Strawberry Vinaigrette

This is my staple vinaigrette in the house, very few ingredients and simple to make.  All you need is some sort of device to puree it – I use an emersion blender.  Ever since my kids first helped to make this one, its been a hit with them.  Best of all, no sugar needed.

Serving: 0.5 L

Ingredients:

• 1 pint Strawberries
• 1/3 cup Balsamic Vinegar
• 2/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1/4 small Red Onion, diced
• 12 Basil Leaves, fresh
• 1/8 tsp Thyme, dried
• Salt & Pepper to taste

Lamb Jibarito

I’m always looking for some type of substitution for the sandwich, since I’ve been Primal and this one is a great tasting alternative.  Now because the bread is pan-fried, it’s not an everyday sandwich.

4 Servings

Ingredients:

Patty

• 1 lb Lamb, Ground
• 3 Garlic Cloves, minced
• 4 Fresh Basil Leaves, Julienne
• 1 tbsp Fresh Rosemary, chopped
• 1/2 tsp Fresh Thyme, chopped
• 2 Eggs
• 1 chili
• Salt & Pepper

Jibarito

• 2 Plantains

Ultimate Paleo Pad Thai

The spiciness of the chili with the flavour of the almond butter makes this protein rich dish a favourite in my household.  Depending on your personal preference you might need to adjust the heat level.

4 Servings

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp Coconut Oil
• 1 tbsp Butter

• 4 Zucchini
• 1 Chicken Breast (boneless & skinless)
• 1 lb Shrimp
• 1 Egg
• Carrot, shredded (optional) Continue reading Ultimate Paleo Pad Thai

Roasted Heirloom Carrots

A simple but tasty side dish that compliments any meal.  The touch of honey is optional, but it keeps my little girls happy:

4 Servings

Acorn Mac & Three-Cheeses with Caramelized Shallots

OK, so there’s no macaroni in this, since macaroni is made from whole or enriched grains which isn’t Paleo 2.0.  Instead it’s made from the flesh of an Acorn Squash.  However it does have cheese in it, in fact three types.  There’s just no way to make a Mac & Cheese without the cheese.  Since there are three different types of cheese in this comfort food, this isn’t an everyday meal.  If your goal is to lose weight and your following a paleo/primal diet, you should stay away from this meal.

4 Servings

Ingredients:

• 2 Acorn Squash

• 2 tbsp of Butter, clarified
• 3 shallots

• 1/2 lb Ground Beef
• 1 Garlic Clove, minced
• 1 tbsp Coconut Oil

• 1/2 c Almond Milk
• 1 tsp Hot Sauce
• 100 g Cheddar, Old
• 1 tsp Coconut Flour
• 60 g Gorgonzola

• 60 g Goat Cheese
• Salt & Pepper

No-OatMeal Cereal

This is a replacement for an oatmeal breakfast, very simple to make:

2 Servings

Ingredients:

• 1/4 c Cashews
• 1/4 c Pecans
• 2 tbsp Flax Seed
• 1 tsp Cinnamon, ground
• pinch Nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp Ginger, ground

• 3 Eggs
• 1/4 c Almond Milk, unsweetened

• 1 tbsp Almond Butter
• 1 Banana, mashed

• 2 tsp Pumpkin Seeds
• 1 handful Berries (optional)