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Tuna & Scallion Pancakes!

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We all have those days when we come home & it’s hot & we’re tired & don’t want to do anything!! Or when we think we got it all in order & then bam, you didn’t take the chicken out of the freezer! UGH!!!! Wah wah, I know, tough..but dinner has to be made & we have to eat right?! Here is a very easy & quick idea that is very yummy! (Doug & Paige approved!!)

Tuna & Scallion Pancakes:

(3) 5oz cans of tuna fish, drained

3 eggs

1/4 cup almond or flax meal

2-3 tbsp lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon, I like it extra lemon-y!)

1/2 cup chopped scallion, green & white parts

1 tsp parsley

Few shakes of salt, pepper & garlic powder

Ok, here is the hard part…..mix everything in a bowl…boom, done! Ok, you actually should let it sit in the fridge for about 20 mins, then form into about 8 patties. Cook over medium heat until golden on each side & warm in the middle! (I used a griddle so I could do one batch & be done with it!) Now how hard was that?!? Served with a salad, this can be the perfect lunch or dinner! Light, healthy & delicious! Enjoy!

 

Fresh Fruit Salsa

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It feels like foreverrrrrr since I’ve posted!!!!!!! Life has just been so busy!!! We got a new pup, Rocco, who is pretty much taking up all of my extra time, among other things of course!! I have had so many post ideas, but it’s just actually sitting down & collecting my thoughts that has been the tricky part! With all that said, here I am. Ready to go!! This past weekend was the Branford fireworks. We went to our neighbors house for a party & OF COURSE I have to bring something…DUH! I was tossing ideas back & forth, simply because I’m used to serving Paleo People! Not that these guys don’t enjoy a good bunch of kale, I just wanted to make something that everyone could & would enjoy! I went to the grocery store, and strawberries were buy 1 get 2 free! I couldn’t pass that up, so Fruit Salsa was born! I have seen some other recipes for this tasty treat, except they were loaded up with white sugar, on top of brown sugar, on top of other sugary additives! I wanted to Paleo-ize this treat & still keep it sweet & yummy! After I made it, I was literally eating it for breakfast, snack & any chance I could sneak a taste before I went over to the party! It was definitely a hit & a crowd pleaser. The recipe was requested so here it is !

FRUIT SALSA

Fresh Fruit Salsa:

This recipe makes quite a large bowl, feel free to cut in half.

2 containers of strawberries, trimmed & rinsed

4 golden delicious apples, sliced thick

2 containers of raspberries

1 pint of blueberries (optional, I did it for the red, white & blue effect!)

1 lemon, juiced

3 TBSP coconut palm sugar

1 small jar of raspberry preserve/jam (I forgot the brand I got, but it was no sugar added & only sweetened with fruit juice!)

You can chop the strawberries & apples yourself into small pieces, but I did not feel like doing all of that. I got out my favorite tool, the food processor, & in small batches, pulsed the strawberries. You want them to be chunky, so don’t overdo it or you’re going to have puree! Dump them into a large bowl, Rinse out processor & do the same with your apples. Just a manual pulse a couple of times for a chunky result. Add the apples to the bowl. Squeeze the whole lemon over the fruit in the bowl. Add your 3 tbsp of coconut palm sugar & the whole jar of preserves. Mix everything up very well, then add your raspberries & blueberries & give a gentle stir. (If the raspberries mash up a little that’s ok!) Let this mixture sit, covered, in the refrigerator until you are ready to go. The salsa will get nice & juicy over time! I served this with cinnamon sugar pita chips (EEK! I KNOW, GLUTEN, OH EM GEE!) You are free to find a paleo alternative or just eat it with a spoon, that’s what I did! =) ENJOY! ❤

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Here is my new baby, Rocco (on the top ;))

 

 

Paleo BBQ Time!!

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Memorial Day is  days away, 4th of July approaching & lots of picnic opportunities in between!! I have a few favorite things that I love to make  for every picnic or summer-y event! It’s easy to figure out that obviously you are cooking meat of some kind, burgers, chicken, etc…but then it comes to the side dishes! I sometimes get stuck! Can’t look to potato or pasta salad for refuge!!!! WAH! Here are some of my most popular side dishes that a very much BBQ worthy!

