Thursday, January 16, 2014

Western Omelette to go!

This was a easy dish I made last week.......this also is from the Primal Cravings cook book!

 Ingredients:

6 slices of deli ham
6 eggs
2 tbsp bell pepper chopped
2 tbsp yellow onion chopped
Salt to taste
*I added mushrooms...you can add any meat/veggie*

 Preheat oven to 350
Line a muffin tin with ham slices (I sprayed non stick on mine first)
In a bowl, whisk together eggs, peppers, veggies, all of it, plus the salt
Pour egg mixture into ham lined muffin tin cups
Bake until eggs are set, about 15-18 minutes
Enjoy!

Italian Fajitas and Bruschetta Salsa

This is a recipe I got out of Primal Cravings (great cookbook by the way).  We had this on Monday night and it was good!

Ingredients:







Butter for pan
1 lb skirt steak ( Next time I will use lean top sirloin already sliced @ Publix)
3 garlic cloves
2 tsp Italian Seasoning
2 bell peppers sliced into strips
1 yellow onion sliced into strips
salt and pepper to taste

In a large skillet, heat tbsp of butter over high heat.  Season steak strips with salt, pepper, and Italian Seasoning.  Add steak to skillet and saute until browned, about 5 minutes each side.   Once cooked, remove steak from skillet and set aside.

Reduce the heat to medium, add garlic, bell peppers, and onion.  Cover with lid and cook for another 5-8 minutes, stirring often until veggies are soft.

For the Bruschetta Salsa:

1 pound tomatoes diced
1/2 onion diced
Handful of Basil leaves, chopped (I used Oregano since I was out of Basil)
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Salt to taste 


Meanwhile, in a large bowl, add the salsa ingredients together  and stir to combine.


Throw the steak back into the skillet with the peppers just to heat it back up a bit.
Top fajita's with bruschetta and enjoy!  I ate one of mine with a soft tortilla and one without!







Cinnamon Bacon Backyard Sweet Potatoes

I got this recipe out of my new cook book OMG that's Paleo?????  This was a great side dish and easy to prep and cook!


 Ingredients

  • 2 long skinny sweet potatoes or yams (to keep the slices the same size), thinly sliced (about ⅛-1/4 inch)
  • 4 pieces of US Wellness Meats Nitrate Free Bacon, diced
  • ½-1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • sprinkle of salt
  • 2 large pieces of aluminum foil

Instructions
  1. Turn on your grill.
  2. Lie out a large piece of aluminum.
  3. Sprinkle a couple pieces of bacon on the foil. This will help the sweet potatoes from sticking.
  4. Place sweet potatoes on top and spread out evenly. It’s fine if they overlap, it doesn’t have to be perfect. They will all cook.
  5. Sprinkle with cinnamon, salt, and add the rest of your bacon on top.
  6. Slightly curl up the sides of the foil, place a smaller piece of foil on top, then lock in all the sides around the foil. Like a little package. Or packet. Whatever
  7. Place on top rack of grill and let cook for about 25-30 minutes or until they are cooked completely through and soft. If you place it on the main part of the grill (I don’t know grill terms) they will cook quicker, but will more likely burn a bit.    
                                                      

Monday, January 6, 2014

Crock Pot Pork Loin

This was a great quick and easy recipe I found on thepaleoplunge.blogspot.com.  This was really good!

Ingredients:
3 pounds of pork loin 
2 tablespoons of salt
1 tablespoon of pepper
2 tablespoons of dried rosemary
2 tablespoons of dried tarragon
2 medium lemons
2 tablespoons of olive oil


 
 
Directions:
In a large pan, heat olive oil under medium-high heat.  When oil is hot, brown pork loin on each side (approximately 3 min per side).  Remove and place on plate too cool.
 
 
 
 
 
 

In a small bowl, mix pepper and salt.  Then rub the hell out of the pork loin.  In a small bowl, mix dried rosemary and dried tarragon in small bowl.   Rub the hell out of the pork loin, again.  Place loin in crock pot.

Using one of the lemons, squeeze the juice of the lemon over the loin.  With remaining lemon, cut into thin slices and place on top of the loin.   Cook on low for 3-4 hours.
 
ENJOY!
 
 


 

Chipotle Chicken Chili & Paleo Taco Soup

So I went recipe hunting this past week and I found a few recipes.....I found two that actually included similar ingredients which makes things easy!  Both were found on fastpaleo.com.



This first recipe happens to be from fastpaleo.com.  This soup is very similar to the chicken tortilla-less soup that I have made from the Paleo Comfort Foods cookbook  http://paleocomfortfoods.com/recipes/its-almost-summer-that-means-soup-right  This recipe calls for chipotle seasonings so that makes it a tad different.

