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
Gina Matsoukas
Running to the Kitchen
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
Gina Matsoukas
Running to the Kitchen
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
Gina Matsoukas
Running to the Kitchen
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.
12 Days of Cocktails
Gingerbread Hot Buttered Rum
Gina Matsoukas
Running to the Kitchen
This gingerbread hot buttered rum is the perfect drink to cozy up with during the holidays, heck, even all winter long! It’s warming, filled with spices and tastes like a spiked holiday cookie in a glass.
Paleo Chocolate Pecan Tart
Gina Matsoukas
Running to the Kitchen
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
Gina Matsoukas
Running to the Kitchen
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.
Fine Flavors Week
Vanilla Pumpkin Skillet Cornbread
Gina Matsoukas
Running to the Kitchen
Vanilla pumpkin skillet cornbread will make you SO glad it’s after October 1st. The addition of Nielsen-Massey Madagascar bourbon pure vanilla bean paste makes this delicious side dish elegant too.
Paleo Baked Pears
Gina Matsoukas
Running to the Kitchen
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
Gina Matsoukas
Running to the Kitchen
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
Gina Matsoukas
Running to the Kitchen
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
Gina Matsoukas
Running to the Kitchen
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.