Ultimate Paleolithic Collection (14 page)

12.
    
Place the stuffed mushroom tops onto a lightly greased baking dish.

13.
    
Bake for 10 to 15 minutes until the mushrooms are tender.

14.
    
Remove from the oven and serve.

If you can’t find Portabella mushrooms, just get some big button mushrooms and stuff them.

Apple Coleslaw

Ingredients:

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2 cups packaged coleslaw mix (bag of chopped cabbage found in the produce section) OR shred your own cabbage

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2 unpeeled tart apples, chopped

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½ cup finely chopped celery

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½ cup apple cider vinegar

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2 tablespoons raw honey (optional)

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1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions:

1.
   
In a bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, apples, and celery.

2.
  
In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together the vinegar, honey, and olive oil.

3.
  
Now pour the dressing over the coleslaw and toss together to coat the slaw.

Enjoy.

Apricot and Coconut Nut Bars

Ingredients

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1 cup slivered almonds

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1 cup pecans

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½ cup almond flour

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½ cup coconut oil

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½ cup almond butter

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¼ cup raw honey

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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

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½ teaspoon sea salt

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1 cup of dried apricots, chopped into small pieces

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¼ to ½ cup of shredded unsweetened coconut

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Parchment paper

Directions

1.
   
Place the slivered almonds and pecans on a cookie sheet and toast in a 350 degree oven for 8 to 10 minutes.

2.
  
Now place the toasted nuts into a food processor and pulse until they are coarse.

3.
  
Remove from the food processor and place in a medium bowl along with the almond flour and mix together.

4.
  
In a microwaveable bowl, warm the coconut oil and the almond butter for about 20 seconds in the microwave until it has a fluid consistency when stirred.

5.
   
Stir in the honey, vanilla and salt into the almond butter mixture.

6.
  
Combine the flour mixture with the liquid almond butter mixture thoroughly.

7.
  
Add the apricot pieces and coconut and combine well OR you could use the coconut to coat the top of the bars.

8.
  
Lay parchment paper down in an 8 × 8 inch baking pan.

9.
  
Pat the mixture into the prepared pan with your fingers, making sure it is packed down well.

10.
    
Place in the refrigerator to harden or freezer for at least 1 hour.

Cut into pieces and serve.

BEEF

Roast with a Rub

You just can’t beat a great piece of meat with a delicious coating and this one gives you exactly that.

Ingredients:

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1 teaspoon dried oregano

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1 tablespoon sea salt

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1 teaspoon garlic powder

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1 teaspoon black pepper

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½ teaspoon onion powder

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½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

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1 tablespoon paprika

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½ teaspoon dried thyme

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2 tablespoons olive oil

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3 to 4 pound roast (chuck and sirloin tip work well)

Directions:

1.
   
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.

2.
  
Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or use an oven safe Dutch oven.

3.
  
Begin by mixing the dry spices in a small bowl: oregano, salt, garlic powder, pepper, onion powder, cayenne, paprika, and thyme.

4.
  
Stir in the olive oil and make sure all the ingredients are blended thoroughly.

5.
   
Place the roast on the prepared baking sheet and then coat all the sides of the meat with the spice mixture.

6.
  
Roast 1 hour in your preheated oven, or until the internal temperature of the roast reaches 145 degrees F.

7.
  
Allow the roast to rest for 15 to 20 minutes before slicing.

Meaty Meatloaf

Meatloaf is delicious so many different ways, and Paleo-style is no exception. Have fun with it, too. Try cooking it in individual muffin tins or mini bread loaf pans. It always seems to turn out yummy!

Ingredients:

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2 tablespoons coconut oil

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1 onion, diced

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4 carrots, thinly sliced

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Salt and pepper to taste

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½–1 teaspoon chili powder

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2 bell peppers, chopped

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1 tablespoon
homemade Worcestershire sauce

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1 cup medium to hot salsa

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3 pounds ground beef

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3 eggs, beaten

Directions:

1.
   
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2.
  
In a medium frying pan, heat the coconut oil over medium heat.

3.
  
Add the onions and carrots.

4.
  
Now add the salt, pepper, and chili powder.

5.
   
Cook until the onion becomes translucent and the carrots start to soften.

6.
  
Gently add the bell pepper and sauté until it starts to soften.

7.
  
Add the Worcestershire sauce and salsa and cook for another minute or two.

8.
  
Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.

9.
  
Place the ground beef into a large bowl and add the vegetable mixture and eggs.

10.
    
Mix thoroughly.

11.
     
Place the ground beef mixture into an 8” x 8” or 9” x 9” baking dish and form into a loaf.

12.
    
Bake in your oven for 1 hour or until the internal temperature of the loaf reaches 160 degrees F.

13.
    
Remove from the oven and allow the loaf to rest a few minutes before slicing.

Homemade Worcestershire Sauce:

Here is a Paleolithic condiment you can make yourself and keep on hand whenever you find a recipe you want to convert to Paleolithic.

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1 cup apple cider vinegar

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¼ cup coconut aminos

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¼ cup Thai fish sauce (optional, but makes it taste great)

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¼ cup water

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¼ teaspoon coarse black pepper