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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17609645708099479744noreply@blogger.comBlogger90125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6724077562703443659.post-76864020949230367202013-10-03T10:37:00.003-07:002013-10-03T10:44:45.722-07:00Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies with a Cinnamon-Ginger Glaze (Primal/Paleo/Small batch)My favorite (grainy/refined sugary) cookie is pumpkin snickerdoodle. They are so perfect. I miss them. This post is apparently just going to be stinted sentences. Moving on... the other day I bought a can of pumpkin instead of <a href="http://imhappyjustbecause.blogspot.com/2010/10/pie-pumpkin.html">making my own</a> and to answer your question, yes, yes I am ashamed of myself. I was thinking about making paleo versions of pumpkin muffins or <a href="http://imhappyjustbecause.blogspot.com/2010/10/not-just-another-pumpkin-recipe.html">pumpkin loaf</a> or something equally boring until I thought about those perfect, perfect pumpkin snickerdoodle cookies. The good news was I already had a kickass <a href="http://imhappyjustbecause.blogspot.com/2013/06/snickerdoodle-cookies-primalpaleosmall.html">paleo snickerdoodle</a> cookie to work off of. I wanted the pumpkin version to be a little more cake like and not as sweet. So I changed the honey to granulated sweetener, decreasing the overall sweetness, and added pumpkin to make up for the loss of liquid and in replacement of the oil. They smelled amazing, and they came out just a touch less sweet than I was looking for, so naturally it was time for a glaze. The combination was perfect! Next time I will take my own advice and make my own <a href="http://imhappyjustbecause.blogspot.com/2010/10/pie-pumpkin.html">pumpkin puree</a> for these.<br />
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Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies with a Cinnamon-Ginger Glaze</div>
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1/3t sea salt</div>
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1t baking soda</div>
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1/4c + 1T pumpkin puree</div>
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1/2t nutmeg</div>
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1/4t ginger</div>
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1t vanilla extract</div>
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4T coconut oil</div>
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2T honey</div>
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1t cinnamon</div>
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In a medium bowl, combine the flours, salt and baking soda. In a small bowl combine the pumpkin, 2t of the cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, 1/4c of the sweetener, egg, and extract. Mix well. Add the wet to the dry, incorporate, and chill in the fridge for one hour.</div>
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When the dough is firm enough to handle, working with a tablespoon of dough at a time, form into balls and roll in the cinnamon-sweetener mixture (I like to put the spice mixture in a small bowl, place the cookie ball on top, and rotate the bowl in tight, quick circles to propel the cookie ball evenly through the coating). Work quickly and handle the dough as little as possible. Repeat with remaining dough. Place on the cookie sheet 2 inches apart.</div>
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Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until lightly golden in color and fragrant. Let cool on baking sheet for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.</div>
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While the cookies are cooling, prepare the glaze. In a small saucepan combine the coconut oil and honey. Whisk vigorously as it melts to emulsify. It won't come together at first, but once you add the spices and vanilla it will start to become a pretty color and a nice texture. Whisk well to incorporate the oil and continue to whisk intermittently as it cools. After it's cooled for about 5 minutes it should be ready to use.</div>
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When the cookies are completely cool, drizzle about a teaspoon of glaze over each one. Allow to set at room temperature then serve immediately. Best enjoyed within the first day or two. Leftover glaze works well for bulletproof coffee ;)</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17609645708099479744noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6724077562703443659.post-78887803576664897232013-09-26T08:54:00.000-07:002013-09-26T08:54:15.761-07:00Rosemary Dijon Chicken with Apples (Primal/Paleo)<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;">I don't know why we even had boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the freezer. They're boring, and the lack of fat means they aren't really all that filling, not to mention hard to keep from drying out. I defrosted them with no idea of what to do with them. Yesterday around 4pm we decided just to throw them in the slow cooker with some things. Sometimes, okay nearly all the time, this method proves delicious. This was delicious. Now just to try it with some bone in chicken! </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;">You can use any type of potato here: baby reds, golds, sweet potatoes, anything you'd like. I think next time I'll choose a tart apple in combination with sweet potato. Parsnip would be amazing as well.</span><br />
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Cut the onion into wedges (trim the root/bulb end, then slice the onion in half from tip to bulb, peel, and cut into wedges while maintaining a bit of bulb in each). Place the onions, potatoes, and whole cloves of garlic in the bottom of the slow cooker and toss with oil, salt, and pepper. Dice the apple and sprinkle over the potatoes and onions. Place the chicken on top</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17609645708099479744noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6724077562703443659.post-91311894158685363942013-09-24T13:51:00.001-07:002013-09-27T10:14:40.239-07:00Apple Dutch Baby (Primal/Paleo)After an unexpected move and surviving the great floods of Colorado, I am back. I totally had recipes planned to post while I was unavailable, but it didn't quite pan out. We went on a 10-day road trip to Colorado and after 50 hours of driving we had lots of road snacks left over including some less than stellar (texture wise) apples. I wanted to bake them, but also wanted breakfast. After a couple tries, this grain-free dutch baby with apples was born.<br />
