Thai style slow cooked beef and mushrooms in coconut milk

This warm and full of flavour dish is one of my favorite Thai style recipes. It works particularly well for an evening dinner with friends when it is very cold and dark outside šŸ‘Œ Ingredients (serves 4) 600-800 gr of good quality diced beef 300 gr of chestnut mushrooms raughly chopped 1 can of coconut… Continue reading Thai style slow cooked beef and mushrooms in coconut milk

Poached eggs, bresaola and avocado salad

This is another super quick breakfast/lunch Paleo dish protein rich. I really like bresaola because it is very lean meat (although not strictly Paleo…šŸ˜’) Ingredients Mixed green salad 40gr of bresaola, thinly sliced 1 ripe avocado 2 eggs Half lemon Extra Virgin Olive oil Preparation Place the washed salad on a plate and cover with… Continue reading Poached eggs, bresaola and avocado salad

Grilled cod fillets marinated in my own olives tapenade served with crunchy saladĀ 

This is what I had for dinner last night… šŸ‘Œ something new I tried with cod. In a mortar put a handful of black olives, a finely chopped garlic clove, one chopped chilli pepper (not too hot), few basil leaves, the juice of half lemond, one tablespoon of Extra Virgin olive oil, salt and pepper… Continue reading Grilled cod fillets marinated in my own olives tapenade served with crunchy saladĀ 

Grilled chilli and ginger prawns with turmeric aubergines and courgettes

This is not the ordinary Paleo dish made with eggs and avocado, it is something different that I tried a couple of days ago. There is a very interesting combination of flavours in this super healthy Paleo dish. First of all, fry two finely chopped garlic cloves in olive oil for a couple of minutes.… Continue reading Grilled chilli and ginger prawns with turmeric aubergines and courgettes

Barbecued steak with baked sweet potato chips with a pickled mustardy sauceĀ 

This is another paleo dish with grilled steak on the barbecue. It is summer and I like barbecues, what can I do? šŸ™‚ We start preparing the chips. Peel and cut 2 medium sized sweet potatoes into chunky chips. I removed the skin but you could leave it on. Rub the chips well with olive… Continue reading Barbecued steak with baked sweet potato chips with a pickled mustardy sauceĀ 

Grilled mackerel crunchy saladĀ 

Summer time for me means outdoor cooking and dining. If you are lucky enough to have access to a barbecue, and are a follower of my blog šŸ˜‰, sticking to the Paleo diet and feeling healthier is rather easy. For the salad, take some crunchy mixed salad, add a handful of chopped tomatoes, half a… Continue reading Grilled mackerel crunchy saladĀ 

Minimalist eggs and salmon Paleo brunch

This is another super quick Paleo breakfast / lunch. It takes no time to cook and it will leave you satisfied. It will give you energy and will fill you up and get you going for a while. On a bed of peppery rocket salad place 2 slices of good quality smoked salmon. Fry 2… Continue reading Minimalist eggs and salmon Paleo brunch

Grilled chicken breast with grilled courgettes and aubergines warm salad

First of all we prepare the dressing for the salad. Chop a bunch of parsley and two cloves of garlic and put them in small mixing bowl. Add a pinch of salt and a good lug of good quality extra virgin olive to the bowl. Mix well. Slice 2 courgettes and 2 aubergines (to serve… Continue reading Grilled chicken breast with grilled courgettes and aubergines warm salad

Grilled sirloin steak with tomato salad and spicy beetroot

This is a very quick dish to prepare. No fuss, a tasty Paleo dinner that only takes few minutes to cook. First of all rub the steak all over with olive oil and a good pinch of salt and black pepper. Add the steak to a hot grill and cook for 3 minutes. Turn it… Continue reading Grilled sirloin steak with tomato salad and spicy beetroot

Fried egg with Parma Ham and garden peas guacamoleĀ 

Cooking for me is about experimenting with food, it is about trying new combinations of ingredients. Sometimes the experiments are successful and sometimes they only require some twicking. Some other times there is nothing you can do, but merely realise that this time around has not work… Yesterday I was feeling very inventive, this normally… Continue reading Fried egg with Parma Ham and garden peas guacamoleĀ