Olives- A Marinade with Citrus & Mango

What a great food to pass around as an hors d'oeuvres or a starter that requires little to no prep! While providing a great source of healthy fat, the wide variety of olives available offers many different tastes and textures to choose from. One needn't be put off by those olives which are canned in brine or […]

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Citrus Lime Shrimp- Main Entree or Tapas Style

I've always loved shrimp!  Growing up, my favorite dish was always Shrimp Scampi.  Although I make that Paleo-Style now (simply by omitting the butter), there are so many other ways to do shrimp/prawns that are equally as delectable. Here's one that you can serve as a starter, or tapas style along with some other proteins […]

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Beans Healthy and Natural, Aren’t They?

While legumes may seem to be less processed than grain-based cereals and breads, they are not actually all that healthy, contrary to popular belief! Legumes (and this includes soy and peanuts, which are NOT nuts) contain anti nutrients, called lectins, which prevent the body from properly absorbing minerals and vitamins in the healthy veggies, fruit, […]

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