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Apple Dutch Baby</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17609645708099479744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6724077562703443659.post-84706246280681965382013-08-09T12:13:00.001-07:002013-08-09T12:13:06.334-07:00Meat and Veggie Egg Muffins (Primal/Paleo)In the real world I am part personal assistant. The family I work for are dealing with a loved one in the hospital, and are crazy busy trying to balance a good summer for the kiddos and being there for their loved one. This is where I come in; I've been cooking up all kinds of delicious easy foods for them to have on hand so they don't have to think about cooking. They eat low carb, but not paleo, but I've been successfully making tons of high fat, high protein, high veggie meals to give them lots of energy without them realizing they're eating grain free! Egg muffins, frittatas, and crustless quiches are big on my list of things to make during busy times. Not having to cook but still having a filling breakfast that gives you tons of support to start your day off right is the perfect combo for hectic times. I've started whipping up egg muffins once a week using anything available and got them totally addicted! I've done bacon, shallot, mushroom, spinach; tomato, basil, turkey; salami, peppers, onion, kale; and this week I used a Trader Joe's 8 veggie mix they had on hand (broccoli/carrot/cabbage/jicama/bell pepper/radish/celery), as well as some potatoes and tomatoes from their garden and an onion that was hanging out in the fridge. Combined with a little bacon and turkey, these egg muffins are perfect for a busy day. Here is the generalized recipe.<br />
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I wanted to take the time to announce I will now be contributing to and representing <a href="http://hashtagpaleo.com/">HASHTAGpaleo</a>! What started out as a means to share recipes on <a href="http://instagram.com/HASHTAGpaleo">their Instagram</a>, HASHTAGpaleo has now expanded into a full network after the website launch.<br />
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Now that I'm part of the team, I am going to be contributing to<a href="http://www.hashtagpaleo.com/hpress/"> HPress</a> Journal. The team is also producing videos, events, tours, etc. All the content is super fun, inspirational, and all about connecting globally. So, if you haven't, you should definitely check it out. I'm looking forward to connecting with some local, sustainable brands and restaurants. I'm also just really excited to be part of a such a creative, passionate team and I hope you enjoy the content I'm involved in. Thanks for all your support!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17609645708099479744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6724077562703443659.post-19119486104561472802013-07-03T10:53:00.000-07:002013-07-14T11:07:36.311-07:00Cherry Cobbler (Primal/Paleo)<div style="text-align: center;">
After deleting some irrelevant backposts, this is my 100th! Now on to more important things... cobbler. Every year we buy twenty pound boxes of peaches from a local farm and eat them all. I usually have grand intentions of canning, drying, and otherwise preserving them but instead we just eat, and eat, and eat the flesh while it's juicy and sweet. A few years ago I made a peach cobbler. I had never really been into cobbler. There are so many different kinds, but this kind is the sort where it's like cake batter poured over spiced, syrupy peaches and I was in love. Right now it's cherry season! There are stands popping up all over the road sides selling baskets of plump, colorful rainiers and deep red, sweet bings. I knew I had to do something with the pounds and pounds taking over our refrigerator. I thought back to that perfect peach cobbler, and had a go at it without grains or refined sugars. It turned out perfect the first time; those are the best types of experiments, especially since this one (full disclosure) started out with the intention of pie!<br />
I used a combination of rainiers and bings, and I'm so glad I did. The filling is definitely indulgently sweet, so the rainiers were a nice pop of tart surprise amongst the sweet bings. I have a feeling you could do whatever the hell you want to this recipe (within reason) and it would still work. So feel free to adjust the levels of sweetener to fit your tastes, or exclude the tapioca flour entirely if you're not tolerant of that much starch. Also, this cobbler was lovely and indulgent fresh out of the oven after dinner, but even better cold the next morning with bacon. I can't wait to try this with my first box of peaches!<br />
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1 egg</div>
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In a small bowl stir together the flours, salt, baking powder, cinnamon, and sweetener of choice <u>if it's granulated</u>. Cut in the butter until crumbly. Stir in the egg and sweetener of choice <u>if it's liquid</u>. Add the hot water, stirring until combined; spoon the topping over the filling, spreading to cover.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17609645708099479744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6724077562703443659.post-90970188358361721402013-06-26T08:30:00.000-07:002013-06-29T15:51:48.724-07:00Strawberry Grapefruit Mint Popsicles (Paleo/Primal)<div style="text-align: left;">
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If you're making my<a href="http://imhappyjustbecause.blogspot.com/2013/06/5-minute-strawberry-sorbet-primalpaleo.html"> 5-Minute Strawberry Sorbet</a> you're halfway to these refreshing popsicles! </div>
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Popsicle molds are great to have on hand; they are perfect for quick and refreshing summer treats. I like to use ours to make "Fudgesicles" and fruit pops. I often use the pulp from whatever we are juicing, along with a little bit of the juice itself, to make quick and nutritious popsicles. This recipe, with grapefruit, strawberry, and grapefruit mint is super refreshing, simple, and tart. Feel free to add a bit of sweetener if you deem it necessary, or up to 1 ounce alcohol. If you don't have grapefruit mint, you can of course substitute whatever kind of mint you have growing in your herb garden.<br />
