Rachel's Paleo Kitchen

all paleo recipes are my own unless otherwise noted. enjoy!

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Chocolate Banana "Milk" shake:

1 Banana

1 cup Almond Milk

2 tbsp Justin's Chocolate Almond Butter

1 cup Ice

Blend all the ingredients together and enjoy!

p.s. You can also use 1 cup of Dark Chocolate Almond Milk and 2 tbsp of Regular Almond Butter if you can't find Justin's Chocolate Almond Butter.

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Salmon Cakes

1/2 14.75 oz can of Red Sockeye Salmon

1 Egg, beaten

1/4 Almond Meal

2 Green Onions, chopped

1 tsp Oregano

1 tbsp Coconut Oil

Salt and Pepper

Mix the salon, almond meal, egg, onions, oregano, salt and pepper together in a bowl. Shape into 2 large patties. Heat coconut oil in medium frying pan. Brown each side of the salmon cakes and ensure the cakes are cooked thoroughly. Enjoy!

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Mango Cucumber Salsa

1 Mango, cubed

1 Cucumber, chopped

1/2 Lime, Juiced

1/2 Orange, Juiced

Cumin

Cilantro, chopped

Salt 

Pepper

Add all the ingredients together and mix in a bowl. Vary the amounts of cumin, cilantro, salt, and pepper to your taste. 

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Paleo Chicken Marsala

1 boneless chicken breast

1/2 cup coconut flour

1/2 cup mushrooms (I used shitake, but baby bellas are good), sliced

1 tbsp coconut oil

1/2 cup marsala wine

dash of sherry wine

2 tbsp dried oregano

salt and pepper

Hammer out the chicken inside of a freezer bag to flatten it, then season both sides with a pepper and a little salt. In a separate bowl or plate, mix the coconut flour with the oregano. Coat the chicken in the coconut flour mixture. Place a frying pan over medium-high heat, and heat the coconut oil. When the coconut oil is heated, brown both sides of the chicken cutlet. Once both sides are browned, throw in the mushrooms and the marsala and sherry wine. Reduce the heat to low, and cover the chicken. Then let it simmer for about 10 minutes.

I tried this recipe because my mom was making chicken marsala and I thought it would translate well to paleo. I was right. The coconut flour gave it a little sweetness, which was nice. This meal is also really quick. It only took about 20 minutes total! I placed it on cauliflower  "rice" (recipe here) and had some sauteed brussel sprouts. 

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Purple Kale Banana Smoothie 1 banana 2 cups chopped kale 1 cup almond milk (or coconut milk) 2 raw eggs (optional) handful of frozen blueberries tiny bit of raw honey or agave if you want it a little sweeter (optional) Blend in a blender and enjoy! I was surprised how yummy this ended up being. I drink this after my morning work out for breakfast. You can’t taste the eggs at all.

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Paleo Fried Green Tomatoes

1 green tomato, sliced

1/2 cup coconut flour

1/2 cup almond meal

1 egg, beaten

1 tbsp coconut oil

salt, pepper, herbs of your choice

heat the tbsp of coconut oil in a frying pan on medium heat. set 3 shallow bowls in a row. put the coconut flour in bowl 1, the beaten egg in bowl 2, and the almond meal in bowl 3. In bowl 3, add a pinch of salt and pepper and any herbs you want and mix with the almond meal. take a slice of tomato and coat with the coconut flour in bowl 1. then, coat it in egg from bowl 2. then, coat in the almond meal mixture. repeat with the other slices. place the slices in the coconut oil and brown each side. when cooked, place on paper towels to soak up excess oil. 

these actually turned out pretty good. I didn't know if the sweetness of the flour would be too much, but it was a very good combo. enjoy!

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This was so yummy and you can eat it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!

1 egg, sunny side up (or however you want it)

1 tomato, sliced

1 slice of bacon, cooked and chopped

4 basil leaves, sliced or chopped

1 tbsp olive oil

fresh ground black pepper

arrange the sliced tomatoes in a round. place the egg on top. add the olive oil, basil, bacon, and pepper. enjoy!

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Summer Salmon Salad:

1/2 can alaskan red salmon

1/2 cucumber, diced

1 tomato, diced

Juice of 1/2 lemon

1 tbsp olive oil

pinch of salt and some fresh ground pepper

mix all the ingredients together and you have a delicious, healthy, and refreshing summer salad. enjoy!

