Strawberry Shortcake

This is my Mom's recipe and they are the best things in the world.  Forget about those gross store bought biscuits and try these flaky warm delights!


This is not a Paleo friendly recipe, but I thought I would share it anyways since it is so good!
I will post a Paleo version of this soon!


Preheat oven 450.  Serves 6.

Bangers and Mash

Oh my gosh!!  This is WONDERFUL!  It really hit the comfort food spot.

Serves 2.

Lamb Chops

OK... so in this recipe, as seen in picture, I thought I was buying bone-less Lamb Chops.  Oh well!

These are Bone-In Shoulder Lamb Chops, a little more gamey and harder to cook evenly, but still good.

I would suggest getting ones that are Bone-less and searing them in a pan.

Serves 2.  One Chop per person.

Pork Chops

These are not your mom's dry Pork Chops!  Serve with Broccolini and Applesauce.

Serves 2.

Broccolini

I love Broccolini!  Even those of you who don't like Broccoli, for some odd reason... you will love the tender taste of this veggie!!

Shepherd's Pie

This was so good!  It made me think of all my mom's yummy comfort dishes!
The parsnips do not over power this, like I thought it would.  I still like the mashed potato topping, but the parsnips are good, just a different texture.  Next time I will try mashing the parsnips for the "mashed potato" texture.

Preheat oven to 450.  Serves 4-6.

Rock Cod with Almond Mustard Crust

You can make this dish with any time of white fish.  Halibut would also be nice.
Rock Cod is a mild flavored fish, so the Mustard Almond topping is a nice addition.

Preheat oven to 350. Serves 2.

Popeye Breakfast

This is Popeye Breakfast, Paleo variation.  When you see the ingredients you will understand!
This breakfast will fill you up and keep you going until lunch!

Thank you Sonja for this one!  It keeps Them happy!

I served this breakfast with Oranges and Coconut on top.

Carrot and Cauliflower Soup

This had a great flavor and texture!  Very nice served with Salad with Walnuts and Cranberries.

Sorry no picture as of now, I made this a while ago and forgot to take one.

Basil Walnut Scrambled Eggs

Interesting new combo for eggs...  Although I had my suspicions this came out really good!  

Lots of protein from the eggs and walnuts.  If you like basil this is a good one to try! 

Asparagus Basil Salad with Salmon

This was a wonderful light salad that can be made any time of the year!
I decided to add some of the leftover Salmon, from the other night (Salmon with Pistachio Salsa), to this to give it more flavor and some protein for lunch.
You could also add chicken or serve with some other meat of your choice.

Sausage Breakfast

Simple and fast breakfast.

I pick sausage that is a little more savory for breakfast as the fruit salad will be the sweet point.

This is the perfect 50/50 breakfast!

Whole foods has great sausage in their meat department, they will even make special sausage on request if you are looking for venison or something out of the norm.

Otherwise, Aidells has great fully cooked Gluten Free products!

Scales

Here's why I like my scale...
If a recipe is calling for a very specific amount, especially in baking, or you are converting a metric recipe!

I have this one and love it.  Easy to use and nice looking!

Find at:
Williams Sonoma

Lemon Basil Sorbet

This is a very interesting and refreshing dessert.
Although this does not follow the Paleo diet it is still Gluten Free and delicious!

"Master Drawer" Items

In my kitchen I have a "Master Drawer" that I keep all my mixing tools, measuring cups, and important tools I grab daily.  You can use counter top receptacles for this too if that is easier for you.

Here are some of the tools I keep in this "Master Drawer":

Angled Wooden Spoon

Wooden Spoon

Serving Spoon

Ladle

Slotted Spoon

Tongs

Egg Poaching Cups

Whisk

Regular Spatula

Small Spatula

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Simple Granola Breakfast

Believe it or not... you don't have to go the rest of your life without a bowl of cereal in the morning or for a snack!  Here is my favorite Gluten Free and Paleo friendly Granola with fruit and Almond Milk.

Kale with Tomatoes

This is one of the easiest side dishes to make, not to mention wonderful!

It literally is 2 main ingredients, and Kale is one of the most healthy vegetables you can eat!

Serves 4-6

Ratatouille

This is one of my favorite veggie dishes!

First I love all the veggies that are in it, secondly I LOVE rosemary!!

Try this out with any meat, I put my with Flank Steak recently.

Serves 4.

Spinach Cake

I am really proud of this one!  What a yummy treat and change from eggs...

Naturally sweet with the cooked Spinach, Pine Nuts, and Currants.

I served this with Ham and Strawberry, Banana, Sliced Almond fruit salad for breakfast.

Preheat oven to 350.

Makes about 12 pieces, serves 4.

Almond Chicken Salad

This is a great Salsa for lunch or a picnic.
Serve with Orange slices with Coconut.
Serves 2.