Fish Taco with Cauliflower Wraps

I love Mexican food and here is another one of my favorites. I hope you enjoy!

Crema
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 tbsp paleo mayo
1 tsp grated lime rind
1 1/2 tsp fresh lime juice
1/4 tsp sea salt
1 garlic clove, minced

Tacos
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp ground red pepper
1/8 tsp sea salt
1/8 tsp garlic powder
1 1/2 pounds red snapper fillets/tilapia or other white fish

Paleo cauliflower wraps
2 cups shredded cabbage
2 tbsp white vinegar


Preheat oven to 425°. To prepare crema, combine the ingredients in a small bowl; set aside.Place cabbage and vinegar in a bowl together and set aside.

To prepare tacos, combine the spices in a small bowl; sprinkle spice mixture evenly over both sides of fish. Place fish on a baking sheet covered with parchment. Bake at 425° for 9 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork or until desired degree of doneness. Place fish in a bowl; break into pieces with a fork. Prepare wraps from previous blog post. Divide fish evenly among tortillas/wraps; top each with 1/4 cup cabbage and 1 tablespoon crema.

Enjoy!

Recipe adapted from My Recipes

Crab Cakes

I came home from the gym last night starving. Searching through my fridge and cupboards the only thing that I could find that slightly interested me was a can a crab. SO what better to do with that can of crab but to make crab cakes. 

1 pound lump crab meat
1/3 cup chopped green onion
1/3 cup white onion, chopped small
1/2 cup red and yellow bell pepper, chopped small
2 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
1 large egg, whisked
1/3 cup paleo mayonnaise (check out my blog for this recipe)
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. sea salt
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/3 cup almond flour (plus extra for dusting)
4 tbsp lard/bacon fat/ olive oil (for cooking the crab cakes)
  
Place all ingredients in a large mixing bowl (other than the coconut oil or bacon fat). Mix very gently until combined, adding a little more almond flour if the mixture is too wet. Shape into cakes and dust lightly with additional almond flour. 

Heat the lard/bacon fat or oil in large skillet over medium-high heat and allow the fat to get hot. Cook the crab cakes in batches for about 3-5 minutes on each side or until browned, turning them over very gently once during cooking. Place on a plate covered in paper towels and finish cooking the rest of the crab cakes. 

Serve immediately.

Recipe from Paleo Cupboard

Chicken Parmesan

I was sitting in the "lunch room" at work one day this week and one of my co-workers pulled out this container of chicken Parmesan which I haven't had in ages. So that night I went home and just had t find a recipe that I would make work for me. This is the one I found and tried. It was pretty darn good. Again this recipe does have some Parmesan cheese in it because it must! I guess if you really wanted to you could omit it but I suggest you don't. If you do, I don't think you can actually call it chicken parm...

Typically, chicken parm is served with spaghetti or some form of pasta. You easily could serve it with spaghetti squash I just didn't have one that night so I served mine with steamed broccoli. 

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup almond meal
1 1/2 tbsp Italian seasoning
2 tsp salt
2 tsp garlic powder
2 eggs, whisked
2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
1 can diced tomatoes

First, I like to make my own sauce which is where I used the diced tomatoes. You can use of store bough sauce, I won't judge...much.Making your own is super simple and you know exactly what is in the sauce! I blend them in the magic bullet then put them on the stove on low with some Italian seasoning, a clove of chopped garlic and about 2 tbsp of Parmesan cheese. Basically, you put all the ingredients together in a pot and let it simmer for about 30 minutes uncovered to concentrate the flavors and reduce the overall volume. 

Now for the chicken. I like to start by pounding them so they are even in size and thickness, this helps the cooking time. We then need to set up our “dipping station”. Add the Italian seasoning & other spices to the almond meal and mix until combined. Dip your chicken in the egg & then roll in the almond meal to coat. Place on a plate and let them sit for a few minutes, this just ensure that the coating won't fall off in the cooking process.

Now, here you have two options. You can bake the chicken at 375 for 35 minutes or until no longer pink on the inside. Or you can fry it! My preferred option! Heat a large skillet with a generous amount of coconut oil or olive oil and fry the chicken till each side is golden brown 5 -7 minutes and until the chicken is no longer pink in the middle.

Top with sauce and enjoy! 

Recipe adapted from The Cultured Cavewoman 

Spinach Beef Sliders

Always a crowd pleaser!

