Primal/Paleo Crackers

I've tried several different recipes for crackers. One was made out of almond meal- which I find is outrageously expensive! So I've combined a few recipes and found something cheaper and it tastes just as good!

What you'll need-

2C Silvered Blanched Almonds
1 Egg- Whisked
1TBSP dried Oregano
1/4C Parmesan
2TBSP  EVOO

What to do-

Preheat oven to 350

Combine Almonds, Oregano, Parmesan, and EVVO to food processor. Then add whisked Egg.

Then take the dough and flatten it out on parchament paper.

Bake for 15-20 mins

*The key is to get it as flat as you can and bake it to look a little crispy-- if not it will come out more like bread.

Cauliflower Crust Pizza

Ok obviously I love pizza :)   A coworker had given me a recipe she found with pizza crust made out of cauliflower.   For those of you who have purchase almond meal you know its outrageously expensive!!  I must say the cauliflower crust was amazing and my budget will appreciate it as well!

What you'll need for the crust:

1 head of cauliflower riced
1 egg
1c organic mozzarella

Riced Cauliflower? -- What you do is place cauliflower in a food processor until all chopped up.  Then place in a microwave safe dish and cook for 5-8 minutes depending on your microwave. The rice will appear steamed.

Preheat oven for 450
Mix rice, egg, and cheese together. Roll out onto a pizza stone that has been greased in butter. Bake for about 15 minutes.

While you are waiting on the crust that's when you cook your toppings. For this particular recipe you need to have toppings cooked first.  So what I did was while I was browning my hamburger I added red peppers, tomatoes, onions, and spinach.

When the pizza crust is finished add your sauce and toppings and then set your broiler to the lowest setting and broil for just 2-3 minutes.

YUM! Enjoy!

Primal Protein Packed Bars

Prior to eating Primal/Paleo I would come home from the gym and guzzle a glass of chocolate milk.... nothing like a huge dose of high fructose sugar :)

So after changing my diet I was struggling to find post workout snacks that wasn't just nuts or sweet potatoes. Through Mark's Daily Apple I found a great recipe for an excellent protein snack (also can be a tasty treat).

What you'll need:

1c hazelnuts
1c almonds
1 1/2c pecans
2/3 flax meal
2/3c shredded coconut( unsweetened)
1/4c unsalted almond butter
1/4c melted coconut oil
 1 1/2tsp black molasses-- I used Honey instead
dash of salt

**optional- dark chocolate (85% coca)


Mix all in a food processor minus the coconut oil. Once all mixed together slowly add melted oil and you'll notice it will turn more thick like a paste.

In a pan line with parchment paper and press all of paste evenly in pan. Add it to the fridge for at least an hour and ENJOY!!!

Primal Pizza

So I have been on this new lifestyle change for a little while and most things I've lost cravings for (ice cream, soda, and fries) but have I been craving a pizza bad! One thing I have noticed with eating primal is there is always a healthier alternative to "bad" food.

I did a lot a research and found a great recipe for Primal Za!

For the crust you'll need:

2c Almond Meal
2 Eggs
3tbsp EVOO
1/4tsp Baking Soda
1tsp Garlic Powder
1tsp Rosemary

Preheat oven to 350 and mix all crust ingredients together.
Grease pan and roll out pizza as thin as you can.
Bake for 20-25 minutes

Add toppings and then bake for another 20-25 minutes

Realistically for the toppings you can add whatever your heart desires! Hamburger, Sausage, Chicken- and as many veggies as you like!

Toppings-- what I tried--

1C (or more-I like it saucey) of Organic Marinara
1 Diced Red Pepper
1 Diced Yellow Squash
1/2 Yellow Onion
1 Diced Large Tomato
2-3 Leaves of fresh Basal torn up
1lb Grass Fed Beef

Enjoy !!

My new lifestyle. PRIMAL.

A friend of mine mentioned a book called The Primal Blueprint. Well being the bookworm that I am I couldn't resist seeing what it was all about.  Well here I am hooked and excited about this new lifestyle.
I'd encourage everyone to read it and learn the importance of living a healthy lifestyle!

Mark Sission is the author and runs a great website:   Mark's Daily Apple

I'll be posting some great recipes that I've been using that are absolutely positively delicious!

Sweet Potato Fries

Sometimes you just crave those greasy Mcdonald fries!

Well when I feel that urge coming I make these "healthier" fries and my taste buds come away just as pleased!

What you need:

• sweet potato- plenty for 2 people
• dash of salt and pepper
• optional- cayenne pepper
• EVOO

1. Preheat oven to 375
2. Peel sweet potato
3. Cut into wedges- I slice them similar to carrots for veggie tray
4. On baking sheet drizzle with EVOO
5. Place on cooking sheet and add salt and pepper.
6. I like cayenne to spice it up a bit!
7. Bake 15 mins then flip and bake another 15.

BON APPETIT!