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 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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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 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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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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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 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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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 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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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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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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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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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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