1 pound frozen chopped spinach, defrosted and drained
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion
1/2 pound Cremini mushrooms, finely chopped
1/2 cup small-dice celery
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh Italian parsley leaves
1 pound ground beef
1/4 cup coconut flour
1 medium garlic clove, minced
1 tsp sea salt
1 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
2 large eggs, lightly beaten

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 

Heat the butter over medium heat in a large skillet and toss in the chopped onions, celery and mushrooms along with some salt and pepper to taste. Sauté until the liquid has evaporated and the onions are softened. 

Add vegetables to the ground beef in a large bowl, and then added the chopped spinach, coconut flour, garlic, salt and pepper, parsley and nutmeg. Add the beaten eggs

I use my hands to gently combine all the ingredients and formed the meat mixture into small patties (about 2 inches in diameter).

Place the sliders on the lined cookie sheet and bake for 15 - 20 minutes. Serve with a tomato sauce. 

Recipe adapted from Nom Nom Paleo

Chicken Cacciatore

Cacciatore means "hunter" in Italian. In cuisine, alla cacciatora refers to a meal prepared "hunter-style" with tomatoes, onions, herbs, often bell pepper, and sometimes wine. Cacciatore is popularly made with braised chicken (pollo alla cacciatora). I have been on an Italian kick lately so may as well keep them coming!

3 tbsp olive or coconut oil
1 (3 lb) chicken breasts, cut up
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp sea salt
1 medium yellow onion, sliced
1/2 lb mushrooms, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (16 oz) can diced tomatoes
1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
1 tsp dried oregano
1 large bell pepper, cut into 1" pieces

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. When pan is hot, add chicken and brown on all sides, about 10 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels. Add onions and mushrooms to the hot pan and sauté until onions are slightly translucent, about 5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients. Stir well. Return chicken to pan and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat, cover and simmer 30 minutes, until chicken is tender.

Recipe from The Paleo Plan

Beef Keema

Keema is a traditional South Asian meat dish. According to very reliable source (wikipedia), keema originally meant minced meat. It is typically minced mutton curry with peas or potatoes. Keema can be made from almost any meat, can be cooked by stewing or frying, and can be formed into kababs. Keema is also sometimes used as a filling for samosas or naan.

This keema recipe I served over cauliflower rice!

1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
1 lb ground beef
1/2 tbsp minced garlic
1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
1 tsp ground turmeric
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp coriander 
1/2 tsp cardamom
1/2 tsp chili powder
14.5 oz can diced tomatoes or crushed tomatoes
1 cup stock (I used beef)
salt and pepper to taste
1 bunch of spinach, washed and chopped or a bag of frozen spinach

Begin by browning the ground beef. Add onion and saute along with the beef. Add garlic, ginger and spices, fry for 2 – 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and beef stock, turn heat down and allow to simmer for 30 – 40 minutes or until flavors are well melded. Season to taste with salt and pepper and stir spinach through. Turn heat off and wilt the spinach.

Enjoy!

Recipe adapted from Northwest Cavegirls

Marinated Flank Steak with Mushrooms

2 pounds grass-fed flank steak
1/2 cup red wine (sometimes you just need wine)
1/2 cup coconut aminos
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp black pepper
1 pound crimini mushrooms, sliced
1 tbsp butter or ghee
chopped green onion

Combine the wine, coconut aminos, garlic and pepper in a dish large enough to fit the steak. Add the steak and turn to coat. Refrigerate for at least 1 and up to 4 hours. Remove the steak from the marinade, reserving the marinade, and grill or broil the steak on high heat about 4 minutes per side for medium rare.

Allow to rest for 10 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain. Transfer to a serving platter and keep warm.
While the steak is resting, prepare the mushrooms: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt the butter. Add the mushrooms and brown on both sides. (you may have to do this in 2 batches so they can brown)
Add the reserved marinade and reduce until it is reduced to roughly 1/2 cup. Pour the mushrooms and sauce over the steak, top with green onion and serve.

Crockpot Minestrone Soup

I would like to thank everyone for their patience while I took some time to collect my thoughts and get back into the kitchen. My plan for the fall will be to post new delicious recipes every Sunday and Wednesday. This will allow me some more time to perfect and bring you new delectable recipes. 

Minestrone Soup is not one of my family recipes but I personally love soup. Soup helps to warm you from the inside out and when fall starts to become cooler nothing is more enjoyable. This recipe is courtesy of Our Paleo Life and I was inspired to make this when a friend post the delectable picture of a steamy bowl of this soup on instagram!

