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Saturday, September 29, 2012
Yummy Dinner
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Paleo Biscuits & Gravy
I've been wanting to this one since we started this caveman lifestyle... I did the biscuits the night before and made the gravy this morning. I topped each biscuit with a touch of almond butter. Not bad! The biscuits were NOT a hit with my girls. They seemed a little dry, the biscuits that is, but for my first time baking biscuits from scratch, I think I did alright.
The gravy was perfect! The biscuits were fantastic with the gravy. We've been doing a lot of veggies, so we were out of mushrooms this morning. Substituted mushrooms with extra meat. Smelled so good, and tasted even better! Not the best pic, but final product below. No gluten at all in this recipe. Almond and coconut flour, coconut milk, meat, onions and garlic. Mushrooms will be a nice addition, but great without. Link to Biscuits and gravy recipe for an easy and delicious Paleo meal!
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Paleo Chicken Alfredo
Recipe we hope to try this weekend. Special thanks to Patrick Daly for introducing this one to us!
Ingredients:
2 tsp olive oil
4 cloves of garlic, minced
1 lb skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 (12oz) package kelp noodles (You can get these at Whole Foods)
2 tsp tarragon
1 cup cashews
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp mustard powder
1/4 tsp sea salt (optional)
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/8 tsp paprika
Instructions
1.Add olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat. When pan is hot, saute garlic for 3-4 minutes. Add chicken to the skillet and cook until all sides are brown.
2.Rinse and chop kelp noodles, and add to the skillet along with tarragon. Cover and simmer on low for 30 minutes.
3.After cooking, pour the liquid from the skillet carefully into a small container for use in the sauce.
4.Add cashews, onion powder, garlic powder, mustard powder, sea salt (optional), black pepper, and paprika to a blender. Cover and blend into a powder. Add the reserved pan juices slowly, blending into a thick sauce (use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the blender periodically). Add the juices until the mixture reaches the desired consistency.
5.Add the sauce to the skillet, then mix well. Cover and continue to cook for 10 minutes longer, until the kelp noodles have become tender
Ingredients:
2 tsp olive oil
4 cloves of garlic, minced
1 lb skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 (12oz) package kelp noodles (You can get these at Whole Foods)
2 tsp tarragon
1 cup cashews
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp mustard powder
1/4 tsp sea salt (optional)
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/8 tsp paprika
Instructions
1.Add olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat. When pan is hot, saute garlic for 3-4 minutes. Add chicken to the skillet and cook until all sides are brown.
2.Rinse and chop kelp noodles, and add to the skillet along with tarragon. Cover and simmer on low for 30 minutes.
3.After cooking, pour the liquid from the skillet carefully into a small container for use in the sauce.
4.Add cashews, onion powder, garlic powder, mustard powder, sea salt (optional), black pepper, and paprika to a blender. Cover and blend into a powder. Add the reserved pan juices slowly, blending into a thick sauce (use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the blender periodically). Add the juices until the mixture reaches the desired consistency.
5.Add the sauce to the skillet, then mix well. Cover and continue to cook for 10 minutes longer, until the kelp noodles have become tender
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Fantastic First Couple of Weeks!
Rebekah has been my life saver in this challenge! She's been actively conscientious about our diet. She's making this very easy for me. I'm eating so much more veggies and fruit. I don't think I've ever eaten so healthy. Lunch is usually the toughest part - finding a Paleo like meal from the diners can be tough at times. Boloco's bowls or Scali's kabobs are the basic go to meals I've been having. I had O'Deli's Grilled chicken and garden salad yesterday. Not bad, and a decent helping... I broke up the chicken with a fork and just ate it with the salad. Ate the whole salad, which I don't normally do. We had Leg of Lamb last night with Broccoli and Asparagus. Passing up mint jelly was a little difficult, but I did it! Callie and Ashley made up for what I didn't eat.... I'm down more than 2 pounds in 10 days. I've been weighing in after my workouts, even on day 1.
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Coconut Shrimp and Chive Mayo
We followed the recipe from Mark's Daily Apple - and WOW were they good! The first batch came out a little burnt on medium, so I turned it down to medium low (3.5 on our stove). The Chive Mayo REALLY brought out the flavor!
We had a lot of fun prepping and cooking together. And the final product was incredible!
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| Shrimp in Coconut Oil |
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| Final Product |
Saturday, September 22, 2012
Paleo Ice Cream
I've been wanting to try this since we first started Paleo. With skipping chocolate cake today AND Friday, I needed something! Basically frozen bananas, strawberries and coconut milk - sprinkled with shaved coconuts. Sooooo good!
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Paleo Lifestyle in Action
Wake up before Alarm - Check
5:30 workout completed - Check
Make omlettes for both Rebekah and me - Check
Mrs C is completely on board and had some sausage and mushrooms pre-cooked and ready to go. I figure with her extra effort, she deserved breakfast in bed. She was actually coming down the stairs when she saw me, and ran back to the room when she saw the coffee and omlette on its way up. Great way to start the day!
5:30 workout completed - Check
Make omlettes for both Rebekah and me - Check
Mrs C is completely on board and had some sausage and mushrooms pre-cooked and ready to go. I figure with her extra effort, she deserved breakfast in bed. She was actually coming down the stairs when she saw me, and ran back to the room when she saw the coffee and omlette on its way up. Great way to start the day!
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