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June 13, 2018

Rustic Paleo Pizza Galette Recipe (Pizzette!) with AIP Option

“Junk food” doesn’t have to be junky! With this rustic paleo pizza galette recipe (which I have dubbed a “pizzette!”), you can enjoy a classic dinner without the guilt. There’s even an AIP option! Grab the recipe below.

Savory Pizza Galette Recipe (Pizzette!) with AIP Option | The Family That Heals Together

If you ask my kids what their favorite food is, they will say “pizza.” Every one of them, every time. And I don’t blame them! Pizza is awesome!

But, what’s not awesome is looking like I’m several months pregnant after indulging in artisan pizza on a night out (if you follow me on Instagram, you saw that lovely bloat!). Or inflammation caused by gluten. Or behavioral meltdowns.

That’s why this paleo pizza galette recipe is so great- it doesn’t cause any of those problems! Not only is it grain-free and egg-free, it also has a dairy- and nightshade-free option to make it AIP-friendly as well. So, even if you’re on a restricted diet, this pizza is for you!

Other reasons to make this rustic paleo pizza galette recipe (aka “pizzette”)

It’s simple. Not only is this “pizzette” (see what I did there?) recipe versatile enough to work for most restricted diets, it’s a whole lot quicker and easier than most pizzas. The ingredients can be found at most grocery stores and you don’t have to deal with super finicky dough.

If you’re not familiar with galettes, they’re a French pastry similar to a tart or a pie; it’s essentially a free-form pastry dough wrapped over a filling, usually made from fruit, sugar, and butter. We flip it upside down by turning this one into a pizza, hence the name “pizzette.”

The beauty of galettes is that they are designed to be imperfect. They are rustic and a bit sloppy, making them one of my all-time favorite recipes to make, regardless of the filling.

It’s tasty. A lot of paleo pizza crust recipes use lots of eggs or almond flour, which not only makes them inflammatory for some folks, but I’m not a huge fan of the flavor. The combo of starchy, fibrous flours in this recipe gives it a nice, neutral flavor. If you’re able to eat some good, grass-fed, organic dairy, adding cheese is the icing on the cake, er, cheese on the pizza? And if not, I’ve got you covered there too.

It’s fast. While I can admit there’s nothing like a warm, yeasty, fresh pizza dough, there’s a lot to be said for healthy food that comes together quickly. You won’t have to wait for this dough to rise, and the whole thing comes together in just a few minutes. After all, I created this recipe in the middle of a busy sports season, when I was desperate for dinners the kids would love that would still let us get out the door quickly.

Rustic Paleo Pizza Galette Recipe (Pizzette!) with AIP Option | The Family That Heals Together

And since this recipe is so fast and easy, it’s a great chance to get the kids involved in the kitchen! I say all the time that teaching your kids to cook is the best gift you can give yourself. My ten-year-old is super helpful in the kitchen and I wouldn’t have it any other way!

For little guys, you can let them help you place the toppings, and for older kids, they can most likely make this recipe on their own! Even better, divide the dough recipe in half and let your kids make their own personal pizzettes. My kids LOVE making their own individual pizzas.

Suggested supplies for this paleo pizza galette recipe

You’ll definitely need parchment paper to line the baking sheet and help roll out the dough. I like this unbleached parchment paper.

For best results, I prefer using a pizza stone, which gives more even heating.

Because arrowroot and tapioca flours have slightly different properties and give different results, I’ve used them both in this recipe for best results.

Coconut flour adds some fiber for texture.

You can easily find healthy, clean, and paleo-friendly pre-made pizza sauce (like this) these days, however, if you prefer to make it from scratch, just combine some plain pizza sauce or puree with your spices and herbs of choice, like garlic powder, oregano, thyme, basil, and salt. You can add a touch of honey, maple syrup, or coconut sugar to cut the acidity. I generally use about a cup of tomato puree and start with 1/2-1 tsp of the other ingredients.

Lard is a fabulous choice for making pastry dough type recipes, which is why I chose it for this one. However, all lard is not created equally, so look for lard from pigs that have been pastured and are free-range like this. Other fats like palm shortening or ghee should work as well if you avoid pork.