2 tbsp Olive oil

1 sweet potato, diced

1 cup carrots, diced

2 celery stalks, diced

2 zucchini squash, diced

1 medium onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

28 oz chicken stock

28 oz can diced tomatoes with juice

½ cup frozen spinach

2 bay leaves

2 tsp oregano

1 tsp basil

1 tsp parsley

¼ tsp cayenne pepper

¼ tsp sea salt

1-1/2 lb ground pork sausage

Place the olive oil in the bottom of the crock pot. Add the prepared sweet potatoes, carrots, celery, zucchini, onions, and garlic to the crock pot. Pour in the chicken broth. Add the entire can (including juice) of diced tomatoes. Add the frozen spinach (no need to thaw and drain, just add it frozen). Add in the oregano, basil, parsley, cayenne, and salt. Stir everything together, add the bay leaved, cover, and cook on low for 6-8 hours. This just barely fit in my crockpot! About 2 hours before the soup is done, brown the ground pork sausage, breaking it up into small pieces with the back of a wooden spoon. Once the pork is cooked through (no pink), add it to the crock pot and mix it all together. Remove bay leaves before serving.

Enjoy!!

Beautiful Beet Borscht

Well I hate to admit it but autumn is drawing near. The endless summery days are fading into cooler evenings and a beautiful array of colors. Autumn isn't all bad, in fact it's probably my favorite season. The days are still warm and the evenings are cooler making more enjoyable to sleep, workout and of course bringing out a whole different set of clothes. Growing up autumn always meant lots of cooking, baking and canning in my household. My mother would harvest the vegetables from her garden and start the arduous task of making large batches of borscht, salsa, pickles, pies and whatever else you can think of. It was always a treat coming home to a fresh bowl of soup or other goodies that may have been created that day. So now it is my turn to share some of those family favorites as well as some new recipes with you. Prepare yourself over the next few weeks to find yourself reading some delicious recipes that truly come from the heart!

The first autumn recipe and possibly one of my favorite dishes is a traditional Polish/Ukrainian soup called Borscht. Borscht is a soup made from beets, onions, and carrots that is simmered with dill, vinegar and cream. Now I must warn you that this recipe is not 100% paleo but it could easily be modified. I personally couldn't do it, I mean you can ruin a good thing!

To start with we need to make the soup base or broth. Now, personally I think this is a must however if this seems too time consuming you can use the purchased beef or pork stock. 

Stock

3 or 4 beef or pork soup bones

A package of short beef/pork ribs

4 L water

Place beef or pork soup bones and the package of short beef/pork ribs in pot. Cover with water, bring to boil. You will notice this lovely layer of "black foam" appear on the top, we need to get rid of this. Drain the water reserving the bones. Add new hot water to pot and simmer for 1.5 – 2 hours. Let mixture cool, skim fat and remove bones and meat. Reserve meat for later.

3 cups of chopped beats (we always shred the beets in my household)

1 big onion chopped

3 carrots, chopped

1 tbsp salt

¼ cup vinegar

1 tbsp white sugar (omit for true paleo)

Dill to taste

Reserved meat

Add these ingredients to the broth and let boil together until the beets are soft. Then add:

 

1 – 2 diced potatoes (omit for the paleo purist)

¾ cup of frozen peas

Simmer until vegetable cooked. Add:

2 cans of tomato soup or stewed tomatoes

2 cans of pork and beans (I know this is weird but it really does the trick!)

Let simmer for a few minutes. Take some soup of the pot and add 1 small container of whipping cream to the removed soup. Pour back into the pot and heat.

Enjoy! This is truly a family favorite and I hope you can add this to your repertoire as well!

Chicken Satay with Almond Butter Sauce

Chicken Satay
Boneless, skinless chicken breast tenders (or chicken breasts cut into pieces) and a corresponding number of skewers
1/2 cup coconut cream (store your coconut milk can in the back of your fridge for a few hours and the cream will to rise to the top of the can)
2 tsp fresh ground ginger
2-3 minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp of curry powder
A squeeze of lime juice, plus a little bit of zest
Salt and pepper

Combine the coconut cream, ginger, garlic, curry, and lemon zest in a ziplock bag and squish it all around. If the coconut cream is too thick, loosen it up with a little lime juice and water. Add salt and pepper, then taste for seasoning. Add more curry powder, if you love the flavour.

