A few weeks ago, I was posting about my morning routine on my Facebook page and mentioned my morning "mocha". People seemed to really be into the recipe, so I wanted to be sure to share it with you as well.
Give it a try and let me know what you think!
Vic's Morning Mocha
4 cups strong black coffee made with 2 tbs of regular and 2 tbs of decaf. I don't think there is anything wrong with full-caffeinated, I'm just very susceptible to
caffeine.
1 square 88% dark chocolate1 tbs Coconut oil1/2 tbs Grass fed butterDashes of cinnamon
Blend at high speed for 30 - 45 seconds
The above makes ...
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Sweet Potato Hash with Chorizo
So what the hell is chorizo? Chorizo is a seasoned sausage that's common in Mexican and Spanish cuisine. But no worries if you can’t find chorizo, just use any sausage which is free of nasty nitrates and other crap we want to avoid.
Sweet potatoes are usually accepted by the paleo crowd. However my own experience shows that that they are best avoided when trying to lose weight and best used only for occasion indulgence or when you just can’t keep the carb monsters at bay. But your experience may differ - eat at your own delicious risk!
Sweet Potato Hash with Chorizo
1 Chorizo sausage ((Nitrate- and gluten-free, sliced into ...
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Coffee Steak Surprise
So what’s the surprise? It tastes frickin’ awesome - that’s the surprise! Who would have thought that steak and coffee would be the next peanut butter and jelly? Well, we don’t do peanut butter or jelly with our paleo predilections, so hand over the Coffee Steak Surprise, please.
Coffee Steak Surprise
Two 8 − 10 oz Strip steaks1 cup Black coffee ((Strong brewed))1 clove garlic ((minced))1 Shallot ((minced))1 tbs Honey ((leave out if preferred))2 tbs Balsamic vinegar1 tbs olive oil1/4 tsp Rosemary ((dried))1/4 tsp Thyme ((dried))1/4 tsp Salt1/4 tsp Black pepper
While the coffee is still hot, blend with the honey in ...
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Sweet Potato Lasagna: No Noodles
Sweet Potato Lasagna
Sweet Potato Lasagna! All I can say is yummy! This special treat will have even your non-paleo friends running back to the table for seconds.
Before we begin I want to give you a fair warning, we will be dirtying a few cooking vessels for this scrumptious recipe. But I promise it will all be worth it in the end.
We are using the ever delicious, yet filling, sweet potato again to work around the gluten found in regular lasagna noodles. So this may not be the best recipe for you if you're looking for something to eat regularly while cutting weight. However, it does make a great weekend ...
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Outrageous Orange Chicken
This recipe makes me think of summer. The sweet and tangy chicken tastes great both right off of the grill and eaten cold as leftovers with your lunchtime salad. Enjoy!
Outrageous Orange Chicken
4 Boneless skinless chicken breast halves (large))1/2 Orange ((peeled and chopped))1/3 cup Orange juice ((fresh squeezed))1/3 cup Apple cider vinegar1/4 cup Extra virgin olive oil3 cloves garlic ((minced))1 tsp Tabasco sauce1 tsp Oregano ((dried))1 tsp Basil ((dried))1 tsp Ground cumin1/2 tsp Salt1/2 tsp Black pepperCilantro ((freshly chopped, to taste))
In a re-sealable freezer bag or glass dish with a lid, combine all ...
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Crock-Pot Turkey Meatballs
Turkey meatballs you say? Ok, you got me! Anything that has the word meatball in it, sounds like a winner to me. Possibly because meatballs are one of my all time favorite foods.
Crock-Pot Turkey Meatballs
My friends and I used to walk to a meatball and sausage sandwich shop when we were kids. That shop is still open and I admit to indulging in the deliciousness it has on offer (bread and all!) about once a year. Even with my yearly indulgence, don't worry, there will be no bread in my paleo cookbook!
This recipe takes the standard ground beef and/or sausage meatballs and replaces it with turkey, a slightly leaner meat. It's a fun ...
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Paleo Stir Fry: Shrimp Fried “Rice”
The sea taste sometimes haunts us we find ourselved unguarded - well here’s the Paleo Shrimp Stir Fry for you! A very tasty, versatile cuisine that will sure satisfy the belly. It’s super easy to make and is very healthy!
This is a guest contribution from Vic Magary, the author of Easy Caveman Cookbook 2.
Let's face it... cooking can be a pain! Between the time it takes to prep and cook a meal and the time needed to clean up afterwards, cooking can throw a serious monkey wrench in your schedule. That's why I tend to gravitate towards cooking methods that are either fast (stir fry) or hands off (Crock-Pot) and use only one cooking ...
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Honey Lime Turkey Legs
Eating meat. That was cooked over fire. Right off of the bone. With your hands. Does it get anymore caveman than that? And as keen as your are to grab a huge turkey leg from the grill and get those primal flashbacks, it’s going to take some time to get there. Between the brine preparation and the long cooking time, this recipe is better used for a special weekend meal than for your standard dinners.
Honey Lime Turkey Legs
Brine4 cups Water1/2 cup Sea salt2 tbs Raw honey1/2 tbs Italian seasonings1 tsp Black pepperTurkey legs4 Turkey legs ((large))2 tbs olive oil1/3 cup Lime juice ((fresh squeezed))1 tbs Raw honey1/4 ...
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Give ‘Em The Bird Cornish Hens
It always feels like a fancy dinner party when these little Cornish Hens show up on the dinner table.
But fancy does not mean complicated when dealing with the "secret ingredient" in this recipe, a Crock-Pot! Whether you want to create a fancy atmosphere or just need to throw something together quickly, this recipe is perfect for dinner for two.
The mixture of the lemon juice and rosemary give the the Cornish Hens a flavor that will remind you of the comforts of home. Hearty, filling and scrumptious makes this a winner, no matter who you are serving.
So go ahead, give 'em the bird, they will thank you for it!
Give 'Em The ...
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Thanksgiving Crock-Pot Turkey
Thanksgiving comes once every year. It is an opportunity where family and friends get together to celebrate this occasion. And because of that, we always look forward to prepare something special to suit this rare opportunity. And you could never go wrong with thanksgiving’s mainstay dish, turkey! Ladies and Gentlemen, here's my thanksgiving crock-pot recipe!
Yes, this recipe is actually how I make my Thanksgiving turkey. Granted, this probably won't suit your needs if you have a few generations of family over, complete with kids eating at card tables, and awkward diner conversations that may or may not be fueled by alcohol. But, ...
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