Paleo “Potato” Salad:

PALEO POTATO SALAD

2 bags of frozen organic cauliflower (whole foods, $1.99)

2 celery stalks, diced

4 ish TBSP finely chopped red onion

3 hard-boiled eggs, cooled & chopped

1 tbsp parsley, optional (i don’t like a lot =()

sprinkle of sea salt & pepp

2 heaping TBSP (or to taste) paleo or homemade mayo, or store-bought organic mayo will do (trader joes makes a good one!)

1 heaping TBSP (or to taste) Dijon or regular mustard (i like regular!)

I have made this recipe a dozen times, and using raw cauliflower, which you can do, it’s just more work! I’m all about working smarter not harder! =) If using raw, cut up into pieces & de-stem. Steam until tender. With the frozen it’s much easier. I open up the two bags, but into microwave safe dish with a splash of water & microwave (I know, cavemen didn’t have microwaves, give me a break….) for about 10 ish minutes. You just need them to defrost. Set the cauliflower aside to cool slightly. This is the most time-consuming step other than hard boiling eggs! Easy right?! Anyway…drain your cauliflower, then add your celery, onions, chopped eggs, mayo, mustard, s&p! (If you want to add parsley, do so now) BAM…DONE! Refrigerate until cool & ready to serve! There you have it…the most delicious “Potato” salad EVER! ENJOY!

Broccoli Salad:

BROCCOLI

About 2-3 large heads of broccoli, chopped into bit size pieces

5 pieces of bacon, cooked, chopped, SAVE GREASE!

1/4 cup red onion, chopped

1/4 cup raw sunflower seeds (sub pumpkin seeds)

1/2 cup dried cranberries (sub raisins)

1/2 cup raw sliced or slivered almonds

1/4 cup red wine vinegar

S&P

You can cook your bacon, however you normally do. I always do it on a foil lined baking sheet in the oven until crispy. Less mess!!!! Cook your bacon until crispy & set bacon aside, but reserve the bacon grease! In a large bowl, add your raw broccoli, onion, seeds, cranberries, almonds, red vinegar, chopped bacon & add the bacon grease….YES ADD THE GREASE IT IS DELICIOUS!!!! =) Add some S & P to taste! Mix up carefully, i tend to overfill my bowls! It should all be coated nicely with bacon grease & vinegar. If it still looks a little dry, you can add some EVOO or a splash more of the red vinegar! Keep refrigerated until ready to serve & give a good mix up before serving!

Cole Slaw:

I don’t actually have a recipe to share for this, but I do have some links for Paleo Coleslaw that look delicious & which I will be making for this Memorial Day! YUM!

http://www.paleocupboard.com/coleslaw.html (DOESN’T USE MAYO)

http://paleogrubs.com/homemade-coleslaw (DOES USE MAYO, can sub 1-2 bags of pre-made coleslaw veggies, instead of doing all this work!)

Now that you have your side dish recipes & ideas, get your burgers, hot dogs, chicken, whatever you wish!!!! I will probably do a fruit salad or some watermelon as well. Maybe some of my homemade popsicles?!?!

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HAPPY PICNICING!!

 

Paleo Flax Sandwich Bread

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Hmm….you may be thinking that this is quite a contradiction…well my friend you have read correctly, PALEO…SANDWICH…BREAD! =) I have been making this bread for a loooooong time, with multiple variations, additions, etc. I don’t know why I have waiting this long to post the recipe!! (Maybe I just wanted to keep posting pictures of it & you be jealous?!?!! GASP!) Well, the time has come & I’m ready to play nice…WAH! Flax is the main component of this recipe & has many awesome benefits! Flax is loaded with fiber, about 8 grams per TBSP! (Beware newbies…this makes you quite regular! ;)) Flax also is a plant source of Omega-3! SUPER AWESOME! It has also been linked to reducing the risk of breast cancer in women & prostate cancer in men! Um…need I say more?!? START EATING!!!! I’m ready to share now ;))

BREAD

Paleo Flax Sandwich Bread:

2 cups reg or golden flax meal (or 1 cup flax, 1 cup almond flour, this gives your bread a more milder taste which may be more enjoyable=))

5 beaten organic eggs

1 TBSP baking powder

1 TSP sea salt

1/2 cup water

1/3 cup EVOO (or oil of choice!)

Herbs of choice (optional)

Preheat oven to 350. In one bowl beat your eggs, add your other wet ingredients. In a larger bowl add your dry ingredients. Add wet to dry & combine with whisk! Let sit for one minute to thicken. Grease a 9×13 baking sheet & pour mixture onto sheet. Bake for 20 minutes until golden! Let cool & cut into bread slices! (Whatever size & however you want!)

