Paleo / Primal Recipes

Balsamic Grilled Chicken topped with Caprese Salad

Summertime food at it’s best! This Balsamic Grilled Chicken topped with Caprese Salad is super easy to make and packed with flavor. It’s also a one and done dinner thanks to the added grilled zucchini. Everything is cooked on the grill, so there’s virtually no cleanup and only a few minutes of prep work. It’s popular with both kids and adults, and even better it’s an easy showstopper for entertaining as well.

Balsamic Grilled Chicken topped with Caprese Salad on a pottery plate with basil sprigs around it and a blue and white striped linen next to the plate.

Is there anything better than vine ripe tomatoes so full of flavor they’re bursting at the seams, (sometimes quite literally)! I never get enough of homegrown tomatoes. Their season is so short, and the flavor is incomparable.

Two glasses of Strawberry Watermelon Smoothie on a white background with small cubes of watermelon on top and a strawberry on the side of the glass.

This Strawberry Watermelon Smoothie is my favorite summertime refreshing smoothie! This simple combination never gets old and it’s equally popular with kids or adults. The sweet berry flavor pairs perfectly with the juicy watermelon. It’s frosty cold and a touch of mint makes it even more refreshing as a variation. There’s no bananas involved in this smoothie, just 3 simple ingredients. It’s also gluten free, dairy free, vegan, and paleo as well.

Two tall glasses of Strawberry Watermelon Smoothie against a grey backdrop with watermelon slices around them and a strawberry on the sides of the glasses.

This smoothie is summer in a glass! It’s so refreshing whenever temperatures soar, and it’s perfect for summertime activities. I first started making this smoothie after we hiked Turtle Mountain in Crowsnest Pass, Canada.

Cilantro Chimichurri in a pottery bowl on a white backdrop with cilantro springs and lime wedges around the bowl.

This Creamy Cilantro Chimichurri is an easy to make fresh take on the traditional Argentinian chimichurri. The cilantro and lime combine together to make an unbeatable flavor paired with grilled meats of all kinds. You can make this the traditional way by stirring the sauce together. Or you can try my blender method which makes this sauce a touch creamy which is fantastic too!

Cilantro Chimichurri in a pottery bowl on a white background surrounded by cilantro sprigs and lime wedges.

I first had chimichurri sauce in a Brazilian barbecue restaurant called Bolero in Calgary. If you’ve never had Brazilian barbecue, now’s the time to start! I love how they serve so many perfectly and simply barbecued meats with flavorful chimichurri on the side for dipping.

10 Best Chicken Marinades in plastic bags horizontally placed on a white background.

These Best Chicken Marinades come in 10 different flavors and are perfect year round for quick and easy dinners! All 10 of these recipes are gluten free, dairy free, and are made with minimal ingredients for maximum flavor and ease. These marinades are perfect for meal prepping for simple meals pre-made for your freezer. There’s a little something for everyone with all these flavor choices, and I’ve included some ideas below for how to make these a full meal as well.

10 Best Chicken Marinades in Ziplock bags on a white background.

My 5 Instant Pot Marinades from a couple of years ago were so popular I did 5 More Instant Pot Marinades. But here’s the thing, I love all of those marinades, but I mostly like to bake or grill mine. So with some encouragement from you all, I set to work to have some marinade recipes we could all enjoy, (without needing an instant pot). These marinades are made specifically for the grill or the oven, so they’re perfect for year round dinners.

A straight down view of Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp in a white baking dish with a large scoop of coconut ice cream on top.

This Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp is naturally gluten free with dairy free options as well. It’s an egg free dessert that’s easily made vegan for an overall winner. You can’t go wrong with the dynamite combo of strawberry and rhubarb. Then add a crisp topping plus some ice cream, and you have a dessert everyone loves. It’s simple to make and you can even prep the crisp topping ahead to have in the fridge or freezer too.

Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp in a white baking dish with a large scoop of ice cream and a gold serving spoon.

Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp is one of the first things I make every year with produce from our garden. Rhubarb is hardy enough to make an early appearance before almost everything else around here. And since our local strawberries come in later around the end of June, I like to use frozen strawberries to make this recipe even easier.