Baked Eggs

What you need:

Bacon or Ham (If your meat is raw, cook it thoroughly first)  

Eggs

Salt and Pepper

Cupcake tin

Any other spices you like on your eggs 

Pre-heat your oven to 325

Next, line your cups with the cooked bacon (or ham). I tore some of it up to put in the bottom 

Next, crack one egg in to each cup 

Sprinkle salt and peper

Place them in the oven for 10-12 min depending on how you like your eggs cooked 

Watch them very closely, as to not over cook them  

Run a knife around the bacon (or ham) and pop them out of the tin 

Serve them hot with your favorite breakfast side dish

Enjoy!

Stuffed Pork Tenderloin

What you need:

Pork Tenderloin

1 Red Bell Pepper (or roasted red peppers in a jar)

1/2 small red onion

1 large handful of baby spinach 

2 cloves of garlic

olive oil 

salt and pepper

wooden skewers or kitchen twine

What to do:

Dice up the red bell pepper, red onion, and garlic

Then:

Heat up a few tbs. of olive oil in a pan and sauté the red pepper, red onion, and garlic; 

add in some salt and pepper (just a dash of both)

Cook until the onions are translucent, then add in the spinach until wilted

Let cool completely

Next:

Preheat the oven to 375º

Take the pork tenderloin and cut down the middle (butterfly them) but do not cut all the way through

Then lay plastic wrap over them and take a meat tenderizer (the smooth side) and level the meat out so it is all the same thickness 

Take the cooled mixture and spread throughout the middle, make sure not to over stuff them

Carefully thread the skewer through the meat to seal everything up

Place the tenderloin on a baking sheet and bake for 45 min or until a meat thermometer reads 170º

Slice and enjoy!

Paleo Sloppy Joes

My sloppy joes don't have sugar added and I don't use a bun, but trust me you won't be missing anything!! This dinner is so fast and easy! I made mine in under 15 minutes from start to finish

What you need:

Olive oil

Ground beef (I use 85% lean)

1 yelow onion

1 can of diced tomatoes

2 tbs of tomato paste

a few dashes of worcestershire sauce

Chili powder

Garlic powder

Coriander
Oregano 

Cumin

Salt and pepper

All-purpose seasoning (something like Mrs. Dash)

What to do:

Start by browning the meat in a pan on med-high heat

add in spices (I typically do not precisely measure the spices, just to desired taste) along with worcestershire sauce 

When the meat is almost done cooking, add in the large diced onion, diced tomatoes and tomato paste 

Simmer for 5 min.

Enjoy!

Sweet Potato Fries

Sweet Potato Fries pair perfectly with a burger, or in place of the normal non-paleo potato chips.

This recipe can be converted into a single portion or to feed a crowd 

What you need:

3 sweet potatoes and or yams 

olive oil

salt 

Baking sheet

Optional:

Paprika 

Garlic Powder

Chili Powder

Black Pepper

What to do:

Preheat the oven to 400º

Cut off the ends of the sweet potatoes/yams, then peel them with a knife or potato peeler

Very carefully (with a really sharp knife) cut the sweet potato/yam in 1/4 in. slices, then cut the slices in to 1/4 in. strips

Place on a baking sheet 

Drizzle a few "glugs" of olive oil over the sweet potatoes/yams 

sprinkle your chosen spices over the sweet potatoes/yams

Place in the oven for 10 min 

After 10 min, toss them around and place back in the oven until done (adjusting the oven temperature if necessary)

Enjoy!

Taco Seasoning

At our house we have "taco tuesday"

I don't like buying taco seasoning from the store because it has a lot of junk added to it 

so here is my version

This works for 2 lbs of taco meat (ground beef or ground turkey)  

2 Tbs of chili powder 

2 tsp of cumin

1 tsp of paprika 

1/2 tsp of garlic powder

1/2 tsp of dried oregano 

1/2 tsp of sea salt

1/4 tsp of  coriander

a few cracks of black pepper 

a dash of cayenne  pepper (omit this if you want a mild seasoning)  

Enjoy!

Roasted Acorn Squash

What you will need:

1 Acorn squash 

A few Tbs. of good quality maple syrup

2 Tbs. of grass fed butter or Ghee

Pinch of salt

What to do:

Preheat your oven to 400° F

Cut the acorn squash in half and scoop out the seeds and goop 

Score the inside of the squash a few times (so the butter and syrup can melt in to the squash)

Place both haves on to a baking sheet and add some water just to cove the bottom of the pan 

Next:

Depending on how sweet you want you squash, drizzle a few Tbs. (or more) of maple syrup on to both sides of the squash and place one Tbs. of butter in each of the squash holes, then sprinkle one pinch of salt on to each of the halves 

Place in the oven for about one hour, or until its golden brown and test consistency with fork 

(the first time I made this, I sprinkled a little bit of cinnimon over it right after it came out of the oven. It tasted like pumpkin pie!) 