Here is the recipe:
  • 1 c chicken stock (I usually boil my chicken and any leftover bones I happen to have in my freezer

  •       to make my chicken stock, then add some sea salt to it.
     
     
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 2 lbs cooked chicken, shredded
  • 2 jalapenos, chopped
  • 1 lb fresh tomatoes, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 T apple cider vinegar
  • 2 T coconut aminos
  • 1 T chipotle powder
  • 1 t cumin
  • 1 t oregano
  • 1 t paprika
  • 1 t salt
  • 1 t black pepper
  • 1/2 - 1 t cayenne pepper

  •  
     
    Place all ingredients is a large stock pot or slow cooker.
    Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 3-4 hours. This can most certainly be made ahead of time and re-heated!
    If using a slow cooker, cook on LOW for 8-10 hours.
    Taste it and if you need more spices, add some more!
     
     
     
    Garnish with chopped green onions and avocado.
     
     
    The next recipe was also from fastpaleo.com.  This was a Crock Pot Taco Soup and honestly I preferred the other Taco Soup recipe that I make normally http://fastpaleo.com/recipe/paleo-tacosoup/  just add Kale and chopped carrots to that recipe...but anyhow here is the recipe for Crock Pot Taco Soup. 
     
     
  • 1 quart high quality bone broth -I used chicken broth I made and it was so so, needed a ton of salt
  • 1 lb grass-fed ground beef
  • 1 onion, small diced
  • small dab tallow or coconut oil
  • 14 oz chopped tomatoes
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 jalapeño, minced (optional)
  • 2 carrots, small dice
  • 2 celery stalks, small dice
  • 2 cups kale or spinach, chopped small (frozen okay--I used Kale)
  • 1 can drained black olives (optional)

  •       any additional vegetables chopped small
  • 1 T chili powder
  • 2 t cumin
  • 1 t sea salt
  • 1 t black pepper
  • 1/2 t paprika
  • 1/2 t onion powder
  • 1/2 t garlic powder
  • 1/2 t oregano
  • 1/4 t crushed red pepper flakes
  • Toppings: cilantro, green onions, avocado

  •  
    Mix all the seasonings together (chili powder through crushed red pepper flakes on the list of ingredients).
     

    Step 2

    Place all ingredients into Crock Pot EXCEPT ground beef, onion and 2 Tablespoons of the seasoning.

    Step 3

    Sauté chopped onion in a dab of tallow or coconut oil for a few minutes. Add ground beef and sprinkle 2 Tablespoons of the seasoning over the meat.

    Step 4

    Mix onion, meat and seasoning over medium heat until the meat is cooked through.

    Step 5

    Drain meat if it is really fatty, and dump the mixture into the Crock Pot.

    Step 6

    Crock Pot on high for 4 hours or low for 7 to 8 hours.

    Step 7

    Before serving, taste the soup and adjust the seasonings. Depending on the broth you are using, sometimes some extra salt is needed to make it sparkle!

    Step 8

    Serve with the toppings of your choice.
     
     
     
     
     
     
    
     
     
     

    Tuesday, November 19, 2013

    Meals for the next 2 weeks!

    So......what meals are you planning for the next two weeks?  I have left over Paleo Spaghetti sauce in the freezer, along with 2 large pieces of grouper, and 3 large pieces of boneless, skinless, chicken breasts. 

    Here is what I have on our menu:

    Monday - Lean beef taco's
    Tuesday - Paleo Spaghetti sauce w/ organic noodles + salad
    Wednesday- Grilled Pork Loin + squash casserole
    Thursday-Paleo Chicken Tortilla-less soup
    Friday-Lean beef burgers (no bun for some) + Bushes Baked Beans
    Saturday-Grilled Grouper + Salad
    Sunday-Pork Ribs, steam fresh veggies
    Monday- Paleo Taco Soup
    Tuesday-Roast, carrots, veggies over rice
    Wednesday-Grilled Pork Loin + steam fresh veggies
    Thursday-Turkey, squash casserole, sweet pot casserole, dressing, pie




    Winn Dixie, Publix, and Target Deals!

    I noticed all the coupons that came in the paper this Sunday.........$5 off $40 purchase at Publix, $5 off $50 purchase at Winn Dixie, and $10 off $50 food and beverage purchase at Target.  Wow!  As soon as I got back into town I went right to town clipping and researching coupons.  After chatting with my sis in law, she mentioned the $10 off Target coupon and how she grocery shops there...hmmm....maybe I should give it a whirl?  So I went online and clipped coupons after doing the whole cartwheel thing.  I was able to stack coupons plus use cartwheel....triple awesome!