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Use a food processor to puree fresh or frozen strawberries, then measure 8 ounces into a bowl (I like to start with frozen strawberries and use any leftovers for <a href="http://imhappyjustbecause.blogspot.com/2013/06/5-minute-strawberry-sorbet-primalpaleo.html">5-Minute Strawberry Sorbet</a>). Add 4 ounces of grapefruit juice. Finely mince the mint and add it in.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17609645708099479744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6724077562703443659.post-54633705142120300752013-06-19T08:30:00.000-07:002013-06-20T15:00:26.137-07:005 Minute Strawberry Sorbet (Primal/Paleo)<div style="text-align: center;">
Easiest recipe ever and <b>no ice cream maker</b> required! I'm sure you're all familiar with banana ice cream (maybe some of you even owned <a href="http://www.yonanas.com/">this contraption</a>). This utilizes the same method, blending frozen fruit in the food processor, but produces a perfect strawberry sorbet. The strawberry flavor is super condensed and the sorbet is lightly sweet, smooth, and so satisfying! The variations are endless, as well. Add some frozen mango or pineapple for a tropical flavor, dark chocolate for indulgence, banana for a creamier strawberry-banana flavor, frozen yogurt cubes for tartness, rosemary or mint for complexity, or honey for sweetness. You could also use it as the base for popsicles... coming soon! </div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">In a medium bowl combine the almond flour, salt, baking soda, and tapioca flour. Whisk away any lumps. </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">In a small bowl combine the melted coconut oil with the honey. When emulsified, add the egg and vanilla extract. </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Add the wet ingredients to the dry, mix until thoroughly combined, and chill for 1 hour or until the dough is scoop-able.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">When the dough is firm enough to handle, working with a tablespoon of dough at a time, form into balls and roll in the cinnamon or cinnamon-sweetener mixture (I like to put the spice mixture in a small bowl, place the cookie ball on top, and rotate the bowl in tight, quick circles to propel the cookie ball evenly through the coating). Work quickly and handle the dough as little as possible. Repeat with remaining dough. Place on the parchment or silicone lined baking sheet 2 inches apart.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17609645708099479744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6724077562703443659.post-57529411673221037992013-05-27T15:37:00.000-07:002013-06-10T14:10:47.267-07:00Sesame Stir Fry with Crispy Garlic (Primal/Paleo)These vegetables are just crisp tender, and lightly flavored enough to taste fresh while perfectly complimenting my <a href="http://imhappyjustbecause.blogspot.com/2013/06/asian-spiced-chicken-primalpaleo.html">Asian Spiced Chicken</a>. The crisp garlic gives a little more character than the average stir fry, making the meal feel more indulgent than just a mess of properly cooked vegetables.<br />
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1/2 onion, 1/4in crescent slices</div>
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2 stalks celery, 1/2in bias slices</div>
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One handful green beans, trimmed</div>
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4 cloves garlic, minced</div>
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Heat your wok over medium heat. Add 1T of the sesame oil. Once hot and rippling, place the brussel sprout halves cut side down. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Add the onion. Cook for 5 minutes, until the brussel sprouts are browned and beginning to soften. Remove the brussel sprouts. </div>
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To the onion add the carrots and celery. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes, until beginning to purge their water, then add the 1T cooking fat, broccoli, and green beans. Stir often, and continue cooking until the vegetables are crisp tender. Add the coconut aminos, toss, and add the vegetables to the brussel sprouts off the heat.</div>
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Drop the heat to low, add the remaining sesame oil to the wok along with the minced garlic, and cook, stirring constantly, until the garlic becomes golden and crisp but not bitter and black. It should only take a few minutes depending on your stove top. Plate the vegetables and top with the crispy garlic and sesame seeds. Serve and enjoy.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17609645708099479744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6724077562703443659.post-26618478230704216692013-05-20T08:00:00.000-07:002013-06-10T14:10:28.879-07:00Asian Spiced Chicken (Primal/Paleo)<div style="text-align: left;">
The flavors here are light, balanced, and fresh. The chicken is succulent, tender, and flavorful, with a crisp skin. This served alongside my <a href="http://imhappyjustbecause.blogspot.com/2013/05/sesame-stir-fry-with-crispy-garlic.html">Sesame Stir Fry</a> is a meal quick enough for a busy weeknight, but lovely enough to be craved.</div>
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4 cloves garlic, minced</div>
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1t ginger, fresh and minced</div>
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1/2t garlic powder<br />
1/2t sea salt</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17609645708099479744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6724077562703443659.post-87550629222281842362013-05-13T17:01:00.000-07:002013-06-10T14:09:59.789-07:00The Many Uses of Coconut OilTo get geared up for a giveaway I thought I'd share the many ways we use coconut oil in my house. I usually buy a huge container at once, then divide it up to have a jar for moisturizing downstairs, a larger jar for multipurpose use upstairs, and the remainder in the kitchen. I also put the empty tubs in the bathroom for getting the last bits out with my hands for moisturizing. We started using coconut oil years and years ago, and I've since found more and more uses for it. It is my go to!<br />
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<b>Cooking</b><br />
-Frying<br />
-Sautéing<br />
-Baking (<a href="http://imhappyjustbecause.blogspot.com/2013/01/primalpaleo-morning-glory-muffins.html">Morning Glory Muffins!</a>)<br />
-Roasting (<a href="http://imhappyjustbecause.blogspot.com/2013/04/roasted-sausage-with-root-vegetables.html">Roasted Sausage and Root Vegetables</a>!)<br />
-Supplemental: By the spoonful, or a tablespoon in your smoothie, coffee, or tea<br />
-Dressings and marinades<br />
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<b>Around the House</b><br />
