Gina Matsoukas

Gina Matsoukas

Paleo Dessert Fanatic

Hi! I'm Gina the author, photographer and writer behind Running to the Kitchen, a healthy recipe blog that focuses on fresh, seasonal and whole food ingredients. While I don't follow any particular diet, I love experimenting with paleo recipes, especially desserts! When I'm not in the kitchen you can most likely find me outside, running or at CrossFit (yes, I'm a total junkie). I live in the Hudson Valley region of New York with my husband and weimaraner, Ginger.

Gina's Recent Posts

Tuscan White Bean Farro Risotto

Tuscan White Bean Farro Risotto

Gina Matsoukas
Gina Matsoukas
Running to the Kitchen
Easy Dinners
This Tuscan white bean farro risotto is warm, comforting, hearty and a healthy way to ring in the New Year. Made using Tuscan white bean soup, it’s packed with way more flavor than your typical risotto.
Paleo Blueberry Chocolate Macaroons

Paleo Blueberry Chocolate Macaroons

Gina Matsoukas
Gina Matsoukas
Running to the Kitchen
Chocolate
These paleo blueberry chocolate macaroons are bursting with sweet wild blueberries and dipped in creamy dark chocolate. They make for an easy, no fuss paleo dessert!
Paleo Chocolate Mousse

Paleo Chocolate Mousse

Gina Matsoukas
Gina Matsoukas
Running to the Kitchen
Pudding
This paleo chocolate mousse is decadent and creamy. It’s topped with a quick strawberry chia sauce for a burst of brightness in each bite.
Paleo Chocolate Pecan Tart

Paleo Chocolate Pecan Tart

Gina Matsoukas
Gina Matsoukas
Running to the Kitchen
Chocolate
This paleo chocolate pecan tart is part brownie, part pecan pie, every bit delicious and just begging for a spot on your holiday table. You won’t believe how decadent it is!
Paleo Pumpkin Pie Fudge

Paleo Pumpkin Pie Fudge

Gina Matsoukas
Gina Matsoukas
Running to the Kitchen
Fudge
This paleo pumpkin pie fudge tastes just like the creamy center of a pumpkin pie and is the perfect way to indulge in a pumpkin treat this fall without all the added sugar.
Paleo Baked Pears

Paleo Baked Pears

Gina Matsoukas
Gina Matsoukas
Running to the Kitchen
Easy
These paleo baked pears are drizzled with honey, stuffed with dairy free coconut milk yogurt and topped with a sweet pecan topping. They’re a delicious pie-alternative to celebrating fall.
Paleo Peach Shortcake

Paleo Peach Shortcake

Gina Matsoukas
Gina Matsoukas
Running to the Kitchen
Peaches
This paleo peach shortcake is a great way to celebrate ripe stone fruit this summer. It’s perfectly crumbly and just slightly sweet like the real deal - you’d never know it was paleo.
Paleo Blueberry Thumbprints

Paleo Blueberry Thumbprints

Gina Matsoukas
Gina Matsoukas
Running to the Kitchen
Blueberries
These paleo blueberry thumbprints combine a soft chewy cookie and a slightly sweet fruity blueberry filling for a healthy grain free dessert you’ll love. Is it snack time yet?!
Paleo Carrot Cake Cookies

Paleo Carrot Cake Cookies

Gina Matsoukas
Gina Matsoukas
Running to the Kitchen
Paleo Desserts
These paleo carrot cake cookies let you enjoy all the classic flavors of the cake minus the grains, dairy and sugar in one healthy bite! You even get that cream cheese frosting flavor too.