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Paleo Breakfast Pizza

January 13, 2016February 8, 2016by Brent Schrader4 Comments

Pizza for breakfast—every college student’s dream (and nightmare). My college years, and pre-paleo days, often consisted of pizza for breakfast, or whatever takeout was leftover. An adage of mine that survived this period of life is, “if it isn’t good cold, it isn’t good,” and I still use this for food and recipes today. We don’t often splurge for pizza these days, paleo or otherwise; but when Heather asked for breakfast this Sunday morning, I had an urge to be creative. About 30 minutes later, we were full and this recipe was born.

We made this paleo breakfast pizza fairly plain, with a topping of pepperoni and fresh basil, but don’t let that stop you from making it your own. We’ll likely update this post as we move forward with additional ideas, but feel free to add veggies, additional meats (…bacon?!), or cheese, if you tolerate it. Let us know in the comments how you personalize this paleo pizza, and enjoy!

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Our Redesigned Site and the Best Paleo Recipes of 2015 eBook

January 2, 2016January 2, 2016by Heather Schrader2 Comments

Today is a very special day. Late last night, we redesigned our website to That Paleo Couple and, this morning, the Best Paleo Recipes of 2015 eBook—to which we contributed—published!

Brent and I have been exploring the world of paleo cooking and food blogging since February 2011. We were living in Virginia and determined to find a healthier lifestyle while enjoying one of our favorite activities: cooking.

Now, we’re newlyweds and first-time homeowners. The redesign, That Paleo Couple, is a cheeky nod to the fact that many of our non-paleo family and friends still have trouble fathoming that we live a gluten- and dairy-free lifestyle. Over the past five years, our lives have been enriched by new friends, new adventures in fitness, and much more.

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Homemade Tuna Salad

December 30, 2015December 29, 2015by Brent Schrader2 Comments

It’s been a crazy couple of months for us: We got married, bought a house, and now are working hard to get the new place ready to move in. When we’re looking for a quick and easy meal that is versatile and lasts all week, we turn to this tuna salad recipe. That said, we’re back to working on packing. We can’t wait to see you in the new year with new recipes, a new look (!?), and more.

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Cranberry Brussels Sprouts

December 23, 2015December 22, 2015by Heather SchraderLeave a comment

With the holidays upon us, I have been eager to cook festive foods that reflect the cheer of the season. We recently bought cranberries with the intention of making cranberry sauce, Orange-Cranberry Bread, and Thanksgiving Leftovers Turkey Salad. One day, I noticed the bag of leftover cranberries next to a bag of brussels sprouts and I realized they might work well together.

Most recipes online that combine cranberries and brussels sprouts involve using the sugar-sweetened dried cranberries or add lots of sugar or honey to mix to counter the tartness of the cranberries. I was determined to create something that tastes great without the added sugars.

This recipe came together after just one less-than-perfect experiment and a few recommendations from Brent. As the whole dish cooks, the balsamic reduces and adds its own sweetness. Coupled with the sweet and nutty pecans, the whole dish comes together with a nice balance of sweet, savory, and tart. Plus, it’s beautiful!

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Bacon-wrapped Lamb Roast

December 16, 2015December 16, 2015by Heather Schrader6 Comments

When I was a young girl, my parents served lamb with mint jelly literally every time we had it. Plus, the lamb was often overcooked. (Sorry, Mom and Dad!) Of course, I didn’t realize that at the time. I thought lamb was supposed to be like that; and the mint jelly actually helped counteract the bland, dry, chewiness of it.

Lamb can be so much more, though. From lamb chops to lamb shanks, there are a variety of preparations and flavor combinations that work with this delightful meat. This roast recipe is super simple, moist, and delicious. Plus, it looks super fancy and feels very appropriate for a big holiday dinner with lots of friends and family.

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