Roast Beets & Sautéed Stems

Posted by on Mar 28, 2012 in Recipes, Side dishes, appetisers & snacks | 0 comments Roast beets and sautéed stems served with roast pumpkin and a BBQ steak   As far as veggies on the side goes, I don’t think it gets much better than roast beets… they take a bit of time to make, but it’s so worth it! Remember not to throw away the stems - they contain much of the nutrients and are very tasty on the...
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Mexican Beef Stew Recipe

Posted by on Mar 27, 2012 in Lunch & Dinner, Recipes | 0 comments     Delicious and hearty Mexican beef stew - perfect comfort food for those cooling early autumn nights!   Ingredients: 1 kg grass-fed gravy beef, cut into 1 inch cubes 1/2 tsp cumin powder 1/2 tsp ground chilli 1/2 tsp ground cayenne pepper 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tbsp sweet paprika 1/2 tsp ground ginger 2 bay leaves 2 tsp honey salt & pepper...
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Mexican Beef Marinade & Grilled Capsicums upgrade for Paleo Fajitas

Posted by on Mar 18, 2012 in Lunch & Dinner, Paleo lunch & dinner, Real Food, Recipes, Side dishes, appetisers & snacks | 0 comments   Paleo fajitas has got to be one of our favourite dishes. It’s utterly delicious, eating with hands is much more fun and Mexican food is just simply awesome. However, we’ve been thinking that this traditionally mince based dish could be done better… and I think we just cracked it: replace mince with Mexican marinated BBQ beef and raw capsicums with grilled...
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Lemon & Herb Grilled Chicken with Fennel, Orange & Chilli Salad

Posted by on Mar 16, 2012 in Lunch & Dinner, Paleo lunch & dinner, Real Food, Recipes | 0 comments   This chicken cooked on the BBQ was absolutely amazing!   The recipe is from Delish Dinners and worked a treat. This is possibly the best chicken I’ve ever eaten! Mind you… flame grilling it on the BBQ probably helped too… Recipe on Delish...
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BBQ kingfish steaks with parsnip puree and roast tomato sauce

Posted by on Mar 15, 2012 in Lunch & Dinner, Paleo lunch & dinner, Real Food, Recipes | 0 comments   This dinner was simply amazing. The kingfish steaks were just cooked on the BBQ and the salad was simple with just added fennel.   Parsnip puree recipe: The parsnip puree was the star of the meal though! I boiled the parsnip in small cubes, and pureed it with an egg beater, mixing in a tad of macadamia butter, a good slosh of olive oil and adding water...
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Moroccan Lamb Tagine gone paleo

Posted by on Mar 15, 2012 in Lunch & Dinner, Paleo lunch & dinner, Real Food, Recipes | 0 comments   This was a delicious Moroccan Lamb Tagine we cooked recently. It’s based on a Master Chef recipe, which is very easy to tweak paleo-friendly.   How to make it paleo? Make sure all the ingredients you are using are organic, clean and high quality Skip the Creme and Saffron Catalana Skip the yoghurt Serve on bed of cauliflower rice Recipe for...
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Kerala Green Curry of Marlin

Posted by on Mar 5, 2012 in Lunch & Dinner, Recipes | 0 comments   Due to popular demand: here’s a recipe for an especially delicious green curry. This has been cooked with fish, but it would no doubt be delicious with chicken too. Enjoy!   Ingredients: 1 large brown onion 3 cloves of garlic 2cm round knuckle of ginger 1 tsp fennel seed 1 tbsp coriander seed 1/2 tsp black peppercorns 3/4 tsp ground turmeric 80g...
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Tomato Sauce and Poached Egg Tapas Style

Posted by on Feb 29, 2012 in Breakfast, Recipes | 0 comments   This is one of those things whipped up from an ‘empty’ fridge that turned out delicious - loosely inspired by traditional Spanish dish Huevos a la Flamenca. Not only is this tasty, it’s also a great way to clean the fridge!   Ingredients: Egg 1/2 red onion, sliced thin 2 cloves garlic, sliced thin 1/2 zucchini, julienned 1/2...
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Roast Pumpkin & Chicken Salad Recipe

Posted by on Feb 21, 2012 in Lunch & Dinner, Recipes | 0 comments Quick and easy meal to prep with plenty left for lunch the next day! Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts, sliced thin and cooked (for super quick version, just buy 1/2 a roast chicken) 1/4 pumpkin 1 whole garlic 1 red onion 1 punnet cherry tomatoes 2 whole strips of bacon 1 cucumber rocket olive oil sweet paprika, salt & pepper to season optional: balsamic...
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Berries and Coconut Cream treat recipe

