Paleo Slow Cooking by Chrissy Gower is full of healthy Paleo recipes for your crockpot. I recently received a copy of a Paleo cookbook called Paleo Slow Cooking by Chrissy Gower. Like me, Chrissy is a wife and mother of two wonderful children. Her goal as stated in this book is to "use the slow The post Paleo Slow Cooking appeared first on Elana&#...

Banana Cream Pie –made with coconut milk, coconut oil, bananas, dates and stevia– is the perfect after dinner treat. If you made my Paleo Pie Crust but didn't fill it with anything yet, fear not. This dairy-free Banana Cream Pie filling is the perfect companion for it. It's made with five ingredients –coconut milk, coconut The po...

Paleo Pie Crust made with four ingredients –almond flour, salt, coconut oil, and egg, can cradle fruit or creamy pie filling. Have you been craving a healthy, yet decadent fluffy pie made with very little added sweetener and all Paleo ingredients? Maybe with an almond flour crust? I have, and I'm sharing my latest inspiration The post Paleo ...

With a strong focus on improving the health and lives of children, Steve's Paleo Goods is a site you can't afford to miss. Meet Steve, one of my favorite people in the Paleo Community. Steve runs the website Steve's Paleo Goods where he sells scrumptious Paleo snacks. He also runs Steve's Club, which provides CrossFit The post Steve's Paleo Goods ...

Blueberry French Toast Casserole made with Paleo Bread is a mouthwatering Paleo Mother's Day treat for the whole family. Mother's Day is coming up, and what better way to start Sunday than to prepare a batch of this healthy French toast made with my Paleo Bread dipped in a coconut milk-based batter. This Paleo brunch The post Blueberry French Toas...

Access to clean food is one of the most basic human rights issues of our time; hence my passion for the Slow Food movement. I like food. You may have guessed as much by perusing the 700 recipes on my website. You may also notice that it is gluten-free, grain-free recipes that have appeared here The post Slow Food appeared first on Elana's Pan...

Gather, The Art of Paleo Entertaining – is full of delicious Paleo recipes and beautiful photos. I recently received a copy of a new Paleo cookbook called Gather by Hayley Mason and Bill Staley. It is a gorgeous coffee table book (large size format with beautiful photos), though it will not spend much time on The post Gather appeared first o...

Paleo Graham Crackers are gluten-free, made with almond flour and lightly sweetened with yacon. Are graham crackers gluten-free? In general, the kind you buy at the store are not, however, these homemade Paleo Graham Crackers are not only gluten-free, they are grain-free as well. And with a mere four ingredients this Graham Cracker recipe is The p...

These dark chocolate brownies are lightly-sweetened with dates and packed with other Paleo perks such as coconut oil. These Paleo brownies are simply unbelievable- moist, chocolatey, and full of gluten-free goodness. They will knock the socks off of even the most die-hard gluten-full brownie lover. All of my taste testers said they could not believ...

Nutrition-packed walnuts and naturally-sweet dates make this Paleo bread the perfect Paleo treat. This is not your typical Date Walnut Bread, this is Paleo Date Walnut Bread. This bread is purely fruit sweetened, and has no honey, maple syrup, agave or other processed sweeteners. Because of this, the bread is not as sweet, or dessert-like The post...

According to Wikipedia, curry is a generic term used in Western culture that refers to a wide variety of dishes whose origins are from India and other East Asian countries. In traditional cuisines, the precise spice blend of a curry can be determined by everything from regional preferences to family customs. The spices in curries The post Paleo Cu...

Krazeeeeeeeeeeee for Kale! Some people are crazy for Vail. Some people are even crazy for Quayle. But me? I'm crazy for kale. And so is my friend Hallie Klecker, who released a new e-book today titled Crazy for Kale: Glow from the Inside Out with 40 Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Recipes. Hallie is a well-known food blogger; The post Crazy for Kale appea...

Our holiday is Passover, and accordingly, I have a list of Paleo Passover recipes. However, since many of our friends celebrate Easter, I have put together a list of Paleo Easter dessert recipes. Of course, you may wish to be a super duper caveman and simply dine on ham and veggies for your Easter celebration. The post Paleo Easter Desserts appear...

These Girl Scout cookies are called Peanut Butter Patties or Tagalongs, and guess what? I've made them gluten-free and Paleo. Now you can enjoy more gluten-free, Paleo Girl Scout Cookies. No need to give in to cravings for the regular (sugar-filled, gluten-filled) Girl Scout Cookies which are everywhere this time of year. When I was The post Paleo...

This high-protein chicken dinner (full of cauliflower and olives) is a wonderful Paleo one pot meal. This hearty, grain-free, savory Paleo dinner dish is a hit with adults and teens alike in our house. I often serve it with a Spinach Salad for a filling, vegetable heavy dinner. While we eat chicken once or twice per The post Chicken with Cauliflow...

Don't be sad that it's Girl Scout Cookie Season, because now it's gluten-free Girl Scout Cookie season, and you can partake in gluten-free Thin Mints. You can even dive into Paleo Girl Scout Cookies, otherwise known as Paleo Thin Mints. Give thanks for this to the fabulous Tammy Credicott, author of Paleo Indulgences. Without her The post Paleo Gi...