-Condition leather: I use on my leather braid bracelets, and some leather shoes (test first!)<br />
-Seasoning cast iron<br />
-Moisturizing wood cutting boards<br />
-To treat cooking burns with lavender (this is under first aid, too, but we keep both in the kitchen for immediate treatment of burns)<br />
-Remove sticky stuff (adhesive, labels, glue, etc) with <a href="http://www.rosybluhandmade.com/2012/03/05/diy-gunk-remover-easy-recipe-to-remove-sticky-adhesive-residue/">DIY Gunk Remover</a><br />
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-Shaving cream<br />
-After shave lotion<br />
-Oil Cleansing Method or as a facial moisturizer, mask, or intensive moisturizing treatment<br />
-Make up remover<br />
-Deodorant: Mix with baking soda and essential oils<br />
-Lip balm<br />
-Sunscreen: Naturally SPF 4 or in homemade sunscreen<br />
-Tanning oil<br />
-Lubricant<br />
-Baths: Add 1/4c coconut oil, 1/4c baking soda, 1/4c epsom salt and essential oils<br />
-Moisturizer: Using clean hands, grab a chunk and let it melt between your hands to apply anywhere on the body<br />
-Cuticle care: Rub into cuticles and on nails nightly for softer cuticles, and stronger, longer nails<br />
-Hair mask: Melt about 1/4 c (my hair is thick!) and add 5-7 drops of tea tree oil essential oil (based on your sensitivity), 2-3 drops rosemary essential oil, and 2-3 drops lavender essential oil in a squeeze bottle. Comb through the hair, massage in, wrap your hair in saran wrap, and let sit overnight. Wash as normal, twice, and lightly condition the next day. Repeat weekly until hair and scalp are at a good moisture level, then monthly thereafter.<br />
-Hair styling: Apply a <i>very </i>small amount in your palm, then use your fingers to tame fly aways, frizzy hair, or split ends.<br />
-Toothpaste: Equal parts coconut oil and baking soda, a little liquid stevia, and some peppermint essential oil<br />
-Oil pulling<br />
-On rough feet: Soak feet in warm water with epsom salt, pumice any rough spots, apply coconut oil liberally, put on thick socks, and sleep. Smooth feet in the morning!<br />
-Treating psoriasis or eczema<br />
-Bug repellant: Mixed with mint and rosemary essential oils and applied to body<br />
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<b>First Aid</b><br />
-Cuts: Apply with lavender essential oil<br />
-Help heal ear infections<br />
-Insect bites (mosquitos)<br />
-Burns: Apply with lavender essential oil<br />
-Sunburns: Apply washcloths soaked in cold strong black tea to the affected area for 10 minutes, remove and let the skin dry to the touch, then apply coconut oil and lavender essential oil<br />
-Cold sores: Apply directly and use in conjunction with tea tree essential oil and/or geranium essential oil<br />
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-Supplement: I put a small amount in with our cat's food<br />
-Rub on cat's paws to help with hairballs<br />
-Skin issues<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17609645708099479744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6724077562703443659.post-69370152452980566832013-05-06T16:26:00.000-07:002013-06-10T14:09:49.155-07:00Barbecue Pork and Beans in the Slow Cooker (Practically Primal/Paleo)Technically speaking, legumes aren't "primal" or "paleo" (carbs, phytates, lectin, gut issues and all that) but, to quote myself in my <a href="http://imhappyjustbecause.blogspot.com/p/who-i-am.html">Who I Am page</a>:<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Bentham; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22px;">Sometimes we don't eat 100% primal/paleo, so please take your "but THAT isn't paleo!" elsewhere. Just love here... :)</span></blockquote>
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Bentham; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22px;">More importantly, legumes are a-ok with me every once in a while when prepared properly (rinsing, soaking, prolonged cooking, sprouting and/or fermenting). That said, if you choose not to, at any time, let any legume enter your body, then go ahead and skip them in the following recipe. You can supplement with extra vegetables, or just continue on! Either way, this is a lovely, simple, flavorful and versatile slow cooker meal.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Bentham; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22px;"><b>Barbecue Pork and Beans </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;">primal option / paleo option / grain-free</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Bentham; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22px;"><i>Source: Adapted from Art of the Slow Cooker</i></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Bentham; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22px;">1c dried beans: white, pinto, kidney, or mixture</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Bentham; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22px;">1T <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001AIWAAE/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B001AIWAAE&linkCode=as2&tag=sciuridae-20">apple cider vinegar</a></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Bentham; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22px;">2lb boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1in cubes</span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Bentham;"><span style="line-height: 22px;"><i>Barbecue sauce</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Bentham;"><span style="line-height: 22px;">1/3c primal ketchup</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Bentham;"><span style="line-height: 22px;">3T grainy dijon mustard</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Bentham;"><span style="line-height: 22px;">3T <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001AIWAAE/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B001AIWAAE&linkCode=as2&tag=sciuridae-20">apple cider vinegar</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Bentham;"><span style="line-height: 22px;">3T honey</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Bentham;"><span style="line-height: 22px;">1t hot sauce</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Bentham;"><span style="line-height: 22px;">1/2t freshly ground black pepper</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Bentham;"><span style="line-height: 22px;">24-36 hours before the meal will be served, put the beans in a bowl, cover with at least 3 inches of water, add 1T apple cider vinegar, and let soak for 12-24 hours (you will want them to be done soaking on the morning you are preparing the meal for slow cooking). At this time, you can also cube the meat and rub with 2t of the spice rub, wrap, and refrigerate. If you can, rinse the beans and add new water and apple cider vinegar once to twice during the soaking process.