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Paleo Garlic Aioli and Kale Chips

There’s something about dipping and dunking food. Before I went Paleo, I was a huge fan of queso. I liked to go to Mexican restaurants just to order queso and chips (real healthy, right?)! Today I recreated a healthier recipe with that same dipping concept. Today I present to you, Kale Chips and Paleo Garlic Aioli.

Who else has trouble with Paleo appetizers? *Raises my hand* I certainly have. Whenever I’m asked about appetizers for parties and such, I sorta draw a blank. This recipe finally fits my bill. It’s dip-able, tasty, pretty, and really easy to make when I’m in that last minute rush. This recipe should only take you 20 minutes! Perfect for when you’re asked to a party or get-together an hour before, and you want to bring something to eat! …

Sharing Saturday: Opal Basil, A New Paleo Restaurant

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What I love about blogging is that I get to share with you some of my favorite foods, places, products, or people in the Paleo world. There are some places and people that I come across and can see the passion shining in them! Their passion is contagious and gets me so excited to know we’re all working together to make this world a better place.

the patio of Opal Basil

Today on Sharing Saturday, I’m sharing with you a favorite local Paleo restaurant called Opal Basil on the Trace. The restaurant is located in Mandeville, Louisiana (an hour away from New Orleans). It’s hard to find restaurants that are Paleo-friendly, but its even harder to find Paleo-friendly restaurants that have great, gourmet food! Read on to hear about the world-known chef and his sweet wife who opened this restaurant together only a few months ago. …

Four Layer Beef and Bacon Casserole

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A couple of weeks ago, I made my way over to Houston to see Lady Gaga’s Art Rave concert with my sister. One thing you should know about me is that I’m really bad at driving long distances. 5 hours is way too long. When I got to Houston I made my way to a coffee shop for some studying, even though all I wanted to do was stretch my legs and go run! As I was sitting in this cute coffee shop, checking my Instagram feed, I noticed PaleOMG was also in Houston. What are the odds? Of course Houston is gigantic, and she could’ve been an hour from where I was, but after a quick google search I found she was down the street in a small bookstore signing her new book, The Paleo Kitchen.

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It was extremely exciting! Juli and I are internet friends, and she has kindly let me guest post on her blog before! I posted a delicious Cauliflower Casserole. It’s another favorite recipe of mine. Casseroles are kinda perfect. In the case of this new Four Layer Beef and Bacon Casserole, it’s really perfect because it includes my veggies from the sweet potato and cauliflower and my protein from grass fed beef and bacon. I definitely had seconds… …

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