Saturday, November 24, 2012

Paleo Meal Plan - Week 6


Breakfast

Monday-Tuesday
Sauteed Kale
Paleo Gravy

Wednesday-Thursday
Omelet with Red Pepper, Green Onions, Basil

Friday
Bacon (save a few pieces for lunch)
Sauteed Kale
leftover Chicken Breakfast Sausage & Gravy

Saturday-Sunday
Lunch

Monday-Tuesday 
Chicken and Grape Salad (Paleo Comfort Foods p 126)

Wednesday-Thursday
Friday
Chicken BLT
(saute chicken cutlets until done; use chicken as "bread" to hold lettuce, tomato, bacon)
with Paleo Mayo
Baby Carrots

Saturday-Sunday
Leftovers

Dinner

Monday-Tuesday 

Wednesday-Thursday
Chicken Italiano (Paleo Slow Cooker)
Spaghetti Squash

Friday
Leftovers

Saturday-Sunday
Pork Roast
Sweet Potatoes
Green Beans

Thursday, November 1, 2012

Paleo Meal Plan - Traveling


GEAR
cutting board
knife for cutting
avocado knife (also for spreading)
paper towels
fork and spoon
plate
bowl
cup
bottled water
jar with lid
salt and pepper
spices

GROCERY LIST
coconut milk
tahini
almond butter
coconut butter
olive oil
butter
nuts
avocado
cherry tomatoes
carrots
cucumbers
bell peppers
pickles
dates
bananas
apples
honey
maple syrup
dates
larabars
dark chocolate
tea bags
lemons
limes
jerky or snack sticks
pate or sausage
eggs
tuna
prosciutto
canadian bacon
pepperoni
deli meat

PREP

eggs - hard boil
fruits and veggies - wash and chop
dips - make

MEALS ON THE GO
canned tuna + veggie + olive oil + lemon juice
prosciutto slices + cherry tomatoes + pickles (or dates)
deli meat + butter + carrots
fruit + nut butter snack pack + coconut milk
mashed avocado + mashed banana + coconut milk
jerky (snack sticks) + nuts + dried fruits
pate (braunschweiger sausage) + cucumber slices
tahini dip + carrots + deli meat
coconut almond dip + veggies + canadian bacon
hard-boiled egg  + avocado + olive oil
deli meat + pepperoni + butter + veggies (roll-up)

SNACKS
larabars
fruit
dark chocolate (Scharffen-Berger 85%)

DRINKS
tea
honey lime water

Friday
B-home
L-home
D-rollups (deli meat, pepperoni, butter, pickles, red bell peppers)

Saturday
B-hotel (eggs, sausage, fruit)
L-rollups (deli meat, pepperoni, butter, pickles, red bell peppers)
D-takeout from ihop (chicken fajita omelet, no cheese, add butter and grape tomatoes)

Sunday

B-hotel (eggs, sausage, fruit)
L-larabar, beef jerky, banana+avocado+coconut butter pudding
D-spaghetti sauce, salad (home of friend)

Monday
B-hotel (eggs, sausage, fruit)
L-larabar
D- cracker barrel (low-carb burger - no bun, no cheese, lettuce & tomatoes, carrots)

Tuesday
B-hotel (eggs, sausage, fruit)
L-carrots+tahini dip, rollups / antipasto plate
D-hotel (meatballs, hard boiled egg, salad)

Wednesday
B-hotel (eggs, sausage, fruit)
L-
D-Abuelo's (fajitas with romaine leaves)

Thursday

B-hotel (eggs, sausage, fruit)

L-boston market (market bowl - green beans, veggies
D-ihop (see above)

Friday-
B-apple with almond butter
L-larabar
D-moe's (burrito bowl with chicken, pico, lettuce, salsa)

Saturday
B-
L-
D-Panera (turkey harvest salad)

Sunday
B-apple + almond butter
L-nuts
D-ruby tuesday (chicken, spaghetti squash, salad)

Monday
B-eggs, sausage, tomatoes
L-blt
D- sausage + red bell peppers

Saturday, October 27, 2012

Avocado Chocolate Mousse


2 avocados
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/3 honey
1/2 t vanilla
pinch salt
1/4 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup chocolate chips (high cacao %)

Blend avocado until creamy.  Add cocoa, honey, vanilla, salt, and coconut milk; blend.  Melt chocolate chips in microwave and add to mixture; blend.  Chill and serve.

