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I’m not a “diet guy” and this is definitely not a special diet focused blog. However, I get asked all the time for paleo recipes for those following the paleo diet or living a paleo lifestyle. The requests and inquiries led me to research the paleo way, and in doing so I learned that much of my cooking is aligned with a paleo diet (no dairy, heavy vegetable emphasis, lean proteins). All my paleo friendly recipes can be found here. They include sides, main entrees, soups, etc. and follow the food fidelity way which is smart, creative and big on flavor. Examples include tea rubbed smoked salmon, coffee-rubbed hanger steak, and collard greens with smoked brisket.

Bright & Zesty Peruvian Ceviche with Tender Citrus-Cured Fish Alright now, flavor peeps—this classic Peruvian ceviche flies high and lands smooth, just like Steve Miller’s “Fly Like an Eagle”—fresh, bright, and effortlessly cool. We’re talkin’ raw grouper fish, cubed and bathed in a citrus bath of lemon juice, where the acid does the cooking—no flame, …

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Smoked trout shining like Sunday soul—perfect for backyard cookouts, laid-back brunch spreads, or that Friday night fish feast when you want smoke, spice, and soul on one plate. You favorite flavor DJ spinning flavors hotter than the summer sidewalk and smoother than a late-night groove. This smoked trout recipe ain’t just smoked fish—it’s steelhead trout …

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If you're looking for an easy and delicious smoked pork belly recipe, look no further! This new recipe is perfect for any occasion, and is sure to please even the most discerning palate. Our smoked pork belly rib is rubbed with a blend of spices, then slow cooked to perfection. The result is a juicy …

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Crispy roasted okra is one of my new favorite veggies. Its a no-fuss, delicious side that is ready in less than 30 minutes. Down here in Texas we're lucky to still be able to get fresh okra locally. If you're fortunate enough as well this is a great side you can add that will free you up to focus on other dishes. Many people fear okra because of the slime. Don't fear the slime, as a matter of fact, follow the great Nelson Mandela's words and don't fear anything - "I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear." I recently discovered the musician Mimi. She is an incredibly inspiring and brave artist. Check out her song "Afraid" as an example of her talent and testimony.

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Grilling season for me is all year round. I'm not much for rain, but the elements generally do not stop me from that grill life, especially during football playoffs season. Big games are scheduled this winter weekend so I'll be pretending I'm vacationing in the islands with an ice cold Red Stripe Lager and these slow-smoked jerk ribs. Make this for your gameday experience or wait til the summer if you're not inclined to deal with the weather. Enjoy

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As I continue to make dishes rooted in South American cuisine, this Brazilian Collard Greens dish is one of my favorite. It's simple, quick, but has crazy amounts of flavor. Brazilians cut their greens into thin strips kinda like shredded paper. This allows for a very quick cook, ??? (15 minutes) sauted in an oil infused by smoked ham hocks, lots of garlic, and onions.

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These smoked beef ribs are rich, smoky, and deeply savory with bark-covered edges and buttery meat that pulls clean from the bone after hours in the smoker. This recipe blends classic low-and-slow barbecue technique with Caribbean flavor traditions, creating beef ribs that eat like Texas barbecue with serious diaspora soul. Seasoned with cassareep, the Guyanese …

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Coffee rubbed steak recipe - Flavorful hanger cut steak seasoned with a smoky coffee based spice rub and grilled to perfection. This grilled hanger steak recipe hits with a bold flavor promise: smoky char, espresso depth, and juicy, rosy slices that eat like a chef’s secret. Rooted in steakhouse technique but tuned for backyard grills, …

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Ropa vieja, Cuban food babeeee! It's got that soul that just don’t quit. We're talkin’ long-braised beef chuck roast or flank steak, shredded like memories and soaked in a tomato-olive groove that sings in every bite. This is your favorite flavor nerd comin’ at you with a shredded beef dish that slow cooks its way …

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As I continue to delve deep into okra this month, I thought I'd introduce my first okra soup. The soup borrows its flavor from smoked chicken, which I bought from one of my favorite local bbq spot. I'm all about saving time when I can and left-over smoked chicken works well. This recipe calls for a pressure cooker/Instant Pot, but easily converts to regular stovetop prepared soup.

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Smoky, spicy, sweet heat shrimp that sizzle like a summer slow jam—fast, bold, and impossible to ignore. This grilled shrimp recipe brings Caribbean fire straight to the grill, starring jerk shrimp kissed with smoke, chile heat, and warm island spices. It’s rooted in Jamaican flavor tradition, powered by jerk seasoning, and built for speed juicy …

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Juicy, fire-kissed, and perfectly seasoned—your new favorite grill-side soul food flex. I’ve jerked many different foods in my day, but this grilled jerk steak is my first ever jerked beef recipe.  A tender, juicy ribeye steak is flavored with tangy, authentic Jamaican jerk sauce and grilled to perfection. A great steak merely requires a quality …

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Tender, smoky, and kissed with island heat—your new favorite soul food cabbage recipe with Caribbean basslines. This Jamaican corned beef and cabbage flips the Sunday standard into something deeper and bolder, pulling from yard-style cooking where spice, smoke, and patience do the talking. Using smoked corned beef brisket (or leftover smoked brisket if that’s what’s …

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