Add the chicken to the bag and massage the bag to get the chicken coated. Marinate for a minimum of an hour, the longer the better. Once the chicken is done marinating, thread each piece onto a wooden skewer. Soak the skewers first if you choose to prevent them from burning. 

Place them on a heated grill and cook till no longer pink about 8 - 12 minutes. 

Almond Butter Sauce
1 tbsp almond butter
1/4 cup coconut aminos
1 tsp crushed red pepper
Juice of one lime
Some hot water

This sauce is the easiest thing in the world. Just mix all the ingredient together, adding the hot water last and add in just a little at a time until it loosens up the sauce to the consistency you want. 

Serve with chicken and enjoy! I made this for the first time this week and I love it! I will definitely be making this recipe again!

Pork Ribs

Here is another rib recipe, why another? Because ribs are awesome!

Pork side ribs
3 tbsp chili powder
2 tsp cumin
2 tsp salt
2 tsp pepper
1 lemon
water

BBQ Sauce
1/2 can tomato paste
1 tbsp water
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Dash of hot sauce

On the concave surface of all ribs is a thin, translucent membrane. This membrane is tough and will prevent any flavouring to get to the rib meat, and so should be removed. To remove the membrane: Insert a metal spoon handle under the membrane at one end of the rib rack and detach a corner. Then grab the detached flap and gently tear it away from the ribs. It should come off in one clean pull.

Sprinkle the ribs with chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. In a cookie sheet or shallow roasting pan, add about 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) of water. Add a few slices of lemon to the pan. Place the ribs, meaty side up, on the pan in a single layer. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and place in oven at 325°F (160°C). Cook for between 1 and a half and 2 hours, or until meat is easily pierced with a metal skewer.

At this stage the ribs can be cooled and refrigerated for up to three days.

Ribs can be finished on the BBQ (grilled) or in the oven. To finish in the oven, remove foil and turn oven up to broil, brush ribs with your BBQ sauce and broil for about 3 minutes (if ribs are hot) or until sizzling and golden. Turn ribs over and repeat with BBQ sauce and broil again. For the ultimate ribs, repeat brushing sauce and broiling or BBQing on each side. Watch carefully when broiling, so that they do not burn.

Deconstructed Samosa

Samosa's remind me of childhood. Now you might ask how do samosa's remind a boy from central Canada of childhood? I will tell you! Growing up we had a family friend (almost like a second mother) from Uganda and made the best samosa's. She was always sending over the treats for us to enjoy, even to this day I get a dozen or so at Christmas. These samosa's we filled with ground beef and a beautiful array of spices. This recipe is very similar and is damn tasty!


2 tablespoons ghee/coconut oil
1 large onion, finely minced
3 large cloves of garlic, minced
2 tablespoons minced ginger
1 jalapeno peppers, finely diced
2 pounds of ground beef
½ teaspoon turmeric
 2 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
½ cup coconut milk
1 tablespoon garam masala
Juice from half a lemon
¼ cup minced cilantro

Heat the ghee or coconut in a large skillet over medium heat and prep your ingredients as the pan gets hot. Throw the onions in the pan and stir fry until translucent, about 10 minutes. 

Toss in the garlic, ginger, and peppers and sauté until fragrant. Crumble in the ground beef and cook until no longer pink, breaking up the pieces with your spatula. Stir in the turmeric, salt, and coconut milk, and bring to a simmer. Cover the pan and reduce the heat to medium low. 

Simmer the meat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. When time’s up, check to see if the liquid has evaporated from the meat. If not, cook the meat uncovered for 5 more minutes or until the moisture is gone. Remove the pan from the heat and mix in the garam masala, lemon juice, and minced cilantro.You can serve the spiced meat in fresh lettuce wraps.

Recipe from Nom Nom Paleo

Mexican Chicken with Pico de Gallo

Chicken
4 chicken breasts
1 tbsp cumin
1 tbsp oregano
1 tsp fresh ground pepper
2 tbsp olive oil

Pico de Gallo
3 tomatoes, diced
1/2 white onion, minced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1/2 lime, juiced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pinch garlic powder
1 pinch ground cumin
sea salt and ground black pepper to taste

Heat grill to medium heat. Place chicken breasts in a large ziploc bag. Tenderize/pound out the chicken with a rubber mallet or rolling pin until chicken is an even thickness. Place chicken on a plate and sprinkle cumin, oregano and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil and give the chicken breasts a massage to work the spices into the chicken. Place on heated grill and cook for 10 - 15 minutes or until the juices run clear. 

