tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36871048650017903382024-03-13T19:31:47.449-07:00Paleo In A PinchAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15904369131879447805noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3687104865001790338.post-936297183224254282012-11-14T15:32:00.003-08:002012-11-14T15:32:53.140-08:00Paleo in a Pinch is MoVing!!Check me out at <a href="http://paleoinapinch.tumblr.com/">http://paleoinapinch.tumblr.com/</a> -- snazzzy new site!! Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15904369131879447805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3687104865001790338.post-6888448110300738262012-11-10T20:48:00.000-08:002012-11-11T19:41:07.367-08:00BLUEBERRY & APPLE CHICKEN SAUSAGE KISSED WITH MAPLE AND STUFFED INTO A SUGARLOAF SQUASH<span style="font-family: Calibri;">So, this morning we had our son’s first basketball game of
the season.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We love basketball. Huge
Blazer fans (Let’s Go, Blazers!!).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One
thing we don’t love -- rushed Saturday mornings.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Nor do we love running out of eggs on rushed Saturday
mornings.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Today, we experienced
both.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I went on strike and prepared nothing for breakfast.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That’s right.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Nothing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We each fended for ourselves
and headed out the door.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lucky for Jude,
he’d slept over at friend’s houses – he got breakfast. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Fast forward a couple hours, we arrive back at home – still eggless.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And very hungry.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Don’t panic – Paleo in a Pinch has got ya
covered.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Within the hour, we sat down to
a breakfast that my oldest daughter Trinity declared, “Tastes like Lapella!”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Before I ever even took a bite, I knew I was
in for a treat.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">GROCERY LIST<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">2 sugarloaf squash (or delicata)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Olive oil<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1 onion, chopped<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1 green pepper, chopped<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">4 kale leaves, de-stemmed and chopped<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">2 tsp. garlic, minced<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">2 lbs. ground chicken sausage</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1 cup fresh blueberries <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">½ cup pure maple syrup<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">2 Tbsp. parsley,
chopped<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">2 Tbsp. sage, chopped<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1 tsp. salt<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1 tsp. pepper<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">2 tsp. red pepper
flakes<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1 apple, chopped (I used a tart granny smith)</span><br />
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">1)</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Wash squash, cut in half (skin is edible).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Scrape seeds out and bake in a 350 degree
pre-heated oven for 45 minutes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">2)</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">In a large fry pan, sauté onion, green pepper,
kale and garlic in olive oil over medium heat 3-5 minutes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">3)</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Add sausage, blueberries, maple, parsley, sage, salt
and both peppers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Break sausage into
small pieces and stir fry 10 minutes, or until sausage is cooked through.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">4)</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Add apple and cook 2 minutes more.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">5)</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">To serve: place squash on plate and fill with
chicken mixture.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It comes at ya and sometimes we’re not prepared.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It reminds me of a fortune cookie I once read,
“You can’t stop the tide, but you can learn to surf.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">From my kitchen, to yours…. Enjoy!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15904369131879447805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3687104865001790338.post-87675430580375026332012-11-09T09:47:00.003-08:002012-11-09T09:47:48.707-08:00Veggie Breakfast Scramble<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Being a Paleo family, we eat a lot of meat at our
house.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Every so often, it’s nice to go
without and overload on veggies instead.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">As a mother of three, it’s gratifying to watch my kids
gobble down a variety of veggies before they head off to school.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In this day and age, it might be downright
shocking to see an 8 year old eat spinach, mushrooms, onion and peppers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Just wait until you see him ask for
seconds.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>**gasp!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Olive oil</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Sweet potato, cubed, ¼ cup per person</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Onion, chopped, ¼ cup per person</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Red and green peppers, chopped ¼ cup per person</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Spinach, 4-5 leaves per person</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Mushrooms, 1 per person</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Salt & pepper<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Eggs, 2-3 per person<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">1)</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">In a large frying pan, sauté sweet potato in