Posted by on Feb 11, 2012 in Paleo Sweets, Recipes | 2 comments This simple yet delicious treat is just what you need to pamper yourself on a nice summer afternoon!   Ingredients: Berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, etc) Handful almonds (roast and crush the almonds for added flavour!) Handful shredded coconut (optional, adds texture and coconut-iness) 1/4 cup coconut cream 1/2 tsp vanilla...
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Paleo Spaghetti Bolognese Recipe

Posted by on Feb 8, 2012 in Lunch & Dinner, Recipes | 0 comments Going paleo doesn’t mean you need to abandon the traditional spaghetti Bolognese! Here’s a quick and easy recipe for using zucchini as a spaghetti replacement.   Ingredients: 4 zucchini, sliced very thin 500g beef mince 1/2 cup black olives 1 red onion, sliced very thin 5 tomatoes, chopped, 6 cloves of garlic, minced 1 can of whole-peeled tomatoes 1...
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Raspberry De-Stress Smoothie recipe

Posted by on Feb 1, 2012 in Drinks, Recipes | 0 comments   Muscle tension? Headaches? Stress? Try this simple smoothie to up your magnesium intake and provide your muscles the magnesium they need to relax and recover.   About magnesium supplements First of all, a disclaimer: the best source of magnesium is fresh food. Good paleo-friendly sources of magnesium are for example: broccoli, nuts, oysters, scallops,...
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Recipe for Hot Thai Dipping Sauce

Posted by on Jan 30, 2012 in Recipes, Side dishes, appetisers & snacks | 1 comment   Caution: This stuff is HOT. And addictive. Especially good when served with shallow fried sea food on an asian salad bed.   Ingredients: Note: The strength and quality of ingredients have a major impact on the outcome! Remember to taste often, and keep adding a drop of this and a dash of that until the taste is to your liking. 3 tbsp lime juice 2 tbsp...
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Recipe for Prawns with Roast Tomatoes and Capers

Posted by on Jan 22, 2012 in Lunch & Dinner, Recipes | 0 comments   Not only are prawns very high in protein and nutritional goodness, they’re ridiculously delicious!   Ingredients: Makes for 3 main size meals or 4 entrée size meals. 1 kg of green prawns, peeled with tails left on 400 g tomatoes, halved 2 tbsp capers 6 cloves garlic, finely cut 3 shallots, finely cut fresh basil, parsley & oregano salt, white...
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Recipe for whitebait chips

Posted by on Jan 18, 2012 in Recipes, Side dishes, appetisers & snacks | 0 comments   Seafood is always a treat and these whitebait crisps will make a fabulous entree for a dinner party or a delicious snack when you want to treat yourself to something special. Serve them with paleo mayo and it’s a sure hit!   Ingredients: 200g Australian whitebait 1 tsp arrowroot flour 1/4 cup coconut flour 1 tbsp almond meal chilli powder,...
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Recipe for Scallops in Red Curry Sauce

Posted by on Jan 17, 2012 in Lunch & Dinner, Recipes, Side dishes, appetisers & snacks | 0 comments   This lovely red curry dish makes for a fantastic entree or a small delicious dinner for two. Using a readymade curry paste, this dish is very quick to prepare, yet sure to impress any dinner guests!   Ingredients: Makes either two small mains or three entrée size dishes. If you want to make a substantial dinner, please double the recipe! 200g...
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Savoury protein muffins

Posted by on Jan 8, 2012 in Breakfast, Recipes, Side dishes, appetisers & snacks | 1 comment   To kick off Project Christmas Pudding Removal, I whipped up these high protein paleo muffins as a post workout recovery brekky. Very high in protein and delicious is the perfect combination for making amends for the holiday season’s naughties…   Ingredients: Makes 2 serves - one serve 4 muffins. (approx. 7.5 g protein/muffin) 2...
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Shallow Fried Snapper Recipe

Posted by on Dec 4, 2011 in Lunch & Dinner, Recipes | 6 comments When the man comes home with fresh fish, this is my favourite way of cooking it! If you’re not big on fishing yourself, a quick trip to the fish market will set you up for a delicious meal of shallow fried fish with a stack of good oils! Ingredients: 1 whole pan-sized snapper (or bream, or any fish for that matter) 1/3 cup coconut flour 1/4 cup almond...
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Recipe for Peach Protein Smoothie

Posted by on Dec 3, 2011 in Breakfast, Drinks, Recipes | 3 comments   Another take on the morning protein smoothie, just in time for this stone fruit season!   Ingredients: Makes for 2 serves. 1 peach, washed, stone removed and quartered 1 frozen banana 1/4 cup coconut cream 1 cup water 30g protein (15g per serve)* 1 tray of ice Blend all ingredients until smooth and start your day with a refreshing...
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Chocolate Almond Milk Recipe