I typically use this bread for sandwiches, chicken, turkey, tomato, mustard…..or even egg sandwiches! I also sometimes toast a piece, put some sunbutter & bananas on it! YUM!

&& there you have it folks…bread in a paleo world…magical isn’t it?! ❤

Paleo Fish Tacos with Avocado Cream Sauce

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cinco catOkkkkkkk here I am! I am back from a short blog break. With all of the Easter craziness & work & blah blah blah….I haven’t really made anything blog worthy! (GASP!) Thank the lord for Cinco de Mayo!!! I obbbbbbviously has to make something special for this fun day! ❤ Doug happens to love fish tacos, but we don’t commonly eat them. (Flour tortillas…not happening!) I wanted to make this tasty dish, Paleo style of course! This dish actually has a few different things you’ll have to make…but it’s easy I promise! Let’s get started!!

fish tacos

Fish:

1.5-2 lbs wild caught Cod (Big Y on sale, $4.99/lb…delish!) (I made extra for leftovers!!!)

1/2 cup lime juice

1 tsp sea salt

1 tsp cumin (just a few shakes…not so serious!!!!!)

1 tsp chili powder (just a few shakes!)

1 tsp ishhhhhh garlic powder =)

1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

1/2 cup almond flour

1 egg, beaten

Place your raw fish in a 9×13 glass baking dish. Pour lime juice over the fish, then add salt, cumin, chili powder & garlic powder. Cover with plastic, put in fridge to marinate for a few hours. After it has marinated for a while, cut the fish into strips, let’s sayyyyyyy 1 inch (ish..hehe!) by 4 inches?? Mix your coconut with almond flour & a pinch of salt in a dish. Dip each piece into egg, then coat each side with the almond, coconut mixture! Line the pieces up on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Broil on high for about 5-7 minutes each side, until fish is cooked through & crust is golden-y brown!

Avocado Cream Sauce (Beyond amazing….)

I’ve seen this before for like an “Alfredo Sauce”…this just has a citrus-y kick!

1/2 cup raw cashews (soaked for a few hours)

1 small avocado

1/8 cup lime juice

pinch or so of cayenne (how hot can you take it?!?)

1/2 tsp salt

After you have soaked your cashews, you can drain them. Keep the water & set aside from the cashews. In your food processor, add the cashews with about 1/4 cup of the water. Puree until smooth. Add the avocado & the remaining ingredients & pulse until smooth. Add a TBSP of water to the mix as needed to get a smooth saucy consistency! Makes about 1 cup! (Store in refrigerator, I put it on my grilled chicken for lunch the next day!)

Tortillas:

I used my favorite tortilla recipe, just double this for 6 tortillas!

http://stupideasypaleo.com/2013/08/23/simple-paleo-tortillas/

Once you have your tortillas, cream Sauce & fish made…you can start your assembly! I put a tortilla down, added some shredded romaine, a piece of fish & some Avocado Cream Sauce & there you have it!! Doug added some salsa to his! I also served some Black Rice on the side…which is soooo yummy! (Trader Joes) Also, the sauce & the tortillas can be made ahead of time & simply stored in the fridge. I prefer the tortillas cold, but you can reheat them. To save time, you can pre-batter the fish & just cook it when you are ready for din din! It cooks very quick! I know there are a lot of ingredients & directions, but once you get going it’s super easy….and soooooo worth it! Enjoy!

Paleo Easter Roundup!

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My poor little freshy, way cuter than the Easter Bunny! =) I can not even believe that Easter is this coming Sunday….are you kidding me?!? I swear it was just like St. Patty’s Day!!! Where does this time go….! Anyway, Easter will be at my house this year. I swear every year I acquire another holiday!! (I’ll just assume it’s because I’m such a fabulous cook?!? Yeh..let’s go with that!) =) I don’t mind because I am a small….(BIG) control freak in the kitchen. This is ESPECIALLY true during holidays or just special occasions we host! I like to cook everything perfect, I like to make moooooore than enough food, I like to set the table & prep the menu & clean & be a crazy person, in the kitchen, by myself. I know…psychotic. The point is, we eat good food & have an awesome time!….all craziness aside =) Every single holiday or occasion we have at our house is 99% Paleo. I almost use these occasions to help convince other “non-paleo” folks that this lifestyle is quite delicious & satisfying! Most of the time they have no idea that they are eating “Paleo” food. (I must just be that good huh??) Sooooooo, if you are not up for enjoying some fine Paleo cuisine, then do not even think about coming to my house for Easter =) I am even working on some candy-free Easter basket ideas!! (key word…”working”) I wanted to give you all an idea of what I will be having & preparing this Easter Sunday!! I hope I can give you some inspirations to share with your family!