Finally, in order to keep the recipe egg-free and still get the dough to hold together, we use gelatin. I like this one, which is from grass-fed cows and is routinely tested to be free from heavy metals, pesticides, and other harmful contaminants.

Notes on ingredient substitutions

If you need to be dairy-free, leave off the cheese and add extra vegetables (I love sliced bell pepper!).

If you’re on an AIP diet/need to avoid nightshades, skip the pizza sauce and cheese, and use this white sauce recipe instead. Be sure to pay close attention to the spices used in store-bought meats like pepperoni, as they often contain nightshades.

Rustic Paleo Pizza Galette Recipe (Pizzette!) with AIP Option | The Family That Heals Together
Made with an AIP-friendly white sauce and still delicious!
Serve this pizzette up with some booch for the perfect replacement for the typical pizza-soda combo.

Rustic Paleo Pizza Galette Recipe (Pizzette!) with AIP Option | The Family That Heals Together
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Rustic Paleo Pizza Galette Recipe with AIP Option

Servings: 2 servings
Author: Jaclyn

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup pizza sauce or see notes for AIP option
  • 1/3 cup  coconut flour  (crust)
  • 1/3 cup  arrowroot powder  (crust)
  • 1/3 cup  tapioca starch  (crust)
  • 1 Tbsp  gelatin  (crust)
  • 6 Tbsp  lard  (crust) at room temperature, soft but not melted
  • 1/2 cup  water  (crust)
  • 1 tsp  salt  (crust)
  • 1/4 lb  uncured pepperoni  (filling)
  • 2 Tbsp  fresh basil  (filling) chopped
  • shredded mozzarella for topping omit for dairy-free or AIP

Instructions

  • Mix together dry ingredients (coconut, tapioca and arrowroot flours, gelatin, and salt).
  • Blend in lard using a fork or pastry blender.
  • Mix water in, stirring until a ball of dough forms.
  • Wet your hands, then place the ball of dough on a parchment-lined pizza stone.
  • Flatten the dough with your palms, then place another sheet of parchment over the top.
  • Using a rolling pin, flatten the dough into a big circle.
  • Roll out to about 1/4" thickness. You can use your hand to run a little more water around the edges if it threatens to crack.
  • Remove top parchment and prepare the fillings.
  • Spread sauce over crust, leaving 2-3 inches bare on edges.
  • Top with meat, basil and cheese or any additional toppings of choice.
  • Using the parchment paper underneath, carefully fold up the edges of the crust over the edge of the fillings, again spreading a little water over the crust if need be.
  • Cook at 425 for 25 minutes.

Notes

To make this pizzette recipe AIP, omit the pizza sauce and shredded cheese and use this cauliflower sauce recipe instead. 

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Rustic Paleo Pizza Galette Recipe (Pizzette!) with AIP Option | The Family That Heals Together

By: Jaclyn · Filed Under: Recipes · Tagged: AIP, cheese, dairy, dairy-free, dinner, galette, gluten-free, paleo, pizza, pizzette, recipes

March 13, 2018

Dairy Free Queso Dip Recipe – Amazingly Tasty

While I’m not afraid of some well-sourced cheese or raw milk (and have plenty of dairy-containing recipes on this site!), our family recently cut dairy products and this dairy free queso dip recipe is the result. We love it and think you will too!Dairy Free Queso Dip Recipe | The Family That Heals Together

We’re finally settled back in west Texas, and though south Texas has its own sense of flare, I couldn’t be happier to be back in the queso capital of the world (ok, I just made that up). The problematic thing is, I’ve recently been avoiding cheese. Ho hum, I know. Without cheese, what is life?

Dairy free ≠ death

I promise going dairy free is not equal to death.

Thankfully, dairy free cheese choices abound and I’ve had lots of fun experimenting (like with this dairy free queso dip recipe, but we’ll get to that soon). It turns out you can find all kinds of dairy-free lovelies at most health food stores these days: (imagine my best Bubba voice) dairy free cream cheese spread, dairy free yogurt, dairy free milks… you can make just about anything dairy free.

