Broccoli, Bacon and Cashew Salad

Posted in Paleo diet recipes on March 10th, 2012 by admin – Be the first to comment

Ingredients
1 broccoli, cut into florets and stalk diced
3 rashes of bacon, fat removed, diced
½ cup toasted cashews
1tbs oil

Instructions

  1. Boil broccoli in water on high heat for 5-7minutes or until tender and cooked through.
  2. Remove water and place broccoli in a large serving bowl.
  3. Cook bacon in a frying pan for 4-5minutes or until crispy. Remove bacon from pan and place into serving bowl along with broccoli and cashews. Combine well.
  4. Serve.

Roasted Carrots and Onion with Honey Balsamic Dressing

Posted in Paleo diet recipes on February 20th, 2012 by admin – Be the first to comment

Ingredients
2 bunches baby carrots, ends cut off
10 small white onions, peeled, cut in half
2tbs olive oil
3tbs balsamic vinegar
2tbs honey

Instructions

  1. Preheat a fan-forced oven to 180o Celsius/350o Fahrenheit.
  2. Line a baking tray with baking paper, spread carrots and onions on tray.
  3. In a small bowl combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar and honey. Drizzle evenly over vegetables and toss to coat.
  4. Place in oven and bake for 30-40minutes or until vegetables are tender and golden.
  5. Serve.

Sweet Potato, Bacon and Egg Salad

Posted in Paleo diet recipes on February 15th, 2012 by admin – Be the first to comment

Ingredients
2/3 cup diced sweet potato
2 eggs
2 rashes of bacon, diced using meat only
1tbs oil
4tbs dill, finely chopped
2tbs mayonnaise
2tbs lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Boil eggs in water for 4-6minutes. Peel and dice eggs.
  2. Boil sweet potato for 4-5minutes or until cooked through.
  3. Place a frying pan on medium-high heat, add olive oil and bacon and fry until browned and slightly crunchy.
  4. In a small bowl, combine dill, mayonnaise and lemon juice.
  5. Place eggs, sweet potato, bacon and mayonnaise sauce into a medium size serving bowl.
  6. Combine well.
  7. Serve.

Lemon Meringue Pie

Posted in Paleo diet recipes on February 10th, 2012 by admin – Be the first to comment

Ingredients
Lemon Filling
1 cup lemon juice
5tsp finely grated lemon rind
(approximately 4 lemons)
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup coconut milk
4tbs arrow root
5 egg yolks

Meringue
5 egg whites
2tbs maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Preheat a fan-forced oven to 160o Celsius/325o Fahrenheit.
  2. Place lemon juice, lemon rind and maple syrup in a medium size pan on low heat.
  3. In a small bowl, combine coconut milk and arrow root powder. Add to lemon juice mixture, stirring consistently until simmering.
  4. Beat egg yolks together in a small bowl then add to simmering lemon mixture, stir constantly for 3-4 minutes, or until mixture has thickened. Pour into a pie dish.
  5. To make the meringue, beat the egg whites and maple syrup in a medium size mixing bowl until stiff peaks form.
  6. Spoon the meringue on top of the lemon filling then place into oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly browned.
  7. Cool before serving.

Chicken and Egg Salad with Almond Satay Sauce

Posted in Paleo diet recipes on February 5th, 2012 by admin – Be the first to comment

Salad
2 eggs, boiled, cut into quarters
1 chicken breast, steamed and shredded
2 cups rocket leaves
1 carrot, diced
½ green capsicum, diced

Almond sauce
1 small white onion, grated
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1tbs oil
¼ cup almond butter
¼ cup coconut cream
1tbs soy sauce (optional)
Chilli flakes

Instructions

  1. To make the almond sauce by placing the oil into a fry pan. Fry onion and garlic on low heat for 5 minutes or until slightly browned.
  2. Add almond butter, coconut cream and soy sauce, stir constantly until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in a desired amount of chilli flakes. Leave to cool slightly and remove excess oil.
  3. Place chicken, rocket, carrot and capsicum in a mixing bowl and combine well.
  4. To serve, place rocket salad on a plate with egg quarters and spoon almond sauce on top.