The Paleo Diet Cookbook: More than 150 recipes for Paleo Breakfasts, Lunches, Dinners, Snacks, and Beverages

342 Pages·2010·1.13 MB·English

by  Loren Cordain

Table of Contents

Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1 - The Paleo Diet Basics
The Paleo Diet: A Simple Nutritional Formula
The Three Levels of the Paleo Diet and the 85-15 Rule
What to Eat, What to Avoid
Autoimmune Diseases and the Paleo Diet
Chapter 2 - Paleo Kitchen Guidelines
Cleaning Out the Kitchen
Restocking Your Kitchen with Paleo Staples
Kitchen Tools
Cooking Temperatures
A Sanitary Kitchen
Budgeting Paleo Diets
Choose Organic Wisely
Reinvent Leftovers
Chapter 3 - Paleo Breakfasts
So Cal Omelet
Turkey Gobbler’s Omelet
Fired-Up Steak and Eggs
Eggciting Veggie Frittata
Chick-Veggie Heaven
Poached Eggs on Roasted Veggies
Wild Salmon Delight
Breakfast in the Raw
Morning Rainbow
Spicy Breakfast Burrito
Breakfast Express
Shrimp Scramble
Chapter 4 - Paleo Snacks and Appetizers
Chili-Lime Shrimp
Mango-Strawberry Olé
Asparagus Starter
Pecan-Stuffed Figs
Gazpacho
Beefed-Up Mini Wraps
Grapes of Wrap
Melon Blankets
Stuffed Tomatoes
Veggie Virtuoso
Tropical Deviled Eggs
Spicy Mixed Nuts
Stuffed Shrooms
Shrimp Skewers
Chapter 5 - Paleo Poultry
Paleo Chicken in a Pot
Homewood Chicken
Coconut-Cashew Chicken
Roasted Trussed Chicken
Greek Chicken Breast Kebabs
Paleo Chicken Saltimbocca
Colorado Chicken
Chicken Marsala
Chicken Braised with Celery
Paleo Turkey Burgers
Paleo Turkey Fajitas
Roasted Turkey Breast
Cajun Blackened Turkey Cutlets
Pan-Seared Duck Breast
Ground Duck Burgers with Rosemary
Herbed Roasted Pheasant
Chapter 6 - Paleo Beef, Pork, and Lamb
Beef Tenderloin Roast
Beef Stew with Vegetables
Carne Asada
Paleo Tamales in Banana Leaves
Beef Bourguignon
Paleo Fajita Stir-Fry
Veal Scaloppine
Braised Pork Shoulder
Apricot-Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
Paleo Posole
Perfect Pot Roast
Ike’s Moussaka
Chapter 7 - Paleo Bison, Game Meat, and Jerky
Bison-Stuffed Bell Peppers
Bison Wild Burgers
Bison Steak with Caramelized Onions
Shiitake Meat Loaf
William Cody’s Barbecued Bison Ribs
Elk Tenderloin in Cherry Reduction
Ostrich Almondine
Paleo Warrior’s Jerky
Chapter 8 - Paleo Fish and Seafood
Cedar-Plank Salmon
Chilean Sea Bass en Papillote
Barramundi Vegetable Soup
Peach and Ginger Scallops
Grilled Snapper
Richard’s Braised River Trout
Pan-Seared Branzino
Soulful Sole
Poached Halibut
Paleo Crab Cakes
Broiled Lobster Tail
Roasted Swordfish with Mushroom Medley
Wild Salmon Basil Burgers
Paleo Shrimp Delight
Diablo Crab Legs
Paleo Spicy Tuna Rolls
Salmon Fillet with Nectarine Infusion
Shrimp and Pineapple Skewers
Sweet and Savory Swordfish
Paleo Tilapia Tacos
Chapter 9 - Paleo Salads
Arugula-Avocado Salad
French Country Salad
Paleo Caprese Salad
Paleo Tuna Niçoise
Salmon Caesar Salad
Nutty Beet Salad
Citrus-Crab Salad
Cactus Salad
Greek Salata à la Paleo
Grilled Chicken Salad
Mikey’s Mâche Salad
Mixed Herb Salad
Strawberry-Spinach Salad
Glenrock Steak Salad
Signature Salad
Chapter 10 - Paleo Vegetable Dishes
Julienned Veggie Stir-Fry
Spaghetti Squash Italiano
Roasted Baby Squash and Carrots
Nutty Summer Squash
Sunchoke Sauté
Blasted Veggie Medley
Asian Slaw
Cream of Broccoli Soup
Brussels Sprouts with Shallots and Pecans
Caramelized Broccoli with Orange Zest
Sandy Point Spinach Sauté
Dandelion Greens with a Bite
Carb Lover’s Cauliflower
Smoky Southern-Style Collards
Eggplant and Basil Sauté
Braised Leeks with Garlic
Flax-Dusted Leafy Greens
Wild Roasted Mushrooms
Monterey Mushrooms
Eggplant à la Française (Ratatouille)
Raving Rapini
Roasty Toasty Beets with Hazelnuts
Nell’s Original Raw Kale Fusion
Back-to-Our-Roots Winter Veggies
Baked Holiday Stuffing
Tokyo Sesame Wakame
Chapter 11 - Condiments, Salad Dressings, Sauces, and Fruit Purees
Creamy Coconut Curry
Apricot Chutney
Classic Marinara Sauce
Walnut, Flaxseed, and Avocado Dip
Tangy Tomato Salsa
Peach Salsa with a Punch
Paleo Pesto
Holy Guacamole
Holiday Cranberry Sauce
Salad Dressing Starter
Essential Aioli
Chicken Broth
Baba Ghanoush
Pineapple-Peach Puree
Pumpkin Puree
Strawberry-Banana Puree
Omega 3 Mayonnaise
Veggie Dip
Tartar Sauce
Ray’s Catsup
Spinach Salad Dressing
Omega 3 Russian Salad Dressing
Omega 3 Tomato Dressing
Raspberry Barbecue Sauce
Chapter 12 - Paleo Beverages and Desserts
Powered-Up Smoothies
Paleo Piña Colada
Mango Margarita Mambo
Spa Water
Baked Apples
Spiced Apples
Lorraine’s Strawberries with Crème
Pat’s Peach Granita Almondine
Cherry-Berry Medley
Rook’s Tropical Paleo Pottage
Marjorie’s Kona Grillers
Brandied Fruit Compote
Banana Bonanza
Chapter 13 - The Paleo Diet Two-Week Meal Plan
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Chapter 14 - Treats and Meals for CrossFitters and Athletes
Baked Paleo Yam “Fries”
Athlete’s Cinnamon Applesauce
Christina’s Espresso-Soaked Figs
Post-Workout Banana-Coconut Whip
Long Haulers
Chris’s Famous Post-Ride Smoothie
Unraisinably Delish Spiced Yam Puree
“Fill ’er Up” Endurance Breakfast
Afternoon Top-Off
Grueler Chicken
Rebound Power Breakfast
Race-Night Celebration
RESOURCES
INDEX

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