    With that said, I carefully planned my grocery trip on errands day so that I could get the most bang for my buck out of all three stores.  Luckily they are all pretty close to our home and the errands I already had to run so I did not waste any extra gas.

    My first trip was to Winn Dixie.  Here is what I got (plus fuel perks for gas)!

    Pot Roast $8.19
    Pork Loin $8.62
    Country Style Ribs $4.68
    Country Style Ribs $5.28
    16 lb turkey $9.25
    Bell Pepper .89 - .30 WD Cpn = .59
    Squash $1.48
    Baby Carrots $1.39
    Glass Cleaner $1
    Charmin Toilet Paper $3.99-$1.20 WD Cpn = $2.79
    Steam Fresh Veggies $1 a box
    Waffles $1.58
    Ice Cream $2.39
    3 pack Aqua Soap $1.49 - .50 WD Cpn = .99
    Cover Girl Blush $3.99 BOGO - $1.50 Manuf Cpn= $1.24 each blush
    Total $51.71- WD $5 off $50 order = 46.71


    Next stop was Publix.......This run I got toiletries as I doubled up on cpns for everything!  Score!

    Here is what I got:

    Suave Professionals Shampoo $3.00 - $1 off any suave product= $2
    Suave Professionals Conditioner $3.00 - $3.00 BOGO manuf cpn = FREE
    Simple Facial Wash $6.99 - $1.75 Publix Cpn = $5.24
    Simple Facial cloths $5.49 - Buy any Simple product get the wipes= FREE - $1.75 Publix cpn = credit of $1.75 applied back to the face wash which ended up costing me $3.49 for BOTH items!
    Degree Motion sense deod $3.50 - $1 Publix cpn = $2.50
    Degree Motion sense deod $3.50 - $1 Publix cpn - $3 manuf cpn off two Degree items = FREE plus the credit of .50 was applied to the first deod which costs me $2.00 for 2!  Score!
    Tresemme leave in conditioner $5.99 - $5.00 manuf cpn  off 2 Tres products = .99
    Tresemme ceramic heat protector $4.49 - $3 off Publix manuf cpn when you buy 2 Tres products = 2.49
     
     
                                                                       Total Spent $13.41
                                                                       Total saved $32.94

    My last trip was Target.  Here is my food/beverage purchase:

    Simply Balanced Organic  Blue Corn Tortilla Chips $2.99-$1.25 Target cpn - 5% cartwheel = 1.59
    Simply Balanced Organic Honey $3.00 - 5% cartwheel = 2.85
    Simply Balanced Organic Eggs $2.99 - .50 Target Cpn - 10% cartwheel = $2.24
    Simply Balanced Organic Spagh Pasta $2.49
    Smithfield Bacon $3.49
    Garlic .59
    Skippy Natural PB $2.69 - .55 manuf cpn = $2.14
    Black Olives $1.22
    Chicken Broth $1.22
    Tom sauce $.49
    28 oz can Diced Petite tomatoes $1.42
    Red onion .84
    Jalapeno Peppers $.92
    Fresh Cilantro $.99
    Bushes Baked Beans $1.39
    Fruit cups 4 pack  $1.99
    Oregano spice $2.24
    Strawberries $2.79
    4 pack ground beef patties $4.89-$2 Target cpn- 5% Cartwheel  = $2.70
    4 pack ground beef patties $4.89 - $2 Target cpn- 5% Cartwheel =  $2.70
    1 lb Lean ground beef $3.39 - 5% Cartwheel = $3.22
    Frozen Steam Peas .92
    Tater Tots $2
    Lean cuisine frozen meal $1.60
    Lean Cuisine frozen meal $1.60
    Bagel Bites $1.99

    Total $37.94

    **I gave the cashier the $10 off $50 cpn first, then handed the cashier the Target and Manufac cpns, then lastly gave her the cartwheel scan code therefore getting it down to $37.94.



     

    Lastly here is my toiletries deals which were a separate order.  Here is what I got:

    Colgate Max Advanced toothpaste $3.49 - $1 off Target cpn - $1 manuf cpn = $1.49
    Target Brand sand Ziploc bags $2.49-.50 Target cpn = 1.99
    Hefty trash bags $5.54- $1.50 Target cpn - .55 manuf cpn = $3.49
    Vanity Fair napkins $2.19 - .50 manuf cpn - 15% Cartwheel = $1.36
    Vanity Fair napkins $2.19 - .50 Manuf cpn - 15% Cartwheel = $1.36
    Dog Food $4.64 - $1.50 manuf cpn - $1 Target cpn = $2.14

    Total Spent $11.83