The Big 15 Paleo Cookbook: 15 Fundamental Ingredients, 150 Paleo Diet Recipes, 450 Variations

by Megan Flynn Peterson

Overview

Going paleo doesn't have to mean going crazy. Wasting time, energy, and money on expensive ingredients and difficult recipes is the last thing anyone needs when trying to adopt a new way of eating. But knowing how and where to start can be a challenge.

In The Big 15 Paleo Cookbook, Megan Flynn Peterson shows you how to get everything you want in a healthy diet, and avoid everything you don’t. Megan’s journey into eating paleo started in 2011 after a year of unexpected weight gain, anxiety, and a slew of other issues that affected her overall well-being. The results of her new paleo diet were so transformative that she began helping others find their own liberation through following a paleo diet and lifestyle. Now, with The Big 15 Paleo Cookbook, Megan delivers fantastic, simple recipes that won't break the bank or take over your life.

• OVER 150 PALEO RECIPES are well rounded, easy, and delectable―many of which can be made in 30 minutes or less
• 10 MUST-MAKE RECIPES PER CHAPTER use one of the 15 foundational Paleo ingredients, along with a couple of variations to give you even more options
• ALLERGEN LABELS indicate which recipes are dairy-free, nut-free, and vegan
• LEARN-BY-DOING FUNDAMENTALS help you cultivate your own repertoire of fun Paleo recipes, rather than just learning a select few recipes

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781435168138
Publisher:	Fall River Press
Publication date:	06/28/2018
Pages:	240
Product dimensions:	8.20(w) x 10.20(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

MEGAN FLYNN PETERSON is the writer behind Freckled Italian―the popular lifestyle blog that focuses on life, love, literature, and lots of food. She discovered Paleo in 2012 when she founded Cave Girl Consulting, which offered a wide variety of services intended to help others be as successful as possible in their first few months of transitioning to Paleo. You can read more from Megan at freckleditalian.com/blog, or find her on Instagram and Twitter @mflynnpete.

