I’m starting this blog to share that paleo eating is possible. I’m a busy mother of three, wife, CrossFit coach, and well - totally human.
I give all the credit to my husband for this recipe. He made this on a weekend because it was a little more labor intensive then what we typically have time for during the week.
Enjoy!
Chicken and Veggie Roll-ups
4 chicken breasts cut in half
3 carrots cut into strips
3 zucchini cut into strips
3 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp sea [...]
For those of you who follow what’s happening at Norcal Strength and Conditioning, you are probably aware that Lou Mars, world class drummer is in the midst of trying to break the current world record for consecutive days drumming. His goal is to reach 120 hours and he is currently at 52 hours and going [...]
This meal was a HUGE hit with my family!!
Meatloaf
1 diced red onion
2 lbs of grass fed ground beef
1 cup almond meal
2 eggs
1 can tomato paste
1 tbsp crushed garlic
1/2 tbsp sea salt
2 tbsp dried basil
1 tsp marjoram
cracked black pepper to taste
Mix all ingredients by hand in a large mixing bowl. Place meat mixture into a large glass baking pan and [...]
I love one pot meals on busy days, hence my frequent crock pot recipes, but here is one that is not in the crock pot but still fast, and tasty.
Chicken Sausage n’ Shrimp
2 packages of gluten free chicken sausages halved and sliced (I used sun dried tomato from Trader Joe’s)
1 bag of frozen already cooked shrimp
2 [...]
Ever notice how GIANT conventionally farmed apples are? Check out the picture of an organic apple purchased from our local farmer next to a hard boiled egg. This is what a real apple should look like, not the bowling ball apples you’ll find at the local supermarket…
Here are a couple of super easy recipes and a [...]
This is a quick stir-fry that is delicious, subtly spicy, and a lot of fun!
What you’ll need:
4 cooked and diced chicken breasts
1 head broccoli chopped
1 bag of baby carrots chopped
handful of green olives or garlic stuffed olives sliced
small handful of raisins
a few splashes of chicken broth
cinnamon
ground ginger
cumin
cayenne pepper
sea salt
olive oil
Cover the bottom of a saute [...]
Here is what we made for Christmas Eve, but this would also be a great New Year’s Eve feast as well! We managed to keep it all paleo with the exception of some dairy…
Prime Rib:Rub prime rib with salt, garlic powder, and pepper and lay on a bed of fresh rosemary in a roasting pan [...]
I love eggs but sometimes the same old scramble gets kind of boring. This is when my family turns to the beloved frittata. Making a frittata is easy, can be made a million ways, can feed a crowd, and makes eggs exciting again! Here is one of my favorite frittata recipes:
6 bacon strips
1 diced red bell pepper
1 [...]
I have recently discovered that Trader Joe’s Salsa Verde makes just about anything rather delicious so this is my homage to the wonderfully inexpensive and tasty green concoction:
Salsa Verde over eggs: Pour it over scrambled or over easy eggs and top with diced avocado.
Salsa Verde as a dressing: Toss left over chicken with some salad greens, [...]
When cooking with kids, measuring ingredients often goes out the window and I have learned over the years to become much more relaxed in the kitchen. I love to get my kids involved in meal preparation – and a quick tip for the parents out there trying to get their kids to eat Paleo – [...]