Menu:

Appetizers:

Deviled Eggs (recipe not posted, just make your own mayo or use Veganaise, or even an avocado.. so tasty!)

Veggies & Guacamole

MAYBE a Veggie Fritatta (see how much energy I have left….)

Main Course:

Honey Glazed Ham

Paleo Zucchini Lasagna

Side Dishes:

The Yummiest Salad Ever! =)

Cauliflower Casserole

Roasted Garlic Mushrooms

Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Dessert:

Carrot Cake or Chocolate Macaroon Pie (or both!!)

“Peanut Butter” Filled Eggs & Fruit & Nut Chocolate Bark

Now here is the lowdown…..

Ham (my mom always make this, so I don’t have recipe =(… Google??)

Zucchini Lasagna (such a simple, yummy dish for a group!)

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about 2 medium size green zucchini (sliced long ways & thin on a mandolin, I normally do this a couple of hours in advance, place them in between paper towels to dry out a bit!)

1 1/2-2 lbs ground meat of your choice (I usually do beef & turkey mix!)

about 2-3 jars worth of sauce (I make mine homemade, this is just to give you an idea of how much) (My simple sauce consists of 2 28oz cans salt free tomato puree, 2 28oz cans salt free crushed tomato, 1 28 oz can of salt free diced tomato, 1 small can of tomato paste, salt, pepper, garlic. Saute garlic in EVOO over med heat, add all of your tomatoes, bring to a boil, while stirring, lower heat, simmer for about 20 minutes while stirring. Add your seasonings, maybe a little crushed red pepper?? And there you have it, Simple Sauce, 20 minutes later & it’s yummy!

veggies of your choice: I like to add mushrooms & onions!

salt & pepp, garlic powder, salt free Italian seasoning

Preheat your oven to 375. Now that you have your zucchini already sliced, you are going to want to cook your meat. Brown it in a large pan, then add what ever veggies you chose. Cook until meat is cooked & veggies are getting soft. You’ll also want to break the meat up as fine as you can, so that it’s not lumpy in your lasagna. Remove from heat & set aside. Grease a 9×13 glass baking dish, (for Easter I may use a bigger dish!) Add a little sauce to the bottom of the dish. Now put a layer of the sliced zucchini, edge to edge. Now you can mix your meat & veggies with the sauce! Keep adding layer by layer, sauce, then zucchini. You get the idea?? Finally for the top you’ll just want to have the meaty saucy mixture on the top!! Bake for 20 minutes covered with foil, and then about 20 ish minutes uncovered! You’ll want the zucchini to be soft! Enjoy!

Salad: This is honestly my favorite part! My salad I make is soooooo yummy! I’ve posted the recipe before, so here is the link you can look back on!

Sunday Funday!

Cauliflower Casserole: I found this tasty little recipe as I was searching for new ideas like a crazy person! I was going to do my normal Cauli-Mash, but tell me how good this looks!!! I will probably double or triple this recipe!

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http://paleoporn.net/cauliflower-casserole/

Roasted Garlic Portobello Mushrooms:

2 lbs portobello mushrooms (cleaned & quartered)

EVOO

balsamic vinegar

5-10 (yum!) minced garlic cloves

pinch of cayenne pepper

salt, pepp, italian seasoning (can you tell these are my go to??), to taste

about 4 tbsp fresh chopped parsley

Preheat oven to 400. In a bowl, combine about 6 ish tbsp of EVOO, add about 3 TBSP balsamic vinegar, add seasonings (not parsley) & mix! Toss the mushrooms in your little mixture, you’ll want them fully coated! You’ll want to bake them in a single layer, so use whatever baking sheet or dish that will fit! Bake about 20-30 minutes, remove from oven & sprinkle with parsley! Mmmmmmmm mmmmm ❤

Roasted Sweet Potatoes:

Depending on how many people you are having, I would say like 1 small-med sweet potato per person. I don’t mind leftovers! I’m having 8 people, (some who will not eat these, but some who will eat double!!!!)

