I am constantly on a quest for perfect brownies. It’s not a bad life. To me, perfect brownie means fudgy and dense on the inside, and bit crispy on top. No fluffy, cakey brownies for me, thank you very much! My Plantain Brownies fit that bill quite well, but I developed this recipe in case…
Lemon Lavender Muffins – guest post from Katie of Personally Paleo
Note from Heather: I’m very excited to have Katie from Personally Paleo guest posting this awesome recipe! Katie’s awesome blog has a variety of delicious paleo recipes – check it out! Hey guys! I’m Katie from Personally Paleo. I’m so excited to be guest posting for Heather today. I’m a HUGE fan of hers! Her…
Paleo Challah
I had a reader email me and request a grain-free challah recipe to make for Easter dinner. Challah is simply bread enriched with eggs, oil, and sugar, and braided into a crusty loaf. Never one to pass up a paleo bread challenge, I set to work! The loaf turned out totally yummy; beautifully brown and…
Rolling Hills of Southern Illinois Anyone? – Guest post from Dierks Farms + Hamburger and Veggie Soup
This is a sponsored post written for Dierks farm. Note from Heather: I am excited to be working with Dierks Farm grass-fed beef to bring you awesome info about where healthy meat comes from! Dierks Farm is a family-owned Illinois (south of my home state!) based business that produces high-quality 100% grass-fed beef. Check out their…
Coconut Flour Donuts – with low-carb option
I remember when I was probably 6 years old we were building our new house and living with our grandparents while we were doing so. Every once in a while for a special treat Grandma would get though little mini vanilla doughnuts for us to enjoy with breakfast; they were so delicious! These vanilla doughnuts…
The Best Chewy Coconut Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies
I didn’t always love coconut flour. The first recipe I ever made with coconut flour was a pancake recipe; it called for an entire cup of coconut flour and yielded absolutely the worst pancakes I have ever eaten. After that traumatic experience I took a break from coconut flour in my paleo eating. I’ve since…
Paleo Berry Pop Tarts
I have eaten exactly 5 pop tarts in my life. The reason I know that is when I was 11 years old, my friend and I loved horses and wanted to attend a week-long horseback riding day camp at a local ranch. The problem was that the day camp cost about $300 per person, and…
Paleo Sweet Potato Brownies
Well, today is my 19th birthday; it’s been exactly 1 year since I became an adult. I feel kind of old, but my parents just laugh at me when I say that 😛 😉 It’s hard to believe that I started this blog fully 3 years ago; I remember I worked food service and blogged…
Paleo Vegan Chocolate Cake
As I’ve mentioned before, February is the month of birthdays in our house. We always have a big family birthday bash with cake and presents for everybody. As the allergy-free cook of the family, I was put in charge of making the birthday cake. No grains, eggs, or dairy are allowed in said birthday cake!…
Paleo Chocolate Chip Macaroons – guest post from Katie of Healing Whole Nutrition
Note from Heather: I’m very excited to have Katie Benson of Healing Whole Nutrition guest posting this amazing recipe today! Be sure to check out Katie’s blog, especially this paleo vegan brownie recipe! Hi ya’ll! My name is Katie and I’m so excited to be posting on Cook it Up Paleo today. Thanks for having…
Low Carb Pumpkin Bars
I am of the opinion that pumpkin should not just be relegated to fall and Thanksgiving! It’s so much fun to incorporate this delicious squash into my food all months of the year. Pumpkin is also a high-nutrition, low-cal addition to baked goods; and canned organic pumpkin in available all year round; why wouldn’t we…
Sunbutter Chocolate Valentine’s Hearts (paleo, vegan, coconut-free, nut-free)
My sweet little sister turns FIFTEEN this Valentine’s day; it’s crazy because I remember when I turned fifteen; I felt so old and mature – lol. And let’s not even talk about the fact that I’m going to be nineteen this month; yes we won’t even mention it. Anyway, my sister is sensitive to gluten,…
AIP Banana Muffins (paleo, vegan)
I’ve made many, many versions of AIP banana muffins before I came up with the perfect recipe. But it was worth it; these delicious muffins are fluffy and soft and they rise and cook through and everything! Plus there’s no gelatin involved, so they’re vegan too! The secret to the amazingness of these muffins is plantain…
Paleo Hamburger Stir Fry with Cabbage and Carrot Noodles
Sometimes I want to eat something kind of fancy, but all I have is ground beef. That’s how this recipe was born; I wanted a fancy-ish lunch with minimal effort and ingredients I already had in the cupboard. I had a lot of fun making carrot noodles with my new spiral veggie cutter, and the…
Sweet and Savory Paleo Baked Pears – guest post by Real Simple Good
Note from Heather: I’m so excited to welcome Justin and Erica of Real Simple Good as they guest post this amazing recipe today! I’ve been following their blog for a little while and I’m so impressed by the simple deliciousness (and mouthwatering photography) of every one of their recipes! Now if you’ll excuse me, I…
Low Carb Chocolate Muffins
Ah February. For most, this is the month of Valentine’s day, but for my family, it’s also the month of birthdays! It’s my birthday this month, by brother’s, my sister’s, my dad’s, my grandma’s, my cousin’s, and even our dog’s! So the fact that it’s also Valentine’s is a bit of an afterthought in our…
