All Posts By Vic Magary

Cooking with a crock pot is so simple.  Just throw the ingredients into the pot, set the cooking level (I almost always use "low"), and then wait.  Sometimes the waiting is the hardest part, especially with this delicious version of paleo pot roast.  The pineapple does not over power with sweetness and if you like ginger, don't be afraid to increase the amount listed below.  The long cooking time makes all of the flavors subtle and the meat finishes pull-apart-tender and juicy. Yum.     Pineapple Ginger Paleo Pot Roast 3 lbs Pot roast20 oz can Pineapple in pineapple juice1 yellow onion ...

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This is a great summer recipe for hanging out on your patio, firing up the grill, and wishing you were on a sandy beach instead of hanging out in the Midwest. Important note: Cute drink with pink umbrella is optional. Coconut Ginger Shrimp 12 Jumbo shrimp ((peeled and deveined))2 tbs Coconut oil1 tbs Coconut milk4 tbs Coconut ((shredded, unsweetened))4 tbs fresh ginger ((grated))2 cloves garlic ((minced))2 tbs chives ((chopped))1 tsp Black pepperJuice from 1 lime In a sauce pan, heat the coconut oil. Add the garlic, green onion, 1 tbs of the ginger, and 1 tbs of the shredded coconut. Saute briefly.Add the coconut milk, ...

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Whether you cook these on the grill outside or in your kitchen on the electric clamshell grill named after a former Heavyweight Champ, these kabobs are the ka-bomb! Fire up the grill and get cooking! Mango Marinated Steak Kabobs 1 lb Beef sirloin ((cut into cubes))1 Red bell pepper ((cut into chunks))1 Red onion ((cut into chunks))Handful of cherry tomatoes ((large))1/2 cup Extra virgin olive oil1 Mango ((diced))2 cloves garlic ((minced))2 tbs Balsamic vinegar1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes1/4 tsp Black pepper1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper In a saucepan, combine the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and ...

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Bring the heat with these Spicy Stuffed Baked Peppers! If you are not so inclined with the spicy, then reduce the jalapeño, chili powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper to your likeing and enjoy. Spicy Stuffed Baked Peppers 1/2 lb Ground turkey2 Bell peppers ((large, any color that you like is fine))1/2 yellow onion ((chopped))2 Celery sticks ((large, chopped))1 Jalapeño pepper ((chopped))1 clove garlic ((minced))16 oz can Tomatoes ((diced))1 tbs Balsamic vinegar1/2 tbs Italian seasoning1 tbs Chili powder1 tsp Paprika1 tsp Cayenne pepper Preheat an oven to 350 degrees. Cut the tops off of the peppers, and remove the ...

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More eggs!  More bacon!  It's a frickin' frittata!  We also have a healthy serving of vegetables with broccoli and zucchini.  Feel free to reduce or increase the chili powder to match your taste if you like it a bit more mild. Frickin’ Frittata 5 Strips of bacon ((sliced into 1 in pieces))4 Eggs ((large, beaten))1 cup Broccoli florets1/2 yellow onion ((small, chopped))1 Zucchini ((small, chopped))1 tsp Chili powder1/2 tsp Black pepper Preheat oven to 375 degrees.In an oven-safe skillet, cook bacon over medium high heat. Once the bacon grease has rendered some, add the onion and broccoli. Cook until ...

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