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Spicy Honey Mustard Beef

for dinner tonight I decided to just throw some stuff in a pan. surprisingly, it tastes pretty good!

1 lb. stir fry beef or stew beef

1/2 cup diced red onion

2 tbsp garlic

2 tbsp spicy brown mustard

1 tbsp coconut oil

1 tbsp raw honey (I used seasonal butter bean honey from the reading market in Philly. YUM).

put a large pan on medium heat, add the coconut oil, onions, and garlic until the onions are transparent. add the beef. once all the beef is brown, add the honey and the mustard. stir for a few more minutes until beef is cooked thoroughly. Enjoy!

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Oven Fried Chicken and Cauliflower "Rice"

Chicken:

4-5 Chicken Drumsticks (or any pieces you want)

1/4 cup coconut flour

1/3 cup almond meal

2 eggs, beaten

fresh herbs (I used rosemary and thyme), chopped

pinch of kosher salt and pepper

Preheat the oven to 350. In one bowl place 1/4 cup of coconut powder with salt and pepper, mix. In another bowl place the beaten eggs. in the third bowl mix the remaining coconut flour with the almond meal and the fresh herbs, mix. coat each piece of chicken in the coconut/salt and pepper mixture, then coat in the egg, then coat with the final mixture. place each piece of chicken on a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Bake for 45 minutes flipping halfway through.

Cauliflower "Rice"

1 head of cauliflower

1/2 red onion, diced

1-2 tbsp coconut oil

1-2 tbsp minced garlic

fresh ground pepper

pinch of kosher salt

Process the cauliflower in a food processor, or chop very finely. Heat a pan on medium heat, add coconut oil, then add the garlic and onions. Once they are mostly cooked, add the cauliflower. Stir occasionally until thoroughly cooked. Add salt and pepper and serve. 

I had these two together with the roasted veggies (see previous post). The coating on the chicken had a little bit of a sweet and savory taste, and the cauliflower (which has the texture more like couscous than rice, was very tasty. I liked it better than any rice or grain side dish I've ever had! 

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Avocado Caprese Salad

Serving: 1

1/2 avocado, pitted and cubed

1 roma tomato, diced

3-4 basil leaves, sliced

1 tbsp olive oil

pinch of salt and pepper

Mix all of the ingredients together and enjoy.

This is a great salad for summer. I put mine on top of grilled chicken. It also makes a really good topping for a burger! Enjoy!

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Roasted Veggies with Herbs:

1 large Yam, cubed

1 large (or 2 small) Parsnips, cubed

2 cups Brussel Sprouts, quartered

olive oil

salt and pepper

a few sprigs of rosemary and thyme

Preheat the oven to 450. Toss the veggies, salt pepper, herbs, and enough olive oil to coat in a large bowl. Place the mixture onto an aluminum foil covered baking sheet, roast for 30 minutes stirring occasionally. Enjoy!

I think next time I might try this with some bacon :)

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my (wo)manly dinner tonight:

pan-seared grass fed ribeye steak (alton brown's recipe is the best! I use olive oil instead of canola), yam, and grilled asparagus. 

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Salmon Avocado Lettuce Wrap with Mango Fennel Chutney:

1/2 pack bumble bee pink salmon

1/2 avocado, sliced

2 leaves bibb lettuce, rinsed

1 cup mango fennel chutney (see here for recipe!)

split the ingredients between the two leaves of lettuce and enjoy!

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New Blog

So I decided to change the name of my blog. I want to focus more on paleo and paleo recipes. All recipes from now on will be my own unless otherwise noted. Thanks!

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pork chops with mango fennel chutney and a side of grilled asparagus. good post crossfit meal!

mango fennel chutney:

1 mango, cubed

1 medium fennel bulb, sliced thin

1 half red onion, diced

1/2 tbsp coconut oil

1 clove garlic, chopped

salt and pepper

place mango, fennel, and onion in a bowl. heat a medium frying pan over medium heat, heat coconut oil and add garlic, cooking until slightly transparent. add the mango, fennel, onion mixture and sauté until cooked. add salt and pepper to taste. enjoy!