Paleo Meal Plan - Week 5

Breakfast

Monday-Tuesday

Wednesday-Thursday (eggs)
Omelet with prosciutto, spinach and cherry tomatoes

Friday
Bacon
Sauteed Kale
leftover Chicken Breakfast Sausage

Saturday-Sunday (fancy)
Spinach and Cauliflower Breakfast Casserole
(not crazy about this recipe, but like the idea; must tweak)

Lunch

Monday-Tuesday  (chicken salad)
Best Chicken (WF)
Middle Eastern Cucumbers (WF)

Wednesday-Thursday (ground beef)
Salad with Citrus Dressing

Friday
Asian Chicken Salad Wraps

Saturday-Sunday
Paleo Pizza Salad (HB)
Leftovers

Dinner

Monday-Tuesday 
Costco Roast Chicken
Carrots

Wednesday-Thursday (portable)
Using Beef Broth from US Wellness

Friday
Leftovers

Saturday-Sunday
Salmon and Zucchini

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Paleo Meal Plan - Week 4


Breakfast

Monday-Tuesday

Wednesday-Thursday
(I used grated sweet potatoes, chicken sausage, and no cheese)
Peaches

Friday
Bacon (save a few pieces for lunch)
Sauteed Bell Peppers
leftover Chicken Breakfast Sausage

Saturday-Sunday
Omelet with Roasted Asparagus and Prosciutto

Lunch

Monday-Tuesday 
Wednesday-Thursday
Curried Fish Chowder with "Crou-tains"
leftover salad 

Friday
Chicken BLT
(saute chicken cutlets until done; use chicken as "bread" to hold lettuce, tomato, bacon)
Baby Carrots

Saturday-Sunday
Leftovers

Dinner

Monday-Tuesday 

Wednesday-Thursday
Tuna Salad with Paleo Mayo
Cucumbers & Carrots

Friday
Leftovers

Saturday-Sunday
Beef Brisket (leave out the sauce made with catsup and brown sugar!)
Sweet Potatoes
Green Beans

Saturday, October 13, 2012

Paleo Meal Plan - Week 3

This was a bad week of cravings for me.  I had to resort to my Paleo Cookie Dough a night or two!  I also did a lot of yard work and snacked on apples with almond butter.

Breakfast

Monday-Tuesday

Wednesday-Thursday

Friday
Bacon
Sauteed Kale
leftover Chicken Breakfast Sausage

Saturday-Sunday

Lunch

Monday-Tuesday 
Wednesday-Thursday
Spaghetti
Cook regular spaghetti sauce with ground beef; serve with baked spaghetti squash. Make sure spaghetti sauce is only tomatoes, olive oil, and spices; no sugar or vegetable oils).

Friday
Baby Carrots - 4 oz

Saturday-Sunday
Leftovers

Dinner

Monday-Tuesday 
Shrimp Creole
Sautéed Yellow Squash

Wednesday-Thursday
Baked Chicken
Bell Peppers (cooked or raw)

Friday
Leftovers

Saturday-Sunday
Fish Taco-Less Salad (I used Hake fish from the frozen bagged section at Costco)

Not Peanut Sauce

Original recipe from Paleo Comfort Foods

1 Tbsp coconut oil
1 Tbsp red curry paste
2 cups coconut milk
1/2 cup almond butter
2 tsp fish sauce
1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar

Heat oil in pan.  Add curry paste and cook, stirring, until fragrant. Add coconut milk, stirring.  Add almond butter, fish sauce, and vinegar.  Simmer on low 5 minutes, until warmed.