Cauliflower Pizza Bites

Try making these cauliflower pizza bites for your next get together with friends! Cauliflower is known to help detoxify the body, promote cardiovascular health, and stimulate iron absorption. Tomatoes help with boosting immunity, promoting healthy skin, and preventing macular degeneration. Using pepperoni for this recipe will help in the absorption of iron and provide you with a good amount of protein and selenium. Garlic is known to strengthen the immune system, improve bone health, and is rich in antioxidants. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets

• 1 cup marinara sauce

• 1 cup cheese (for Miss Alexa-approved dairy and dairy-free products, click here: https://www.missalexanutrition.com/fermented-foods)

• ½ cup tomatoes, sliced

• ¼ cup pepperoni, sliced

• 1 egg, whisked

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1.5 tsp Italian seasoning

• Sea salt and pepper for taste

Instructions:

1) Preheat oven to 400F. Put cauliflower florets in blender or food processor and blend until it reaches a rice-like consistency. Transfer onto a pan and add a tbsp of water. Next, season cauliflower mixture with salt and pepper.

2) Cook for 7-8 minutes until soft. Once done, remove from oven and place the cauliflower onto a towel and wring out the excess moisture.

3) In a bowl, mix garlic, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and cauliflower until well combined.

4) Line baking sheet with parchment paper and shape cauliflower dough into bite-size patties and place on sheet.

5) Bake for 10-12 minutes and remove from oven. Place marinara, tomatoes, pepperoni, and cheese on each mini pizza. Cook for another 10-12 minutes or until cheese is completely melted. Remove from oven and serve warm. Enjoy!

Mini Breakfast Quiches

Try adding these quick and filling breakfast quiches to your morning routine! Eggs help in the development of the brain and facilitate cell repair and growth throughout the body. Bell peppers help boost the immune system, are good for heart health, and help regulate blood pressure. Onions are known to prevent inflammation throughout the body, lower blood sugar levels, and improve digestion. Adding fresh herbs such as rosemary and thyme to this recipe will provide you with extra antioxidants. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 10 eggs

• 1 cup yellow bell pepper, diced

• 1 cup onion, diced

• ½ cup paleo-friendly cheese

• 3 tbsp fresh herbs

• Pinch of sea salt and pepper

Instructions:

1) Preheat the oven to 400F and grease 12 muffin cups with coconut oil.

2) Add in 2 tbsp of diced veggies to each cup, filling about ½ full.

3) Whisk together eggs, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.

4) Pour egg mixture over veggies in each cup until at least ¾ full.

5) Top each cup with paleo-friendly cheese.

6) Place in oven and bake for 18-20 minutes.

7) Allow to cool for 2-3 minutes in the pan before removing and placing quiches onto a platter. Top with fresh herbs and enjoy!

Lemon Pound Cake

Try making this sweet and paleo-friendly lemon pound cake for dessert! Lemons are known to help balance pH levels in the body, aid in weight loss, and boost the immune system. They also detoxify the body, improve digestion, and protect against anemia. Eggs are a great source of folate, assist with cell repair, and are rich in protein. Almond flour and coconut flour are great alternatives to refined flour as they are naturally gluten-free and paleo-friendly! Maple syrup helps to maintain a healthy heart, boosts the immune system, and contains a number of amino acids. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 3 eggs

• 1 cup almond flour

• ¼ cup coconut flour

• 2 lemons, juiced

• ⅓ cup coconut oil, melted

• ⅓ cup maple syrup

• 1.5 tsp baking powder

• 1 pinch of sea salt

• 2 lemons, zested

Instructions:

1) Line a bread pan with parchment paper and preheat oven to 350F.

2) Combine all wet ingredients in a mixing bowl, stir well.

3) Next, add in dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix until thoroughly combined.

4) Pour batter into pan and smooth over the top.

5) Place in oven and bake for 50 minutes.

6) Before removing the pan to cool on a cooling rack, allow pound cake to cook for around 5-6 minutes in the pan.

7) Slice into 10-12 slices and serve. Enjoy!

Pulled Pork Lettuce Wraps

Make these savory and filling pulled pork lettuce wraps for your next lunch or dinner! Pasture-raised pork is known to be rich in Vitamins E and D, selenium, and Omega-3 fatty acids. Garlic helps to regulate blood pressure, strengthens the immune system, and helps prevent heart disease. Using butter lettuce wraps instead of regular tortillas for this recipe will provide you with additional fiber, folate, and Vitamin A! Paprika improves circulation throughout the body, controls cholesterol levels, and is known to reduce inflammation. If desired, add your favorite paleo-friendly sauce and enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 4.5 lbs pasture-raised pork butt, boneless

• 11 garlic cloves

• 2 cups paleo-friendly BBQ sauce

• 1 head butter lettuce

• 1 green onion, chopped

• 1 tbsp paprika

• 2 tsp sea salt

• 1 tsp black pepper

• 1 tbsp oregano

• 1 tbsp parsley

Instructions:

1) Combine all seasonings to create a dry rub and rub all over pork. Place 11 slits over the pork shoulder and stuff garlic cloves down each slit. Add in ½ cup of water to slow cooker and place pork inside.

2) Turn slow cooker on low setting and let pork cook for 8 hours.

3) Once pork is fully cooked, remove from slow cooker and begin to shred the pork using two forks.

4) Once pork is shredded, add in BBQ sauce and thoroughly mix.

5) Prep lettuce wraps by washing and drying lettuce leaves. Fill each lettuce cup with as much pork as you would like. If desired, drizzle with your favorite sauce and garnish with green onions. Enjoy!