Paleo Valentine's Day Recipes Paleo Coconut Macaroons Mint Chip Truffles Chocolate Raspberry Bonbons Primal Chocolate Chip Cookies Chocolate Chili Truffles Cinnamon Pecan Brittle Espresso Fudge Brownies Peppermint Patties Cranberry Chocolate Truffles Of the Paleo Valentine's Day treats above, my favorite recipe by far is the Espresso Fudge Brownies...

I really don't write a lot on my website because: I'm not a writer. I figure you all come here for the recipes anyway. What's the point? I like short and sweet. Literally. Every now and then though, I do get the itch to write just a bit. And this recent comment on Facebook tickled The post Paleo Chocolate Chip Scones appeared first on Elana's...

Gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free Paleo Samoa Girl Scout Cookies will rock your world. This recipe for gluten-free Paleo Girl Scout cookies is based on one from the wonderful cookbook Paleo Indulgences by Tammy Credicott (the book also has a fantastic forward by Robb Wolf). This Paleo cookbook is packed with healthy substitutes for your favorite ...

I am happy to announce the arrival of my forthcoming book, , now available for pre-sale on amazon.com. The publication date for my new (and 3rd grain-free cookbook) is June 18, 2013. Of course, you can pre-order it now. The book contains close to 100 Paleo recipes including entrees, vegetable dishes, condiments and healthy desserts. My The post Pa...

Happy New Year! Just in case you are still deciding on your New Year's resolutions, I found a bunch of quick and easy ones in Esquire Magazine. If you're going to sit naked on a couch, put a towel down In emails, use capital letters at the start of sentences, except when in a real The post Simple Green Juice appeared first on Elana's Pantry. ...

According to Wikipedia, an amuse bouche (pronounced a?myz?bu?) is a single, bite-sized hors d’œuvre. Literally, this term means amusement of the mouth. I'm putting together a list of amuse bouche finger foods that will amuse fingers, mouths and guests alike during your New Year's Eve celebration. New Year's Eve Finger Foods Crackers Fig Tapenade wi...

This "candy" is a healthy holiday snack or dessert. Made with a coconut oil base, dark chocolate, dried cranberries, macadamia nuts and a dash of stevia, these truffles are a lovely little pick-me-up in a sea of holiday junk food. I based this recipe on one from Diane Sanfilippo's New York Times bestseller Practical Paleo. The post Cranberry Choco...

The perfect drink for your neighborhood Christmas cookie exchange or New Year's Eve party, I serve these healthy Hot Toddies to both adults and children, and sometimes I make ‘em as an after school treat for the boys and the gaggle of friends they bring home. It is best to start making this spicy, warming The post Crockpot Hot Toddy appeared...

I've got the Christmas cookie bug. The gluten-free Christmas cookie bug that is. Because the recipes that I've written on this blog for the past year or so have been Paleo (the ones prior to that are merely grain-free), I've gone back and retested a number of my classic gluten-free cookie recipes and reworked them The post 10 Paleo Christmas Cooki...

The Hanukkah meal is a special dinner for us during the holiday season, we look forward to it all year. As soon as the gluten-free latkes hit the plate, they seem to disappear. Boys + latkes = lethal combination. I am sharing our Paleo Hanukkah Menu so that you too can enjoy this amazing holiday The post Paleo Hanukkah Menu appeared first on Elana...

Recently a reader left a comment for me about an unfortunate interview in which Dr. Drew discusses celiac disease and leaky gut with a famous actress. As those of us with celiac disease know, we are often questioned (not always in a constructive manner) by family and friends who do not understand the medical challenges The post Dr. Drew: What is L...

While great fun, the holidays can be a stressful time of year. This post is a reminder that we can slow down, take time for ourselves and that we may need to do so more than ever right now. In fact, it is what these contemplative winter celebrations were originally intended for prior to their The post 7 Types of Stress: Holiday Survival Guide appe...

It's the day after Thanksgiving and you wonder, what to do with all of those leftovers? In fact, you might puzzle over this all weekend. What to do with the remains of a feast that have now become "must go's"? Gluten free turkey hash is the answer to your post-Thanksgiving woes. With just 3 main The post Paleo Turkey Hash appeared first on Elana&#...

Here are my favorite Paleo Thanksgiving condiment and sauce recipes. All of these gluten free accompaniments will be used in my house throughout the entire Thanksgiving weekend to keep our leftovers jazzy and exciting. Healthy condiments spice up surplus food (in other words "must go's"), so that you can keep serving your guests scraps and The pos...

I've had cranberry sauce on my mind. So I researched cranberry sauce recipes, and found that most have anywhere from ¼ to 1 ¾ cups of sugar. I like a tart cranberry sauce, one that almost makes my mouth pucker, so I developed this stevia and fruit-sweetened cranberry sauce sweetened with a touch of stevia. The post Cranberry Cherry Relish appeared...