olive oil over medium heat for 3-5 minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Toss potatoes to brown evenly.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span>Add remaining veggies and sauté 5 minutes more.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">3)</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">By all means, have some fun with your food – no
utensils are required here – just toss it, flip it, shake it …. Embrace your
inner chef!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4)<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Add eggs to veggies, salt and pepper and stir to
scramble (you may use your utensil now).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Serve with a side of fruit
and a robust cup of jo (jo is not recommended for the kiddos!).<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">A veggie breakfast scramble is a fantastic
way to start your morning.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You’ll be fueled
and energized to make it a great day!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15904369131879447805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3687104865001790338.post-52166489795203430072012-11-08T20:56:00.002-08:002012-11-08T20:56:48.327-08:00Coq Au Vin
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Let’s not fool ourselves.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Everyone has an inner chef.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And
everyone likes to light things on fire.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The beauty of this dish …. You get to do both!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I love busting this recipe out when we have guests.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s easy enough to prepare while holding a
conversation AND you’ll WOW!! just about anyone when you light your dish on
fire!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not to mention, the gorgeous
flavors that intertwines from onions and bacon, wine and brandy, chicken and herbs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sensational.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Mouthwatering.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Straight from heaven,
right to your kitchen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">4 Tbsp. pastured butter</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">2 yellow onions, halved and sliced</span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">10 strips bacon, cut in ½ inch strips</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">3-4 lbs. chicken thighs</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">3-4 Tbsp. coconut flour</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">3 Tbsp. Brandy</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1 C. red wine</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1 C. chicken stock</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">4 cloves of garlic, minced</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">4 sprigs of thyme</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">4 sprigs of parsley</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">2 bay leaves</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Salt and pepper</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1 Tbsp. pastured butter</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">2 C. mushroom, cut into quarters</span></span></div>
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Instruction<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">1)</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Over medium heat, melt 4 Tbsps. butter in a
large frying pan or dutch oven and sauté onion and bacon for 10 minutes.</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Remove bacon and onion from pan and set aside.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Add chicken to pan and brown on all sides,
sprinkling coconut flour to coat evenly.</span></div>
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light on fire.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Flame will burn out
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and chicken broth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Toss in garlic,
thyme, parsley, bay leaves, salt and pepper and bring to a boil over medium
heat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cover and turn heat down to
low.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Simmer 45 minutes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">15 minutes before chicken is done, melt 1 Tbsp.
butter over medium heat in a small frying pan, sauté mushrooms until browned
(5-8 minutes).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Toss mushrooms into the
chicken, simmer a few minutes, allowing the sauce to be absorbed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Take your time enjoying this exquisite dish.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Serve with a veggie of choice and pair with
your favorite wine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">There are plenty of things to fuss about in life – food should
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15904369131879447805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3687104865001790338.post-245571830371824682012-11-03T21:23:00.000-07:002012-11-03T21:23:07.617-07:00Caramelized Beef Brisket
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Crisis was diverted tonight…. Fewww!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Earlier in the day, I went to unwrap what I
thought was half-thawed bone-in pork chops.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Turns out what I was thawing were two slabs of 100% grass-fed beef
brisket. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Alrighty then.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Having never cooked a beef brisket in my life, I did what
any reasonable housewife would do.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I Googled
