Coconut Butter

8 oz. organic unsweetened coconut flakes
2 tablespoons organic coconut oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 packet Stevia
3-4 dashes of sea salt

Put ingredients in a food processor and allow to process for 5 minutes. Scrape down the sides and allow to process 10 more minutes. Scrape down the sides and allow to process for 10 more minutes. Repeat this process until the coconut looks like moist sugar cookie dough. You may continue the process until the mixture begins to liquify. (If you have a Vitamix, the entire process could take as little as 5 minutes.) Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

~ I started the Paleo diet Sunday and this is one of the first recipes I tried. It is delicious! My child has a bit of an issue with the texture, but it is so nutritious that I was committed to finding a way for her to enjoy it. My solution - mix it in with a baked sweet potato! YUM. ~

Ham Ball

16 oz. GFCF cream cheese (such as Tofutti)
1/2 green bell pepper, finely chopped
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
8 oz. sliced GFCF ham, chopped

Mix together well and form into the shape of your choice. Wrap with plastic and refrigerate until set. Serve with your favorite GFCF crackers or breadsticks.

~ The GFCF version of this recipe is inspired by a Paula Deen Cream Cheese contest currently in progress Here. Make sure your sweetheart has some of this dip, too, because it will definitely give you onion breath! :) ~