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

2. Pea-camole

Photo: Simple Bites

3.  Reuben Cabbage Rolls

Photo: Primally Inspired

4. Grilled Pork Chops with Spicy Chimichurri Sauce

Photo: Savory Simple

5. Spring Zucchini Pasta

Photo: Inspiralized

6. Green Sliders

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

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Jennifer Farley

Posted: Saturday, March 8, 2014, 10:19 AM

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

Pancakes My Kids Will Eat

Pancakes were a staple in our house before drastically changing our diet.  My husband made waffles or pancakes every other day.  I don't think I'm exaggerating, either.  I've tried many pancake recipes and I either got a, "no way" or "eh, it's ok".  I stopped trying for a long time and now I've stumbled on a new recipe.  Last week when I made them before school, both kids had seconds! 

Photo: Real Food Made Easy

Ingredients:

4 eggs
1 cup coconut milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon coconut nectar or honey
1/2 cup coconut flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions:

• Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.  Using a blender is fast and makes for easy pouring.
• Allow batter to sit for a couple of minutes to thicken.
• Melt butter in a frying pan or griddle and pour in pancake batter to the size of pancakes you desire.
• When the batter bubbles on top, flip over and continue cooking for about 30 seconds.
• Top with grass-fed butter and Grade B 100% pure maple syrup.

Banana Date Nut Shake

This is a great after school snack and would make a great breakfast.  Thanks to 30 Days of Amazing Paleolithic Breakfasts by Lisa Stewart and Jeremy L for this recipe.  We've incorporated into our repertoire quite of few recipes from this book.

Photo: aida mollenkamp

Here is my adaptation of this recipe.

Ingredients:

1 cup frozen banana pieces
1 cup pitted dates
3/4 cup coconut milk
a handful of soaked, dehydrated raw walnuts*
dash of cinnamon

Directions:

Add all ingredients into the blender and blend until smooth.

Carly loved it but she LOVES walnuts.  My Coop, he's a bit picky.  I made it for him for breakfast and prepped him with, "keep an open mind".  I also omitted the walnuts because I didn't think he'd like it.  I think he drank most of it.  When I made it for Carly after school I used the walnuts (duh).  I gave Coop and his friend a little bit.  His friend asked what flavor it was and Coop, after tasting it said, "chocolate banana".  They gobbled it up and then I told them what it really was.  Both boys were surprised but decided they still liked it.  I'm keeping the recipe.

*Since my husband started soaking and dehydrating nuts we've discovered they really do taste better and we are digesting them better.  For the why's and how's check out the link - why should I soak nuts?

Breakfast Cookies

My kids were super excited to have cookies for breakfast and you don't have to feel guilty. These are a great addition to your breakfast repertoire.  Don't let the name fool you, though.  They are a great after school snack, too!

Paleo Pumpkin Breakfast Cookies by The Girl Who Went Paleo 

Ingredients:

¼ C pureed pumpkin

½ C almond butter

½ C honey
1 t vanilla
1 C almond meal/flour
1 t cinnamon
¼ t baking soda
½ C walnuts or pecans, or whatever you'd like 

 ½ C dark chocolate chips or any dried fruit, optional

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 350˚ F and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper
• Combine all wet ingredients together
• Add dry ingredients and combine thoroughly
• Scoop batter onto prepared cookie sheet
• Bake approximately 10-15 minutes, according to thickness
• Cool 2 minutes and transfer to cooling rack