it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Turns out these bad boys cook for a
while …. A long while.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Arggg….<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Whatever.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I set my
oven to a low temp roast, sliced up an onion and a shallot, laid them in the
bottom of a pan and topped with seasoned half-thawed briskets.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here goes somethin’.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Five and a half hours later…. I made somethin’ outa nothin’
alright!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I love when that happens.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">3lbs. 100% grass-fed beef brisket</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1 onion, sliced</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1 large shallot, sliced</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1tsp. each of dried basil, chili powder, coriander, oregano,
parsley</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><o:p>salt and pepper</o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><o:p>2 </o:p></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;">cups chicken broth<o:p></o:p></span></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">½ cup red wine<o:p></o:p></span></span>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Cooking
Instructions<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">1)</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">In a roasting pan, layer sliced onion and
shallot.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">2)</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Season briskets on both sides.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">3)</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Roast, uncovered in a 350 degree pre-heated oven
for 90 minutes<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">4)</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Add chicken broth and wine, cover with a lid.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Turn oven temp down to 325 degrees and roast
3.5 hours.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">5)</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Every 30 minutes, baste with broth and wine,
turning a few times while cooking.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Broth
and wine will evaporate, turning into a glaze.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">6)</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Serve with your favorite side of veggies.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">7)</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">My husband busted out a blend of paleo friendly
ketchup and siriacha to dip the brisket in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I have to say, it was pretty darn good. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I’ve said it before -- I’ll say it again, some of my best
recipes come from tossing in what I have on hand.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Isn’t that the way cooking should be?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Utilizing what we have.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yes,
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15904369131879447805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3687104865001790338.post-51582872365960051032012-10-31T11:03:00.000-07:002012-10-31T11:11:11.143-07:00ACORN SQUASH STUFFED WITH SPICED CHICKEN SAUSAGE AND APPLES<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I love this time of year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I love the brilliant colors that cling to the trees and litter the
ground with fiery reds and canary yellows.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I love the sound one single crunchy leaf makes when you step on it.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Walk into a grocery store and you’re treated to a similar color
scheme.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bright red cranberries, aromatic
oranges, apples splashed with vibrant colors, hearty greens and an array of
squash draped in shades of fall.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">There is beauty in every season.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pause.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Take a second to breathe it in.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I recently experienced one of these deep breath
moments.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My husband was out of town
hunting, it was just me and the kids for the weekend.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I stood in my kitchen, staring into my
depleted fridge, wondering what I could possibly throw together that would be
nutritious and eatable.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I pulled out the following random ingredients, pushed my
sleeves up and exhaled.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Less than an
hour later, my kiddos and I sat down to a beautiful fall inspired Paleo meal of
squash, greens, apples and sausage spiced with warm flavors of cinnamon and
nutmeg.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">2 Acorn Squash, halved and deseeded</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Olive Oil</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1 Yellow Onion, chopped</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">½ Green Bell Pepper, chopped</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">2 lbs. Spiced Chicken Apple Sausage, ground (I found mine at
Whole Foods)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">2 Apples, chopped into rather large pieces</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">4 Leaves Kale, chopped</span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">1)</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Preheat oven to 350 degrees.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Place halved acorn squash, flesh side down –
skin side up, and bake 45 minutes. (skin is not eatable)<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">2)</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">In a large frying pan, sauté bell pepper and
