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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Apple Broccoli Salad
This salad makes for a filling and fresh snack or side and makes a change from the usual leafy greens plus cucumber and tomatoes job. If you struggle to get your kids to eat their greens, try them out on this salad because the fruit adds some sweetness that they might enjoy.
Apple Broccoli Salad
Salad1 Head broccoli ((florets, and stem, chopped))1 Red apple ((large, diced))1 cup Green olives ((halved))1/2 c Red onion ((thinly sliced))1 cup Fresh pineapple ((diced, or canned in 100% juice))Optional Ingredients1/4 c Raisins and/or 1/4toasted almond sliversVinaigrette2 cloves garlicJuice of 2 limes1/4 c EVOO2 tbsp ...
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Eggplant & Eggs
Might I say this dish is eggsellent? I don’t know why I bought an eggplant. It was probably because it was on sale and I couldn’t resist. I’d never bought, let alone cooked, an eggplant before I made this recipe. In fact, I can count the number of times I’ve eaten it... on two fingers. I am always looking to try new vegetables, so I figured I would give the eggplant a try. This was a simple and tasty ingredient to cook with. It's also quite healthy. 1 cup of eggplant is only 33 calories. It is not only full of vitamins and minerals but antioxidants too!
1 cup eggplant:
Calories: 33
Carbohydrates: 8g
Protein: 1g
Eggplant & ...
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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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Bacon & Red Onion Brussels Sprouts
Two of our favorite paleo foods in one recipe! You can practically smell this dish just from looking at the photo. Luckily, all of the ingredients used in this recipe are super simple to get hold of. You might even have all of them in your kitchen already. Enjoy!
Bacon & Red Onion Brussels Sprouts
1 lb Brussels sprouts ((fresh or frozen))1/2 Red onion ((large, diced))4 strips bacon ((roughly chopped))1 tbsp ButterBalsamic vinegarCracked black pepper
Toss raw, diced bacon into a large pan and begin to brown. Stir frequently.Meanwhile, steam Brussels sprouts. I steamed my frozen Brussels sprouts in the microwave for ...
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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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Cabbage & Apples
Yes, you read that correctly! While not many people would think to put cabbage and apples together, our resident recipe creator, Kate Milton, has perfected this bizarrely delicious meal. You're just going to have to try it to find out how it tastes!
Cabbage & Apples
1/2 Cabbage ((small head))1 White onion ((small))1 Granny Smith green apple2 tbsp Balsamic vinegarSalt and pepper ((to taste))1 tbsp Coconut oil
Slice apples and onions into equally thick slicesSauté on medium in coconut oil for 3-5 minutes or until slightly soft.While they are cooking, slice cabbage into thin ribbons.Add cabbage to apples and onions and ...
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Cauliflower Tabbouleh
Cauliflower often gets forgotten and overlooked but it's a great paleo ingredient. This recipe has just four steps and, at the end of it, you're left with a yummy meal that will leave you feeling fresh. Perfect.
Cauliflower Tabbouleh
1 Head cauliflower2 16 oz packages Grape tomatoes ((halved))1 c Cilantro ((fresh chopped))1/8 c Lemon juice1/8 c Lime juice1/2 tbsp Garlic powderSalt and pepper ((to taste))
Using a food processor, mince the entire head of cauliflower and set aside in a large bowl.Halve tomatoes and add to cauliflower.Mix in cilantro, lemon/lime juice, garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste.Garnish ...
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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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