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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

January 1, 2017

Pizza Pockets: The Grain-Free, Healthy Kid Favorite You Can Make at Home

Your Kids' New Favorite Lunch is Here: Grain-Free Pizza Pockets | The Family That Heals Together

Since our self-proclaimed summer of fun food is over and we’re back to eating grain-free and paleoish, I’ve been inspired to create some fun and new recipes, like these grain-free pizza pockets. I made these last week and my kids jumped for joy. Literally. First, you’ll want to snag my recipe for easy-peasy paleo tortillas, then meet me for the rest of the recipe below.

My kids have sort of gone kicking and screaming back into a grain-free lifestyle. It stinks to feel like I’m depriving them of junk food (which, I know, is a silly way to feel, and I typically feel offended by someone telling me I’m depriving my kids by feeding them a healthy diet). Getting creative and making them foods that feel like junk food, but have no harmful ingredients is a win-win.

Recipes like these pizza pockets are helping them transition back to healthier eating.

While my kids have never had typical pizza pockets, they were thrilled with this healthy, homemade version.  These are great for a quick meal at home, or packing for a school lunch. I hope your kiddos enjoy them as much as mine did!

And remember- if you’re working to transition your kiddo to healthier eating habits, persevere! They will get used to it and they will not starve. My rules for implementing a healthier diet for children are:

  • only stock the kitchen with foods you want them to eat (if it’s not there, they can’t eat it, and will eventually forget about it)
  • insist they try one bite of new foods
  • do your best for replacing foods they love with healthier versions, and let them help plan and cook when you can.

Having a healthier family is worth eating a better diet, so hang in there and keep trying new foods with your kids. Start with these pizza pockets!

Would your kids love these grain-free pizza pockets? Share the recipe using one of our links for your grain-free friends whose kids need some fun food in their lives!

Your Kids' New Favorite Lunch is Here: Grain-Free Pizza Pockets | The Family That Heals Together

Your Kids' New Favorite Lunch is Here: Grain-Free Pizza Pockets | The Family That Heals Together
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Pizza Pockets: The Grain-Free, Healthy Kid Favorite You Can Make at Home

Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time5 minutes mins
Total Time10 minutes mins
Servings: 6 pizza pockets
Author: Jaclyn Harwell

Ingredients

  • 6 - paleo tortillas
  • 6 tbsp - shredded mozzarella
  • 6 tbsp - Tomato Puree
  • 1/2 tsp - Real Salt
  • 1/2 tsp - garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp - dried oregano
  • palm shortening - for greasing the pan
  • 6 slices - nitrate-free pepperoni or
  • 6 tbsp - browned sausage

Instructions

  • Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt a little palm shortening in it.
  • Combine the tomato puree, salt, garlic powder, and oregano and mix well.
  • Place your first tortilla on the skillet and put a heaping tablespoon of the tomato sauce on one side.
  • Add either pepperoni or sausage on top of the sauce.
  • Add a tablespoon of mozzarella on top of the meat.
  • Once the cheese has begun melting, fold the tortilla over and press the sides together, letting the melted cheese hold it together.
  • Cook for 2-4 minutes until hot and melted before removing and allowing to cool.
  • Repeat with remaining 5 tortillas.

By: Jaclyn · Filed Under: Recipes · Tagged: gluten-free, grain-free, kid, pizza, pizza pockets, primal, recipes

August 26, 2015

“Caulifredo” Paleo AIP and GAPS Diet Friendly Cauliflower Sauce Recipe

When you’re navigating dietary restrictions, things can get complicated. This cauliflower sauce recipe uncomplicates things. It’s dairy-free, egg-free, gluten- and grain-free, and suitable for paleo, GAPS, and AIP diets.
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Who would’ve thought cauliflower would end up being the darling of paleo kitchen everywhere? It turns out it’s super versatile and can be used to make all sorts of things, from pizza crust to “rice” and even this cauliflower sauce recipe, which I use frequently in my kitchen in all sorts of dishes.

We’ve gone through our fair share of dairy-free phases, and when we do, it’s nice to have some substitutes for some our favorite foods. This cauliflower sauce recipe works well on pizza or spaghetti squash “pasta.” Feel free to add butter if you can tolerate it for awesome flavor and creamy texture. Fresh or dried Italian herbs (oregano, thyme, basil) work well as an addition for a pizza sauce as well.

"Caulifredo": a dairy-free alfredo-style cauliflower sauce recipe.
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"Caulifredo" Paleo AIP and GAPS Diet Friendly Cauliflower Sauce Recipe

Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Jaclyn Harwell

Ingredients

  • 4 cups cauliflower florets
  • 1 cup chicken broth homemade is best
  • 2-3 cloves garlic
  • 1 t.  salt
  • 1/4 t. ground black pepper omit for AIP

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, combine all ingredients and simmer for 10-15 minutes, until cauliflower and garlic are tender.
  • Remove from heat and blend with an immersion blender like this or transfer to a blender and blend until smooth.

We really love it because it’s so versatile. I use it as a sauce in spaghetti squash chicken spaghetti and in chicken broccoli alfredo, as well as on these pizzettes for a dairy and nightshade-free option. The best part is that it’s another tasty way to get in more veggies!

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By: Jaclyn · Filed Under: Gaps Diet, Recipes · Tagged: AIP, cauliflower, cauliflower sauce recipe, dairy-free, egg free, gaps, gaps diet, gluten-free, paleo, pasta, pasta sauce, pizza, pizza sauce

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