Posted by on Dec 2, 2011 in Drinks, Recipes | 0 comments Here’s a (grownup) chocolaty twist on almond milk - not too sweet, delightfully nutty and utterly refreshing!   Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup almonds 1l water 2 tbsp raw organic cacao powder 2 dates, pitted 1 tsp natural vanilla extract   Instructions: Remove pits from dates and throw all ingredients into the blender. Blend on full blast...
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Chocolate & Cherry Muffins

Posted by on Nov 29, 2011 in Paleo Sweets, Recipes | 2 comments   The combination of sour cherries and rich luxurious chocolate in a healthy muffin almost too good to be true! Bake a batch of these when you’re in the mood of pampering yourself with something so tasty that it should be naughty…   Please note: I’m currently on a Whole30, so the only sweetening in these muffins is the dried sour cherries....
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Peach & Fennel Salsa Recipe

Posted by on Nov 28, 2011 in Recipes, Side dishes, appetisers & snacks | 0 comments   The sweetness of fruit and a tiny hint of liquorice makes this peach and fennel salsa a refreshing summer side, perfect to accompany any chicken or fish dish. Ingredients: 2 firm peaches, skin on, diced 1/2 fennel, diced 2 tomatoes, watery core removed, diced 2 cucumbers, watery core removed, diced 1/2 red onion, diced sprinkle of sea salt ...
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Homemade almond milk

Posted by on Nov 27, 2011 in Drinks | 1 comment   Quick an easy recipe to make your own delicious homemade almond milk. Pour it on your fruit salad, add cacao powder or drink as such - this refreshing drink will surely be one of our favourites this summer!   Ingredients: 250g almonds 1l water 2 pitted dates 1 tsp vanilla extract   Instructions: Place ingredients into a...
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Chicken & Peach Crock Pot Recipe

Posted by on Nov 25, 2011 in Lunch & Dinner, Recipes | 1 comment     With stone fruits in season, a few ripe peaches is a wonderful way of flavouring the good old chicken crock pot staple dish! Ingredients: 1 kg chicken (I prefer thigh fillets, but anything goes) 3 peaches, skins left on, stones removed and sliced 1/2 head of cauliflower, processed into rice-like consistency 1/2 red onion, sliced thin 1 can...
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Paleo Moussaka Recipe

Posted by on Oct 20, 2011 in Lunch & Dinner, Recipes | 0 comments   Delicious comfort food at it’s best, a paleo take on a Greek classic baked dish (albeit slightly bastardised). Prepare this dish for a week’s worth of lunches, or feed a family of 8! Recipe: Ingredients: 1kg beef mince* 1 1/5 onions, diced 6 cloves garlic, diced 1 eggplant, sliced 1 sweet potato, peeled & sliced 2 capsicums,...
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Recipe for garlic stuffed mushrooms

Posted by on Oct 5, 2011 in Recipes, Side dishes, appetisers & snacks | 0 comments Need something special to spice up an old dinner table favourite? Look no further! These garlic and capsicum stuffed mushrooms are nothing short of delicious - although be warned: only for the serious garlic-a-holics!!!   Recipe: Ingredients: button mushrooms, peeled and stemmed garlic, peeled and minced capsicum, minced olive oil white...
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Recipe for mango protein smoothie

Posted by on Oct 2, 2011 in Breakfast, Recipes | 0 comments   I can’t wait for the mango season to start properly - and while we’re waiting, here’s my favourite post workout smoothie at the moment… Quick, easy and delicious!   Recipe: Ingredients: 1/2 mango 1 banana 1/2 cup coconut milk 1 dose of protein powder ice   Instructions: Slice a cheek off the mango and...
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Recipe for stuffed capsicums

Posted by on Sep 30, 2011 in Lunch & Dinner, Recipes, Side dishes, appetisers & snacks | 0 comments   I have always been a big fan of stuffed capsicums. The problem was I used to stuff them with a rice based mix. In this recipe, I’m using mushrooms to replace the rice - and they’re yummy!   Ingredients: 500g organic beef mince (you can also use pork) 1 big onion, chopped small 6 cloves of garlic, crushed and chopped...
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Goan Pork Vindaloo Recipe

Posted by on Aug 12, 2011 in Lunch & Dinner, Recipes | 0 comments   Blow your head off hot and cooked from scratch using high quality natural ingredients, the Goan Pork Vindaloo curry requires very minimal tweaks in order to fit a paleo kitchen.     Hi all, Tanja has asked that I start putting together and posting a few of the recipes on dishes we feature on Paleo Australia. We both love spicy food and the choice to...
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Paleo cherry ripe chocolate recipe