For the pico de gallo: Stir the tomatoes, onion, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, lime juice, garlic, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Refrigerate at least 3 hours before serving.

Top chicken with pico de gallo and enjoy!

Shrimp Ceviche

Can I interest you in a meal that cooks itself? 

Yes? I thought so!

It’s not too good to be true, it’s just ceviche – a dish of seafood that’s “cooked” using citrus juices and served up with ingredients like bell peppers, mango and peach.

1/2 lb raw shrimp
1 garlic clove, minced
1 red/yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 peach, pitted and chopped
1 mango, chopped
Juice of 2 lemons
Juice of 2 limes
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

Peel and de-vein the shrimp, if necessary. Chop the shrimp into small pieces. Prepare the veggies: dice the pepper, peach and mango, and mince the garlic. Mix the shrimp, garlic, bell pepper, peach and mango in a bowl. Squeeze the citrus juice on top and combine. There should be enough liquid to cover the shrimp. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or until the shrimp has turned from translucent to opaque. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste and top with chopped cilantro.

Recipe from Stupid Easy Paleo

Lazy Cabbage Rolls

Being of Polish heritage I absolutely love cabbage rolls and the traditional flavours of dill, cabbage and tomato. A traditional cabbage roll from my family is stuffed with rice flavored with dill and bacon. Sadly rice is out but never fear I have found an alternative. This recipe tastes just as good as a traditional cabbage roll but with only half the work!  

1 small head of cabbage
1 onion, finely chopped
3 tbsp coconut oil
2 tbsp water
1/2 head cauliflower
1.5 lb free range ground beef
1 can (796 ml) + 1 can (398 ml) tomato sauce
2 tbsp green relish
3 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
1/4 cup sauerkraut
Salt and fresh ground pepper

First, prepare your cabbage. It’s easy if you cut the head in quarter’s and then slice out the stem and discard. Place a quarter of the cabbage cut side down and slice about 1 cm thick. Do this for the entire cabbage head. In a large frying pan heat 2 tbsp water and 1 tbsp coconut oil on high heat. Add the sliced cabbage along with the sauerkraut and cook for about 5 – 10 minutes, or until some of the cabbage starts to become translucent and slightly golden. Meanwhile, in a separate pan on medium to low heat, fry the onions in the remaining coconut oil until translucent and beginning to turn golden brown.

Coarsely chop the cauliflower and place in a food processor. Pulse repeatedly until you get the consistency of rice.OR if you don't have a food processor just grate it on a box grater (that's what I did). Fry the ground beef until fully cooked. Once cooked, add the fried onions, 1 tbsp of dill, cauliflower rice, and salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.

Bring a medium pot to medium heat and add the tomato sauce, relish and 2 tbsp dill. Bring to a light simmer and let cook for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

Now it’s time to bring everything together. Place about 1/2 of the sliced cabbage on the bottom of a 9 x 13 baking dish so it covers the bottom of the dish. Top with 1/2 of the ground beef mixture and 1/2 the tomato sauce. Repeat, finishing with the sauce on top. Loosely cover with aluminum foil and place in a 350°F oven. Bake for about 45 minutes to an hour, stirring occasionally. These lazy cabbage rolls are much better the next day, so this is a great make ahead dish that is totally good for you!

Bon appétit!

Recipe from Going Against the Grain

Taco Salad

1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
2 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp garlic salt
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp sea salt
1 cup water
1/2 yellow onion, diced
1 medium tomato, diced
1 romaine heart
guacomole 
fresh cilantro
salsa

Heat medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef or turkey and onion to pan. Cook for about 10 minutes, or until browned. Add chili powder, garlic salt, cumin, oregano, sea salt and water, and let simmer
for 5 minutes more. Meanwhile, wash lettuce and tear. Top with meat, tomatoes, cilantro, guacamole and salsa.

Simple as that! I suggest not using the taco seasoning mixes as they often have preservatives and are high in salt. 

The 'Ultimate' Chili

I work up this morning and it was a rainy day so I decided to create a comfort food to help warm up the day.