Slice about 8 sweet potatoes into about 1/2 inch rounds. Brush each side with a little EVOO, sprinkle with sea salt & pepper. Roast at 400 for about 40 minutes. You’ll want to flip these half way so each side will get golden-y delicious! They’re done when they are soft throughout! Enjoy!

Now….for the sweets department! I was so stuck on what to make & I still kinda am! Here are some ideas of what I may do! I wanted to do a dessert & then some Paleo-ish friendly candy type things!

Carrot Cake:

3 cups Almond flour (Nuts Online)

1 tsp celtic sea salt

1 tsp baking soda

1 tbsp cinnamon

1 tsp nutmeg

1 tsp ginger

5 organic eggs

1/2 cup honey

1/4 cup coconut oil

3 cups grated carrots (you can peel first if you choose!)

1 cup raisins

1 cups walnuts or pecans

Preheat your oven to 350. You’ll need 2 8 inch cake pans. Line the bottom with a piece of parchment cut into a circle. Trust me this will make your life much easier! Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl & wet ingredients in another. (without carrots, raisins or nuts) Then add wet to dry. Now add carrots, nuts & raisins! Split mixture between the two cake pans & cook for about 40 minutes. Make sure you check it will a toothpick to see if it’s done! Let cool, then add frosting!

Frosting:

I typically do a very basic frosting. Keep 2 cans of coconut milk in your refrigerator. Or you can buy just cans of coconut cream (trader joes). Let these get cold (overnight is best) Then open the cans, scoop out the  firm cream. Put it in a mixing bowl, with a little cinnamon & some honey or maple syrup (grade b). Whip with a hand mixer until fluffy! You can spread this between the 2 cakes, then top it with more frosting & maybe some toasted coconut!

Chocolate Macaroon Pie: I’ve never made this, but found this awesome recipe that I am definitely going to try! You will drool when you see this!

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Chocolate Macaroon Pie

“Peanut Butter” Filled Eggs: So, I have not quite decided how I was going to attempt this baby. I may be posting a recipe & pic after the fact, just because I don’t know what the hell I’m doing yet!! Yikes! I do know I will be using either my Homemade Sunbutter, or Almond Butter & Dark Chocolate Coating! I just have to find an egg mold somewhere….maybe Michaels?!? If you are feeling adventurous & want to try it out, let me know!! ❤

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Chocolate Fruit & Nut Bark: I’m trying to Paleo-ize Easter to the max…candy & all!! So this is why I have a couple of these chocolate-y treat ideas! This one is very simple. I personally love fruit, nuts & chocolate altogether! All you need to do is melt some dark chocolate with some coconut oil on the stove over low heat. Pour into a parchment lined baking dish (8×8 or 9×13 depending on how much you want to make and how much chocolate you used!). Then, sprinkle your toppings of choice! I will be using almonds, toasted coconut, cranberries & raisins! Let the chocolate harden in the fridge for a couple of hours, or over night! Then break up into pieces! YUM! Take that Easter Bunny! =)

 

 

Cabbage Steaks!

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I know you’re probably excited….steak?!?!!? No…not steak =) More like cabbage slices, chunks… ummm steaks?!? Here is a quick, easy to prepare & cook yummy addition to your dinner!  I am always looking for a “bed” to be my burger on! I posted a recipe a few posts ago for Balsamic Dijon Burgers…in which is also enjoyed these yummy cabbage steaks. They are so yummy!!!!!!! Even eating them alone..which i did for lunch the next day, is delish!

Cabbage Steaks:

*makes about 6 slices

1 head of cabbage

2 tablespoons olive oil

2-3 cloves garlic, crushed(of course…I used extra!)

1 lemon, juiced

salt and pepper, to taste

Preheat oven to 375°F. (On a foiled, greased baking sheet…)Slice cabbage into slices, thick enough to keep intact, coat with olive oil, lemon juice , garlic, salt & pepp, bake about 40 mins!

*I enjoyed my cabbages steaks with a big juicy burger & a tossed salad! ❤ Enjoy!

Balsamic Dijon Burgers!!

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Seriously?!? Oh burgers….where would my life be without you?!? I could care less about the bun…the burger is what I love! As usual, every time I make burgers I make them different!! I always like to try new spices or different meats. I had just gotten an order from Heritage Valley Farms (I’ll post link below) & I wanted to make sure it was prepared deliciously.. & it was! =) I made these with ground pork & ground turkey, but of course can be switched & swapped with beef or bison. I prefer to jazz up a leaner turkey, just so it has some yummy flavor! No eggs or breadcrumbs or yucky fillers necessary! =)

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Balsamic Dijon Burgers:

1lb ground pork

1lb ground turkey

4 tbsp balsamic vinegar

4 tbsp Dijon mustard (I like extra ;))

2-3 thinly sliced scallions

2-4 minced garlic cloves (as usual…the more the merrier.)

