Thursday, April 3, 2014

Curry Coconut Butternut Squash Soup


Photo: the café sucré farine
This recipe is based on The Café Sucré Farine's Thai Butternut Coconut Curry Soup.  I had to modify ingredients to get my family to eat it.  It turned out delicious!

Ingredients:
·      1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
·      1 large butternut squash, peeled and chopped in 2" pieces
·      2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

·      1 large onion, chopped

·      2 stalks celery, peeled, chopped (I recommend peeling to avoid strands in final product)

·      4 cloves garlic, chopped

·      1" piece fresh ginger, peeled, coarsely chopped

·      1 teaspoon crushed coriander seed
·      2 teaspoons sea salt

·      1 tablespoon mild curry powder

·      2 quarts home made bone broth or organic, gluten free stock

·      1 large sweet potato, peeled and chopped in 2" pieces

·      1 can coconut milk, we use Natural Value Organic Coconut Milk

Directions:
1.     Coat butternut squash with coconut oil and  roast  in a baking dish at 400˚F for about 30 minutes or until soft.  Set aside.
2.   Add extra virgin olive oil to a large stock pot. Heat on medium high until hot.

2.     Add onions and celery and sauté until translucent.

3.     Add garlic, ginger, coriander, salt, and curry powder and cook for two minutes.

4.     Add broth and sweet potato. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer.

5.     Cook for 45 minutes or until all veggies are very tender.

6.     Add coconut milk and cook for another two minutes.

7.     Puree with a stick blender, food processor or regular blender until smooth and silky. 


Monday, March 24, 2014

Baked Chicken


Photo: Joseph De Leo
So yum!  This is Haylie Duff's Baked Chicken! It's from People Magazine, November 3, 2013.  If you can tolerate dairy and like goat cheese, try her recipe.  I made mine without the goat cheese.  Also, I didn't make the shallot cream sauce because I didn't have shallots but if I did, I would use 1/2 cup water and 1 cup bone broth.  Next time...

Ingredients:
  • 6-10 organic, free-range chicken legs or thighs (or 4 boneless breasts), skinned - we use Rosie Organic Chicken we find at Sprouts.
  • sea salt
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
  • 4oz package prosciutto, cut slices in 1/2 lengthwise
Directions:
  1. Preheat oven to 350˚F.
  2. Season chicken pieces with salt and thyme.
  3. Wrap prosciutto slices evenly around chicken.
  4. Bake in a lightly greased baking dish for about 20-30 min (depending on the size of your pieces) or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165˚ and juices run clear.
While you're checking out Haylie's recipe, check out her blog, The Real Girl's Kitchen - so great!! 




Thursday, March 20, 2014

Cheeseburger Fries

Photo: Simply Potatoes
This dish was inspired by Everyday Scoop in Rachael Ray Magazine, March 2014, Hash Brown Heaven!

Ingredients:
  • 2T bacon fat, ghee, or butter 
  • 2lbs sweet potatoes, shredded - peeling is optional
  • 1lb grass-fed ground beef, browned and drained
  • salt to taste
  • 1 cup raw cheese, shredded
  • toppings, optional - pickles, onions, tomatoes, ketchup, mustard, guacamole, fried egg...
Directions:
  1. In a large sauté pan melt your fat and add the shredded potatoes, ground beef, cheese, and salt.
  2. Mix together and pan fry until potatoes are crispy, about 10 min each side.
  3. Serve individual portions and add top each off with optional toppings.
  

Monday, March 17, 2014

Maple Thyme Roasted Carrots

Photo: Martha Stewart
Easy and pairs perfectly with almost everything.  We had them with my modified version of Nom Nom Paleo's Green Sliders.  Yum!

Ingredients:
  • a pound of organic carrots, cut into 2" chunks
  • 3 T pure maple syrup
  • 2 T ghee or butter, melted
  • 1 t fresh, chopped thyme
  • salt to taste
Directions:
  1. Preheat oven to 400˚F.
  2. In a shallow baking dish mix all ingredients together.
  3. Roast for about 20 minutes.

Sunday, March 16, 2014

St. Patrick's Day

Ten recipes perfect for celebrating St. Patrick's Day all day long!

1. A healthy Shamrock Shake
Photo: An Edible Mosaic







Photo: Simple Bites

Photo: Primally Inspired
Photo: Savory Simple
Photo: Inspiralized
Photo: Nom Nom Paleo
7. Corned Beef & Cabbage
Photo: NJ Paleo Girl
 8. Irish Soda Bread
Photo: Elana's Pantry
9.  Lime and Avocado Tart
Photo: Eating Bird Food
10. Irish Mint Patties
Photo: Delighted Momma



