So you’ve got the paleo diet bug and are looking for some great paleo recipes?
Me too! I started going almost exclusively paleo a few months ago and I feel great. My allergies are better, I’ve lost weight, my GERD (heartburn) is practically nonexistent (I used to take prilosec every day for the last 15 years!) and I just feel healthier. It really makes so much sense. Its hard to argue why you shouldn’t eat entirely paleo as well. Sure, it takes some adjustment and things like eating out become much more difficult. But that just gives you more of an excuse to buy lots of healthy, organic veggies, fruits and meats and going to town with that grill!
First of all, although the Paleo diet is a relatively new fad (well, except for those cavemen way back when), there are already a handful of good paleo cookbooks out there. I like making up my own paleo recipes or adapting other recipes by substituting paleo ingredients for any non-paleo ingredients. However, I’m also just starting to explore some of these books out there. When first starting a paleo diet, it can seem daunting coming up with good meals to cover every day without getting bored of the same old things. A good recipe book can help stimulate ideas and fill out your menu planning calendar so that you don’t do a “woops” and forget a day and then give up and go to McDonald’s instead (there is NOTHING even remotely paleo at Mickey D’s!)!
One paleo cookbook that my wife picked up that I’ve liked a lot so far is Everyday Paleo Family Cookbook: Real Food for Real Life by Sarah Fragoso. I still have more to explore but I really liked the brined and sauced pork ribs and the pork and apple sliders. Let me know what you think of it!
I simply love this spicy grilled skirt steak recipe! I don’t remember where I first got the idea but I have adjusted it to the point that it is quite simply one of my favorite grilled steak recipes. The savory spices and the spicy bite makes it irresistible. Skirt steak is great for grilling because … Read more
If you want to learn how to cook a leg of lamb, roast leg of lamb is a classic French leg of lamb recipe which is succulent and delicious. Here, I will describe and demonstrate cooking leg of lamb on a fire pit rotisserie which is one of my favorite ways to cook it, not … Read more
This foil-wrapped grilled vegetable recipe is a snap! Some vegetables can be difficult to cook on a grill. They tend to be softer and smaller and therefore can fall through the grill grate and into your fire! While some bigger vegetables can be cooked right on the grill, this grill recipe allows you to cook smaller or … Read more
This is a simple, classic Southern French grilled lamb chops recipe. The combination of fresh rosemary, garlic and the slight gaminess of the lamb marry beautifully with the smoky, rich flavors you get from the grill. By the way, in case you don’t know, Provençe is a region in Southern France, right on the beautiful … Read more
As I mention on my BBQ Ribs page, there are hundreds of BBQ ribs recipe types you can find or create. This is just one dry rub bbq ribs recipe that I love. It is tangy and a bit spicy and just mouth-wateringly delicious! I have intentionally left out the specific amounts for each of the ingredients because this … Read more
This grilled leg of lamb recipe is one of my favorites. It is so simple yet the flavors are classic southern French and the natural savory flavor of the meat is left to shine. This was inspired by Richard Olney’s description of how Lulu Peyraud sometimes cooked a leg of lamb, but she did it … Read more
This is a simple, grilled bacon wrapped chicken drumsticks recipe that is easy to make and easy to love. Come on! What is better than bacon wrapping food? Think scallops are yummy? Wrap ’em in bacon and they are even better! You can wrap vegetables, you can wrap beef, and you can wrap chicken. The … Read more
Grilled mushrooms can be made in a lot of different ways. I have several other ideas on how to grill mushrooms on the Grilling Mushrooms page. I suggest trying this Easy Grilled Mushrooms Recipe as a start. Grilling really adds a nice flavor to mushrooms. Their already earthy, umami flavor is amped up by the … Read more
Fire roasted pepper recipe is easy to make, delicious and they are good for you! The smoke flavors complement the sweet syrupy juices that are thrown off by the peppers as they roast. They make a great side dish when grilling. Come on, you can’t eat just meat when you are firing up that barbeque … Read more
This Thyme Grilled Poussin Recipe is for thyme poussin. Poussin is a small, young chicken, slightly smaller than a cornish game hen and slightly bigger than most squab. You can find them at most specialty markets that have a good selection of specialty poultry. They have a tender, delicate flavor similar to chicken but does not … Read more