Summer Recipes

Summer is here and that means it’s time for delicious outdoor grilling recipes and fabulous summer side dish salads. Here are a few of my favorite backyard barbecue recipes that are paleo or vegan friendly. Everyone will love them. I’ve also included a few quick and easy healthy summer desserts (because I love gluten free sweet treats).

Grilled Black Bean Burgers with House Sauce (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

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These Grilled Black Bean Burgers are easy to make and hold up really well on the grill. Incredibly flavorful with a great texture, both meat-eaters and vegans love them. Only…

Grilled Lamb Sliders with Yogurt Tahini Sauce

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Add a little exotic flare to your summer grilling with these za'atar flavored grilled lamb sliders with little bits of pine nuts. Served on romaine salad with a yogurt tahini…

Blackened Salmon on The Grill ( Paleo, Keto)

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One of the easiest ways to prepare salmon is rubbing it with this flavorful spice mix and cooking it on the grill.  These spices create a deliciously crispy crust on…

Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad (Vegan, Gluten Free)

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This is a nutritious, easy to make, summery quinoa salad with the classic flavors of the Middle East. Made with nutty quinoa, crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, lots of fresh herbs,…

Grilled Portobello Mushrooms

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These juicy grilled portobello mushrooms have a rich umami flavor and are simple to make. Dipped in a tasty marinade of balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic and fresh herbs, it's…

Blueberry Panna Cotta ( Paleo, Nut-Free)

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Blueberry Panna Cotta is a silky, sweet, light dessert topped with a beautiful fresh blueberry sauce. It's quick and easy to make and you only need 5 ingredients. This recipe…

Tomato Peach Avocado Salad

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This Tomato Peach Avocado Salad is easy, fresh, colorful, vitamin rich and oh so delicious. It's the perfect summer salad to make with the fresh produce from your farmers market.…

Tangy Italian Potato Salad

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This Tangy Italian Potato Salad is a light, refreshing version of summer's classic side dish. The dressing is a tangy vinaigrette without any mayo. Serve it with arugula or baby…
Paleo Lemon Blueberry Cake Slice

Lemon Blueberry Cake (Paleo, Gluten Free)

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Lemon Blueberry Cake is a moist lemon almond cake layered with juicy blueberries.  Enjoy this bright lemony cake for Mother's Day and all summer long. It will become one of…

Alkalizing Watermelon and Watercress Salad

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An easy, fresh, alkalizing watermelon salad with watercress, cucumbers, radishes, fragrant basil, creamy feta (optional) and a tangy honey-lemon dressing! I hope you’re having a wonderful Summer enjoying all the…

Berry Easy Summer Crisp

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This Berry Easy Summer Crisp is made with blueberries, strawberries and blackberries with a nutty walnut crust. It's naturally sweetened, gluten free, vegan and paleo. An absolutely perfect dessert for…

Fudgy Almond Flour Brownies

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These Fudgy Almond Flour Brownies are decadently delicious, chocolatly, studded with walnuts and dark chocolate. The best part is they are paleo, gluten-free, dairy-free and refined sugar free. With Father's…