Favorite Recipes

As E.J. and I try new recipes we find online, I’ll share some of our favorites here.   By popular request, I’ve marked Whole30 compliant items with a (W30).

Breakfast

Fluffy Blueberry Pancakes	Almond Butter Blueberry Waffles
Sugar-free Bacon and Eggs (W30)	Egg Frittata(W30)
Egg Muffins (W30)	Pulled Pork & Apples Breakfast Casserole (W30)
Cinnamon Rolls	Hungarian Breakfast Casserole* (W30)
Chocolate Chia Pudding	Chorizo Breakfast Skillet (W30)
Sweet Potato Apple Breakfast Bake (W30)

Appetizers/Snacks

Bacon Wrapped Crab Stuffed Prawns (W30)	Bacon Wrapped Meatballs (W30)
Roasted Beet Dip (W30)	Italian-Style Zucchini Rolls
Stuffed Mushrooms (W30)	Honey Chipotle Meatballs
Paleo Ranch Dressing (W30) (I use Avocado Mayo for this)	Bacon Wrapped, Chorizo Stuffed Dates
Buffalo Wings (W30)	Shrimp Cocktail
Paleo Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip	Paleo French Onion Dip (W30)
Savory and Sweet Crackers	Primal Bacon Chicken Liver Pate (W30)
Spicy Party Mix	Bacon Wrapped Cinnamon Apples
Bacon and Onion Dip (W30)	Coconut Fruit Dip
Paleo Apple Dip	Primal Sausage Cream Cheese Dip
Bacon Meatballs with Mango Honey Mustard Sauce	Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip (W30)
Egg Salad with Bacon (W30)	Tortilla Espanola (W30)
Chorizo Stuffed Mushrooms (W30)	Buffalo Meatballs (W30)
Smoked Salmon Dip (with Paleo subs)	Vegan Cashew Queso
Sausage Rolls	Paleo Plantain Croquettes
Patatas Bravas (W30)	Bacon Wrapped Pineapple Bites (W30 option)

 

Entrees

Beef, Bison, Veal, & Lamb

Paleo Tex Mex Casserole (W30)	Bacon Chorizo Chipotle Smothered Meatloaf (W30)
Beef Enchilada Bake (W30)	Primal Cannelloni al Forno*
Slow Cooker Pot Roast	Stuffed Cabbage (W30)
Shepherd’s Pie – use lamb, it’s worth it! (W30 without the wine)	Italian Meat Sauce (good for topping veggies) (W30)
Paleo Swedish Meatballs (W30)	Paleo Baked Spaghetti (W30)
Gyro Meatballs with Tzatziki Sauce (W30)	Slow Cooked Bolognese Sauce with Sweet Potato Noodles (W30)
Bison-Stuffed Black Pepper Biscuits	Caveboy Casserole (Mexican beef Skillet with “cornbread” topping)
Mongolian Beef	Steak with Chimichurri Sauce (W30)
Layered Taco Casserole (W30)	Moroccan Lamb Stew (W30)
Pressure Cooker Ropa Vieja (W30)	Low Carb Beef Bourguignon Stew
Picadillo w/Plantains  (W30)	Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole (W30)
Beef Taco Casserole (W30)	Paleo Beef Stroganoff (W30)
Asian Meatballs (W30)	Easy Salisbury Steak (W30)
Hungarian Stew [Porkolt]* (W30)

Pork

Sweet Potato, Spinach, and Bacon Quiche | Paleo Leap (W30)	Chorizo & Spinach Quiche
Paleo Italian Stuffed Mushrooms (W30)	Double-pork and Sage Stuffed Apples (W30)
Bacon Wrapped Meatballs over Butternut Squash (W30)	E.J.’s Awesome Smoked Ribs* (W30)
Honey Chipotle Pork Tenderloin with Fresh Cherry Salsa (I baked this instead of grilling)	Pork Loin with Blueberry Sauce
Awesome Paleo Lasagna (W30)	Honey Chipotle Meatballs
Sausage Egg Roll in a Bowl (sub soy with aminos)	Wiener Schnitzel (W30)
InstantPot Crispy Mojo Pork (W30)	Pork Avocado Cream Enchiladas
Instant Pot Smothered Pork Chops (W30)	Chorizo Butternut Pizza Hash w/Eggs (W30)
Apple Squash Pulled Pork Casserole (W30)	Cajun Asparagus and Sausage Skillet (W30)
Hungarian Potato Casserole [Rakott Krumpli]

Poultry

Instant Pot Whole Chicken (W30)	Sweet Chipotle Slow Cooker Chicken *
Crispy Roast Duck (W30)	Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala (W30)
Chicken Marsala*	Slow Cooker Chocolate Chicken Mole
Cajun Cauliflower Casserole (W30)	Paleo Chicken Pot Pie
Coconut Lime Chicken (W30)	Instant Pot Cashew Chicken
Creamy Spiced Apple Pecan Chicken (W30)	Creamy Tuscan Chicken (W30)
Smoky Turkey and Sweet Potato Chili (W30)	Honey Garlic Bacon Wrapped Chicken Kabobs
Awesome Bacon Apple Chicken Salad (W30)	Instant Pot General Tso’s Chicken
Harvest Chicken Skillet Dinner (W30)	Whole30 Chicken Parm (W30)
Creamy Bacon Mushroom Chicken Thighs (W30)	Chicken Lettuce Wraps (a la PF Chang’s)
Creamy Salsa Verde Chicken (W30)	Pineapple Chicken Skillet
Honey Mustard Instant Pot Chicken	Balsamic Peach Chicken (W30)
Paleo Teriyaki Chicken

