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Mulled Apple Cider

Mulled Apple Cider

Ingredients

6 cups unfiltered apple cider

Zest from 1 orange

Zest from 1 lemon

4 cinnamon sticks

3 whole star anise pods

2 teaspoons whole cloves

2 teaspoons whole allspice berries

 

Instructions

  1. Place all the ingredients in a large saucepan over medium heat. Simmer for 30 minutes. Strain and serve.

 

Serves 4

Inspired by : https://againstallgrain.com/2017/11/01/paleo-mulled-apple-cider-recipe/

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Holiday Meatball Bites

Holiday Meatball Bites

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef

1 pound ground pork

1 onion finely diced

2 cloves garlic minced

1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

2 eggs

1/2 cup almond flour

2 cups crushed tomatoes

Fresh basil for serving

Sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Combine all ingredients except the tomatoes in a large bowl. Mix until just combined.
  3. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and form the mixture into 2-inch balls. Place a dollop of crushed tomatoes on each one and bake for 20-30 minutes, until browned.
  4. Remove from oven and sprinkle with basil.
  5. Insert a toothpick into each one for an easy appetizer. Enjoy!

 

Serves 10

Inspired by: https://ultimatepaleoguide.com/holiday-meatball-bites/

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Paleo Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Apples

Paleo Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Apples

Ingredients

1 lb. brussels sprouts, washed, base removed and cut in half

2 teaspoons olive oil

1 medium pink lady apple (or other tart/sweet crisp apple)

4-6 slices nitrate-free bacon, no added sugar

1 Tbsp. fresh rosemary, finely chopped

salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Make sure the Brussels sprout halves are uniform in size – if not, cut the larger pieces down to ensure even cooking. Toss with 2 teaspoons olive oil and sea salt to taste. Spread evenly on parchment paper.
  4. Roast in preheated oven for about 20 minutes, until slightly brown and fork tender.
  5. While Burssels sprouts are baking, core the apple and chop into ½ -1-inch cubes; set aside.
  6. Cut bacon into 1-inch pieces and place in heavy skillet over medium-high heat and cook, stirring until about ¾ of the way done (according to your preference).
  7. Add the chopped apples and chopped rosemary, continuing to cook and stir until the apples have softened and the bacon is fully cooked. Adjust the heat to avoid excessive browning if necessary. Remove from heat.
  8. Once brussels sprouts are done, add to the skillet and toss to combine all the flavors. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste and serve. This can be served as a side dish or with fried eggs for breakfast. Enjoy!

 

Serves 4

Inspired by: https://www.paleorunningmomma.com/paleo-roasted-brussels-sprouts-whole30/#wprm-recipe-container-16916  

 

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Simple Homemade Paleo Cranberry Sauce

Simple Homemade Paleo Cranberry Sauce

Ingredients

3 cups whole cranberries, fresh or frozen

¾  cup 100% orange juice

¾  cup organic coconut palm sugar

¼  teaspoon cinnamon

Pinch nutmeg

Optional add-ins:

ginger allspice, orange zest for extra flavor

 

Instructions

  1. Add cranberries, orange juice and coconut sugar to a medium saucepan over medium heat on the stovetop.
  2. Stir gently, bringing the cranberry mixture to a boil (about 5-10 mins), then lower the heat to a simmer and allow to cook 5-10 more minutes, stirring and scraping the sides occasionally to prevent the sugar from burning. Once most of the cranberries have burst and the sauce has thickened (it will thicken quite a bit while cooling as well), remove from heat.
  3. Stir in cinnamon and nutmeg or other spices as desired. Allow the sauce to cool for about 15 minutes in saucepan. Once it's no longer too hot to handle, transfer to a glass container, cover, and refrigerate. Or, if serving immediately, cool to desired temperature first.
  4. Cranberry sauce can be reheated and served as a side dish or topping, or used in other recipes. Store leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator. Enjoy!