6 slices of bacon, chopped
2 lbs lean ground beef
2 medium onions, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
1 large yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 jalenpo, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 – 28oz can tomato pureé
1 – 14oz can tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups coffee
3 tbsp chili powder
2 tbsp cumin
1 tbsp oregano
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp cayenne
1 tsp sea salt + sprinkle
1 tsp pepper + sprinkle

Sauté bacon in large dutch oven or soup pot and cook until bacon cooked and renders the bacon fat. Remove the bacon and leave the bacon fat. Add the onions and bell peppers to the bacon fat and sprinkle with salt and pepper, cook for about 5 minutes.

Add beef and garlic and cook until brown. About 7  minutes.

Add tomato pureé, tomato sauce, coffee and spices. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 1-2 hours. The longer it simmers the more the flavours will develop.

Enjoy!

Recipe from Robb Wolf

Chicken Fried "Rice"

1/2 of a large head of cauliflower, riced
2 chicken breasts, chopped into small pieces
1 tbsp coconut oil
1 tsp hot chili pepper powder
1 tsp ginger powder (or 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger)
2 cloves of garlic, minced
2 cups of cole slaw mix
1 handful of bean sprouts
1 bunch of scallions / green onions
1 small white onion, diced
3 tbsp of coconut aminos
2 tbsp of fish sauce
1 tbsp hot chili paste (optional) such as Sriracha.
2 to 4 tbsp of water
2 eggs

Use a food processor to rice your cauliflower, or use a cheese grater. Turn your large pot or dutch oven to medium heat. Add your coconut oil, chicken, chili powder, ginger, and garlic. Stir well, and cook your chicken until browned and mostly cooked but not fully cooked. Add your coconut aminos and fish sauce and use them to deglaze your pot, stirring well.

Add your cauliflower, cabbage, scallions, onion, and bean sprouts. Stir well and make sure everything is well mixed, let cook for a couple minutes. Add 2 to 4 tbsp of water to the pot, and stir well again. Lower heat to medium low, cover and cook for up to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cabbage and cauliflower are soft. If you want to add chili paste such as Sriracha, do it now and stir well.

Turn your heat up to high and stir well until all excess liquid has cooked off. Crack 2 eggs into your pot, stir fast like mad as you remove the pot from the heat. Stir well until the eggs are totally worked into your “rice” and then you are done. Garnish with chopped scallions and raw bean sprouts. Enjoy!

Recipe adapted from Paleo Pot

Chicken Salad

2 chicken breasts, cooked and chopped or meat from small roasting chicken
3 green onions, chopped
1/2 yellow bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup seedless red grapes
1/4 cup paleo mayo
1 tsp fresh ground pepper
1 tsp sea salt
1 tsp dillweed or fresh dill (I didn't have any)

I purchased a small roasted chicken from Sobey's. I carved and chopped the chicken (saving the bones for homemade stock). Combine ingredients together in a bowl and let sit for an hour or so. This is a simple yet delicious recipe. This can be eaten on it's own or served in a lettuce wrap.

Enjoy!

Sundried Tomato Pesto Stuffed Pork Tenderloin

Umm…how is that for a recipe title? I think it encompasses the awesomeness that is this meaty meal.

1 lb pork tenderloin
6 sundried tomatoes in oil, chopped
3 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tbsp basil, chopped
3 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup walnuts or pine nuts
1/4 cup olive oil
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 tsp salt
1 tsp fresh ground pepper

Preheat oven to 400ºF.

Remove any silver skin from the tenderloin. Butterfly the pork tenderloin (cut it down the middle vertically, but not all the way through – it should open up like a book), then place it between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound it thin with a meat mallet – you’ll want about 1 cm thickness. Set aside. Note: you can also use a heavy can of soup to pound the pork.

Preheat an oven-proof pan on medium-high heat. Meanwhile, combine sundried tomatoes, parsley, basil, garlic, nuts, olive oil, salt and pepper in food processor or blender. Combine until it forms a paste then spread over top of pork loin. Starting at the short end of the pork, start rolling it up like a jelly roll. Once rolled take some butchers twine and wrap the tenderloin to ensure that it does not fall apart during cooking. 

Heat up some olive oil in the prepared pan. When it’s hot, place the tenderloin in the pan and sear both sides. When you’re done searing, place the pan in the pre-heated oven and roast for 45 minutes, depending on desired degree of doneness. Remove pork from oven to a cutting board and let stand, covered with foil, for 5-10 minutes. Slice into 1″ thick slices and serve.

Enjoy!