Posted by on Aug 1, 2011 in Paleo Sweets, Recipes | 5 comments   I don’t know about you, but I absolutely love chocolate! While there are some paleo friendly chocolates around, they tend to be pricey and difficult to find. What could be better than making your own? Ingredients: raw organic cacao powder tbsp organic cacao butter tbsp organic coconut oil 1 tbsp coconut cream organic maple syrup to...
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Banana in coconut milk recipe

Posted by on Jul 23, 2011 in Paleo Sweets, Recipes, Side dishes, appetisers & snacks | 0 comments     This delicious sweet dessert of banana cooked in coconut milk is a wonderful way to satiate a bothering sweet tooth, especially on a cold winter night.   Ingredients: 2 bananas, peeled and sliced 1.5 cup coconut milk organic honey   Instructions: Pour coconut milk into a pot and heat until near boiling. Peel and slice bananas...
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Bacon and no-potato salad recipe

Posted by on Jul 15, 2011 in Recipes, Side dishes, appetisers & snacks | 0 comments   I love a good mayo based side salad (blame on the Scandinavian heritage!) and potato salad especially has always been among my favourites. I trialled out Everyday Paleo’s No-potato salad recipe with some tweaks and the result was a raging success - in fact, the man declared it the best potato salad he’s ever...
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Recipe for homemade paleo mayo

Posted by on Jul 14, 2011 in Recipes, Side dishes, appetisers & snacks | 0 comments   I have tried quite a few paleo mayo recipes and every one has tasted worse than the next. I just tried this wonderful recipe I found from Everyday Paleo and it’s delicious! Ingredients: 1 egg 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard 1 cup plain olive oil (not virgin or extra virgin!) 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper 1/2 tsp sea...
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Recipe for apple & currant macadamia cookies

Posted by on Jul 9, 2011 in Paleo Sweets, Recipes | 0 comments The best way to stop you from snacking on processed snacks loaded with sugar and other nasties, is to stock up on home-baked healthy alternatives!   Recipe: Makes roughly two dozen cookies Ingredients: 3 large apples, peeled, and grated 1/3 cup organic dried currants 2 cup macadamia nuts 2 teaspoons coconut oil, melted 2 teaspoons vanilla...
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Recipe for paleo guacamole

Posted by on Jul 7, 2011 in Recipes, Side dishes, appetisers & snacks | 0 comments Full of good oils, vitamins and overall goodness, avocado is the food of gods! What better than to drench whatever you happened to cook in a mountain of yummy homemade guacamole?   Recipe: Ingredients: 2 avocados 1 shallot 1 garlic clove 1 firm tomato 1 lemon salt and pepper to season Instructions: Mash avocados in a bowl. Cut shallot, garlic...
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Paleo meatball stew recipe

Posted by on Jul 3, 2011 in Lunch & Dinner, Recipes | 0 comments On a dark winter night, a hot meatball stew will win over an adult audience and it’s always a hit with the kids! The more labour heavy you go and the smaller you make the meatballs, the yummier this meal gets… Recipe: Ingredients: 500g lean organic beef 2 tablespoons minced fresh coriander 2 1/2 teaspoons paprika 2 teaspoons cumin 1...
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Recipe for paleo coconut pancakes

Posted by on Jul 3, 2011 in Breakfast, Paleo Sweets, Recipes | 0 comments Just because you’re eating paleo doesn’t mean you have to give up pancakes. These coconut pancakes are yummy, filling and full of goodness. Top up with mashed berries and drench in coconut cream - what a treat!   Recipe: Makes two large pancakes. Ingredients: 1/4 cup coconut flour 3 omega-3 enriched eggs 1/4 teaspoon baking...
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Recipe for Paleo ‘Sandwiches’

Posted by on Jul 2, 2011 in Lunch & Dinner, Recipes | 0 comments I’m sure many of you paleo people out there have encountered the same thing: when discussing food, the first reaction from everyone is ‘But what about bread? I don’t know what I’d do without bread…‘ or ‘What do you have for lunch if you can’t have sandwiches?‘ Well, who needs bread when you can have paleo...
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Red cabbage recipe

Posted by on Jun 18, 2011 in Recipes, Side dishes, appetisers & snacks | 0 comments Need a perfect side to go with a beautiful free-range pork chop? This cooked red cabbage is another of our comfort food favourites. Recipe: Ingredients: 1/2 red cabbage, cored and sliced fine 2 green apples, peeled, cored and grated 1 onion, sliced thin 3 tbsp olive oil 1/2 cup organic vegetable stock 2 bay leaves 1 tbsp Cherry Vinegar salt & pepper to...
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Recipe for savoury egg muffins