 

Yields 1 ¾ cup

Inspired by: https://www.paleorunningmomma.com/homemade-paleo-cranberry-sauce/#wprm-recipe-container-16957

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Fall Kale and Apple Super Salad

Fall Kale and Apple Super Salad

Ingredients

2 cups kale, chopped and massaged

6-8 Brussels sprouts, finely chopped

3-4 broccoli florets, finely chopped

½  cup dried cranberries

¼  cup roasted sunflower seeds, (or pumpkin seeds/pepitas)

1 medium apple

1 slice bacon, cooked and chopped (optional)

 

Creamy Poppy Seed Dressing:

1 Tbsp. coconut sugar, or honey

1 ½  Tbsp. white vinegar

2 Tbsp. paleo mayonnaise, or Greek yogurt

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 Tbsp. vegetable or canola oil

1 teaspoon poppy seeds

Pinch salt/pepper

Instructions

  1. To make poppy seed dressing, combine all ingredients in a small bowl or jar. Whisk or shake vigorously until combined and creamy. Refrigerate until ready to use. Can be prepared ahead of time.
  2. Remove kale leaves from stem. Discard stem (it's very bitter!). Chop kale leaves into bite-sized pieces and scatter on a cutting board.
  3. Sprinkle kale with a little salt and rub/massage the kale for a minute or so, until it softens and darkens. Add kale to large bowl.
  4. For the Brussels sprouts, remove bottom 1/3 of sprout. Using a sharp knife, cut in half and lay each one on the cut side. Proceed to thinly slice each one and add to the kale.
  5. For the broccoli, remove several florets and finely chop both the flower ends and the stalk. Add to the bowl.
  6. Add the dried cranberries and roasted sunflower seeds to the bowl. Core and cut apple in half. Then slice into wedges add to the bowl. Drizzle salad dressing over the salad and toss. Add more dressing as needed. Enjoy!

 

Serves 4

Inspired by: https://www.seasonsandsuppers.ca/fall-kale-super-salad/#recipe

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Turkey, Apple and Sage Sausage Patties

Turkey, Apple and Sage Sausage Patties

Ingredients

1 tsp. ghee or coconut oil

1 lb. ground turkey

1 apple, peeled and diced

5 sage leaves, chopped

3 teaspoon roasted garlic (or 4 cloves)

1 ½ teaspoon sea salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

½ teaspoon nutmeg

¼ medium yellow onion, finely chopped

1-2 Tbsp. maple syrup or honey (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Grease oblong baking pan or large skillet with 1 tsp melted ghee.
  3. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly in a large bowl.
  4. Form into flat patties and place in oblong pan to bake in the oven or in a greased skillet to cook on the stovetop.
  5. Bake or fry for 15-20 minutes, until cooked through and only a tiny bit of pink remains in the center.
  6. Place cooked sausage patties on serving dish and enjoy!

 

Serves 8

Inspired by: https://www.realfoodwithdana.com/apple-sage-turkey-sausage/

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Paleo Fried Pickles

Paleo Fried Pickles

Ingredients

5 ounces dill pickles (sliced)

1-2 Tbsp. coconut oil

¼  cup almond meal

¼  cup tapioca flour

½  teaspoon garlic powder

½  teaspoon onion powder

¼  teaspoon sea salt

¼  teaspoon pepper

¼  teaspoon cayenne pepper

¼  cup water

Instructions

  1. Mix together all ingredients except for the pickles and coconut oil. If the batter seems too thick add a touch more water.
  2. Heat a few tablespoons of coconut oil over medium high heat.
  3. Dip a pickle slice into the batter making sure you get some on both sides and add it to the pan. Repeat with a few more pickles making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry pickles about 30 seconds per side until they're crisp and golden brown. They don't take too long so keep an eye on them. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  4. Repeat with remaining pickles. Enjoy!

