One of our favorite summer time activities as a family is to spend the day under a giant oak tree at one of our local parks with a giant paleo picnic. It get’s really darn hot here in Chico but we have tons of trees and shade so often the best reprieve from the …
Too Easy Chicken Adobo and Roasted Greens with Beets and Garlic
I have mentioned before that John’s grandpa was from the Philippines and for his family; Filipino food was a staple. I have created a paleo version of one of John’s favorite dishes before, and you can find my Paleo Pancit recipe here. Today’s post is about Chicken Adobo. Adobo is an extremely popular Filipino …
Mexican Meatballs
With Sarah out of town for the filming of Primal Chef, it was my job to create this recipe and share it on Everyday Paleo. Well, technically I didn’t create this recipe, Sarah told me what to cook, how to cook it and in what order, prior to leaving! Our boys absolutely love the enchilada …

Pan Seared Halibut with Ginger Mango Salsa and Cilantro Sauce
Yes, it’s a big name but way easier than it sounds and holy cow; so darn delicious I’m making this dish twice in one week!!! I made this for lunch yesterday and although I haven’t yet tried the following option; I’m confident that the Salsa and the Cilantro Sauce would also be just as good …
Two Minute Tuna Salad
So maybe it will take you a little bit longer than two minutes; but this salad was crazy fast to make and crazy good to eat! If you already have eggs hardboiled, and your chopping skills are refined, this might just be the fastest meal you’ve ever made – and tasty too!!

Prosciutto Wrapped Scallops
Here’s how we prepared the scallops with a twist on the basic pork wrapped gems from the sea.
Easter 2012: Tri-Tip Roast & Sweet Potato Salad
I feel like I just posted last year’s Easter Menu and I’m not sure what happened; but here we are again!! My favorite things about this time of year is seeing the almond orchards in bloom and the foothills turning green and knowing that my kids are in the home stretch towards summer vacation. I also …
School Lunch Ideas
Packing a paleo lunch is often a hot topic on my Facebook page and I also receive several questions about what to pack right here on the blog. I have posted several articles before about school lunches which you can read about here but it’s always great to have as many ideas as possible!
Pan-Seared Chicken and Curried Parsnips
On Monday I went shopping at one of our local health food stores and found some beautiful parsnips (if you can call parsnips beautiful) and Rowan picked out a few Bosc pears and for lunch we made what I’m now calling:
Jaden's Frittata Creation!
The kids are on spring break this week and it’s been nice to avoid the usual hectic morning rush and sleep in a little bit! This morning, after John left for work, it was only Jaden and I who were awake so he created this frittata to share with his brothers and with all of …