onion in olive oil over medium-high heat for 3 minutes.<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">3)</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Add sausage to frying pan, breaking up into
small pieces.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">4)</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Cook 10-15 minutes or until sausage in cooked
all the way through.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">5)</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Toss in apples and kale, cook two minutes more
until soft and warm.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">6)</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">To serve; place cooked acorn squash, skin side
down on plate and fill with sausage and apple mixture.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15904369131879447805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3687104865001790338.post-13161384695119748702012-10-30T12:32:00.002-07:002012-10-30T12:32:40.346-07:00DON’T DOUBT THE SPROUT!!There are many ways to prepare Brussels Sprouts, but this one is my favorite. I always make a LARGE portion, enough for dinner and breakfast (leftovers are KEY for a Paleo lifestyle)!! Think your kids won’t want to try?!? Follow along and learn how to take Brussels Sprouts from YUCK to YUMMMmmmm!!<br />
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2 bundles of Brussels Sprouts, steamed and chopped<br />
Bacon (at least 6 strips), cooked and crumbled, reserve bacon drippings<br />
Onion, sliced<br />
Red Pepper, sliced<br />
Salt & Pepper<br />
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Steam brussels sprouts for 4 minutes. Set aside to cool.<br />
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Brown bacon over med/high heat for a few minutes on each side. Don’t overcook!! Set aside on paper towels to drain & cool. <br />
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Reserve bacon drippings (ALWAYS!!). I have this cute little tea cup that I reserve our bacon drippings in. Just toss in a pan when making eggs or veggies …. It adds DELISH flavor!! Bacon. Yummm!!</div>
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Once brussels sprouts have cooled, chop stems off and cut in ½ or ¼ (depending on the sprout size) pieces. Remove and discard any loose layers.<br />
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This is where it gets fun & my recipe becomes YOUR recipe. Use whatever sounds good, smells good or you think would taste good. I’m a fan of onions, peppers and BACON!! Chop & add as little or as much as you’d like. Stir in some fresh ground black pepper & the bacon drippings (or olive oil). Spread evenly onto a baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 min. Stir once or twice while baking.</div>
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Brussels sprouts are AWESOME with eggs!!<br />
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Brussels sprouts pair perfectly with any protein. Try them with spiced rubbed ribs and grilled pineapple!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15904369131879447805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3687104865001790338.post-20537702457692058472012-10-22T16:59:00.000-07:002012-10-23T11:41:30.398-07:00ZUPPA TOSCANA <span style="font-family: Calibri;">Every year, around this time in October, my girlfriends and
I pack it up and head to the beach for a long weekend of chillaxing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We spend our days cozied up at the beach
house, chit chattin' and cooking up a storm. At night, we head into the small
town of Ocean Shores, to stir up a bit o’ trouble. If you’ve ever been to Ocean
Shores, you get my humor.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I always look forward to the night when Carrie cooks – she
makes the BOMB Zuppa Toscana.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Realizing
it was pretty darn close to being Paleo, it inspired me to make a few tweaks and
add it to my Paleo recipe collection.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Talk
about flavor to savor – this recipe is most definitely a keeper!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">2 lbs. Italian Sausage</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">2 tsp. Crushed Red Pepper</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">4 strips of Bacon, sliced (I like to take kitchen shears and
cut ½ inch wide strips)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">2 cups Broccoli Florets</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1 cup Mushrooms, chopped into large chunks</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1 Yellow Onion, chopped</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1 Kabocha Squash, deseeded & cubed, leave skin on</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">6 cloves Garlic, minced</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Salt & Pepper</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1 cup White Wine, preferably sweet</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">9 cups Chicken Broth</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1 cup Heavy Cream</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Kale, chopped</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">In a large soup pot, brown sausage and crushed red pepper
over medium-high heat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cook all the way
through (about 10 minutes), breaking up the meat into bite sized pieces.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Remove from soup pot and drain meat of
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bowl. Spoon Zuppa Toscana over kale and let rest 2 minutes, until the kale
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This is absolutely my new favorite soup.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So much love and flavor goes into this
dish.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not to mention, ample vegetables
filled with mega vitamins and minerals to keep you nice and healthy during cold
and flu season.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Paleo goodness.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mmm, Mmm, Good.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15904369131879447805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3687104865001790338.post-31295383782376297632012-10-17T13:16:00.001-07:002012-10-17T14:04:39.882-07:00‘The Godfather’ Sauce<span style="font-family: Calibri;">There is no mistaking fall has arrived in Washington.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Smelling the season’s first day of rain, cast
