Blog entries tagged Recipes

Paleo Challenge Information

Daniel Mielke — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 07:00:00 +0100

Here is the information needed for the challenge:

Weigh-in Times (Buy-in due):

Mon-Tues-Thurs:

8am - 8:30am

11am - 11:30am

3pm - 3:30pm

Wed - Fri:

7am - 7:30am

10am - 10:30am

4pm - 4:30pm

Sat (last day):

8:30am - 9:00am

11am - 11:30am

Benchmark WOD and Lifts being Performed:

"1/2 Murph": Monday

Max Rep Deadlift: Thursday

(Those that ABSOLUTLEY can't make it, can do it on anot...

Paleo Recipes

Daniel Mielke — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:00:00 +0100

Seafood

Chez Lorraine's Baked Salmon

4 salmon steaks (about 1 ¾ pounds)

4 tablespoons lemon juice

1 teaspoon dill weed

2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives

Lime wedges

Place individual salmon steaks on pieces of aluminum foil large enough to wrap each steak. Pour a tablespoon of lemon juice over each steak, sprinkle with dill and seal each steak in an aluminum pouch. Put the aluminum sealed steaks in a Pyrex dish and bake at ...

Paleo Meatballs

Daniel Mielke — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100

Ingredients:

4 lbs grassfed ground beef
Chopped celery and onions
5 whole eggs
1 cup almond meal
Dried oregano, sea salt, cracked black pepper, cayenne pepper

Directions:

Use you hands to form into large meatballs.
If you using a pan, place them in a pan with olive and cook till done.
Or place in pyrex dish at 35...

Performance Recipe

Daniel Mielke — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100

High Protein Chicken Pizza
Scott Hagnas
April 2008

This is a quick and convenient way to make pizza, and you won't have to eat any extra meat on the side in order to get in your protein! Here, we'll just use a chicken breast as the crust. After the basic directions, I provide recipes for two old favorites. You can make any style of pizza you like this wa...

Feed Me Paleo Recipe

Daniel Mielke — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100

Quick and Easy Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

You do need a bit of time for the preparation so keep in mind that this is not a 15 minute recipe. It is best reserved for the weekend or a time when you aren't rushed.

What you'll need:

A green cabbage

1lb grass fed ground beef

1T Italian seaso...

Performance Recipe

Daniel Mielke — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100

Tangy Strawberry Soup
Scott Hagnas
August 2008

Prep time: 10 minutes
Chilling time: 2 hours

1 quart strawberries4 Tbsp balsamic vinegar, divided1/2 tsp cinnamon1/2 tsp orange zest1/2 tsp lemon zest1 Tbsp orange juice1/2 cup coconut milk

Remove the stems from all of the strawberries. Reserve 10-20 strawberries; cut these berries into thin slice...

Performance Recipe

Daniel Mielke — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100

Almond Chicken
Scott Hagnas
September 2008

Here is a topping for chicken, but it is excellent over fish and pork as well.

Time: 15 minutes

4 oz almonds2 Tbsp olive oil2/3 cup chopped celery1 cup chopped onion (I used the pre-chopped onion from Trader Joe's)1/2 cup chopped mushrooms5 oz can water chestnuts2 Tbsp Tamari soy sauce (wheat free!)sea salt an...

Performance Recipe

Daniel Mielke — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100

Turkey Marinara (from "sweet cheeks")

Here is what you will need:

1 packed ground turkey (you can chose what fat % you want)
1/2 yellow onion-chopped
2 cloves garlic-minced
1 can organic tomato sauce
1 can artichoke hearts in water-cut hearts in half
2 Tbs sun dried ...

Performance Recipe

Daniel Mielke — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +0100

Nutty Cabbage
Scott Hagnas
January 2009

Time: 30 minutes

1/2 large head of cabbage, shredded (about 10 cups)1 Tbsp roasted hazelnut oil1/2 cup chopped onions1/4 cup apple cider vinegar1/4 cup blanched almonds1 Tbsp unsweetened applesauce1 Tbsp sesame seedssea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

Heat a burner to medium, then use a large skillet to sauté the onions in the oil. Mean...

