you see that and not be tempted! Here’s my illustration, complete with instructions. Click image for full size.

Oh, and if you have a little too much filling to stuff in, just eat it. A delicious ‘problem’! ; )

Make sure you go and check out more of Jan’s recipes, including the one that will be posted today, her version of one of mine!

This past March I had the awesome experience of going to Greece for a week! I saw amazing Classical architecture and important historical sites. Mainly we were staying in Athens, but we took day trips to different locations, and went as far as Olympia and Sparta. It was really amazing. Everything there was breathtakingly beautiful and inspiring. Our tour guide Betty was the best you could hope for, filled with stories, facts and history, always willing to answer questions and go to the next level. Also, she knew the best places to eat, and made sure I never had to worry about accidentally eating gluten!

Yes, the sites were excellent, and so was the food! Since coming back, there were a few dishes that I told myself I really had to recreate at home. This is one of them. My Mom and I ordered this at almost every meal. It compliments pretty much anything and you can just eat it with a spoon too; it’s that good. The famous Tzatziki Sauce! Made with Greek Yogurt, it’s rich, creamy and delicious. Making Greek Yogurt at home is a snap. Just strain your regular Yogurt for a few hours. I can make this in my sleep now, and I’ve laid out how you can make it at home in this handy dandy illustration!

Enjoy, and look forward to more Greek food illustrations coming over the summer!

This recipe came to me in a dream. That dream was the culmination of some of my favourite ingredients, which also happen to be the sweethearts of Paleo cooking land as well! Delicious bacon, tasty beef and super sweet potato. They all come together in this deceptively easy dish. It looks like more work than it actually is, don’t be fooled! Try it, you’ll see. Make sure you read the whole recipe through. This is a layered pie and you’ll be making the two elements at once. 

The Cow and Pig here are so proud of their excellent meaty collaboration. High five guys!

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Wow, it’s been a long time since I’ve posted a recipe. I’m not going to make too many excuses, but basically I’ve been busy, and short on time and inspiration. Well, no more! I don’t want my little food blog to fade away. Here’s a dish I’ve been making fairly often lately because it’s super easy and super delicious, and, to be honest, a great low-carb side dish. Also: it has a ton of butter in it. Can we say yum? Everyone’s got their own version of mashed cauliflower; here’s mine!

Roasted, Boiled and Whipped Heads (of Garlic and Cauliflower)

Ingredients

• 1 huge Head of Garlic
• 1 tsp Olive Oil
• 1 Head of Cauliflower
• 1/2 Cup Butter
• 1 1/2 tsp Fresh Ground Pepper
• Salt to taste

Directions
Take the head of Garlic and while keeping all the cloves attached, remove the extra papery skin, and cut off the tips of each clove. Drizzle with Olive Oil and wrap in aluminum foil. I like to roast mine in the toaster oven at 400 for 35 to 40 minutes. The toaster oven is great because I can put the timer on and then walk away and it turns itself off, voila! The garlic should be soft and golden brown when it’s done. Set aside to cool.

Wash the head of Cauliflower and remove the extra leaves. Chop into 4 pieces and put them into a pot of adequate size. Cover with water, and add a few shakes of salt. Bring the water to a boil and cook until soft. You can’t really overcook it, so I just check it every so often while I’m preparing the rest of the meal.

Once cooked, drain the water and return to the stove, which should be turned to low. Add the Butter and then squeeze the Garlic Cloves out into the pot. Using an immersion blender, whip everything into a smooth and creamy state. Add the Black Pepper and mix again. It should be evenly flecked with Pepper.  No immersion blender? That’s okay, transfer it to a food processor and process until smooth. Serve warm!

This works great as a side for pretty much anything, but it’s particularly good with lamb or steak. Enjoy!