a spell on our family and sent us straight into hibernation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lazy days are few and far between at our
house -- when we get them, we go all out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Jammies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Blankies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Fireplace.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Movies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Books.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Puzzles.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Bliss.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">My husband and I snuggled up to watch his all-time fave
movie, ‘The Godfather’.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I got a kick out
of Clemenza’s red sauce demo.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Of course,
I ended up in my kitchen speaking with a fake Italian accent, throwing together
my Paleo version of The Godfather Sauce.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">"Heh, come over here, kid, learn something. You never
know, you might have to cook for 20 guys someday. You see, you start out with a
little bit of oil. Then you fry some garlic. Then you throw in some tomatoes,
tomato paste, you fry it; ya make sure it doesn't stick. You get it to a boil;
you shove in all your sausage and your meatballs; heh…? And a little bit o'
wine. An' a little bit o' sugar, and that's my trick." --- Clemenza in
'The Godfather'<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">There are many ways to enjoy The Godfather Sauce without
pasta, remaining in Paleo-rificness.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A
few ideas to inspire you:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Smother on top of rosemary chicken, serve with a
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Go with Clemenza’s idea, add meatballs to the
mix and serve with spaghetti squash.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Mix with a medley of roasted veggies like
zucchini, onions, peas and cherry tomatoes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">¼ Cup Olive Oil</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">½ Onion, chopped</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">6 Cloves Garlic, minced</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1 Cup Red Wine<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">2 TBSP Italian Herbs, fresh -- OR – 1 TBSP dried<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15904369131879447805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3687104865001790338.post-9147121900572432432012-10-10T20:59:00.000-07:002012-10-10T21:03:10.712-07:00CINNAMON CRUSTED PORK CHOPS WITH APPLES & SAGEDid anyone else grow up eating Pork Chops & Applesauce? This was a big hit in my house – I LOVED dipping my thin cut pork chop into my mom’s homemade cinnamon applesauce. I can hear her saying in a goofy voice when asked, "What's for dinner?" She'd say, “Pork Chaaaps and Applesaucccce”.<br />
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Reflections like this make me smile. I had NO interest in cooking at a young age. It amazes me how mom was able to influence me in the kitchen as much as she did. She’s probably equally amazed that I enjoy cooking and write a food blog!!<br />
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I took mom’s version of ‘Pork Chaaaps and Applesaucccce’ and dressed it up a bit by adding sweet Cinnamon, tart Apples and fresh savory Sage. Make yourself a list of the following ingredients and head on out to the market! This meal takes 15-20 minutes to prepare and sure to be a crowd pleaser! Enjoy!<br />
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3 Apples<br />
3 Shallots<br />
5 TBSP Coconut Oil<br />
2 TBSP Chopped Fresh Sage<br />
Cinnamon <br />
Salt<br />
5 Large Bone-In Pork Chops (My Mom just blessed us with chops from her pig. Natural. Local. Free. Delish!!)<br />
¼ C White Wine<br />
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Slice Apples – I’m always a fan of knowing what I’m eating. I typically slice, dice and chop on the larger side of things. If you have small children or prefer smaller pieces, by all means slice, dice & chop to your liking!<br />
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Chop Sage. I used Organic Sage from my herb garden I planted in the Spring – yes, it’s still alive & growing!! <br />
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Melt 4 TBSP of Coconut Oil in a large fry pan over Medium heat. Add Apples, Shallots and Sage. Sauté for 5 min. Remove Apple Sauté from pan and set aside.<br />
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Show your Chops some love, rub a generous amount of Cinnamon & Salt onto both sides.<br />
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Melt the remanding 1 TBSP Coconut Oil in the fry pan.<br />
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Sear on both sides for 2 minutes.<br />
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Measure out ¼ White Wine.<br />
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Pour White Wine over Chops. Allow sauce to come to a boil – this will cook all the alcohol out.<br />
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I served these scrumptious Chops with AmaZing Asparagus (<a href="http://www.columbian.com/weblogs/paleo-in-a-pinch/2012/jun/27/amazing-asparagus/">http://www.columbian.com/weblogs/paleo-in-a-pinch/2012/jun/27/amazing-asparagus/</a>).<br />
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From my kitchen, to yours …. Enjoy!! Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15904369131879447805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3687104865001790338.post-22742070005261531222012-10-09T13:38:00.001-07:002012-10-09T15:30:12.300-07:00Curry Chicken Salad<br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">A few years ago, I headed up North to visit my lifelong BFF,
Melissa.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She had just given birth to her
second child, my God-Daughter – Miss Maggie Dee.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I arrived on her doorstep, sporting a red