Performance Recipe

Daniel Mielke — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +0100

Beef Tenderloin
Scott Hagnas
March 2009

Time: 18 minutes

1 lb beef tenderloin8 slices of bacon (no nitrites)1 Tbsp olive oil, dividedsea salt to taste1 slice of red onion1/2 cup sliced mushrooms

Place bacon onto a roasting pan and start baking in the oven at 350 degrees. Meanwhile, pre-heat a skillet to medium high and add 1 tsp olive oil. Cook the tenderloin in the hot skillet for one mi...

Performance Recipe

Daniel Mielke — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +0100

Lamb Sausage with Artichokes
Scott Hagnas
April 2009

This is a simple, delicious breakfast we whipped up one morning. Don't worry if you can't find Moroccan lamb sausages anywhere. Simply use some sausages of your choice, then add some Moroccan spices. Moroccan seasonings include cinnamon, coriander, allspice, ginger, and cloves. Try adding any combination of these spices-about 1/8th tsp of each.

Performance Recipe

Daniel Mielke — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +0100

Chicken Apple Salad
Scott Hagnas
May 2009

Time: 25 minutes

6 oz chicken6 cups shredded cabbage1/2 Grannysmith apple1/2 tsp allspice1/8 tsp clovesolive oilsea salt and pepper to taste

Dice the chicken. Heat 1 tsp of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken, allspice, and cloves. Saute, tossing often, until the chicken is cooked thru.

Shre...

Performance Recipe

Daniel Mielke — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +0100

Zaatar Omelette
Ido Portal & Scott Hagnas
June 2009

Earlier this month, I had the great pleasure of hosting amazing coach and athlete Ido Portal from Israel. Longtime Performance Menu readers may recognize him from an article that appeared back in the very first issue. Besides some great training and conversation, we also got into a little Paleo cooking. This recipe, and the one that follows, we...

Performance Recipe

Daniel Mielke — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +0100

Peach & Pecan Scramble
Scott Hagnas
July 2009

This is a very unusual combination, but it is surprisingly delicious. It's almost like dessert at breakfast, and way better for you than stopping by the donut shop!

I've written this recipe as a one person snack or light breakfast; increase the quantities if you like.

Time: 5 minutes

1/2 peach, diced2 Tbsp chopped pecans1...

Performance Recipe

Daniel Mielke — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +0100

Egg Torte
Scott Hagnas
August 2009

Here is a light breakfast meal. It is traditionally made with rice, but we'll use cauliflower instead. This recipe is for one torte; make multiple tortes one at a time.

Time: 12 minutes

1/4 cup finely chopped cauliflower1/4 cup chopped onion1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper1 tsp chopped serrano pepper2 egg whites1/2 Tbsp olive oilsea salt and pepper to ta...

Performance Recipe

Daniel Mielke — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +0100

Paleo Chicken Alfredo
Scott Hagnas
September 2009

Alfredo sauce and pasta is about as far from Paleo nutrition as you can get. However, here is a simple way to create a Paleo version. I am using kelp noodles here, but if you cannot find them where you live, spaghetti squash is a nice seasonal alternative. Check back issues of the Performance Menu or Cooking for Health and Performance for basic spagh...

Performance Recipe

Daniel Mielke — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +0100

Seasonal Steamed Vegetables
Scott Hagnas
October 2009

Time: 15 minutes

1 medium zucchini, diced1 medium yellow summer squash, diced1 stalk broccoli florets, chopped into bite sized pieces2 cups spinach2 slices of red onion1/2 tsp thyme2 Tbsp olive oil or coconut oilsea salt to taste

Chop the vegetables. Add water to your steamer and bring it to a boil while you are chopping the veggies to...

Performance Recipe

Daniel Mielke — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +0100

Baba Ganoush
Scott Hagnas
December 2009

Baba Ganoush is a dish of Arabic origin. It can take many forms, varying from region to region. It is usually a side dish, or it can make a great topping. Traditionally, it will be used on some kind of pita bread. I find it goes well with celery sticks, tomatoes, or just eaten by itself.

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time:...

Performance Recipe

Daniel Mielke — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +0100

Chorizo Stuffed Peppers
Scott Hagnas
January 2010

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 45 minutes

4 green or red bell peppers1 lb chicken chorizo sausage, bulk1 cup onion, chopped1 tsp thymesalt and pepper to taste

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Cut the top off of each pepper; discard the tops and seeds. Chop the onion and add it to a bowl. Add the ch...