This luscious vegan spread is made from coconut cream. The kind that comes in the can. A dairy-free frosting that's quick and easy to make? Yes! And just for fall, I have made it pumpkin flavored, though you can thank Marla at familyfreshcooking.com for that, as it was her idea. I have been enamored with Click on the title to be taken to the full...

If I had a grain free muffin of the month club November would be pumpkin spice muffins. September would be banana muffins and May would be blueberry muffins. Of course, I have no such club, however, I do love a good healthy muffin. For those of you who have nut allergies? These grain free Pumpkin Click on the title to be taken to the full post at...

Cold weather means apple pie (or some version thereof) in my house.  Our favorite is this cinnamon-spiked apple tart encased in a pecan crust. Since my boys go gaga for anything involving baked apples, this gluten free apple tart with a high protein, grain free crust doesn't last long around here. I love that the Click on the title to be taken to...

This quick and easy gluten free tart crust holds together very well and has a wonderfully nutty flavor. The first few times I made this high protein, paleo tart crust, I had it with apple filling. I think it would be even better with the pumpkin pie filling recipe in The Gluten-Free Almond Flour Cookbook. Click on the title to be taken to the ful...

My first book, , will be available in electronic format today. So get out your Kindles and iPads and worry no more about splattered old paper pages. This version is especially good for those traveling to loved ones for the holidays --no more packing cookbooks and shlepping them along in your suitcase. I have had Click on the title to be taken to ...

Now you can make your own dairy free Pumpkin Spice Latte with coconut milk instead of cow's milk. Make this beverage low sugar as well by using honey and stevia in place of refined sugar. I based my recipe on the Pumpkin Spice Latte from recipegirl.com. Lori's site, gorgeous and hip, is a wonderful source Click on the title to be taken to the ful...

Pumpkin season is my favorite time of year. When the days get shorter, the nights cool and crisp, I indulge in my fascination with those odd shaped, brightly colored vegetables known as winter squash. Pumpkin is a type of winter squash, and I use a variety of winter squash in my pumpkin recipes. For these Click on the title to be taken to the ful...

I'm obsessed with winter squash, especially when it's roasted. Acorn squash is one of my favorite vegetables in the entire world. My younger son likes it just as much as I do. In fact, he and I ate so much squash when he was a baby that he had a nice orange glow to him Click on the title to be taken to the full post at www.elanaspantry.com. Pleas...

Sukkot or Sukkos is the Jewish harvest festival. This holiday takes place on the 15th of the month of Tishrei (sometime between late September to late October), and occurs on the full moon (the Jewish calendar is a lunar calendar and many of our holidays start on the full moon). The word sukkot literally means Click on the title to be taken to th...

For the most part, I'm a tomboy.  I wear gym clothes just about everyday.  As I sit here writing this, I'm wearing a pair of ratty old sweat pants and my husband's frayed t-shirt.  I don't like to wear make up to the grocery store, or anyplace else for that matter. There is one exception though, Click on the title to be taken to the full post at ...

Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement, is one of the holiest days of the year for Jews. Fasting begins 20 minutes before sundown and ends after nightfall the following day. Jewish fast days not only include abstaining from food, but water as well. Because the fast is not always easy and can Click on the title to be taken to the full post...

Honey Cake, also known as Lebkuchen, is a traditional Jewish dessert eaten during Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year); my family sometimes serves it during Yom Kippur Break Fast as well since it is a warming, comforting food. Traditionally, we eat honey during the High Holidays as this ritual sets the tone for a sweet Click on the title to be tak...

Practical Paleo. You may have gotten your hands on a copy of this recently released book which looks bound for the New York Times Bestseller List. I did last week and was mighty pleased. Not only is it a wonderful Paleo cookbook, it is a practical guide to dealing with various health conditions, and more. Click on the title to be taken to the ful...

We planted more than ten little basil plants earlier this year and now my garden is overgrown with luscious green goodness. Since I have an entire bed of basil, I am of course, on the lookout for basil recipes. When I looked back in my files, I found this one by Charlie Palmer. This recipe Click on the title to be taken to the full post at www.el...

The boys went back to school a week or so ago, and now that September is upon us, we have resumed our routine in earnest. That means chores, lots of them, and no slacking off whatsoever. During the summer our life is free form --the entire neighborhood congregates at my house, probably because of the Click on the title to be taken to the full pos...

Paleo Chocolate Frosting made with just three ingredients to top off your healthy celebrations. This dairy free chocolate frosting is super easy to make and so delicious you will need to prevent yourself from eating it by the spoonful. Made with dark chocolate and coconut oil, it is a rich and creamy topping that can Click on the title to be take...

I love a good protein shake. I don't love eating a lot of protein sans vegetables or fruit. This shake solves that issue with a healthy handful of kale. Yes, you heard me, kale. I've had this gluten free, dairy free protein shake for breakfast the last three days in a row. I used kale Click on the title to be taken to the full post at www.elanasp...

These grain free Paleo Chocolate Cupcakes are a wonderful occasional treat --perfect for a birthday celebration. I've also made this a nut free cupcake for those of you with little ones who have a nut allergy, or go to a school with a nut-free policy. Of course this is a gluten free cupcake. Made with Click on the title to be taken to the full po...