cooler filled to the brim with enough arsenals to feed a small army! I was
ready to cook, clean and hold baby Maggie, so mom could sleep, shower and do
all the things that are nearly impossible with a newborn and a two year old.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">It was pure delight to be Mary Poppin’s for the weekend.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">AND!! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To my culinary pleasure,
Melissa requested I make her Mom’s curry chicken salad -- So simple, yet so
tasty and super easy to Paleo-fy. Yes, please!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Follow along and learn how to turn a blahhh…. lunch time
routine, into a SuperCaliFragilisticExpialidocious (!!!) Paleo cuisine!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1 Lb. Chicken Breast, boneless and skinless</span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">1)</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">In a large sauce pan, bring pot of water to a
boil over high heat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Add chicken breast,
whole garlic clove and ½ onion.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Reduce
heat to medium high to gently boil for 20-25 minutes, or until no pink remains.</span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">2)</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Meanwhile,
chop/dice celery, apple, red onion and grapes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">We can all learn a thing or two from Mary Poppins who says, "Why
do you always complicate things that are really quite simple?"<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Curry Chicken Salad.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Deliciously simple. </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15904369131879447805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3687104865001790338.post-75365481086896809052012-10-08T16:23:00.002-07:002012-10-08T16:33:41.535-07:00Taco Tuesday, BaBy!!Before going Paleo, my husband and I were huge fans of Taco Tuesday – here, there and everywhere… give it to me! Now that we live in the grain and dairy free world, it makes it a touch difficult to hit up your local taco joint. Beans, rice, cheese, sour cream, MSG ….. yahhh, they just don’t mix in the Paleo world. I’ve also realized that most taco seasoning packets, Organic or not, either have MSG or flour as an ingredient – making it a challenge to enjoy Taco Tuesday at home.<br />
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I’ve given a few attempts at homemade taco seasonings, but none offered the spice I was looking for. Craving Taco Tuesday last week, it was my quest to make a Paleo-riffic taco seasoning worthy of sharing. The timing couldn’t have been more perfect when Erin, my friend who has an amazing garden and randomly drops off her bounty to share, left a beautiful box filled with tomatoes and jalapeños on our front porch. INSPIRATION!! <br />
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I’m all about spices and seasonings, but what I needed was a real kick in the pants. Jalapeños, BaBy!! I took chopped red onion & minced Jalapeño, sautéed in olive oil and added 100% grass-fed ground beef. Once the beef was browned, I tossed in my special concoction of spices and simmered. Even before the first bite, I could smell this was Paleo-riffic.<br />
I’m so pumped to share this with you – Happy Taco Tuesday!!<br />
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4 lbs. 100% grass-fed ground beef<br />
1 Red Onion, chopped<br />
4 Jalapeños, minced<br />
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1 TBSP Cumin<br />
1½ tsp. Paprika<br />
1 tsp. Oregano<br />
1 tsp. Red Pepper Flakes<br />
2 tsp. Garlic Powder<br />
½ tsp. Onion Powder<br />
1½ tsp. Salt<br />
1½ tsp. Ground Black Pepper<br />
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Lettuce, chopped<br />
Tomatoes, chopped<br />
Olives, sliced<br />
Green Onion, sliced<br />
Jalapeño, minced<br />
Avocado, sliced <br />
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1) Sauté red onion and jalapeño in olive oil over medium heat 3-5 minutes.<br />
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2) Add ground beef and brown, stirring to break up the meat –about 10 minutes.<br />
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4) Mix together taco seasoning. Add ¾ warm water to taco seasoning and stir until mixed. Pour on top of ground beef and simmer 5-10 minutes.<br />
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From my kitchen, to yours …. Enjoy!!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15904369131879447805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3687104865001790338.post-83731773496589549562012-10-04T10:13:00.000-07:002012-10-04T14:43:27.256-07:00WAKE UP ON THE SUNNY SIDE<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I love that having your own chicken coop has become so mainstream.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Everyone has chickens these days.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Portland hipsters have chickens.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Your average family from The ‘Couve has
chickens.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I don’t have chickens.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>BUT…I have friends that do!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Last week, I went to Madison’s house for breakfast – she’s my paleo lovin’ crossfit coach.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She and her fiancé Jake are proud parents to their plump chickens named Salt and Francis.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Every so often, on a very lucky day, farm fresh eggs appear in their coop.</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15904369131879447805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3687104865001790338.post-55313349504253078732012-10-03T11:23:00.002-07:002012-10-03T11:30:18.325-07:00Cowboy Breakfast ScrambleRise and shine, it’s time for breakfast! More often than not, eggs are on the menu at our house. It’s an Egg-cellent (sorry, I couldn’t help myself) and affordable way to get your protein fix. Taking very little time to prepare, you can whip up a scramble in less than 15 minutes. One of our favorites is the Cowboy Scramble – my son, Jude, absolutely loves when I make this for him. I wonder if I came up with a Princess Scramble, would my daughter, Bella, start liking eggs again. Hummm…..<br />
