Paleo home cooking : flavorful recipes for a healthy, gluten-free lifestyle

645 Pages·2015·15.09 MB·English

by  Lacasse

First Published in 2015 by Victory Belt Publishing Inc.
Copyright © 2015 Sonia Lacasse All rights reserved No part of this publication may be
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the publisher.
ISBN-13: 978-1-628600-68-1
This book is for entertainment purposes. The publisher and author of this
cookbook are not responsible in any manner whatsoever for any adverse effects
arising directly or indirectly as a result of the information provided in this book.
Book design by Yordan Terziev and Boryana Yordanova RRD 0115
To my daughter, my best friend in the entire universe, who has turned my
world upside down on more than one occasion and without whom I wouldn’t be
where I am today. Thank you for being such an amazing woman, for being such
a breath of fresh air, and for rocking my world day after day after day.
I love you with all my heart, today, tomorrow, and for eternity.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

introduction
My Story—How Paleo Found Me
The Ins and Outs of the Paleo Diet
My Shades of Paleo
Guide to Using This Book
Guide to Kitchen Tools
Guide to Commonly Used Ingredients
CHAPTER 1: basics

Montreal Steak Spice
Chili Moka Steak Rub
Rasel Hanout
Tex-Mex Seasoning
Chai Spice
Herbes de Provence
Italian Seasoning
Poultry Seasoning
Salted Herbs
Roasted Garlic
Basic Balsamic Vinaigrette
Classic Dijon Herb Dressing
Creamy Caesar Dressing
Creamy Honey Dijon Dressing
Creamy Ranch Dressing
Foolproof Mayonnaise
Fiery Buffalo Mayo
Hot and Spicy BBQ Sauce
Tartar Sauce
Port Walnut Cranberry Sauce
Brown Bone Broth
Brown Chicken Stock
Paleo Pie Crust
Extra Dark Chocolate Chips
Date Paste
Vanilla Extract
CHAPTER 2: appetizers

Baba Ghanouj
Grilled Prosciutto e Melone
Guacamole
Nondairy Chive and Onion Dip
Scallop and Pink Grapefruit Ceviche in Avocado Boats
Sesame Salmon Balls with Ginger Tahini Dipping Sauce
Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs
Stuffed Dates Wrapped in Prosciutto
Silky-Smooth Beef Liver Pâté
CHAPTER 3: soups and salads

Avocado Cucumber Gazpacho
Cream of Mushroom Soup
Creamy Chicken Soup
Braised Beef and Caramelized Onion Soup
Italian Wedding Soup
Brussels Sprouts and Smoked Ham Salad
The Best Carrot Salad Ever
Crunchy Broccoli Salad
Julienned Carrot and Rutabaga Salad
Grilled Caesar Salad
Cucumber and Sweet Red Pepper Salad
Spicy Mango Cucumber Salad
Marinated Mushroom Salad
Shaved Fennel, Orange, and Pistachio Salad
CHAPTER 4: eggs
Baked Eggs with Creamed Spinach
Simple Egg Salad
Creamy Egg and Spinach Casserole
Quiche Florentine
Smoked Ham and Asparagus Omelette
Portobello Stuffed with Scrambled Eggs and Prosciutto
Spinach and Chicken Omelette Lasagna
CHAPTER 5: chicken

Basic Grilled Chicken
Buffalo Wings
Chicken Fingers with Spicy Honey Dijon Dipping Sauce
Honey Sesame Chicken
Szechuan Chicken
Spicy Indian Chicken Stew
Creamy Coconut Chicken Stew
Olive and Lemon Roast Chicken
CHAPTER 6: beef and lamb

Asian Beef and Broccoli
Beef Tartare
Easy Braised Beef
Montreal-Style Corned Beef
Corned Beef and Sweet Potato Hash
Grilled Beef Liver
Ground Beef Breakfast Hash
Moroccan Grilled Skirt Steak
Meatloaf with Sour Cherry Sauce
Shish Kebabs
Filet Mignon with Beurre Maître d’Hôtel
Hearty Meatballs in Wild Mushroom Sauce
Paleo Moussaka
Orange Rosemary Braised Leg of Lamb
Apricot Pistachio Lamb Stew
Shepherd’s Pie
Classic Lamb Roast
Greek-Style Braised Lamb
CHAPTER 7: pork

Bacon-Wrapped Pork Loin
Cretons à la Québécoise
Maple Balsamic Pulled Pork
Breakfast Sausage
Spicy Ginger Lemon Pork Stir-Fry
Pork Souvlaki
Ras el Hanout and Lime Pork Carnitas
Fig and Prosciutto–Wrapped Pork Kebabs
Pork Scaloppine Roll-Ups
French Canadian Meat Pie
CHAPTER 8: fish and seafood

Curried Coconut Shrimp
Fatty Fish Patties
Lobster Meat Crusted Salmon Fillets
Scallop, Fennel, and Strawberry Salad
Orange Ginger Salmon Tataki
Easy Tuna Salad for One
Pan-Seared Scallops with Balsamic Reduction
Tuna and Pink Grapefruit Tartare with Sweet Potato Straws
CHAPTER 9: sides

Cauliflower Fritters
Basic Cauli-Rice
Classic Creamy Coleslaw
Oven-Roasted Glazed Carrots
Grilled Avocado
Grilled Cauliflower
Grilled Endives
Skewered Grilled Veggies
Kaleslaw
Lemony Brussels Sprouts Almandine
Oven-Roasted Vegetables
Rustic Acorn Squash Mash
Roasted Garlic Cauliflower Mash
Zucchini Carpaccio with Walnut Pesto
CHAPTER 10: nut butters

The Basics of Nut Butter Making
Things I’ve Learned Along the Way
All-Natural Toasted Almond Butter
All-Natural Toasted Cashew Butter
All-Natural Toasted Hazelnut Butter
All-Natural Toasted Sunflower Seed Butter
Coconut Butter
A Taste of India Seed Butter
Apple Crumble Nut Butter
Baklava Nut Butter
Chai Nut Clusters and Date Swirl Nut Butter
Cinnamon Roll Nut Butter
Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
Toasted Butter Pecan Spread
Crunchy Smoked Almond Butter
Maple Chai Candied Nut Spread
Maple Walnut Spread
BBQ “Peanut” Spread
Praline and Cream Nut Butter
Rum Raisin Nut Spread
Smoky Bacon and Dark Chocolate Nut Spread
Spiced Pumpkin Pecan Spread
White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Butter
CHAPTER 11: sweets and treats

Blueberry Muffins
Apple Cinnamon Spice Muffins