Couple shakes of an Italian Seasoning (salt free blend from T&J)

Salt & Pepper to taste

Mix up with a wooden spoon or your hands. Refrigerate for 20-30 minutes. Form into about 7-8 patties. You can cook these on the grill, or broil them! It’s a nice quick change-up. Put under broiler on high for about 10-15 minutes. Flip. Then another 5-7 minutes until cooked through & golden-y brown! YUM!!!! Top these babies with a little cheese (if you’re gettin crazy?!?) or some organic ketchup or BBQ!! I like mine on a piece of my flax bread! Anyway you eat them you will be satisfied! Enjoy! ❤

http://www.heritagevalleynj.com/the-farm.html

 

 

Paleo Goulash (fridge dump opportunity!!!)

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Goulash is typically a soup or stew of meat, noodles & vegetables. In this case, meat, yes, veggies, yes, noodles, NO! So here is a variation of this popular dish. The fun thing about it is that I make it different every time!! This gives me an opportunity to use up those extra things in the fridge!! I am going to give you this last recipe that I made, with some other variations of course! This recipe makes a lot, perfect for dinner, then lunch…maybe breakfast?! WHATEVER! Yum! I love it!

Paleo Goulash:

1lb pork sausage (I crumbled up a pack of Longhini Sweet Sausage Patties)

1lb ground beef (or you can use turkey or bison, super yummy!!)

1 large onion, chopped

1 large head green cabbage, chopped or shredded

(**Sometimes I also add some chopped carrots, celery or mushrooms! Play around!)

1 28 oz can diced tomatoes

1 6 oz can tomato paste

1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes (I like mine extra saucy, you can omit this can if you choose!)

(**Make sure your cans of tomato products are salt free with no other junk added!)

4 TBSP apple cider vinegar ( I like extra!)

1 tsp chili powder

1/4 tsp crushed red pepper

1 tsp garlic powder

S&P

In a large pot, cook the sausage, beef or turkey & onion in some EVOO over med heat until no longer pink. If you have a lot of extra grease, drain it, if not, leave it in there! Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat & simmer, covered (stirring occassionally) for about 15-20 minutes. You’ll want your cabbage (and other veggies if you added them) to be tender! *I typically serve mine over the Cauli-Rice with some Flax Bread! DELISH!!! ❤

Paleo Plantain Pancakes

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What’s better for breakfast than pancakes?!?! Hmm…nothing! Well, if you are a paleo enthusiast, this may not be on your menu… fortunately for all of the creative minds out there (i suppose i can be in that category ;-)), we have all of these fabulous substitutes! Since the second I started living the Paleo dream, I’ve tried to create & recreate some of my favorite foods! I have tried & made so many pancake recipes along the way. This one…. THIS ONE IS AWESOME! They are easy to make, easy to store, golden brown, fluffy, deliciousness. Mmm Mmm Mmmmmmmm!!! I mostly like to make these for Paige. She is a pancakeaholic… & these do the trick! I love when I score like this! After checking out a bunch of other recipes & ideas, here is what we have! Enjoy!

Paleo Plantain Pancakes

Makes about 26 med size pancakes. I like to freeze extras for backup! Feel free to 1/2 recipe for less!

4 plantains (carefully peeled & chopped,I used green & mine were starting to get SLIGHTLY soft/ripe)

8 eggs

1 TBSP vanilla extract

1 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp sea salt

6 TBSP coconut oil, melted

a couple shakes of cinnamon

*Feel free to add any mix-ins of your choice! Coconut, walnuts, raisins, apples, bananas, chocolate chips….you get the idea?!?! =)

Preheat your pan or griddle to med/high heat. (I like to cook in bulk.. quickly!) In a food processor, add all of the ingredients & puree until smooth. Drop batter onto greased griddle or pan, let cook for a few minutes until you see the bubbles & starts to get dry around the edges. Flip & cook for another minute or so. Enjoy these beauties with some grass-fed or coconut butter. Maybe a little honey?? Go to town my darlings! These freeze well too for easy breakfasts! ❤