Enjoy!

Roasted Almonds with Rosemary

First off, I would like to thank my Grandma who taught me how to make roasted almonds, and all of the funny memories I have with her of squeezing them out out their skins, and watching them fly. 

What you need:

Raw almonds with the skin on 

Salt

Olive oil

a few sprigs of rosemary, just the green leaves not the woody stems

I get my nuts from Bates Nut Farm in Valley Center, CA

You can order nuts online! 

What to do:

Pre heat your oven to 325 F

Get a pot of boiling water

 dump your bag of almonds in to the water and set your timer for 6 minutes 

or until they come out of their skin easily (you might have to test a few)

Next:

Drain the almonds and start popping them out of their skin

This may seem like a daunting task, but if you have someone to help you, it's not that bad

Also, its easier if you squeeze from the rounded edge rather than the pointed

When all of the skins are off, pat them dry with a paper bowl and place them on a cookie sheet

Drizzle a few tbs. of olive oil over the almonds 

and sprinkle them with sea salt 

Toss to make sure they are coated 

Put them in the oven for 10 minutes 

(you might hear some popping, don't worry they are fine.)

After 10 minutes take them out and toss them around 

Add the rosemary and put them back in the oven for 5 more minutes

When the almonds are done, they should be golden brown and smell wonderful 

Transfer to a paper towel and let cool

These little guys are the perfect homemade holiday gift!

Enjoy 

Bison Burgers

My husband and I grilled up some grass fed bison burgers for the first time the other night. 

They were so good! 

I have never had bison before, so I wasn't sure what to expect.

I just treated the bison as if it were beef, so I added all of the spices I normally would for beef burgers. 

Oh, and don't forget the egg!

I place my US Wellness Meats order on Sundays (so that it will ship out on Mondays) and I used this promo code:  AFF15  

It worked for me, and took off 15%. Its a limited one order per customer, not exceeding 40 lb.  

Grilled Squash

What you will need:

your favorite type of squash (I used yellow squash and zucchini) 

olive oil 

salt 

pepper 

any other dried seasoning 

What to do:

Wash and dry the squash

Trim off the ends 

Very carefully, with a sharp knife slice the squash length-wise

The thinner you get them the better 

Next, dress them with a little drizzle of

 olive oil, salt, pepper, and your favorite seasoning 

When your grill is nice and hot, arrange the squash so they won't fall through grates

It only takes a few minites on each side 

I like mine with a little char on them 

Enjoy!

What other veggies do you like to grill? Something unusual? 

Grass Fed Beef Burgers

The difference between grass and grain fed beef is astonishing, grass fed has so much more flavor and it tastes "real" but you wont know that until you try it. Try grass fed meat, its amazing!

Since the meat is so good you don't have to add much to it.
Here is how I make my burgers, they are always moist and bursting with flavor. 

What you will need:

Grass fed ground beef (about 1 lb.)

1 egg

salt (a few pinches)  

pepper (a few grinds)

garlic powder (a few pinches)

your favorite all purpose seasoning with no salt or sugar added (something like Mrs. Dash)

Preheat the grill for med-high heat

With your hands, combine all ingredients in a bowl and

shape to desired patty size

Place them on the grill and cook for 5 min on each side or until the doneness you prefer

Now for the fun colorful part, the toppings. 

Tonight I topped my burger with tomato, red onion  and pesto

The topping possibilities are endless, how ever I must say that pesto on top of a burger is outstanding!

Check out my pesto recipe here

Let me know what you think about grass fed meat.

 Can you tell a difference between grass and grain fed?

If you have a hard time finding grass fed meats in your grocery store,

 I highly recommend US Wellness Meats 

Enjoy!

Paleo Sushi

What you will need:

Nori Sheets 

1 can of Tiny Pink Shrimp

1 Avocado 

2 Scallions 

Carrots 

Sesame Seeds

Soy Sauce 

Apple Cider Vinegar

Optional:

Cucumber 

Wasabi 

Rice Wine Vinegar 

Other Veggies

Prep the veggies.  Thinly slice scallions, carrots, avocado, ect. Let the onions, carrots, and scallions  marinate in the vinegar  while you are getting ready to assemble the sushi.

  

 Next place a layer of avocado, then the other veggies, carrots, scallions ect. and lastly add the shrimp

Drizze a little soy sauce over everything 

 Careful not to fill it too much, as it will spill out the sides

  Gently, but securely roll the nori sheet 

When you are almost to the end, wet your fingers and "seal" the end of the sheet by dragging your fingers horizontally across the nori sheet. 

