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Dairy-Free Golden Milk Latte

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This latte concoction is based off a latte I’ve fallen in total love with, but can’t justify spending $5 on for a whopping 14 ounces of (very often). 

I could tweak a bit with the foaming (the original is super thick; mine is not) – maybe a nice full-fat coconut milk would help? 

Gluten-free, paleo, Keto, vegetarian, vegan with substitutions


Dairy-Free Golden Milk Latte

1 cup your favorite dairy-free milk (I used almond, but cashew or even full-fat coconut would be great here) 
Brewed coffee
1/2 inch unpeeled fresh ginger cut into 2 coins
1/2 tsp. turmeric (if you can find fresh, even better!)
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. black pepper (I used ground, but peppercorns would be even better – that, or more ground)
1 Tbsp. coconut oil
Sprinkle cardamom 

Add everything but the coffee to a small pan. Whisk to combine. 

Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer 10 minutes to infuse the milk with the flavors.

Strain.

Pour half into your coffee; buzz to foam up a bit if you want to be fancy. I used my immersion blender, but the blender would have been better – or a milk foamer would have been ideal.

Makes enough for 2 lattes if you only have coffee at home if it’s in your 20-ounce travel mug like me 

Note: If you don’t use it all at once, store in the fridge and zap in the microwave for a minute to heat back up.

Springy Honey + Olive Salad

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This crowd-pleaser is perfect for an early Spring potluck when you’re stuck between that ‘Yay! Winter citrus!’ and ‘All I want are fresh greens’ stage of life. This salad has enough going on that it will impress your foodie friends, is user-friendly enough that you *should* be able to convince everyone to be on board with olives, and can be tweaked just a bit to satisfy your vegan friends.

Gluten-free, vegetarian, primal 


Springy Honey + Olive Salad

4 – 6 cups cut kale
1/2 head red radicchio, chopped
Zest + flesh (supremed and chopped) of 1 sumo or other orangey/grapefruity citrus
1/3 cup nice olives, chopped
2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup toasted chopped pecans
Juice 1/2 lemon
2 Tbsp whole grain mustard
2 tsp honey
1/2 cup olive oil
Kosher salt & black pepper

Add the kale to a large bowl. Zest the citrus on top. Chop the radicchio and add.

Toss to combine.

In a separate bowl, whisk the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, mustard, salt & pepper. 

Pour the dressing over the greens and massage by hand to work the dressing into the leaves.

Chop the olives and add. Toast the pecans, chop and add. Supreme the citrus, chop and add. Crumble the goat cheese and add. 

Toss gently to combine.

Serves a crowd 

Quest Cereal

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This keto-friendly breakfast magic repurposes a begrudging life staple nowadays: the Quest Bar – and takes it to the ‘I’m not just chewing on a bar for breakfast’ level.

Recipe courtesy of a Nerd Down Under.

gluten-free, vegetarian, keto


Quest Cereal

1 Quest bar of your choice
1 cup milk of your choice

Nuke your bar for 15 – 20 seconds or until soft. Tear into tiny pieces with your fingers or cut – whatever floats your boat.

Bake at 350 for 5 minutes or until starting to brown at the edges.

Serve with milk.

Serves 1

Sesame Brussels (keto)

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This is a delicious little side dish to serve with pretty much everything – you could turn it into a stir-fry by adding some chicken or beef cubes (or some ground meat), it would go well alongside a burger patty, fish would be good – as would steak. This goes with everything.

gluten-free, vegetarian, paleo, keto, Whole30


Sesame Brussels

2 c. shredded brussels sprouts
2 Tbsp. unsalted grass fed butter
4 cloves garlic
1 Tbsp. sesame oil
2 Tbsp. sesame seeds
2 Tbsp. fish sauce (Red Boat is W30 compliant)
1 Tbsp. coconut aminos (also W30 compliant)
Pinch red pepper flakes
Pinch salt
Black pepper

In your largest skillet, heat the butter and sesame oil over medium-high. Add the garlic and fry until browned.

Add the brussels sprouts, fish sauce & coconut aminos and stir to combine.

Add the sesame seeds, red pepper flakes, salt & pepper to taste and keep stir-frying until the brussels are wilted and turning brown in spots.

Serves 2

Nutrition: 273.5 calories, 7.58 grams net carbs, 4.5 grams protein, 24 grams fat

Cauliflower Rice Pilaf (keto)

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This side dish is decadent and delicious. It makes a fantastic accompaniment to a lighter protein like a nice piece of fish or some simple baked chicken.

gluten-free, vegetarian, paleo (watch your oils), keto, Whole30 (watch your oils)


Cauliflower Rice Pilaf

1 head cauliflower
4 Tbsp + 2 Tbsp. unsalted grass fed butter
2 Tbsp. fat of choice (I used olive oil)
1 shallot
4 cloves garlic
16 ounces bone broth (I used chicken)
1/2 cup almonds
Salt & pepper
Hand full parsley (optional)

Chop the almonds and dry toast in your biggest pan over medium-high heat. Remove and set aside.

While the almonds are toasting, chop the garlic and shallot.

Add 4 Tbsp. of the butter + the fat to the pan, reduce the heat to medium, and melt. Add the shallot & garlic when melted and cook until translucent.

While the aromatics are working, rice your cauliflower.

