All Posts By Vic Magary

Barbecue sauce... so good but so bad.  There may be nothing better slathered over meat on the grill, but nearly any store bought variety will have high fructose corn syrup as a main ingredient.  And if not that dreaded substance, then some other form of sugar.  Now admittedly, this recipe does have some sugar in the form of honey and orange juice.  But you can reduce or eliminate the quantity of either to your personal preference.  Personally I think this barbecue sauce is a great middle ground between sweet deliciousness and not spiking your blood sugar like you just ate a pint of ice cream. Barbecue Chicken ...

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We’re about to make a big ol’ mess!  This breakfast taco scramble mess won’t necessarily look very pretty when you’re done, but it will taste delicious.  This recipe serves 2 - 4 people depending on the appetites at the table. Breakfast Taco Scramble Mess 1/2 lb Ground beef4 Eggs ((beaten))1/2 yellow onion ((diced))1 clove garlic ((minced))1 tbs Chili powder1 tsp Paprika1 tsp Cayenne pepper1/2 tsp Black pepper1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes1 Red bell pepper ((diced))1 Yellow squash ((diced))1 tbs olive oil ((or 2))Green onions ((sliced)) Heat 1 tbs olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Saute garlic and ...

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I know, I know... Jumbalaya is usually served over rice.  If you want to make some cauliflower "rice" to go with this recipe, go for it.  Personally I just eat this stuff as-is in a bowl without rice or rice substitute.  Also, jumbalaya traditionally uses andouille sausage which is a spicy smoked sausage.  I've kept the andouille sausage in the recipe but I know that will bother some paleo purists due to the potential for unnatural ingredients (smoke flavoring, synthetic casing, etc.).  So if you have a source for all natural sausage that you prefer (U.S. Wellness Meats perhaps), feel free to make the ...

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Who would resist grilled tuna steaks? Grilling any type of lean meat always yields to a delicious food. And tuna, specifically Asian Tuna, is being grilled? That’s delicious! Grilled Asian Tuna is highly encourage when you’re undertaking a Paleo diet plan. Tunas are equally well-established as important source of omega-3. Omega-3 have lately been linked with all kinds of health benefits from warding off depression and cognitive decline to reducing inflammation and the risk of heart disease. If it fits into the budget, buy fresh salmon caught in the wild. Look for bright, firm, orange-pink flesh. When choosing a fresh tuna, choose those ...

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Is is true, can you make great meatballs without breadcrumbs? In this recipe we test the theory and prove that it's true, you can make great meatballs without breadcrumbs! Paleo Meatballs Without Breadcrumbs In Red Sauce Meatballs are delicious!  But what is one of the main ingredients in meatballs?... Breadcrumbs!  And breadcrumbs are a no-go for us Paleo folks – it's definitely not on the food list.  But fear not fellow meatball lovers, this recipe tastes great and forgoes the evil breadcrumbs.   So how do we do it? The secret is in how you cook the meatballs. They will naturally be more apt to fall apart ...

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How can you argue with steak for breakfast?  That's right you can't. And the berries provide a little breakfast sweetness with the spinach.  You won't miss pancakes, waffles, toast, or any other standard breakfast fare once you try this protein packed breakfast. Steak And Berry Paleo Breakfast 4 oz Sirloin steakHandful of baby spinach ((large))in Handful of raspberries ((large, each chopped half))1 tsp Slivered almonds1 tsp Coconut oil Cook the steak on a non-stick grill until done (medium or medium rare).In a skillet or wok, heat the coconut oil over medium high heat and add the spinach.Cook the spinach until ...

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Potatoes can be a controversial item in the Paleo diet community.  Obviously they grow naturally and have no other ingredients, but they also can be a bit high on the glycemic index and lead to the blood sugar spike that is typically avoided with the Paleo diet.  But of all potatoes, the sweet potato seems to get the green light more than others.  So if you include sweet potatoes within your Paleo food parameters, enjoy the simply spicy recipe below. Simple Spicy Sweet Potatoes 1 Sweet potato ((large, peeled and cubed))1 tbs Coconut oil1 tsp Cayenne pepper1/2 tsp Paprika1/4 tsp Black pepper Place peeled ...

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Pork chops + plum. Sounds great right? Well, it gets a little messy. I'll tell you right now, the plum will not chop up into pretty little pieces.  It's going to end up more like mashed plum and that's just fine.  Add more cinnamon if that flavor appeals to you - it can be a nice compliment to the sweetness of the plum and pineapple juice. Plum Pork Chops 4 Boneless pork chops1 Plum ((pitted and chopped))3 tbs Balsamic vinegar2 tbs Pineapple juice1 tbs olive oil1/2 Shallot ((minced))2 cloves garlic ((minced))1 tsp Cinnamon In a sauce pot, heat oil over high heat and add garlic, shallots, and plum. Saute ...

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Goulash is a traditional Hungarian dish that is usually served with egg noodles.  But as much as we love eggs, we don't do noodles around here (so go with a veggie side instead).  Goulash also usually has a thicker texture than what this recipe will produce due to the exclusion of cornstarch or flour.  But don't worry – the flavor is still there!  If you can find Hungarian sweet paprika, be sure to use it but you can just use the stuff at your local grocery store too. Great Goulash 2 lbs Stew meat ((Go for either beef or buffalo. Hell use venison if you’re the huntin’ type.))1 yellow onion ((large, ...

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