Seafood

Orange Chipotle Shrimp	Shrimp Tacos
Pecan Maple Salmon	Shrimp and Mushroom “Pasta”* (W30)
Spicy Tuna Cakes (W30)	Crab Stuffed Flounder (W30)
Seared Scallops with Zucchini Ribbons and Goat Cheese	Paleo Sushi Rolls
Honey Glazed Salmon w/Orange & Ginger	Prosciutto Wrapped Cod (W30)
Paleo Pecan Crusted Salmon (W30)	Cajun Salmon with Strawberry Salsa (W30)
Bacon Wrapped Scallops (W30)	Fancy Shrimp Sausage Skillet(W30)
Southwest Salmon Cakes with Avocado Aioli (W30)	Whole30 Fish and Chips (W30)
Blackened Shrimp with Asparagus (W30)	Paleo Paella (W30)
Crab Stuffed Salmon (sub almond flour + salt for crackers)

Sides

Roasted Sweet Potato Bites* (W30)	Sweet Potato Casserole
Zucchini Fritter Cups (W30)	Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus (W30 omit the dairy)
Brussels Sprouts and Bacon (W30)	Indian-spiced Oven Roasted Broccoli (W30)
Indian Spiced Cauli-rice (W30)	Paleo Cole Slaw (W30 if you don’t add honey.  I like to add 1 tsp honey)
Mexican Cauliflower Rice (W30)	Cinnamon Butternut Squash and Plantain with Apple (W30)
Paleo Cranberry Sauce	Green Bean Casserole (W30)
Paleo Thanksgiving Stuffing (Add crumbled sausage for a real treat)	Creamed Spinach (W30)
Avocado, Tomato, and Cucumber Salad (W30)	Paleo Sweet Potato Salad (W30)
Red Cabbage with Onions & Apples (W30)	Sauteed Zucchini with Cherry Tomatoes, Garlic & Basil (W30)
Green Bean Casserole 2 (W30)	Paleo Fried Zucchini (W30)
Asparagus Basil Salad (W30)	Spinach and Strawberry Salad
Beets and Carrots w/Rosemary (W30)	Paleo Instant Pot Saag (W30)
Mushroom Caulirice (W30)	Green Beans w/ Orange and Thyme (W30)
German Potato Salad (W30)	Paleo Spaetzle/Nokedli
Maple Glazed Bok Choy (Sub Aminos for Soy)	Instant Pot Cauli-mushroom Risotto (W30)

Soups

Butternut Squash Soup with Sausage (W30)	Paleo Gumbo (W30)*
Paleo Chili* (W30)	Pumpkin and Chorizo Soup (W30)
Cajun Sweet Potato Seafood Chowder (W30)

Sauces & Dressings

Sweet & Spicy BBQ Sauce (W30)	Paleo Ranch Dressing (W30)
Thick Whole 30 BBQ Sauce (W30)	Cherry Chipotle BBQ Sauce *
Creamy Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing (W30)	Tartar Sauce (W30)
Homemade Taco Seasoning (W30)	Dairy Free Sam Elliot Dip (W30)
Asian Style Salad Dressing	Chimichurri Sauce (W30)
Citrus Vinaigrette (W30)	Creamy Italian Dressing (W30)

Breads (Avoid these for W30)

Paleo Pizza Crust	Tortillas
Paleo Sandwich Bread	Rosemary Breadsticks
Paleo Naan	Irish Soda Bread
Paleo Dinner Rolls	Blueberry Banana Bread
Paleo Garlic Breadsticks	Paleo Lemon Coconut Muffins
Paleo Hamburger Buns	Blueberry Muffins
Holiday Banana Bread	Sweet Potato Pumpkin Spice Paleo Bread
Paleo Cornbread (minus the corn)	Paleo Breakfast Bread Pudding

Desserts (Avoid these for W30)

Irish Mint Patties	Chocolate Chip Cookies
Paleo Thin Mints	Chocolate Cake
Double Chocolate Brownies	Paleo Almond Joy
Crepes *	Classic Vanilla Ice Cream
Triple Chocolate Pumpkin Brownies	Paleo Apple Strudel (nut-free)
Gingersnap Cookies	Pear Ginger Muffins
Lemon Cookies	Almond Butter Cups (I added 1 tbsp honey to make it a little sweeter)
Death by Chocolate Ice Cream	Apple Pie
Hazelnut Fudge	Double Chocolate Orange Torte
Bacon Wrapped Cinnamon Apples	Paleo Flan
Paleo Orange Spritz Cookies	Death by Chocolate Flourless Blender Brownies
Blueberry Crisp	Paleo Banana Pudding
Almond Butter Bars	Healthiest Turtle Candies
Paleo Chocolate Banana Pudding	Pumpkin Pie
Primal Pumpkin Roll	Shortbread Cookies
Paleo Berry Trifle

Keto Favorites

Quiche Lorraine	Low Carb Tagalongs
Loaded Cauliflower	Low Carb Peanut/Almond Butter Squares
Crock Pot Bacon Mushroom Swiss Chicken	Keto Cinnamon Swirl Bread
Low Carb Hamburger Buns	Keto Sandwich Bread
Low Carb Bagel Dogs	Instant Pot Crack Chicken
Awesome Lasagna	Cheddar Biscuits
Smoked Armadillo Eggs	Deconstructed Pizza Casserole
Cheeseburger Casserole	Low Carb Blueberry Muffins
Cheddar Bacon Cheese Ball

*ODB Recipe