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Bentham;"><span style="line-height: 22px;">On the morning of, cook the bacon in a large deep cast iron skillet over medium-low, until the fat renders from the meat and coats the skillet. Remove the bacon and transfer to the slow cooker. In the same skillet, over medium-high heat, brown the pork in the fat in two to three batches depending on the size of your skillet. Transfer to the slow cooker.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Bentham;"><span style="line-height: 22px;">Add the onions, carrots, and celery to the skillet and saute over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Add the remaining teaspoon of spice rub as well as the tapioca flour, and stir to coat. Slowly add in the broth, stir, and simmer until slightly thickened. Add the barbecue sauce, as well as the tomatoes with their liquid, and add to the slow cooker with the meat. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Bentham;"><span style="line-height: 22px;">Drain the beans and rinse well. Add to the slow cooker, give everything a stir, and cook for 8-10 hours on low. Stir, serve, and enjoy! </span></span><br />
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<b>Fig Newtons</b><br />
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<i>Source: Adapted from <a href="http://www.realsustenance.com/">Real Sustenance</a></i></div>
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4T <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001LNPHNA/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B001LNPHNA&linkCode=as2&tag=sciuridae-20">butter</a></div>
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1/2c honey, or other liquid sweetener</div>
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1t <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001E204S6/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B001E204S6&linkCode=as2&tag=sciuridae-20">vanilla extract</a></div>
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2c <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006ZN538/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0006ZN538&linkCode=as2&tag=sciuridae-20">blanched almond flour</a></div>
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2c <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004VLSVL4/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B004VLSVL4&linkCode=as2&tag=sciuridae-20">tapioca flour/starch</a></div>
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1/4t <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004GWW042/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B004GWW042&linkCode=as2&tag=sciuridae-20">baking powder</a></div>
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1/3t sea salt</div>
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12oz <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004FLC8SC/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B004FLC8SC&linkCode=as2&tag=sciuridae-20">dried figs</a></div>
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Juice of one large orange, about 1/3c</div>
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Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.<br />
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Add the dried figs and orange juice to a medium saucepan. Cover, and simmer over medium-low heat for 5-7 minutes, until the figs have softened. Transfer the contents to a food processor and pulse until a smooth filling forms.<br />
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Meanwhile combine the butter, honey, and vanilla in a stand mixer to combine. Add the flours, baking powder, and salt. Mix until a dough forms that holds together when squeezed in the palm.<br />
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Cut 3 pieces of parchment to the size of your baking sheet. Divide the dough in half, and form a disc with half the dough between two sheets of parchment. Roll out into a 1/4in thick rectangle: approximately 12x8in. Using wet hands, spread half the filling along the middle third of the rectangle to within 1/2in of the top and bottom edges. </div>
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Using the parchment, fold one third of the dough over the top of the filling.<br />
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Peel the parchment off the top so it's flat on the counter again and repeat with the the other third of the dough so you have a fig newton burrito of sorts. Using your fingers, fold up and pinch together the ends of the dough so the filling is completely contained within the cookie.<br />
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Repeat with the other half of the dough. Slice each log into 10 cookies, allow 1in space between cookies, and transfer the parchment to a baking sheet.</div>
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Bake for 14-18 minutes until lightly browned on the bottom and around the edges, but still soft to the touch. Remove to a cooling rack and let come to room temperature. Store in an airtight container; they're at the best for the first 2-3 days. Enjoy!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17609645708099479744noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6724077562703443659.post-1269320486716583602013-04-24T11:05:00.000-07:002013-06-10T14:08:51.399-07:00Cheddar Crackers (Primal)<div style="text-align: left;">
As a teenager, I spent about 4 weeks a year in Arizona with my grandparents. I often took friends down with me or supervised my younger cousin's trips with her friends. We would spend hours lounging by the pool slathered in tanning oil, listening to horrible music, eating Cheez-Its and drinking Diet Coke. Was there ever a more perfect combination? Not in our minds. </div>
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When I was encouraged to buy <a href="http://www.elanaspantry.com/">Elana</a>'s Almond Flour Cookbook by some friends, the first recipe I tried was her <a href="http://imhappyjustbecause.blogspot.com/2013/04/primal-cream-cheese-frosting-and-carrot.html">Carrot Cake</a>. A quick second, these Cheddar Crackers got me all kinds of excited. I haven't had Cheez-Its for years, but after reading that her friends described her crackers as reminiscent of them I knew I had to give them a try. I, of course, tried one fresh out of the oven and was slightly disappointed. They were great, but the tie to Cheez-Its was weak. After they fully cooled I gave them a second try. Nailed it! They definitely remind me of a richer version of Cheez-Its... an adult Cheez-It. The crisp, salty exterior lends itself to an interior rich with cheesy depth. They are just lovely, for lack of a better word, and totally hit that snack craving right on the head. I can eat about five of these and feel satisfied thanks to the heavy protein content from the almond flour and cheese.</div>