 

Serves 4

Inspired by: https://www.wickedspatula.com/paleo-fried-pickles/

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Steak with balsamic shallot sauce

Steak with balsamic shallot sauce

Ingredients

4  8 oz. steaks, your choice of cut

2 Tbsp. olive oil

Sea salt and black pepper, to taste

1 small shallot, finely chopped

2 Tbsp. butter

⅓ cup balsamic vinegar

¼ cup beef broth

¼ cup spicy brown mustard or dijon mustard

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet or grill pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the steaks on both sides with a little salt and pepper. Sear the steaks for 3-4 minutes on each side or until desired level of doneness. Remove the steaks from the pan, and place on a plate covered with foil while you make the sauce.  Alternately, you can hold the steaks in the oven on low.
  2. Using the same skillet, add the shallots and butter and sauté until the shallots are soft and translucent.  Add the balsamic vinegar, beef broth, and mustard to pan. Use a rubber spatula or whisk to scrape any bits of steak from the bottom of the pan.  Bring to a boil over medium heat and then reduce heat to low and simmer 5 minutes.
  3.  Pour the sauce over top of the steaks before serving. Enjoy!

 

Serves 4

Inspired by: https://peaceloveandlowcarb.com/balsamic-mustard-steaks/#tasty-recipes-12331-jump-target

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Pumpkin Swirl Brownies

Pumpkin Swirl Brownies

Ingredients

1 cup chocolate chips

1 cup coconut butter

½  cup pumpkin puree

¼  cup raw honey

3 eggs, whisked

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

½  teaspoon baking powder

¼  teaspoon cinnamon

1/8  teaspoon nutmeg

pinch of salt

coconut oil, for greasing baking dish

 

For the pumpkin frosting:

3 Tbsp. pumpkin puree

2 Tbsp.  coconut milk

sprinkle of cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In a double boiler, melt chocolate chips along with coconut butter until well combined.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in pumpkin puree and honey.
  4. Add egg, vanilla, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix well.
  5. Grease an 8×8 glass baking dish with coconut oil.
  6. Pour batter into baking dish and place into oven. Bake for 30-35 minutes until toothpick comes out clean. Let rest and cool. The longer these rest, the more dense they become.
  7. Once brownies have cooled, mix together pumpkin puree, coconut milk, and cinnamon in a bowl. Place the mixture in a plastic bag, cut off the end, and pipe designs on top. Or use as frosting. Delicious!  

 

Serves 6-8

Inspired by: https://paleomg.com/pumpkin-swirl-brownies/#tasty-recipes

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Roasted Red Pepper, Avocado and Sausage Soup

Roasted Red Pepper, Avocado and Sausage Soup

Ingredients

4-5 cooked sausages of choice

2–3 Tbsp. fat of choice

1 yellow onion, diced

3 garlic cloves, minced

3-4 roasted red peppers, roughly chopped

1 cup canned coconut milk

1 cup vegetable broth

1 Tbsp. smoked paprika

1 Tbsp. paprika

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 avocado, pitted

½  lime, juiced

½  avocado, diced (to garnish)

chopped cilantro (to garnish)

salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Place a saucepan over medium heat, adding fat, garlic and onion. Cook up onions until they are translucent.
  2. Add roasted red peppers with coconut milk, broth and smoked paprika, paprika, red pepper flakes, oregano, and salt and pepper. Let simmer for 8-10 minutes.
  3. While soup is simmering, slice up sausages and cook in a skillet on both sides. Set aside to add to soup just before serving.
  4. Once liquid has simmered for 8-10 minutes, remove seed from avocado and add flesh to the saucepan along with lime juice. Using an immersion blender, mix until soup is smooth and creamy. If you don’t have an immersion blender, add soup to a food processor and blend in batches.
  5. Place in bowls, top with diced avocado, chopped cilantro, and sausage. Enjoy!

 

Serves 3-4

 

Inspired by: https://paleomg.com/roasted-red-pepper-and-avocado-soup-with-sausages/#tasty-recipes

 

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