Meal in a Meatloaf

Meal in a Meatloaf

1 lb ground beef

1 lb ground pork sausage

1 onion, chopped

1-2 carrots, finely chopped or grated

1 parsnip, grated

Small head/bunch broccoli, chopped small

1/2 green pepper, chopped

1 medium tomato, chopped

1/2 tsp. Salt

1/4 tsp. Pepper

1 egg

1 garlic clove, minced

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients together, pat in two loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes or until cooked through. (Meat thermometer should read 165 degrees or higher.)

Flourless Chocolate Mug Cake

I actually made a dessert recipe! It is crazy to me because I can follow a dessert recipe easy enough but making one myself? Yeah, no. This recipe can be whipped up in less than five minutes, including cook time! I know some in Paleo Land are against microwaves but that isn't us. I have become a little addicted to this recipe. Cave Dad works over nights so I find myself making a cake and watching TV before bed more than a couple nights a week. It is probably not good but better than the wheat and processed sugar filled cakes I have seen in the past.

Ingredients
1 egg
2 tbsp cocoa powder
2 tbsp raw honey (or maple syrup)
2 tbsp cooking fat (both butter and lard work well)
1/8 tsp gluten-free baking powder
1/8 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp salt
splash of pure vanilla extract

Get a mug. A large one works best. I think the one I use is a 16 oz mug. Whisk all ingredients together in the mug. Microwave on high for 1 minute 30 seconds to 2 minutes, until it is set all the way through and there isn't extra liquid in the bottom. It will be very hot when you take it out so let it cool for a bit before digging in.

Eat as is or top with raw cream or coconut milk ice cream or whatever your little heart desires. I have heard almond butter and chocolate go well together.

Just the Beginning - Weekly Staples

I am still finding my way around this and attempting to add recipes. Trying to decide if I should do one at a time or sectioned off into groups. With Weekly Staples I am going to start off in a group and decide what to do with everything else.

In looking at other's blogs I notice they type a lot before the recipes. I am not really sure what to begin saying so I figure I will make different parts to my paleo/primal story with recipes attached. Sound good? Cool. Also, Cave Daddy (that sounds weird, might change his nickname later) created an AMAZING barbecue sauce recipe but he won't let me share it. Boo. Hopefully I can talk him out of that stance. 

On with the recipes!

Chicken Bone Broth

chicken carcass (or two or three)

Some peppercorns

bay leaf

3-5 garlic cloves

half onion

chopped celery stalk (optional)

chopped Carrot (optional)

Throw everything in a crock pot and just barely cover with water. Let it cook on low for about 24 hours. Strain the solids out and refridgerate the broth. Use within five days or freeze. If it has a gel-like consistency that is perfectly okay and normal. Could also be done on the stove =]

Beef Bone Broth

Several beef bones

Some peppercorns

Bay leaf

3-5 garlic cloves

whole onion (chunked)

chopped celery stalk (optional)

chopped Carrot (optional)

Preheat oven to 350F. Place bones in a single layer on a roasting pan and pop in the oven for about 20 minutes or until browned. Throw everything in a crock pot and just barely cover with water. Let it cook on low for about 72 hours. Strain the solids out and refridgerate the broth. Use within five days or freeze. If it has a gel-like consistency that is perfectly okay and normal. Could also be done on the stove =]

Homemade Mayo

1 egg

1/4 c light olive oil

1 tsp mustard powder

1 tsp salt

2 tbsp lemon juice OR apple cider vinegar

1 c light olive oil

Put first five ingredients in food processor and blend well. While it is still running, slowly add the full cup of olive oil. You will notice when the mayo starts to come together. The process of adding the cup of oil should take 3-5 minutes. You seriously can't add it too slow but if you add it too fast it could "break" the mayo (the egg and the oil will separate). Should keep in the fridge for about a week.