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1t sea salt, coarse</div>
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1/2t baking soda</div>
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1c sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated</div>
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Cut 3 pieces parchment paper to the size of 2 large baking sheets and set aside.</div>
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Combine the almond flour, salt, baking soda, and cheese. Add the eggs and coconut oil and stir together until thoroughly combined and a dough forms.</div>
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Halve the dough, and place one half between two of the sheets of parchment. Roll to a 1/16in thickness, transfer to a baking sheet, remove the top piece of parchment, and cut into 2in squares with a pizza cutter. Repeat with the other half of the dough.</div>
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Bake until lightly browned: about 15 minutes. Let cool, then store in an airtight container at room temperature. </div>
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4lb whole fryer chicken</div>
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4-6 cloves garlic, freshly minced</div>
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1 onion</div>
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Rinse and pat dry the chicken, removing any innards. Chop an onion into 2in chunks and place in slow cooker. Roughly chop any other hearty vegetables similarly and place with onions (parsnip, carrot, celery). Place the chicken on top of the bed of vegetables. Melt the butter and add the garlic to the butter. Pour over the chicken, using a spatula to spread over the skin, and under breast skin. Sprinkle with spices and herbs. Cook on high for 3-4 hours, or until it reaches a safe internal temperature. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!<br />
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I've never liked pudding. I mean, really, it's weird. It's all gelatinous, and just kind of sits in your mouth. When everyone ate those little pudding cups in their lunches I never understood. That pudding in particular was kind of slimy and just...fake tasting. It jiggled. I don't like milk, so why would I like cooked, thickened, sweetened milk?! It wasn't until I was an adult that I actually tried <i>real</i> pudding. Even then, I was like.. meh, it's alright I guess.<br />
When I first had tapioca, it was in boba milk tea. I was really confused. I didn't understand why anyone would voluntarily put chunks of things in their drink. To me, there is nothing worse than drinking what you think is a lovely liquid, and all of a sudden having to deal with a weird texture. I'm a texture person, and it was confusing. After I drank most of my tea, I kind of liked it.<br />
When I first tried tapioca pudding I finally got it. I understood why people like pudding, and I understood why they like tapioca. There was some giggling involved; I was hooked.<br />
One of the first things I thought of "primalizing" after my initial 30 days of strict primal eating was tapioca pudding. I had never made it before, but I instantly knew I could make it primal friendly. I remember exclaiming in excitement to Mikey, and him just kind of reacting like any sane person would: "...yeah? So?" That was a year and a half ago. Now it's time.<br />
It's a rainy Spring day. It is gloomy and gray. The type of day that makes me feel Autumn, and crave all things pumpkin flavored. Or at the very least something satisfying with a hint of spice. It's a slow day. A day to stand in front of the warm stove stirring something hot, fragrant, and bubbly with a wooden spoon. This pudding is just that thing. Rich, and creamy, with just a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg. Eaten hot right off the stove, it's satisfying. Chilled, and eaten cold, it's wholesome and lovely. With a spoonful of <a href="http://imhappyjustbecause.blogspot.com/2013/04/chocolate-syrup-primalpaleo.html">Chocolate Syrup</a>, it's downright indulgent.<br />
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1/3c honey***</div>
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1/4t nutmeg, freshly ground, or to taste<br />
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Begin by combining the tapioca and 1c of the milk in a heavy bottomed saucepan and soak for 30 minutes. Do not drain; add the remaining 2c milk, egg yolks, honey, and salt. Bring to a low boil over medium heat, stirring constantly, then reduce heat. Add the cinnamon and nutmeg and simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes and stir the mixture frequently using slow, gentle strokes. The pudding should have a nice consistency, and coat the back of a spoon. The tapioca should be soft, gooey, and slightly translucent. </div>
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Add the vanilla extract and allow to cool at room temperature for 20 minutes, then store in the refrigerator with plastic wrap touching the surface of the pudding. </div>
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<i>*If you prefer a thicker pudding, use more tapioca pearls</i><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17609645708099479744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6724077562703443659.post-19148045266112759842013-04-09T10:26:00.000-07:002013-06-10T14:00:41.661-07:00Chocolate Syrup (Primal/Paleo)Who doesn't love chocolate milk? It's a simple, satisfying treat. A jarful of fresh, cold milk with just a teaspoon of this chocolate syrup stirred in is what I've been craving lately. For those who don't tolerate dairy, I imagine cold coconut milk would be equally delicious. It's also wonderfully versatile as just a chocolate sauce as well. I'm imagining it spooned over a <a href="http://imhappyjustbecause.blogspot.com/2013/02/coconut-flour-brownies-primalpaleo.html">Coconut Flour Brownie</a> or a <a href="http://imhappyjustbecause.blogspot.com/2012/02/primal-biscuits.html">Primal Biscuit</a> with some fresh strawberries and some freshly whipped cream. How about as a dip for seasonal fruit or whipped into coconut cream? I'm pretty sure this sauce won't last long in our fridge.<br />
