It is almost an oxymoron to say "paleo recipes". LOL. Because the diet is so basic, it is difficult to find any actual recipes for this diet. However, I have noticed more interest in developing recipes over time. A new particularly good site for "gourmet" paleo recipes is Elizabeth's blog at
www.cavemanfood.blogspot.com
And Eliz. has links to other paleo sites.
Polly
Paleo Recipes......an Oxymoron?
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Paleo Recipes......an Oxymoron?
Blessed are they who can laugh at themselves, for they shall never cease to be amused.
Polly,
Great observation! Some people are always searching for paleo baking recipes, for example, but the fact of the matter is, ovens did not exist in paleo times, nor did grains, nor legumes, which are the sources of most flours used for baking. So how ya gonna bake a paleo cake, or pie, or casserole, or whatever?
Tex
Great observation! Some people are always searching for paleo baking recipes, for example, but the fact of the matter is, ovens did not exist in paleo times, nor did grains, nor legumes, which are the sources of most flours used for baking. So how ya gonna bake a paleo cake, or pie, or casserole, or whatever?
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
Good idea. Is this what you had in mind?
As always, if you see any names, descriptions, or anything else, (such as the order), that needs to be changed, please let me know.
Love,
Tex
As always, if you see any names, descriptions, or anything else, (such as the order), that needs to be changed, please let me know.
Love,
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
DH got Tom Collichio's book "Think Like a Chef" for Christmas (We are huge "Top Chef" fans!). Of course, he hasn't read it yet, but I have. I was surprised to find that most of his recipes are quite paleo friendly. He does love butter, but oil can be substituted in most cases. Unlike the recipes on the show, these are all based on taking one or two basic ingredients and showcasing them. Lots of techniques in there for different types of meat preparation, too.
I'm looking forward to trying some
Love,
Courtney
I'm looking forward to trying some
Love,
Courtney
Hypothyroid 05/05
LC/CC 07/08
Celiac 07/08
LC/CC 07/08
Celiac 07/08
Hi Courtney,
Interesting you should mention that. Initially I tried to buy cookbooks for GF or GF/DF, but found that most of the recipes wouldn't work for me because of my multiple intolerances. Last year I bought one of Julia Child's basic cookbooks and found the same thing that you did with Tom's book. Very basic recipes on how to roast/braise/fricassee, etc., as well recipes where simple substitutions were possible (like olive or canola oil for butter). She even had some dairy-free cream soup recipes.
Tex, I like the new title for this forum. Thanks.
Love,
Polly
Interesting you should mention that. Initially I tried to buy cookbooks for GF or GF/DF, but found that most of the recipes wouldn't work for me because of my multiple intolerances. Last year I bought one of Julia Child's basic cookbooks and found the same thing that you did with Tom's book. Very basic recipes on how to roast/braise/fricassee, etc., as well recipes where simple substitutions were possible (like olive or canola oil for butter). She even had some dairy-free cream soup recipes.
Tex, I like the new title for this forum. Thanks.
Love,
Polly
Blessed are they who can laugh at themselves, for they shall never cease to be amused.
Polly
I would agree with great enthusiasm, I have several Julia Child cook books that I have gathered over the years. Nothing better to learn basic classic cooking methods . Her classic soups and broth can’t be beat. And a great part in my recovery . I always get great ideas for seasonings from her ideas . French peasant food has got to be the best. It has always been based on what was fresh and available in the market. I substitute Olive oil for the butter and just cook down the juices instead of thickening with wheat flower.
I am far more inspired by her ideas than many of the GF cook books.
But then I have a lot of fun going off in flights of fancy with Julias ideas and using what meat and vegetables I have at hand.
Happy cooking
Matthew
I would agree with great enthusiasm, I have several Julia Child cook books that I have gathered over the years. Nothing better to learn basic classic cooking methods . Her classic soups and broth can’t be beat. And a great part in my recovery . I always get great ideas for seasonings from her ideas . French peasant food has got to be the best. It has always been based on what was fresh and available in the market. I substitute Olive oil for the butter and just cook down the juices instead of thickening with wheat flower.
I am far more inspired by her ideas than many of the GF cook books.
But then I have a lot of fun going off in flights of fancy with Julias ideas and using what meat and vegetables I have at hand.
Happy cooking
Matthew
Hmm, sounds like I might have to look into some Julia Child cookbooks. I have had the same experience with GF cookbooks and GF/DF cookbooks. So much is based in other ingredients that I'm quite certain cause reactions for me. Plus, I like using a cookbook that has an attitude of abundance ("Look at all this great food!") rather than deprivation ("Here's what you're going to substitute for the real thing you actually want but can't have.")
Good eating,
Courtney
Good eating,
Courtney
Hypothyroid 05/05
LC/CC 07/08
Celiac 07/08
LC/CC 07/08
Celiac 07/08