Table of Contents

Introduction 11

How & Why 13

1 Eggs 19

Baked Eggs in Tomato Sauce 22

Southwestern Omelet 24

Eggs Benedict 25

Egg Muffins 27

Egg Salad 28

Breakfast Casserole 29

Deviled EGGS 30

Eggs and Soldiers 31

Egg Scramble with Veggies 32

Spicy Sausage Frittata 33

2 Chicken 35

Chicken Soup 36

Fajita-Stuffed Chicken Breast 37

Chicken Salad 38

Curry Chicken 39

Roasted Lemon Chicken 40

Chicken Chili 42

Chicken Piccata 43

Chicken with Roasted Red Peppers and Olives 44

Prosciutto-Wrapped Chicken Thighs 45

Buffalo Chicken Legs 46

Pantry Basic: Homemade Mayo 47

3 Beef 49

Meatballs 50

Burger Bowls 51

Taco Salad 52

Hamburger and Rice-Style Ground Beef 53

Shepherd's Pie 54

Beef Tenderloin 56

Classic Pot Roast 58

Ropa Vieja 59

Vaca Frita 60

Steak Marsala 61

4 Pork 63

Sausage-Stuffed Dates Wrapped in Bacon 64

Candied Bacon Salad 65

Sesame Pork Salad 66

Ground Pork Stir-FRY 67

Banh Mi Tacos 68

Carnitas 69

Baby Back Ribs 70

Stuffed Pork Chops 72

Prosciutto-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin 73

Pulled Pork BBQ 74

Pantry Basic: Ranch Dressing 75

5 Fish <$$$>

Lemon-Butter Tilapia 78

Ceviche 79

Sesame Marinated Fish 80

Baked Tilapia 81

Fish Cakes 83

Baked Citrus Fish 84

Poached Fish with Vegetables 85

Mah: Mahi with Mango-Peach Salsa 86

Fish Stew 87

Sea Bass Topped with Crab 88

Pantry Basic: Balsamic Vinaigrette 89

6 Shrimp 91

Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp 92

Blackened Shrimp Tacos 93

Thai Shrimp Salad 94

Shrimp Salad with Tomato and Lemon 95

Shrimp Stir-Fry 96

Coconut Shrimp 97

Shrimp Kebabs 98

Green Shrimp 100

Paella 101

Shrimp Gumbo 103

7 Cauliflower 105

Garlic-Roasted Mashed Cauliflower 106

Cauliflower Risotto 107

Cauliflower Fritters 108

Cauliflower Tabbouleh Salad 109

Roasted Cauliflower with Tomatoes and Basil 110

General Tso's Cauliflower 112

Whole Roasted Cauliflower 113

Curry Cauliflower Bites 114

Cauliflower Soup 115

Cauliflower Fried Rice 116

Pantry Basic: Not-Spinach Artichoke Dip 117

8 Kale <$$$>

Green Smoothies 120

Kale Chips 122

Simple Sautéed Kale 123

Southern-Style Kale Greens 124

Raw Zucchini Noodle-Pesto Salad 125

Kale Chicken Salad 126

Kale Salad with Pecans and Apples 127

Kale Salad with Onion and Avocado 128

Turkey-Bacon-Avocado Kale Wraps 129

Sausage and Kale Soup 130

Pantry Basic: BBQ Sauce 131

9 Broccoli 133

Broccoli Slaw 134

Roasted Broccoli with Lemon 135

Broccoli Soup 136

Broccoli Salad 137

Broccoli-Arugula Salad with Bacon 138

Crustless Broccoli Torte 140

Broccoli Wraps 141

Steamed Broccoli with Hollandaise 142

Bacon-Broccoli Bites 143

Broccoli-Sweet Potato Hash 144

Pantry Basic: Homemade Nut Butter 145

10 Zucchini 147

Zucchini-Noodle Salad with Lemon, Peas, and Cashews 148

Ratatouille 150

Baked Zucchini Fries 151

Pad Thai 152

Zucchini-Spinach Fritters 153

Emergency Pasta with Zoodles 154

Zucchini Lasagna 155

Zucchini-Noodle Hamen 156

Stuffed Zucchini Boats 157

Stuffed Squash 159

Zucchini-Noodle Lo Mein 160

Pantry Basic: Blackening Spice Mix 161

11 Beets <$$$>

Roasted Beets 164

Beet and Citrus Salad 165

Beet-Noodle Salad 168 Borscht 166

Pickled Beets 168

Beet Hummus 170

Beet Lemonade 171

Ginger-Beet Sorbet 172

Beet Chips 173

Golden Beets with Blueberry Vinaigrette 174

Pantry Basic: Pesto 175

12 Brussels Sprouts 177

Bacon Brussels Sprouts 178

Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette 179

Brussels Sprout Hash 180

Spicy Roasted Brussels Sprouts 181

Roasted Brussels Sprout Skewers 182

Stuffed Brussels Sprouts 184

Brussels Sprout Soup with Sausage 185

Brussels Sprout Fritters 186

Ginger-Garlic Brussels Sprout Stir-Fry 187

Asian Brussels Sprout Salad 188

Pantry Basic: Chimichurri 189

13 Squash 191

Spaghetti Squash with Meat Sauce 192

Sautéed Squash with Sun-Dried Tomatoes 193

Squash Noodles in Walnut-Sage Butter 194

Squash Bisque 195

Roasted Squash with Cinnamon 195

Squash Casserole 196

Butternut Squash Chih 199

Squash Ribbon Salad with Apples and Walnuts 200

Squash Breakfast Skillet 201

14 Mushrooms 203

Stuffed Mushrooms 204

Button Mushroom Ceviche 206

Perfect Sautéed Mushrooms 207

Mushroom and Sausage Stuffing 208

Cream of Mushroom Soup 209

Marinated Portobello Mushrooms 210

Stewed Mushrooms 211

Southern-Style Mushroom-Sausage Gravy 212

Roasted Mushroom Lettuce Cups 213

Grilled Mushroom Salad 214

Pantry Basic: Ketchup 215

15 Sweet Potatoes <$$$>

Chili-Lime Sweet Potato Fries 218

Sweet Potato Chips 219

Curried Sweet Potatoes 220

Baked Sweet Potatoes 221

Sweet Potato Soup with Chorizo and Coconut Cream 223

224 BBQ-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Roasted Sweet Potatoes 225

Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes 226

Sweet Potato Casserole with Walnuts and Crispy Onions 227

Sweet Potato Hash Browns 228

Pantry Basic: Dry Rub 229

The Dirty Dozen and the Clean Fifteen 231

Measurements and Conversion Tables 232

Resources 233

Acknowledgements 234

About the Author 235

Index 236

Editorial Reviews

"I’ve been reading Megan’s blog for a while now, and am often mesmerized (read: drooling all over my keyboard) by her recipe posts. They always look so tasty - and the few I’ve recreated at home taste delicious too. So I knew I needed to get my paws on this cookbook."-Off the Eaten Path

“[Megan] stays away from obscure ingredients and focuses on the basics of the diet. She shows you how to cook healthy staples in a variety of ways and includes some gorgeous food photography.”-Seven Layer Charlotte

The book itself is very well designed and organized, and I love how each chapter is organized by the 15 top Paleo-friendly ingredients. The variations for each recipe are clever and unexpected, too.”-Feast and West

"You don’t have to be on a paleo diet to enjoy the recipes in here, you just have to enjoy eating real, healthy food. Though if you are following a paleo diet, you’ll really enjoy this book. I love that all of the recipes contain whole ingredients and are easy to prepare, with variations to suit your taste buds."-Unshelled Blog

"To be honest, I didn't know much about paleo (other than it is healthy) and was thrilled to find a big list of recipes that look delicious! This broccoli slaw I particularly love because it has a nice crunch and the dressing gives it good flavor. The almonds and pancetta give it a nice protein boost, and I didn't have to turn on the oven to make it! It would be perfect to bring to a picnic or summer potluck.”-Tag & Tibby

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