Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Paleo Peach Coconut Smoothie

Need a new idea for breakfast?  Try this smoothie recipe from Cook Eat Paleo!

Paleo Peach Coconut Smoothie

Ingredients
  • 1 cup full fat coconut milk, chilled
  • 1 cup ice
  • 2 large fresh peaches, peeled and cut into chunks
  • fresh lemon zest, to taste
Instructions
  1. Add coconut milk, ice and peaches to Vitamix or blender. Using a microplane, add a few gratings of fresh lemon zest.
  2. Blend on high speed until smooth.
Yield: 2 servings

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Easy Paleo Biscuits

Who doesn't love biscuits!  Here is a great recipe for making your own.

Easy Paleo Biscuits

Ingredients
  • 315 grams almond flour (about 3 cups)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  2. Mix dry ingredients in large bowl. Make a well in center and add wet ingredients. Stir wet ingredients in center, then stir in almond flour until dough is formed.
  3. Drop by large scoop onto cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Flatten to 1-1/2 inches using a small piece of parchment paper.
  4. Bake until lightly browned and cooked through, about 20 minutes.
Yield: 8-10 biscuits

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Fresh Tomato Salsa

Salsa is already a great alternative snack compared to a lot of other things so why not make your own.  Try this recipe from Cook Eat Paleo!

Fresh Tomato Salsa

Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl until well blended. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
Yield: about 2 cups

Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Grilled Chicken with Avocado Mango Salsa

What's for dinner tonight?  How about this great recipe!

Grilled Chicken with Avocado Mango Salsa

Ingredients
  • 2 limes
  • 1 jalapeno, chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 mango, diced
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • fresh chopped cilantro to taste
  • salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Zest and juice one lime into large bowl for marinade. Zest and juice second lime into medium bowl for salsa. Add half of chopped jalapeno and half of chopped onion to each bowl.
  2. Add mango, avocado, cilantro, and salt to bowl for salsa. Toss and set aside.
  3. Add olive oil, salt and pepper to bowl with marinade and whisk. Add chicken breasts and toss to coat. Marinate for 30 minutes.
  4. Grill chicken 4-5 minutes per side, until it reaches 155 degrees on a quick-read thermometer. Remove from grill and cover with foil to rest for 5 minutes. Serve with salsa.
Yield: 2 servings

Wednesday, January 1, 2014

Mustard Crusted Salmon with Roasted Asparagus

Need dinner tonight?  Try this recipe from Cook Eat Paleo!

Mustard Crusted Salmon with Roasted Asparagus

Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Put the salmon on one end of baking sheet and asparagus on the other end. Drizzle asparagus with olive oil and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Spread mustard on top of salmon.
  3. Bake until salmon is cooked through and asparagus starts to caramelize but is still crisp, about 10 minutes. Serve with lemon.
Yield: 2 servings