It’s true! Unfortunately, many store-bought options aren’t paleo-friendly, or even very healthy because they contain things like maltodextrin (a corn-based additive our family doesn’t tolerate well), soy, and other junk. I was even shocked to find an almond-based shredded cheese pack that contained… wait for it… casein! What?!

If you’ve been following along, you know that casein is the protein found in milk. And while our family has done ok on high-quality milk and other dairy products for years, we recently decided to take a break (ok, I recently decided the fam was going to take a break) for a number of reasons. While I plan for the dairy hiatus to be temporary, there are a few reasons to avoid dairy if you’re dealing with chronic health issues.

Dairy Free Queso Dip Recipe | The Family That Heals Together

Why you might want to go dairy free

While dairy does have some great health benefits, it can be problematic for some people. You may want to avoid dairy if you:

  • are battling any kind of fungal illness, including mold or candida. I recently learned that fungus can feed on casein, the protein in dairy, so until the fungal infection is resolved, one is best to avoid milk-based products. (Hint: eczema is a symptom of fungal infection and often clears up with removal of dairy from the diet.)
  • are suffering from chronic sinus problems, as dairy can promote mucus. (Many children can avoid getting tubes put in their ears by simply removing dairy from their diet.)
  • have asthma, again, because dairy can cause buildup of mucus in the lungs and exacerbate breathing problems.
  • suffer from sleep apnea, for the above reasons.
  • battle chronic illness that has not eased with other diet changes. This is what led our family to trial removing dairy for a time, and it seems to be helping with chronic migraines.
  • have a child with autism or related disorders. Read more below.

Dairy can make you feel high.

Particularly for children with autism this can be a problem, and I thought it worth mentioning before I get to the queso dip recipe.

You see, many of us have trouble digesting dairy, rather casein, the protein in dairy. For those of us with impaired digestion, like many children with autism, those proteins go undigested into the bloodstream, and are then converted to casomorphins. These casomorphins attach to the same brain receptors that heroin and other narcotics attach to.

Yup- the protein in dairy can essentially become morphine and go directly to the brain and effect mood, behavior, and emotions. It’s for this same reason that many children with autism demand cheese all day long- the cheese is turning into a drug and their bodies can’t get enough of it!

Dairy free queso dip to the rescue

If I’ve convinced you to take a walk on the dairy-free side, you’re going to appreciate this queso dip recipe! I’ve made it several times now and some of my family members don’t even know the difference. It definitely fills that melt-y, sauce-y, down south void when you’re wanting something warm, comforting, and worth sharing!

And while I fear that a cheese-free cheese dip feels wrong here in Texas, the truth is, I don’t wanna be right.

If the reaction I’ve gotten on Instagram is any indication, y’all feel the same! Case in point: while traveling, I stopped in to have lunch at my favorite restaurant in Austin, TX, where they serve up delicious paleo fare. Mr. Incredible and I were blown away by their cashew-based dairy free queso dip, and when I posted a pic, so many of you asked for the recipe!

While I can’t share exactly how that fantastic dip is made (’cause I don’t know), I did determine to create one of my own. Find the recipe below, then be sure to come back and let me know what you think.

Dairy Free Queso Dip Recipe | The Family That Heals Together

Notes on ingredients

If you’ve never used nutritional yeast (the ingredient that imparts that cheesy flavor), there are a few things you should know:

  • it’s important to find a non-fortified nutritional yeast. Many manufacturers add folic acid, a fake b vitamin which many of us can’t process. I’ve linked up to a clean one in the recipe below.
  • nutritional yeast is a good source of b vitamins even without fortification! That’s why it’s popular among vegans.
  • nutritional yeast has a distinct smell that might catch you off guard if you haven’t yet used it. Don’t be turned off, as the taste is delicious in things like this dairy free queso dip recipe. Just be careful not to breathe in the powder as you open the bag and scoop the yeast out.

Additionally, although dairy-free queso dip recipes are popular among vegans, clearly, with the added seasoned beef, this recipe is not vegan. However, this recipe could theoretically be made without the ground beef and still be delicious and also vegan.

