Gluten Free Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies

Gluten Free Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies

These Gluten-Free and Paleo-Friendly Lemon Poppyseed Cookies couldn’t be easier to make. They feature grain-free almond flour, grassfed butter, maple syrup, three extracts, grated lemon zest and poppy seeds.     Mother’s Day is coming up in this weekend, and for some reason I always think LEMON for Mother’s Day. Maybe because it’s springtime, maybe […]

Gluten-Free Sunbutter Twix Bars

sunbutter paleo twix bar

  Gluten-free sunbutter twix bars made nut-free, dairy-free and Paleo! You’ll love the salted sunbutter caramel, grain-free shortbread crust and simple dark chocolate coating.     My stubborn personality is serving us all well today because it took me four tries to get these seriously-close-to-the-real-thing (my husband says BETTER) gluten-free twix bars down pat. I […]

Whole30 Savory Meatballs with Cauliflower Puree (Paleo, Gluten-Free)

Paleo Savory Meatballs

    Paleo and Whole30 Savory Meatballs made extra flavorful with garlic, parsley, sage and a secret ingredient. Almond flour replaces bread crumbs in this gluten-free recipe. Served over an easy whipped cauliflower puree.   I shared this recipe on my Instagram last week, and it was met with high praise! It was one of […]

Vanilla Mandarin Energy Balls (Gluten-Free, Paleo)

Paleo Vanilla Mandarin Energy Balls

  These incredibly easy and delicious gluten-free Vanilla Mandarin Energy Balls use pantry staples like cashews, dried coconut, dates, vanilla extract and of course fresh citrus! They are gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free and Paleo-friendly! Have your children turned into Snack Monsters during this quarantine too? I swear we’re all snacking 3x more often which means I’m […]

Whole30 Caramelized Onion and Beef Stew

Paleo Whole30 Caramelized Onion Beef Stew

  This Caramelized Onion and Beef Stew is Whole30, Paleo, Gluten-Free and Gut-Healing! This stew is so richly flavored just like your favorite soup from a fancy French restaurant!   Who else thinks the best recipes are those made out of necessity? We’re still bare bones in our grocery stores here, but I was able […]

Easy Plantain Waffles – 3 Ingredients!

These fluffy Plantain Waffles couldn’t be easier with just 3 ingredients – yellow plantains, eggs and coconut oil. Naturally sweetened with almost-ripe plantains, these waffles are Paleo, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Dairy-Free and Nut-Free!       I’ve been sitting on this recipe for these delicious, magical three ingredient Plantain Waffles for far too long now! My […]

Triple Seafood Chowder (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Paleo)

triple seafood chowder

    This dairy-free build-your-own Triple Seafood Chowder is one of my favorite comforting, most nutrient-dense recipes on this site! It contains gut-healing bone broth, anti-inflammatory wild seafood and veggies, and has the most delicious smoky, creamy, bright finish. I like adding a big scoop of organic rice to make it even heartier and more […]

Equilibria CBD Review: Will it help me sleep?

Equilibria CBD Oil

Find out how Equilibria CBD helped me overcome sleep anxiety and improve my post-partum sleep quality. You’ll get 15% off your organic, contaminant-tested Equilibria CBD order with code ALAENA.   Unless you have been hiding under a sound-proof rock, you have likely heard about the massive explosion of CBD products on the market. CBD products […]

Pineapple Chicken and Broccoli

Gluten Free Pineapple Chicken

This Paleo, Gluten-Free and Soy-Free Pineapple Chicken and Broccoli features a quick blender pineapple sauce and easy skillet instructions. If you’re craving simple Asian flavors for a weeknight meal, you’ll love this Pineapple Chicken!     I’ve been all about the skillet meals in our house the last few weeks (hence the Turkey Stir Fry […]

Turkey Stir Fry with Ginger Sauce

Paleo Turkey & Potato Skillet with Ginger Sauce

  This Paleo-friendly Turkey and Sweet Potato Stir Fry is flavored with a rich ginger and coconut aminos sauce. If you think skillet meals are short on flavor, you’ll love this gluten-free, grain-free and dairy-free one pan meal!   As I’m going through old recipes on my website, I’m discovering The Forgotten Ones. You know […]