These sweet and fiery pan-fried figs are an addictive treat that is so easy to pop in your mouth! Figs are valuable ingredients in any dish; they are high in fiber and potassium and can curb sugar cravings with their rich, sweet flavor. In this recipe, the sweet fig and…

Traditional, white flour and grain-based crackers are not Paleo-approved, but these almond flour–based goodies are a delightful replacement. These crunchy snacks are super peppery, and they’re a perfect option to serve with pepperoni or a delicious dip, like the Bold Baba Ghanouj. The crushed red peppers and rosemary team up…

This super-spicy version of baba ghanouj, a beloved Middle-Eastern dip, is a taste bud pleaser! The eggplant really absorbs the hot flavors of all the spices and serves as delicious base for a dip. This spread is a perfect accompaniment to fresh cut vegetables or as a side dipping sauce…

You will not be able to resist this tasty, convenient, protein-packed snack! You’ve seen beef jerky in stores, but this spicy, fulfilling treat is much healthier when homemade. It contains none of the additives or nitrates often found in the commercially produced versions. This dish packs in a ton of…

These Paleo crisps are instantaneously mouthwatering due to a knock-your-socks-off combination of salty, savory, spicy, and super crunchy. These chips turn up the heat with a trio of black, cayenne, and red pepper, but they don’t stop there! These are even tasty just plain, so any spices you choose will…

This dish gives you a spiced-up, exciting new way to eat your applesauce! Using clarified butter creates a rich, smooth, and decadent dish, perfect for use as a succulent side to the main course, or as an absolutely divine dessert. Enjoyed hot or cold, this sweet and spicy recipe is…

Commercially prepared pretzels are Paleo prohibited. This version however, doesn’t use any Paleo-banned grains or flour and makes thicker, softer pretzels that pair marvelously with some Homemade Honey Mustard (see Chapter 5). For all you salty pretzel lovers, use some of the egg for an egg wash during the final…

An exciting, flavorful twist on nut butter, this Cinnamon-Ginger-Almond Butter is out of this world! The natural sweetness from the honey and almonds is highlighted nicely by cinnamon and sea salt. In addition, the hot and spicy ginger and cardamom give this dish just the right amount of edge. Exuberantly fulfilling, you’ll never want to see an empty jar! Yields 11⁄2 cups • 3 cups raw organic almonds • 11⁄2 ounces raw organic honey • 1⁄2 teaspoon sea salt • 1 teaspoon cinnamon • 1 teaspoon ginger • 1 teaspoon cardamom 1. Combine all ingredients in a food processor, and allow to fully process (about 15–20 minutes). 2. Transfer to a sealed glass jar and consume within 2 weeks, or store it in the fridge for up to 1 month.

Make a double batch of these Spicy Pumpkin Seeds, because this crispy, savory snack will be gobbled up in no time! The mouthwatering mix of spices and flavors will keep you coming back for more. There is a lot of room for variation here as well. A blend of Tabasco…