What's for Breakfast???? - LEFTOVERS!

A lot of people have been asking me what in the world are they going to eat for breakfast now that they aren't supposed to have Whey Protein Shakes, or Whey Protein Bars, or any kind of bread.  Well the answer my friend is going to be a lot of eggs, leftover dinners, and fruit.  I absolutely LOVED this mornings breakfast.  I just got out my Spicy Stuffed Peppers I made last night, cut one in half and chopped up the peppers, & then I threw it in the microwave.  Them I scrambled an egg, combined them together, topped it with Salsa, Avocado & Cilantro!  A Masterpeice!  I  actually had it for lunch too it was soo good (plus I needed to make it again so I could take a picture of it to put on my blog)!!

Spicy Stuffed Peppers

These Paleo friendly Stuffed Peppers are packed with tons of flavor!!!  I made these before last year and liked them, but I wanted to spice them up and LOVE them.  So I looked at like 4 different recipes and combined them into just the recipe I wanted and found them to be Delicious!!

 Ingredients:
1 lb ground turkey
4 Whole Peppers
1 1/2 to 2 Cups  blended Cauliflower
1 can Mexican Stewed tomatoes (blended) or other type of canned tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 tsp chopped garlic
1 TBLSP Montreal Steak Seasoning
1/2 tsp ground cumin
Red pepper flakes - to taste
Salt & Pepper
Olive Oil

Preheat Oven to 350.  Brown your chopped onions in about a tblsp of oil.  When translucent add your garlic and let saute for about a minute.  Add in your ground turkey  and spices and cook until browned.  Take your cauliflower and break off peices and put it into a blender so you can pulse it to get a rice like texture (because that is what you are replacing the cauliflower for) - Brilliant!!  Brown it also in a seperate pan with about 1 tblsp of oil and salt & pepper to taste.
Once both are browned add your can of mexican stewed tomatoes to your blender and give them a few pulses and pour into your ground turkey along with your cauliflower.  Let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Cut your peppers about 1 inch from the top and take the insides out and rinse.  Brush your peppers with olive oil and set into a 8x8 glass pan and spoon your filling into the peppers and any remains spoon into the bottom.   Add your tops back onto the peppers and cook for 45 min.  YUM!!!

CAULIFLOWER

 GROUND TURKEY

Recipe Blog - Gone Paleo (for 30 days)

Happy New Year!!!  In light of this new year, and my 30 day Paleo Diet Challege, I will only be posting Paleo recipes to help those out who are participating in this contest - lifestyle change!!!  Go UAC'ers!!  Those of you who brought recipes to the PALEO POTLUCK, please forward them to me or post them and I will get them on my blog asap.  If you could take a fancy picture of it as well, I will post that too.  If you are funny like me, I hate to try new recipes unless I see a picture of it!!!!
SOooooo Anyways, For my first paleo recipe of this new year I'm going to post something quite simple!  I learned this one from my friend Suz, who has been eating Paleo for quite awhile.   I don't even know what to call it.  How about.....Canned tuna/chicken dip & veggies!

Canned Chicken or tuna
Mayo
Sunflower Seeds
Salt & Pepper
Broccoli (Or any veggie)
Just mix your canned chicken (that is what I prefer) with either the Mayo & Olive Oil, or home-made Paleo Mayo, to what ever consistency you like, Salt & Pepper and sunflower seeds.  ( I was out so I used walnuts and it was still good, but sunflower seeds are better).  And Dip your veggies in and eat!  So good!  Just an easy snack to get you through your day!

JANUARY MENU - (For Paleo Challengers!!)

Hello My Friends!!!  January is right around the corner and so I got menu planning today!  There's no way (in my mind) to be successful in a Paleo challenge if you don't plan your meals ahead of time.  I actually plan my meals a month in advance always, but have slacked quite a bit in the month of December!  But for those of you in desperate need of some ideas, here are mine.  And yes, there is going to be some quite simple days!!!  Sometimes simple is the best way to go!!!  Oh, and I will be in Maui for a week and a half so there is going to be a week and a half worth of meals missing!  Sorry!, But Aloha!  And also, if any meals on this list show to serve over rice, or top with cheese, or use a tortilla, JUST DON'T USE THOSE INGREDIENTS!!  I know you can do it!!!  The ones with a link I have posted before, the ones without a link I hope to soon post!  And those of you emailing me ideas (hint, hint) I hope to put those on Februarys menu! Good Luck!  USE THIS LINK AS A REMINDER OF THE FOODS YOU CAN AND CANNOT EAT:  Paleo Foods
Jan 2-7 
Franks Red Hot Salad
Chicken & Pesto w/ Veggies
Chicken Fajitas (no tortilla)
Protein Shake
Stuffed Peppers
Jan 8-14
BBQ Chicken Salad
Omelet
Coconut Chicken Curry
Rumbi Chicken
Protein Shake
JAN 15-18
Chicken Caccitore
Leftovers
Grilled Chicken & Veggies
Protein Shake
JAN 29- 31
4 Packet Roast with Veggies
Leftovers
Protein Shake

Peppermint Bark Popcorn

 Hmmmmm, would you say I have a fascination with crushing up candy canes and sticking them in anthing that has chocolate on it?  Well, this popcorn is just yummy and very festive! It's smothered in Almond bark candy coating, peppermint, crushed candycanes and melted chocolate!  I added these to my plate of treats as well!  Enjoy!!!

http://www.ourbestbites.com/2008/12/peppermint-bark-popcorn/

Holiday Dipped Oreos

 These Dipped Oreos are very easy, and very fun to do!!  I kind of did a peppermint theme this year, these dipped oreos, peppermint bark, and peppermint bark popcorn that I will post tomorrow!!  It makes for cute gift baskets!!

http://jamiecooksitup.blogspot.com/2011/12/peppermint-dipped-oreos.html

30 Day Paleo Diet Challenge

So my friends, New Years is coming upon us fast. And as much as I LOVE holiday food, all this cooking and baking is not doing well on my figure!!! Sooo, Crossfit UAC is doing a 30 day Paleo Diet Challenge eating THESE kind of foods, starting Jan 2nd, and I of course, am IN!!!! I need your help though!!! If you have any fantastic Paleo recipes please email them to me at kariecoats@yahoo.com I will post my favorite recipes and hopefully gain a few more favorite recipes from you! And if anyone else wants to commit to this challenge then leave a comment and everyone is on their honor to do body fat tests before and after! It makes it sooo much real when you actually see the numbers!!! So if you have any recipes get them emailed to me and we can get started!!!
Check my Paleo Tab for some ideas :)