January 2012
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Paleo Cuban Mix Picadillo
I made this last night and it was delicious! I tweaked the original recipe a bit to make it Paleo. It is sooooo good. Paleo Cuban Mix Picadillo
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 LARGE onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 bay leaves 1 pound ground beef, beef chorizo, pork and/or chicken. Mix it up! 1/3 cup dry white wine 10 cherry tomatoes, chopped 1/3 cup tomato paste (Check...
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Paleo Jalapeno & Rosemary Crackers
Snowy day, playing in the kitchen. Results = Jalapeno & Rosemary crackers
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Paleo Stuffed Tomatoes
Ingredients: Chicken and/or shrimp Chorizo Garlic Jalapenos Onion Pepper Peppers Salt Tomatoes Prep: Preheat the oven to 350°. Remove the casing from around the sausage. Hollow out tomatoes and keep lids. Make: Place the sausage into a pan and heat over medium flame until cooked/browned. Cut the chicken, onion, peppers and jalapenos into small pieces. In a separate pan, sautee the onions,...
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Paleo Meatloaf
Need: A Loaf pan & food processor. Ingredients: 1 ½ lbs. ground beef 1 egg 1 tsp. cumin 1 onion, chopped 1 large carrot, chopped 1 clove fresh garlic, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped pinch of thyme cayenne pepper – amount depends on your love for spicy food! Make: Preheat oven to 350°. In the food processor, add onion, carrot, garlic, red pepper, thyme, cayenne pepper. Mix until very fine....
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Obesity Rate Falls for New York Schoolchildren –...
Across the country, recent studies have shown childhood obesity rates remaining flat or slightly increasing. But the number of obese New York City schoolchildren had fallen by 5.5 percent over five years, city and federal officials said, heralding a glimmer of optimism about one of the country’s in…
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Mouthwatering....
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Paleo Spicy Dry Rubbed Chicken w Sautéed Garlic...
Need: Spicy Dry Rub (Available @ www.ItsALifestylellc.com) Ingredients: Boneless chicken breast Fresh Spinach Garlic Spicy Dry Rub – Available at It’s A Lifestyle Crushed red pepper EVOO Prep: Chicken - Season the chicken with the Spicy Dry Rub. Spinach – Cut & clean thoroughly. Heat EVOO & garlic in a pan. Once the oil begins to boil, add spinach to the pot. Add some crushed red...
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Paleo Frozen Fruit Bars
Need: Popsicle holders Ingredients: Fresh Fruit. I used strawberries. (Prep them by cutting off the stems/leaves) Make: In a blender or food processor, blend strawberries until pureed. Pour into the popsicle containers and let freeze overnight. Aesthetics: The color itself is enough! Enjoy! Tip: If you have a funnel for pouring into the popsicle holders, it’s less mess to clean up.
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Paleo Shrimp Skewers over a Mango & Arugula...
Need: Skewer sticks. (Soak them in water to avoid burning later) Ingredients: Fresh Peeled Shrimp Fresh mango, cut into small cubes Arugula 1 Lemon, freshly squeezed. Basil Garlic White Pepper EVOO – I have a homemade one I spiced w peppers that I will be using. Make: • In a bowl, mix the EVOO, lemon, basil, white pepper, garlic and any other spices you desire. Mix thoroughly. • Have a flat...
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Paleo Tacos
I’ve declared it leftover night. This is what I came up with:
Need: Imagination & a frying pan Ingredients: • Leftover beef from the stuffed peppers • Leftover crushed almonds from the Almond Banana Smoothie • Leftover Salsa (homemade, otherwise check jars for sugar) • Head of lettuce • Hot peppers • Picante EVOO – Mine is homemade, but use whatever you have. Make: • Heat up the frying...
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Paleo Baked Eggs
Another easy to make recipe with stellar results. Pretty much can use whatever ingredients are in your frig or your favorites. Be daring! I love spicy food (even for breakfast), so here’s my recipe:
Need: Baking Dish & a fork Preheat: 375° Ingredients: 2 eggs ½ small onion (I like to shred it) spicy dill with garlic & pickles – xmas gift from my nieces! 4 to 5 sweet grape tomatoes,...
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Need a snack? Almond Banana Smoothie
So easy to make and sooooo delicious!
Need: A blender/food processor and a glass! Ingredients: 2 bananas a handful of almonds 1 1/2 cups of Almond Milk or Coconut Milk a dash of cinnamon or nutmeg (optional) a few ice cubes (optional) Make: Blend the almonds first until fairly tiny and flakey. Otherwise you will be drinking almond chunks. Add the bananas, milk of choice along with a dash...
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Paleo Chili Stuffed Peppers
Ingredients: 1 lb. Meat – Grass Fed, Ground Sirloin, etc. Your preference. •You can also substitute/Add ins: •Shredded chicken •Hot/Spicy Sausage – Beef, Pork, Chorizo (read labels for sugar) 1 bag shredded Carrots A few tbsp. of garlic (You want a hint of it, not to overwhelm the chili) 4 to 6 medium size peppers for dicing. (I like color!) 1 thinly sliced or diced Jalapeno/Habanero...
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New Year, Healthier You.
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Spicy Paleo Chicken Wings
It’s football time! Get those wings out & spice them up.
This is a simple recipe that can pretty much consist of what’s in your cabinet. Be daring, mix spices & herbs. Here’s what I used: A dozen chicken wings Black pepper Cayenne pepper EVOO Garlic powder Lemon peel Paprika Salt Preheat the oven to 350. Foil a baking sheet..(great cleanup tip: foil large enough...