ve put together a roundup of 10 paleo recipes that are perfect for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in style. There are options for breakfast, appetizers, main courses and dessert. Enjoy! I know I will.
  1. An Edible Mosaic – Healthy Shamrock Shake {Mint-Flavored Smoothie}: This smoothie is so tasty it can be enjoyed for breakfast OR dessert!
  2. Simple Bites – Pea-camole: Peas are the secret ingredient in this unique twist on guacamole. It makes a great party appetizer.
  3. Primally Inspired – Reuben Style Cabbage Rolls: Who needs the sandwich when you can have a reuben-style cabbage roll?
  4. Savory Simple – Grilled Pork Chops with Spicy Chimichurri Sauce: These grilled pork chops are topped with a zesty green sauce made from fresh herbs.
  5. Inspiralized – Spring Zucchini Pasta with Peas, Leeks & Watercress: You’ll never miss the carbs in this flavorful green “pasta” dish.
  6. Nom Nom Paleo – Green Sliders (Spinach, Mushroom and Beef Mini Burgers): Everyone loves a slider, right? This recipe is a total crowd pleaser.
  7. All Day I Dream About Food – Homemade Corned Beef: Have you ever tried corning your own beef? It’s totally worth it.
  8. Elana’s Pantry – Irish Soda Bread: Paleo bread? Absolutely! Try this gluten-free, grain-free recipe. It’s wonderful topped with a bit of salted butter.
  9. Pineapple and Coconut – Steamed Mussels with White Wine Cilantro Pesto Sauce: Steamed mussels are easy to prepare at home and this green pesto sauce is the ultimate topping.
  10. Delighted Momma – Paleo Irish Mint Patties: There’s always room for dessert! Finish your St. Patrick’s Day menu with these delicious paleo treats.

Read more at http://www.philly.com/philly/food/20140306_Parade_Go_Green_with_10_Paleo_Recipes_for_St__Patrick___s_Day_.html#1bsPpbfMI6L7231d.99

There have been many adjustments since I first transitioned to a paleo/primal lifestyle this year. I was pleased by how quickly I got used to avoiding bread and sugar, but the one lingering problem? Surprisingly, it’s booze. I say “surprisingly” because I’ve never been a heavy drinker, so I didn’t even consider alcohol when going paleo. But I love meeting friends for happy hour or enjoying an evening cocktail at home from time to time. Now it’s really just about planning in advance and deciding when I’m going to treat myself to a little something extra. For example: St. Patrick’s Day. This is a fun holiday and I expect I’ll be enjoying a drink or two. But what about the food? No worries here!
I’ve put together a roundup of 10 paleo recipes that are perfect for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in style. There are options for breakfast, appetizers, main courses and dessert. Enjoy! I know I will.
  1. An Edible Mosaic – Healthy Shamrock Shake {Mint-Flavored Smoothie}: This smoothie is so tasty it can be enjoyed for breakfast OR dessert!
  2. Simple Bites – Pea-camole: Peas are the secret ingredient in this unique twist on guacamole. It makes a great party appetizer.
  3. Primally Inspired – Reuben Style Cabbage Rolls: Who needs the sandwich when you can have a reuben-style cabbage roll?
  4. Savory Simple – Grilled Pork Chops with Spicy Chimichurri Sauce: These grilled pork chops are topped with a zesty green sauce made from fresh herbs.
  5. Inspiralized – Spring Zucchini Pasta with Peas, Leeks & Watercress: You’ll never miss the carbs in this flavorful green “pasta” dish.
  6. Nom Nom Paleo – Green Sliders (Spinach, Mushroom and Beef Mini Burgers): Everyone loves a slider, right? This recipe is a total crowd pleaser.
  7. All Day I Dream About Food – Homemade Corned Beef: Have you ever tried corning your own beef? It’s totally worth it.
  8. Elana’s Pantry – Irish Soda Bread: Paleo bread? Absolutely! Try this gluten-free, grain-free recipe. It’s wonderful topped with a bit of salted butter.
  9. Pineapple and Coconut – Steamed Mussels with White Wine Cilantro Pesto Sauce: Steamed mussels are easy to prepare at home and this green pesto sauce is the ultimate topping.
  10. Delighted Momma – Paleo Irish Mint Patties: There’s always room for dessert! Finish your St. Patrick’s Day menu with these delicious paleo treats.

Read more at http://www.philly.com/philly/food/20140306_Parade_Go_Green_with_10_Paleo_Recipes_for_St__Patrick___s_Day_.html#1bsPpbfMI6L7231d.99

Corned Beef & Cabbage

Easy Americanized St. Patrick's Day dinner!
Photo: NJ Paleo Girl
Ingredients:
  • 6 organic carrots, cut into chunks
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 organic cabbage, cut into wedges
  • 2-3 lb beef brisket or chuck roast
  • 1 bouquet garni of 3 T pickling spice - ours is from Savory Spice and has cinnamon, lampong peppercorns, mustard seeds, ginger, coriander, dill, mace, allspice, juniper berries, cloves, chiles, bay leaves
  • 2-3 cups water or homemade bone broth
Photo: NJ Paleo Girl
Directions:
  1. Add all ingredients, in order, to the slow cooker.
  2. Cook on low 7-9 hours.
  3. Remove bouquet garni and discard.
  4. Remove beef and shred or slice across the grain.
We added the beef back to the slow cooker and served ours over rice, ladling the juice, beef, and veggies over our rice.  You could do that with mashed sweet potatoes, too!




Friday, March 14, 2014

Pi Day

Happy Pi Day!  
It's a great excuse to make a delicious savory pie for dinner and a sweet pie for dessert.

Photo: Ditch the Wheat
  
Photo: Delectably Domestic

Photo: Carly Johnson

Photo: Paleo Magazine

Photo: The Paleo Mom

Photo: Our Paleo Life