Mushrooms are a versatile and delicious addition to any Paleo cuisine. Try this delectable hors d’oeuvre as a prelude to your next dinner with friends. SERVES 4 • 12 medium mushrooms • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil • 3 garlic cloves, pressed • ½ cup diced...
Everyone loves deviled eggs. These versatile treats are the perfect snack, packed with protein to keep your energy level at its best throughout the day. SERVES 4 • 4 hard-boiled omega 3 eggs, halved • 1 tablespoon coconut oil • 1 tablespoon flaxseed oil • 1 teaspoon...
Serve these tasty wraps to your friends and family for a unique and savory start to a special Paleo meal. SERVES 4 • 8 ounces Roasted Trussed Chicken, shredded • 1 ounce raw walnuts, chopped • ½ cup red grapes, chopped • ½ teaspoon dried tarragon • ½ teaspoon dried...
This vitamin-packed soup is traditionally served cold and pairs well with a fresh salad from your Paleo Diet menu (see chapter 9). SERVES 4 • 4 large beefsteak tomatoes, quartered • 1 jalapeño pepper, diced • 1 green bell pepper, diced • 2 garlic cloves, crushed • 1...
This Paleo hors d’oeuvre is a fast fix for last-minute guests. The addition of pecans to dried fruit is a perfect blend for this pre-meal snack. SERVES 4 • 8 fresh or dried figs • 8 pecan halves 1. If using dried figs, place in bowl with 1 cup of water for thirty...
A fresh start to a special meal, this dish is sure to impress your dinner guests. SERVES 4 • 8 raw green asparagus spears (do not use baby asparagus) • (as it is too thin) • 8 pieces very thinly sliced Roast Turkey Breast (page 90) • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive...
One of the best sources of protein and so easy to prepare, this shrimp appetizer is ready in justa few minutes. Serve hot or cold. SERVES 4 • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil • 1 garlic clove, minced • ½ cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in half • 1 pound medium shrimp...
MAKES 1 cup Thursday nights in the Joulwan household, circa the 1980s, were “popcorn night.” In sixth grade, I wrote an ode to popcorn, Such was my devotion to the salty snack. Even though it’s not on the paleo-approved menu, I still think of popcorn as my favorite...
SERVES 2 to 4 “The Incident” in my elementary school cafeteria left me cooked-carrot averse. (Think mean lunch lady, waterlogged carrots from a can, tepid milk, and force feeding.) But my mom introduced me to the sweet goodness of roasted carrots and saved the day....
MAKES 12 muffins These muffins are a savory surprise. First, they come in a brightly colored wrapper, just like cupcakes, only better. They also have a pleasantly dense texture that packs both meat and veggies into a fun, portable shape. Great hot or cold, you can...