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1/2-3/4c local honey</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17609645708099479744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6724077562703443659.post-29421362052920127312013-04-02T16:24:00.000-07:002013-09-22T19:26:51.965-07:00Roasted Sausage with Root Vegetables This dish is amazing. The first time we made it we could not get enough. When parsnips are in season, it's in weekly rotation in our house! It's versatile and simple; you just need to be around for a couple hours in the evening to give it a stir. The hands on time is less than ten minutes, but the results tell a different story. It's hearty, warming and super satisfying.<br />
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You can use any type of sausage. We really like german style bratwurst here, but try anything and everything. Parsnips are not required for you, but for me they're vital. You could use another substantial root vegetable in place of them, but I highly encourage you to use parsnips. You can use sweet potatoes or white potatoes, depending on your preference, or a mix of the two. Also, the measurements are not precise for the vegetables and sausage. The following usually makes 3 servings for us with a side salad, but you can easily adjust as needed. If you need to double, don't forget to double the stock as well.<br />
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1 large sweet or yellow onion (or 2 small ones)</div>
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2 small sweet potatoes, or 10 baby potatoes, or a mixture</div>
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4 small parsnips, or 2 large</div>
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5-10 cloves of garlic, <u>not</u> peeled</div>
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4-5 sausages of choice</div>
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1c bone broth, or stock</div>
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Prepare the vegetables: slice the onion into wedges by cutting in half from tip to bulb, peeling, and cutting into wedges while maintaining a bit of bulb in each. This method keeps the wedges intact and prevents the onion from separating and burning. Cut the potatoes into uniform chunks about the size of a small cutie orange. Cut the parsnips into 1in thick batons. </div>
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Place the onion wedges, potato chunks, parsnip batons, and garlic cloves (not peeled!) in a baking dish. I use a deep 10x10, but use whatever works for you. Drizzle with half of your cooking fat of choice, season liberally with salt and pepper, and toss to coat.</div>
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Place the sausages on top of the vegetables and drizzle with the remaining oil. Place into the oven for 45 minutes. After 45 minutes, give everything a toss, and dump in the bone broth. Now would be the time to throw in any fresh herbs; I like a few sprigs of thmye and/or rosemary. Give everything another stir, and pop it back into the oven for an additional hour until the stock has reduced and the sausages are nicely browned.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17609645708099479744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6724077562703443659.post-78079943175882541892013-03-26T12:24:00.000-07:002013-06-10T14:01:36.578-07:00Primal Cream Cheese Frosting (and Carrot Cake review)<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fVy8wDYXSuw/UVneaVfwdvI/AAAAAAAAMXo/L_dVwbM0f2Q/s1600/IMGP5465.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Primal cream cheese frosting on paleo carrot cake" border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fVy8wDYXSuw/UVneaVfwdvI/AAAAAAAAMXo/L_dVwbM0f2Q/s400/IMGP5465.jpg" title="Primal Cream Cheese Frosting" width="267" /></a>Every year our friends host an Easter get together complete with an adult Easter egg hunt. On a side note, I have won every year... except for that one year I wasn't there. I take egg hunts pretty seriously ;) Moving on... Normally, my traditional cake for Easter is my <a href="http://imhappyjustbecause.blogspot.com/2010/09/lemon-cake.html">Lemon Cake</a> (80/20!). This year, though, every one attending was either paleo or primal, which I was really excited about. I wanted to make carrot cake, but could not decide which recipe to try: <a href="http://www.elanaspantry.com/carrot-cake/">Elana's Pantry</a> or <a href="http://www.primalpalate.com/blog/carrot-cake/">Primal Palate</a>. I ended up making both and using it as an opportunity for a taste test. I don't make a lot of desserts, so I knew if I made one cake for Easter and another 6 months down the road, I wouldn't be able to decide which I liked better. What better way to decide than just making two cakes at once, right? Right.<br />
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Ultimately, 80% of us preferred Primal Palate's recipe over Elana's. Elana's was fantastic - lots of spice, and plenty of texture from the raisins and nuts. The spices, though, were a bit overpowering for a traditional carrot cake flavor, and almond flour, of course, has a distinctive flavor that most people did not prefer for a carrot cake. Primal Palate's coconut flour version, though, despite lacking nuts or raisins, was more reminiscent of a traditional carrot cake. The fibrous texture of coconut flour lends itself very well to the texture of a carrot cake. I do think, in the future, I would add raisins and walnuts, because carrot cake isn't complete without them in my opinion!<br />
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To keep the playing field even, I made the same frosting for both cakes. I ended up doing Elana's in cake form, and Primal Palate's in cupcake form. I did attempt a dairy free "cream cheese" frosting, but ended up over the sink gagging, so let's just not talk about that... This frosting, though, is fantastic. It complemented both cakes perfectly, is rich and perfectly tart, and has just a hint of sweetness.<br />
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Cream the butter and cream cheese together in a stand mixer, or with a handheld mixer, until fully incorporated.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17609645708099479744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6724077562703443659.post-14651957200670774872013-03-19T14:38:00.000-07:002013-06-10T14:02:05.675-07:00Powerballs (Primal/Paleo)<div style="text-align: left;">