Posted by on Jun 18, 2011 in Breakfast, Recipes, Side dishes, appetisers & snacks | 2 comments These savoury egg muffins were a hit in the breakfast table - I thought I made enough for two meals, but the man ate them all at once! Not only are they quick and easy to make, they’re a great way of using the last leftovers of whatever meat you happen to have in the house! Recipe: Makes ~8 muffins.   Ingredients: 4 eggs 1/3 cup of any meat,...
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Recipe for paleo breakfast muffins

Posted by on Jun 17, 2011 in Paleo Sweets, Recipes | 0 comments For those mornings when you feel like swapping bacon and eggs for something sweeter, these paleo muffins are a great alternative. Read the recipe… Recipe: Makes approx. 6 medium size muffins - Approx. 6.2g protein/muffin   Ingredients: 1 banana 1 apple 2 omega enriched organic eggs 1 tbsp chia seeds 1 cup almond meal 30 ml flax-seed...
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Comfort food recipe: cauliflower mash

Posted by on Jun 15, 2011 in Recipes, Side dishes, appetisers & snacks | 0 comments Just because you’ve decided to go paleo doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy comfort food on a cold winter night! Instead of potato mash, why not trying to make some delicious cauliflower mash to ramp up the comforting level of your usual steak and salad? Recipe: Ingredients: 1/2 cauliflower, cut up and steamed very soft 1 tbsp olive...
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Recipe for paleo Beef Burgers

Posted by on Jun 15, 2011 in Lunch & Dinner, Recipes | 0 comments Personally, the non-paleo food I miss most is a good Aussie burger. However, going paleo doesn’t mean you have to give up burgers; prepare your own delicious burger patties and serve them as ‘Burger in a Bowl‘! Recipe: Ingredients: I’ve created two different versions of these patties, based on whether you like your food spicy or mild....
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Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

Posted by on Jun 12, 2011 in Recipes, Side dishes, appetisers & snacks | 0 comments   Impress dinner guests with this ultimate paleo treat. Serve as a side to a rare chunk of grass-fed beef or by themselves as an appetiser.   Recipe: Ingredients: 12 Asparagus 12 slices prosciutto (thinner the better) Instructions: Steam asparagus for a few minutes until they soften a little. Wrap asparagus stems in prosciutto. Grill in the...
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Thai Spicy Pork Mince Salad recipe (Larb Moo)

Posted by on Jun 12, 2011 in Lunch & Dinner, Recipes | 0 comments   A healthy paleo twist on an old Thai favourite. Deliciously hot as well as quick & easy to cook!   Recipe: Makes 2 large or 3 smaller servings.   Ingredients: 500f pork mince 100ml fresh squeezed lime juice 1/2 cup mint leaves, chopped 2 tsp dry chillies, roasted and ground* 2 tbsp cashews, roasted and ground 2 tbsp minced spring...
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Recipe for paleo Apple & Cinnamon Cookies

Posted by on Jun 12, 2011 in Paleo Sweets, Recipes | 1 comment   Even Grok had a sweet tooth. The best way to stop you from snacking on processed snacks loaded with sugar and other nasties, is to stock up on home-baked healthy alternatives! Recipe: Makes roughly two dozen cookies   Ingredients: 3 large apples, peeled, and grated 1 cup almonds 1 cup macadamia nuts 2 teaspoons coconut oil, melted 2 teaspoons...
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Refreshing morning Protein Smoothie recipe

Posted by on Jun 12, 2011 in Breakfast, Drinks, Paleo Sweets, Recipes, Side dishes, appetisers & snacks | 0 comments   A refreshing fruit smoothie with added protein is a great way to start a day when you don’t have time to cook a proper breakfast. Not only is this smoothie terribly yummy, it’s got enough protein to keep you going until lunch and is very quick and easy to prepare.   Recipe: Ingredients: 1/8 pineapple 1 passion fruit 1/4-1/2 cup coconut...
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Recipe for Coconut Persimmon Walnuts

Posted by on Jun 11, 2011 in Paleo Sweets, Recipes | 0 comments Here’s another one to silence the ever nagging sweet tooth! Coconut covered walnuts with persimmon slices is quick and easy to prepare and sure to satisfy sweet cravings effectively. Just make sure you don’t get greedy and prepare too much…     Ingredients: walnuts shredded coconut persimmon honey   Instructions: Place...
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