Add the cauliflower to the pan when done, along with 2 big pinches salt and some pepper. Add the bone broth and stir. Cook until all the liquid has been absorbed.

To serve, finish with the rest of the butter, the almonds and a hand full of chopped parsley if desired.

Serves 6

Nutrition: 259.33 calories, 7.11 grams net carbs, 4.60 grams protein, 21.46 grams fat

Japanese Sesame Greens

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This quick and easy side dish makes a great light dinner with a little protein. Inspired by a recipe made on one of my favorite YouTube channels: Texan In Tokyo (RIP).

gluten-free, paleo, whole30, keto, vegetarian, vegan


Japanese Sesame Greens

1 bunch bok choy (about 1 cup chopped)
2 Tbsp. sesame oil
3 Tbsp. sesame seeds
1 Tbsp. coconut aminos
2 drops stevia

In a medium pan, heat the sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add the bok choy and cook, stirring frequently, until softened.

Meanwhile, bash the sesame all to hell in a mortar & pestle until it resembles sand.

When the sesame is done, add the coconut aminos & stevia and stir to combine. Let cook a minute or so. Add the bashed sesame seeds, stir to combine, and pull off the heat.

Serves 1 as a side dish

Nutritional Breakout: 430 calories, 7 grams net carbs, 8 grams protein, 40 grams fat

Massaged Kale & Pomegranate Salad

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This recipe is also a crowd favorite and made quite the hit at my last potluck. Vegetarian, vegan, paleo – it’s endlessly friendly (unless there is a nut allergy) and would taste great with some pecorino cheese for the lactose tolerant.

Gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, paleo


Massaged Kale & Pomegranate Salad

10 ounce bag washed and cut kale
1/2 red onion, diced (about 1/2 a cup)
5 ounces pomegranate arils
3/4 cup pecans, crushed
1 apple, julienned
2 tsp. Dijon mustard
2 tsp. apple cider vinegar
4 glugs avocado or olive oil
1 tsp. maple syrup
Big pinch Kosher salt
1 tsp. black pepper

Whisk the dressing ingredients (everything from the mustard down) in a small bowl. Add all the other ingredients to a large bowl. Combine, taking the time to massage the dressing into the kale and other salad ingredients so every leaf is coated.

Serves a bunch 

Caramelized Squash with Pepita Pesto

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This was a big hit at a potluck – the pepita pesto was addictive, and I’m sorry to have only made the one squash — there was enough pesto for two, and enough demand for more.

Gluten-free, vegetarian, paleo-ish


Caramelized Squash with Pepita Pesto

For the squash

1 butternut squash – peeled and cut into roughly 1-inch chunks
1 Tbsp. butter, melted
1 Tbsp. chili powder
1 Tbsp. smoked paprika
1 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 Tbsp. Kosher salt
2 tsp. black pepper
2 Tbsp. oil of choice

Preheat your oven to 375 and line a baking sheet with foil. Prep your squash if not done already, and combine the rest of the ingredients in a small bowl. Pour over the squash and toss to combine. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the squash is soft and starts to brown.

Meanwhile, make your pesto.

For the pesto

1/2 cup raw pepitas
1 hand full arugula
4 cloves garlic
Juice of 1 lime
Big pinch Kosher salt
Few cracks black pepper
4 glugs olive or avocado oil

Blend all ingredients in the bowl of your food processor. If you find the pesto is too thick, add a little more oil.

Toss the squash with the pesto to serve.

As written, this recipe would make enough for 2 dinner portion sides – maybe 3; if you’re bringing somewhere, consider doubling the squash. 

Paleo Creamed Spinach

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This recipe is decadent tasting yet healthy. Makes a perfect side to some bacon-wrapped chicken.

Gluten-free, Paleo


Paleo Creamed Spinach

10-ounce bag frozen chopped spinach

1/2 – 3/4 cup your preferred milk (I used an almond/cashew blend – be careful to use original unsweetened!)

1/4 cup caramelized onions

2 Tbsp. grass fed butter

1 – 2 Tbsp. arrowroot powder (or if you don’t have it: cornstarch)

1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg

Kosher salt & black pepper

Make a slurry out of the milk and arrowroot powder like you would cornstarch & milk. Chop the onions.

In a large pan over medium heat, bring the slurry to simmer. Whisk in the butter. When the mixture is thickened a bit, add the Spinach and onions. Add the nutmeg and hit with a big pinch salt + a few cracks pepper.

Sautée, stirring frequently, until the spinach is warmed through and creamy but not soupy.

Serves 2 for dinner as a side 

Peach & Sesame Salad

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As written, this recipe makes a great Summer snack. If you want to bulk it up to meal hardiness, add some sliced tuna, chicken or serve alongside a nice burger.

Gluten-free, Paleo, Whole30, vegetarian, vegan


Peach & Sesame Salad

1 cucumber
1 small peach
1 tsp. Sesame oil
1 – 2 tsp. Mixed seeds (I used sesame and chia)
1/2 tsp. Rice vinegar
1 tsp. Sriracha
1 green onion
Kosher salt & black pepper

First, spiralize your cucumber into noodles.

Slice the green onion thinly and add to the “noodles”.

Chop the peach and add. Toss to combine.

Drizzle with the sesame oil, sriracha and rice vinegar. Toss with a big pinch kosher salt and a few cracks black pepper. Sprinkle with seeds and serve.

Serves 1 as a snack or light side