These are lovely little snacks. They're great for on the go: in your car, purse, workout bag, whatever! They are also sweet enough to satisfy a craving. We love to keep them on hand for quick fixes that feel more indulgent than a handful of nuts. These take less than 15 minutes to pull together and keep for weeks.</div>
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The best thing about powerballs is there is tons of room for flexibility; play around with it! You can use any nuts you prefer for a total of 12 ounces/1.5c (measured when whole). Sometimes I add chia and flax seeds as well. My sister likes to add coffee. You can pre-chop the figs if you'd like to ensure there are no chunks if you're particular about it but I prefer them to be added whole; I like the slight inconsistency. <span style="text-align: center;">For substitutions, I'd keep at least half the dried fruit mixture as dates or figs for their binding ability.</span><span style="text-align: center;"> </span>You can use any type of nut butter that you'd like. I use 80-100% dark chocolate, whatever I have on hand. <span style="text-align: center;">If you are looking for some fancy presentation, you could roll them in chopped nuts, coconut flakes, or cocoa powder before refrigerating and serving. </span><span style="text-align: center;">I have lots of ideas for variations such as nutella powerballs, chocolate covered strawberry powerballs, and PBJ powerballs...</span></div>
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1-1/2c nuts<br />
1-1/2c dried figs or dates<br />
1.65 ounces dark chocolate<br />
4T nut butter<br />
1/4t sea salt<br />
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1/2c <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004LYSHJC/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B004LYSHJC&linkCode=as2&tag=sciuridae-20">pecans</a></div>
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1c <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004LYTFWK/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B004LYTFWK&linkCode=as2&tag=sciuridae-20">walnuts </a></div>
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1-1/2c<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004FLC8SC/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B004FLC8SC&linkCode=as2&tag=sciuridae-20"> dried black mission figs</a><br />
1.65 ounces 80%+ dark chocolate</div>
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4T <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001JTVID4/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B001JTVID4&linkCode=as2&tag=sciuridae-20">sunbutter</a></div>
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1/4 teaspoon sea salt</div>
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Using a food processor, pulse the figs or dates first until chunky. Add the nuts, pulse, then add pieces of the chocolate. Pulse again, then add the nut butter and salt. Process until fully blended, mixture begins chasing itself around the bowl, and you can form into balls. I use a 3/4 ounce disher (loosely packed) then roll with my hands to make about 22 balls, but you can make them whatever size you'd like. Store in the refrigerator.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17609645708099479744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6724077562703443659.post-79903775723143014762013-03-12T17:22:00.000-07:002014-09-08T20:19:47.878-07:00Coconut Flour Brownies (Primal/Paleo)<div style="text-align: left;">
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This is a repost from last year. I made these a few times last year, but never got around to actually taking photos of them. These brownies are wonderful.<br />
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At the beginning of our primal/paleo journey, this was the first baked good I made after our first 30 days strict. My husband has a huge sweet tooth, and when he proclaimed them better than grain- and refined-sweetener-filled brownies, I knew they were a hit.<br />
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I made them again today to photograph them as I hadn't had sweetener or chocolate lying around in a long time and finally got around to purchasing some, and also to celebrate our four year anniversary. Not a bad excuse to make them ;)<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; text-align: -webkit-auto;">6 ½ oz good dark chocolate (72%+)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">4 1/2 oz <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CC1FM8/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000CC1FM8&linkCode=as2&tag=sciuridae-20">butter</a> (one stick + one tablespoon)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">2 eggs</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">6 T <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000W01S6I/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000W01S6I&linkCode=as2&tag=sciuridae-20">coconut flour</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">1 c chopped walnuts/mix-ins</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Remove from heat, and add sweetener of choice. Let cool before adding vanilla. Add eggs, one at a time, whisking until fluffy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Pour into prepared pan and bake for 25 minutes, or until tester comes out mostly clean (the top may appear undercooked or shiny).</span></div>
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<b>Ginger-Mint Iced Green Tea</b><br />
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<i>Yield: 6-8 servings</i></div>
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2.5-3oz of ginger, unpeeled and sliced</div>
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6 bags <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0010BQB6A/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0010BQB6A&linkCode=as2&tag=sciuridae-20">oolong tea</a></div>
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1/2-1c mint leaves*</div>
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1/4c honey, or to taste</div>
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2T lemon juice</div>
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<i>*1/2c dried, or 1c fresh (this time of year my mint plants are sleeping, so I've been using dried mint. The first time I used 1/2c and had a spicier, stronger ginger flavor, good in small glasses of tea. I also tried it with a full cup of dried mint and loved the extra minty flavor. It's really up to your preference.</i></div>
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Bring the ginger and 6c water to a boil in a pot. Once it comes to a boil, remove from the heat and add the mint and tea bags. Cover and let steep for 15 minutes.</div>
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