When you are done rolling slice on the diagonal 

Try different combinations and different veggies, its sure to please!

Serve with soy sauce

Enjoy! 

  

Grilled Chicken with Tomatillo Sauce

What you need: 

• 6 tomatillos
• 1 serrano
• 1/2 small red onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 lime, juiced
• 2 tablespoons honey
• olive oil
• Chicken breasts, or thighs 

What to do:

Fire up your grill

Husk and wash the tomatillos, when the grill is hot place the tomatillos and serrano directly on the grill 

(We are trying to achieve a blackened out side, so pretty much just burn them)

Season the chicken with what ever you like, 

I used garlic powder, salt, Chilli powder, paprika, cyanne and  a little bit of olive oil

Place the chicken on the grill, just until cook through

When the chicken is done, shred or cube the chicken, and set aside

For the Tomatillo sauce,

 place all of the ingredients in a blender 

(except  for the chicken)

Blend on high until everything is completely incorporated 

Next, pour the tomatillo mixture in a sauce pan and place it on the stove to get hot 

Add the shredded/diced chicken and warm through 

completely

Spoon in to a bowl or serve on a bed of lettuce. Anyway you eat it, enjoy!

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Easy Chocolate Coconut Ice Cream

What you will need:

An ice cream maker

1 can of full fat coconut milk

3 Tbs of chocolate powder

1/4 cup good quality maple syrup

Optional:

1 pinch of sea salt

Dark chocolate chunks(chopped)

Nuts
Vanilla 

How to make it:

Combined all ingredients in a bowl

Turn on the ice cream maker, and pour in the mixture.

Let churn for 15-20 minuets

When it is done you can dig in, or put in an air tight container and store it in the freezer.

This coconut ice cream taste just like regular ice cream and it's so fast and easy!

Enjoy!

US Wellness Meats

Hi everyone! 

I have a bunch of recipes to post, however I lost my camera charger so..

no pictures. Sorry. Stay Tuned. 

I have some exciting news, I just placed my first order from 

US Wellness Meats

I ordered different cuts of beef, chicken, and pork.

They also offer wild caught seafood, bison, rabbit, raw dairy, and loads of other products.

I recommend subscribing to their newsletter. It contains recipes and sometimes discount codes. 

As I said this is my first time ordering from them, Im just trying it out and seeing how it is. 

 I recently moved to Idaho where the quality of meats is beyond disgusting. I won't touch it.

 I have been living off of all the goods I brought with me from Trader Joe's

I'm looking for some place that will ship me grass fed meats without charging a huge amount. 

If anyone has any suggestions of other places to get good meats, or has ordered from US Wellness Meats, I would like to hear about it! Leave me a comment. 

Roasted Vegetables

What you will need:

2-3 sweet potatoes 

2 hand fulls of baby carrots 

1 large yellow onion 

2 cloves of garlic 

salt and peper 

olive oil 

Your favorite all purpose seasoning (something like Mrs. Dash)  

What to do:

Preheat the oven to 400℉ 

Dice the sweet potatoes 

Cut the baby carrots in half 

Slice the onion 

Mince the garlic 

Place it all on to a sheet pan and season to taste 

Put it in the oven and roast for about 20 minutes 

You may have to adjust the oven temperature if the onions are burning but the carrots and sweet potatoes are not cooked through. Turn down the oven to 350℉

To promote even cooking, take a spatula and toss the veggies about half way through 

When they are done the sweet potatoes are crunchy on the out side and creamy on the inside, the onions are caramelized and the carrots are super sweet!

Carnitas

What you need:

Slow cooker 

3 to 4 lb. of pork butt (bone in)

salt 

peper 

garlic powder

mexican chili  powder

paprika

chipotle powder
cumin

1 yellow onion

1/2 cup of water

What to do:

Break out the ol' slow cooker, plug it in, and set it to the lowest setting (longest time, usually 8 hours)

Cut up the onion in a large dice, place it in the bottom of the slow cooker. Add water. 

Unwrap the pork butt and season aggressively.  Depending on your pallet, adjust the level of spice. 

Once seasoned, place in slow cooker and cover with lid. 

Walk away until the 8 hours are up. Don't peak!

After 8 hours, remove the bone and the liquid and shred with two forks.   

Almost done...

You could leave it just like this, but I HIGHLY recommend these next steps. 

Get a non-stick saute pan and turn the heat up to high. You may want to add a little oil to the pan. 

Place a good amount of the shredded pork in the pan and leave it until it has turned brown and is a little crispy. 

Turn the meat over and repeat.  

Be careful not to dry out the meat! The heat should be really high so that it "sears". 

Serve on lettuce cups with guacamole or just as is. 

Enjoy!