Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Lemon Sauce

1 T Homemade Blender Mayo
1 tsp dijon mustard
1 tsp lemon juice

Stir until blended.  Good with:

Roasted Cauliflower

Homemade Blender Mayo

1 egg (at room temperature)
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp mustard powder
1 T lemon juice
1/4 cup avocado oil*
1/4 cup macadamia oil*
1/2 cup coconut oil

In Blendtec.  Combine egg, salt, mustard powder, and lemon juice in blender.  Run at level 2 for full cycle.  Start level 2 again; drizzle in oil.  Run at level 2 again until all oil is incorporated.

Things to make with mayo:
Lemon Sauce

*These oils can be expensive.  Just plain coconut oil is fine too.  Avocado oil has the most neutral flavor if you can afford it.  You can also substitute half of the oil with cooled bacon fat for a bacon mayo.

Friday, January 11, 2013

Meal Plan - Breakfast Template

TEMPLATE 1 (more variety)

Breakfast 1 (Monday - Tuesday)
-cook as patties
-cook as meatballs
-different spices (such as chorizo style)

serve with one
-Sauteed Bell Peppers
-Apple or Berries

optional

Breakfast 2 (Wednesday - Thursday)
Eggs
-scrambled
-omelet with sausage and/or veggies

Breakfast 3 (Friday)
Bacon
-with eggs if desired
-fruit

Breakfast 4 (Saturday - Sunday)
something fun that takes more time, usually cooked on  Saturday morning-
if my kids don't like this, I make them a batch of pancakes (regular or soaked) to eat instead-
-Banana Bread Paleo Pancakes
-Fajita Frittata
-Pad Thai Frittata
-Make your own: starch + veggie + fried egg on top
-Anything else fun I can find to try

TEMPLATE 2 (high protein+fat)
("meat" = pork or beef)

Chorizo spiced meat (California diner style)
+2 eggs
+1/2 avocado

Country sausage spiced meat (Southern style)
+2 eggs
+sautéed kale
+coconut milk gravy

Italian sausage spiced meat (Pizza style)
+2 eggs
+sautéed red bell pepper and/or mushrooms
+marinara sauce

Taco spiced meat (Mexican style)
+2 eggs
+salsa
+avocado

Leftover chicken (American diner style)
+2 eggs
+dijon mustard with honey
+radishes and pickles

Leftover hamburger (or hamburger spiced meat)
+2 eggs
+tomato relish
+pickles




Thursday, January 10, 2013

Paleo Zone - 2 Block Meals


2-BLOCK MEALS
(with double fat)

protein: 7 g x 2 = 14 g (plus 3 g fat)
carbs: 9 g x 2 = 18 g
additional fat: 1.5 g x double x 2 = 6 g 

Easy Omelet
1 egg + 1 egg white + 1/2 oz cheese
1 apple (or 1 cup blueberries)
2 tsp butter

Sausage and Kale
2 patties of Chicken Breakfast Sausage
1-1/2 cups Kale
1/2 tsp Bacon Fat
1 Tbsp Paleo Gravy

Sweet Potato Hash
1 egg + 1 small link Al Fresco Country Style Breakfast Sausage
2 oz grated sweet potato
2 oz red bell pepper
2 oz green bell pepper
2 tsp butter (1 for egg, 1 for veggies)

Tuna with Cucumber and Apple
2 oz tuna
1/2 oz homemade mayonnaise
6 oz sliced cucumbers
1/2 apple

Taco Salad
1.5 oz of ground beef seasoned with Southwest Seasoning
1/2 oz cheddar cheese
3 oz red bell pepper
3 oz green bell pepper
1 tsp coconut oil
1 tsp sour cream
1/2 cup blueberries (or 4 cups romaine)

Beef Snack Sticks with Carrots
1 beef snack sticks (US Wellness)
1 cup carrots
3 macadamia nuts

Chicken Curry
2 oz chicken breast
1/2 tsp coconut oil
1 oz coconut milk
1/2 oz golden raisins
2 oz carrots
2 oz Roast Cauliflower
1/2 tsp olive oil

