Real Food Recipes

A simple symphony of toasted garlic, spicy red pepper flakes, rich, fruity olive oil coating twirls of pasta, spaghetti aglio e olio—spaghetti with garlic and oil—is a quick and easy dinner. Our version of garlic and olive oil pasta is keto, low-carb, and gluten-free.

This keto caprese salad embraces natural beauty, accentuating it only with high-quality extra virgin olive oil. The juicy burst of a vine-ripened tomato, subtle creaminess and weepiness of fresh cheese, licorice sweetness of just-picked basil leaves and rich, briny extra virgin olive oil makes a nuanced forkful.

Our gluten-free garlic bread has a crackly crust, oven-toasted interior made luscious with oil and butter, lightly sweet but assertive garlic essence, and a sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley. For an easy pizza shortcut, add shredded mozzarella to the garlic bread and serve with our warmed Tomato Basil Marinara Sauce.

When you’re starting out on a keto, Whole30, Primal/paleo, or other type of clean-eating diet, giving up treats and desserts can be a struggle; even if you’ve adapted to a lower-sugar, lower-carb lifestyle, there always seems to be something that warrants a treat. We've got you covered with our easy dessert recipes.

We made a Primal version of stuffed bell peppers: We eliminated the grains, using cauliflower rice instead, used grass-fed ground beef, added a bit of optional cheese, and added tangy, acidic, sweet-savory flavor with our Roasted Garlic Marinara. These peppers have a pizza-like flavor that kids will love.

Sometimes you just need to eat a salad. For those times, pull out this stalwart whenever you crave basic nourishment without frills. Six simple real-food ingredients like kale, avocado, chicken, cucumber, avocado oil and vinegar dressing, and everything but the bagel seasoning is all you need.

Our collagen-infused twist on a seasonal staple, this tasty pumpkin spice latte drink is made from just a few simple ingredients including your favorite morning brew, seasonal creamer, and Primal Kitchen Collagen Fuel® for hair, skin, and nail support in every sip. Top with a crumble of ginger snap cookies or a dusting of cinnamon to complete the warm and cozy autumn feeling!

The next time you get a taco Tuesday craving, want a party potluck, or sublime tailgating recipe, try this Instant Pot pork carnitas recipe. We served these pork carnitas taco style, with grain-free tortillas, a luscious avocado crema made with our Cilantro Lime Dressing, raw thinly sliced onions, and fresh cilantro.

When it’s time to host a family dinner, whether it’s an intimate affair of immediate members or a night where your home is bursting with tables, chairs, and bodies, take a page from the Italians and keep the conversation loud and light, and the food simple but good for the soul. 

Part breakfast pizza, part Primal/paleo Tex-Mex munchie, and all delicioso, this breakfast tostada looks complicated, but it couldn’t be easier to whip up. Use leftover homemade pulled pork or paleo- and keto-friendly ready-made pulled pork, a grain-free cauliflower pizza crust, and the rest is a cinch.

Our keto chicken parmesan is dredged in pulverized pork rinds, nestled in tangy tomato basil sauce, and topped with gooey bronzed cheese in a version we think is better than the traditional recipe.

With our easy fall pasta recipe, you can skip the boiling and go straight to the skillet! Made with ribbons of butternut squash, seasonal Brussels sprouts, and our delicious no-dairy Alfredo Sauce, this one-pan meal puts the coziest flavors of the season all on one plate.

Our sweet potato avocado toast is topped with a sunny side up egg fried in avocado oil until its edges are lightly bronzed and crusty but canary yolk still drippy when pierced. Drizzle with avocado oil to allow the combination to linger on your tongue, and you have a well-rounded, Whole30-Approved meal ready in 30 minutes.

Pasta with meat sauce is a guaranteed winner, especially when the ground beef sauce comes together quickly thanks to jarred high-quality sauce like Primal Kitchen No-Dairy Vodka Sauce. We made this recipe with gluten-free pasta, and we snuck some extra vegetables into the sauce for a nutritious boost. Try this one tonight!

Game day party? Arm yourself with easy tailgate food to wow the crowd. These shareable recipes are made with real ingredients everyone will love. You'll be a winner, no matter how your favorite team performs.

Our version of shrimp alfredo comes together quickly and easily with our No-Dairy Roasted Garlic Alfredo Sauce, spiralized zucchini noodles, fast pan-seared spiced shrimp, sliced grape tomatoes for a pop of color and a burst of acidity, and a liberal amount of chopped fresh parsley for an herby edge.