Almond Butter-Coconut Milk Parfait!

• 1/4 cup almond butter

• 1/4-1/3 cup coconut milk (I think Native Forest brand works best for this because it’s already blended together. If using something else that separates, like Thai Kitchen, try heating it up a bit first to combine it.)

• Handful fresh or frozen/thawed berries 

• Sliced almonds (optional)

— In a dish, layer almond butter on the bottom, pour coconut milk on top,and sprinkle berries over.

Bourbon and Cider Pulled Chicken

One reason why everyone should own a crock pot or a dutch oven... to cook your meat in Bourbon. Don't worry, a little whiskey never killed any paleo nerds.

28oz. no-salt added diced tomatoes, drained

1/2 onion, diced

2tbs. apple cider vinegar

2tbs. cider syrup or 1/2c. apple cider
2tbs. honey

1/2c. bourbon

2tsp. worcestershire sauce

4 garlic cloves, minced

1/2tsp. ground ginger

2 dashes cayenne pepper

sea salt to taste
3 large chicken breasts, about 2.5lbs.

Put everything but the chicken in your crockpot, stir briefly, then add the whole chicken breasts. Cook on low for 8 hours (so long, but sooooo worth it), until the meat is fall-apart tender.  Serve with your favorite size of veggies and enjoy!

Kitchen Basics: Knives and Cuts