Sautéed Tilapia 
(a little high on fat, but all of the fat used for cooking the fish doesn't even up on it)
2 oz tilapia
1/2 tsp butter + 1/2 tsp olive oil
3 oz Roast Cauliflower
1/2 tsp olive oil
2.5 cups kale
1/2 tsp bacon fat

2-BLOCK SNACKS
(could also be used as simple meals)


2 oz cheese +  apple + 3 macadamia nut

1 oz deli ham + 1 oz cheese + 1 cup carrot + 3 macadamia nut

1 hard-boiled egg + 1 oz cheese + 1 cup blueberries + 2 tsp cream

1 oz beef jerky + 2 dried fig + 6 Tbsp unsweetened coconut flakes

1 oz beef jerky + apple + 2 tsp almond butter

Sunday, January 6, 2013

Paleo Zone Meal Plan - Week 1

11-BLOCK DAY
with double fat

3 Block Meals
protein: 7 g x 3 = 21 g
carbs: 9 g x 3 = 27 g
fat: 3 g x 3 x double = 18 g
("by blocks" assumes 1.5 g fat in 1 block protein)

Easy Omelet (by blocks)
3 protein: 2 eggs + 1 oz cheese
3 carbs:  1 apple + 1/2 cup blueberries
6 fat: 2 tsp butter

Sausage and Kale (by numbers)
2 patties of Chicken Breakfast Sausage
3 cups Kale,
cooked in 3/4 tsp Bacon Fat
topped with 2 Tbsp Paleo Gravy
protein: 24 g
carbs: 22 g
fat: 21 g

Sweet Potato Hash (by blocks)
3 protein: 1 egg + 2 small links Al Fresco Country Style Breakfast Sausage
1 carb: 3 oz grated sweet potato (1/5 cup)
1 carb: 1 red bell pepper (1-1/4 cup)
1 carb: 1 green bell pepper (1-1/4 cup)
6 fat: 2 tsp butter (1 for egg, 1 for veggies)

Tuna with Cucumber and Apple (by numbers)
2 oz light tuna
1 oz white albacore tuna
1 oz homemade mayonnaise
1 apple
1/2 cup sliced cucumbers
9 almonds
protein: 23 g
carbs: 29 g
fat: 17 g

Nachos (by numbers)
1/4 full recipe of Paleo Corn Chips
2.5 oz of ground beef seasoned with Southwest Seasoning
1/2 oz cheddar cheese
1 large red bell pepper
protein: 22 g
carbs: 27 g
fat: 22 g

Beef Snack Sticks with Carrots (by blocks)
3 protein: 1-1/2 beef snack sticks (US Wellness)
3 carbs: 1 cup carrots + 1/2 apple (or 1/2 cup carrots + 1 apple)
6 fat: 6 macadamia nuts

Taco Salad (by numbers)
2.5 oz of ground beef seasoned with Southwest Seasoning
1/4 full recipe of Paleo Corn Chips
2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
2 slices tomato
1/2 red bell pepper
1 tsp sour cream
protein: 23 g
carbs: 26 g
fat: 21 g

Chicken Curry (by numbers)
2.5 oz chicken breast
1 tsp coconut oil
2 oz coconut milk
3 oz carrots
1/8 cup golden raisins
3 oz Roast Cauliflower
1 tsp coconut oil
protein: 25 g
carbs: 27 g
fat: 22 g

Sautéed Tilapia (by numbers)
3 oz tilapia
1 tsp butter + 1 tsp olive oil
3 oz Roast Cauliflower
1 tsp coconut oil
2 cups kale
1 tsp bacon fat
1/2 apple
protein: 24 g
carbs: 28 g
fat: 20 g

1 Block Snacks

protein: 7 g
carbs: 9 g 
fat: 3 g x double = 6 g
("by blocks" assumes 1.5 g fat in 1 block protein)


1 oz cheese + 1/2 apple + 2 macadamia nut

1.2 oz deli ham + 1 carrot + 2 macadamia nut

1 oz hard-boiled egg + 1/2 cup blueberries + 1 tsp cream

1/2 oz beef jerky + 1 dried fig + 3 Tbsp unsweetened coconut flakes

1/2 oz beef jerky + 1/4 apple + 2 tsp almond butter

other 1 block leftover bits of meals

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