Dairy Free Queso Dip Recipe | The Family That Heals Together
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Dairy Free Queso Dip Recipe

Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Jaclyn

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1.5 cups water
  • 1 cup cashew pieces
  • 1 cup canned chopped green chilies or pre-made salsa verde
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled
  • 1 tbsp beef tallow or other fat of choice
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, sauté chopped onion in tallow over med low heat.
  • Add ground beef and cook til browned, stirring and chopping meat as you go.
  • Add tomato sauce, salt, chili powder, garlic powder and cumin and stir well, continuing to cook.
  • Add green chilies or salsa verde and stir.
  • In a high powered blender, combine water, cashew pieces, nutritional yeast, and 2 cloves garlic and blend until creamy and smooth. Add to ground beef mixture and stir well.
  • Turn heat to low and simmer a few more minutes until desired thickness is reached.
  • Move to a serving dish (or small crock pot set to low), top with chopped cilantro and tomato, and serve with grain-free chips and pork rinds. 

By: Jaclyn · Filed Under: Recipes · Tagged: appetizers, cheese, dairy, dairy-free, dip, gaps, gaps diet, queso, recipe, recipes, vegan

January 31, 2018

Gouda, Bacon, & Basil Stuffed Pork Chops

Why eat regular ol’ pork chops when you can eat stuffed pork chops? The latter (which I know you’re going to love!) can be found below. Be sure to check out my kalua pork for another flavorful pork recipe!

Gouda, Bacon and Basil Stuffed Pork Chops | The Family That Heals Together

I really love when Mr. Incredible goes to the grocery store. Not only does he usually bring something home that I normally wouldn’t buy (and then eat guilt-free… hey, I didn’t buy it!), but sometimes he brings home things that are downright magical. Like the gouda stuffed pork chops he brought home last month. I wasn’t sure I would like them or that I even liked gouda… it turns out I did and I do.

Of course, buying pre-made foods at the store is 1. more expensive and 2. limiting when it comes to quality of ingredients. So, in my usual fashion, I recreated a recipe for gouda, bacon, and basil stuffed pork chops and they’ve become a family favorite. They’re that good.

If you can find ethically-raised pork, that is ideal for these chops. And if you can find grassfed gouda, even better. Gouda isn’t exactly a common cheese, so just do the best you can, mmmk?

Gouda, Bacon and Basil Stuffed Pork Chops | The Family That Heals Together

Can gouda stuffed pork chops go paleo?

Technically, no, but I’ve been experimenting lately with dairy-free cheese spreads and have been really impressed with the Kite Hill almond cream cheese-style spreads. I would suggest stuffing the pork chops with one of these spreads, along with the crispy bacon pieces and basil. I think it would taste uh-mazing.

If you want to make these stuffed pork chops (and you do, trust me!), check out the details below!

Gouda, Bacon and Basil Stuffed Pork Chops | The Family That Heals Together

Gouda, Bacon and Basil Stuffed Pork Chops | The Family That Heals Together
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Gouda, Bacon, and Basil Stuffed Pork Chops

Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Total Time40 minutes mins
Servings: 4 Pork Chops
Author: Jaclyn

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless pork chops
  • 4 oz gouda cheese
  • 4 pieces crispy cooked bacon crumbled
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp Real Salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp coconut sugar

Instructions

  • Start up your grill so that it's about 400º by the time you're ready to grill your stuffed pork chops.
  • Using a very sharp pairing knife, cut the first pork chop. Starting on the thickest side, cut from side to side. Cut into the chop, leaving about an inch on each side and creating a good-sized pocket, without cutting a hole (which is easier said than done, so cut carefully!).
  • Repeat with remaining pork chops.
  • Cut the gouda into thin slices, then divide into four even piles.
  • Combine the bacon crumbles and chopped basil, then divide into four even piles with the gouda.
  • Stuff those chops, each with a pile of your gouda and goodies 
  • Combine the salt and spices, then pat over each pork chop, coating each side.
  • Place chops, stuffed side up, on the grill, and grill for about 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160º.

By: Jaclyn · Filed Under: Easter Dinner, Gaps Diet, Recipes · Tagged: cheese, dinner, Easter, gaps, gluten-free, grain-free, pork, pork chops, primal, recipes

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