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Anyways, I love the flavor of Chorizo. Spicy enough to kick start any meal, but mild enough my kids will eat it! Just toss in a few sweet veggies, scramble in farm fresh eggs and top with creamy avocado -- BANG!! You’ll be ready to strap on your boots, saddle up your horses and ROCK the day ahead of you!!<br />
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<u>Sweet Potato</u>, chopped (1/4 C. per person)<br />
<u>Green & Red Pepper</u>, chopped (1/4 C. per person)<br />
<u>Onion</u>, chopped (2 TBSP per person)<br />
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From my kitchen, to yours….. I hope y’all enjoy!!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15904369131879447805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3687104865001790338.post-28965349750134461482012-09-26T17:55:00.000-07:002012-10-29T14:04:17.763-07:00HEARTY MEAT SAUCE AND SPAGETTI SQUASH<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This recipe is inspired by kindness. <br />
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My husband and I ran the 2012 Hood 2 Coast relay this summer. We totally scored by snagging two spots on a team with fellow ‘Industrial CrossFit’ peeps. Sweet!! Our team of 12 divided into two vans, heavily decorated with team spirit. We sent 6 team members in Van #1 to the starting line at Mt. Hood early Friday morning. By Saturday afternoon, after relaying 36 legs with less than a few hours of sleep, van #2 crossed the finish line in Seaside, OR. Within 27 hours we collectively logged 200 miles from Mt. Hood to the Coast. It was a blast! Here is a pic of our team -- Kickin’ Asphalt. Aaron and I are on the top row to the right, next to Jake our AWESOME driver – we appropriately nicknamed, Cap’n. <br />
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of the major exchanges in downtown Portland. I got a text from Shawna, one of
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">We pulled into our driveway. Exhausted.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The clouds parted and the angels sang as we
saw the carepackage Shawna had left on our doorstep. A large bowl of spaghetti
squash noodles.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A soup pot filled with
rich meat sauce made with veggies from her garden.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>AND!! A pan of Paleo brownies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We were one happy Paleo lovin’ CrossFittin’
family -- being well fed right smack in the middle of Hood 2 Coast.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Fast forward 3 weeks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Freshly recovered from Hood 2 Coast, our war wounds have healed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Only jolly good times exist in our
memories.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Especially the memory of Shawna’s
meal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Jolly good!! I don’t know what
stands out more. How amazing to have such a caring friend – or – her amazing
MEAT SAUCE!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Anywho, I’ve been dreaming of this sauce for one too many
nights!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had to make my own.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was so fun to make spaghetti squash for
the first time too.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You’re in for a real
treat with this recipe!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1 lb. Italian Pork Sausage</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">2 lb. 100% Grass-Fed Ground Beef</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1 Green Pepper, chopped</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">2 Onion, chopped</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">6 Garlic Cloves, minced</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">2 large </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">cans Crushed Tomatoes</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1 small can Tomato Paste</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Salt & Pepper</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">2 TBSP Fresh Italian Herbs or 1 TBSP dried</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">2 Bay Leaves</span><br />
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</span>Cut spaghetti squash in half, lengthwise.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Scrape out all seeds.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Place skin side down on baking sheet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bake 45 minutes. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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meat from pan, set aside.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the same
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still alive and thriving!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It turns out,
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herbs, bay leaves, salt and pepper.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bring
to a boil.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Turn heat down to low and
cover with a lid.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Simmer 45 minutes. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Meanwhile, when spaghetti squash is done cooking and cooled
to the touch.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Take a fork and scrape the
squash into a bowl.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is the coolest
thing – if you’ve never made a spaghetti squash, you’ll be impressed to see the
squash naturally comes out noodle sized!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>How fun and useful is that?!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Layer the meat sauce on top the spaghetti squash.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Brace yourself, I guarantee you’ll be going
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">‘Hearty Meat Sauce and Spaghetti Squash’ is perfect for the
chilly Fall and Winter months.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>AND a
great meal to bring to friends!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15904369131879447805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3687104865001790338.post-48687309710103299322012-09-26T11:40:00.001-07:002012-09-26T18:00:38.433-07:00FALLS BOUNTY BEEF STEW<br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Ok.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Don’t laugh.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Alright, you can laugh a little – only
because I am.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Maybe you’ve done this
too?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Back in the day, when Aaron and I
were first married – I would make Nally’s Big Chunk Beef Stew – and I LOVED
it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That’s so gross.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Don’t judge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It was 1999 and I didn’t know any better.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If I remember correctly, I would make Jiffy’s
cornbread to go with.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">We were a young couple, freshly married and ready to conquer
the world.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We started our home building
business and had our first baby girl named Trinity.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Aaron was on a jobsite or in the office all
day and I’d be home taking care of lil’ miss.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Life was great.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And Big Chunk
Beef Stew is what I would serve my hard working husband when he got home. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And we LOVED it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Fast track 13 years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Knowing what we know now, about our food industry and the benefits of
eating local and in season – Paleo-fying Big Chunk Beef Stew was a must. This
crockpot meal utilizes falls bounty, made with large hearty chunks of
vegetables and meat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">BONUS:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Buying your
produce local and in season has great benefits to your wallet and your
health.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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STEW<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">3-4 lbs. 100% grass-fed Beef Stew Meat<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1 large Onion, chopped.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3……!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>In a crock pot, stir chicken broth, wine and tomato paste until
combined.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Add all remaining
ingredients.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cover.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cook on low 7 hours.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Whala!! A tasty meal awaits. Pour into large bowls, let cool
a minute or two before serving.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15904369131879447805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3687104865001790338.post-61395192831680284922012-09-19T17:10:00.003-07:002012-09-19T17:10:24.797-07:00Paleo in a Pinch<span style="background-color: #b6d7a8; color: #134f5c;">It was nearly a year ago, when my husband and I ran a Marathon only to find by the time we reached the finish line, neither of us was pleased with our own physique. You’d think after logging 40+ miles on a weekly basis, we'd be crushing in the 6-pack department. Wrong. We knew we needed a change.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #b6d7a8; color: #134f5c;"></span><br />
<span style="background-color: #b6d7a8; color: #134f5c;">Being in our early 30’s, we felt it was time to treat our bones to Weight Lifting. We were crazy enough to give CrossFit a try. Week after week, we limped ourselves back to the gym. A month into our sadistic fitness journey we were offered a Paleo Challenge. WHAT?!? Go without Bread? Go without Milk? NEVER! But our competitive side won us over and thus our Paleo family was born. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: #b6d7a8; color: #134f5c;">We found it was very easy to cut Grain and Dairy out of our diet. We both felt better. We ran faster. We lifted stronger. And our kids complained and made fun. Until…..they realized, they “kind of - sort of - just don’t tell my friends” - liked Paleo too. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: #b6d7a8; color: #134f5c;"></span><br />
<span style="background-color: #b6d7a8; color: #134f5c;">You see, we’re all up against the mighty machine ~ the Food Industry; who tells us that fast, cheap processed food is the way to go. WRONG. Food is fuel for your body. You can fuel on Crap, or you can fuel on Crops. I’d take Crops over Crap any day! </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #b6d7a8; color: #134f5c;"></span><br />
<span style="background-color: #b6d7a8; color: #134f5c;">I’d love for you to follow my ‘Paleo in a Pinch’ Blog & FaceBook page ~ let me show you how easy it is to fuel your body, so you can perform and feel your best. I don’t claim to be a scientist or a nutritionist ~ if you have questions on the science behind a Paleo lifestyle, I encourage you to read Robb Wolfs book ‘The Paleo Solution’. What I will claim ~ I have an awesome husband and in the last 14 years, we’ve created 4 businesses in Real Estate and 3 wonderful kids. Amongst the chaos of the world, we have kept our sanity by putting our health & nutrition as a top priority. Eating Paleo, along with a healthy dose of CrossFit, has landed us in the best shape of our lives. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: #b6d7a8; color: #134f5c;"></span><br />
<span style="background-color: #b6d7a8; color: #134f5c;">I know there are mega people out there, dying to bust out of their shells and regain their lives. Come on…. jump on this train with me. What have you got to lose? </span><br />
<span style="background-color: #b6d7a8; color: #134f5c;"></span><br />
<span style="background-color: #b6d7a8; color: #134f5c;">I hope you enjoy Paleo in a Pinch ~ be inspired, be encouraged. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #b6d7a8; color: #134f5c;">~ Mary Helmes</span><br />
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