Update & Some Hummus you should make

Its been a long while since I have posted. Sorry , life happens.  In an effort to make sure I stay strong and committed to my new lifestyle I decided I would make time to post again. I have made some amazing food the last few months and definitely need to share.  So today I give you Curried Cauliflower hummus. Its no chick Pea hummus but its definitely a close second and satisfies any urges I may have for the real stuff. A little bit of work here , but I find things that are the most work leave you with the most satisfaction. Photo isnt of the best quality. Next time I will bust out the real camera.

Curried Cauliflower Hummus
Makes 1 ½ – 2 cups (depending on the size of your cauliflower)
1 head organic white cauliflower
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon coriander
Salt & pepper to taste
3 tablespoons tahini (sesame seed butter/paste)
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
Clean the head of cauliflower by removing the leaves on the bottom and cutting off the stem. Chop the cauliflower into florets and place them into a large mixing bowl. Add the olive oil and fresh ginger and toss to combine. Sprinkle the oil coated cauliflower with curry powder, coriander, salt and pepper and toss gently until the florets are fully coated.
Transfer the seasoned cauliflower to a baking sheet and roast in the center of the warmed oven for 20 – 30 minutes. Flip the florets halfway through and roast until they are nicely browned.
When the cauliflower is done, transfer it to a food processor fitted with the s-blade. Add the tahini, fresh lemon juice and a touch more salt and pepper (if desired) and process until smooth.

Paleonola and Shepards Pie

These pictures are really crappy but this food is really tasty. 

Here is the Paleo Granola, My husband and I took a bite and said OHHH. 

Its so delicious. 

Here is the recipe

http://paleomg.com/paleo-granola

I also slaved in the heat to make this Shepards Pie,  also delicious. This would be so much better on a cold day ..... I am going to bring some for my friends at work for lunch tomorrow because this makes a huge pan and its just me and the Hubby this week. Thats not Potatoes on the top ! Its cauliflower.

I also have a Dark Chocolate cheesecake baking in the oven.  I did good today.

Primal Shepard's Pie 

and guess what I can not find the recipe so I will have to post it tomorrow when I have time to type it out !

Back to School... Almost

Its almost time for school again so in the next few weeks I will be going through clothes and buying supplies. I am also going to think of some lunch ideas for my daughter. I am also thinking about buying some special containers just for her lunch. The kids did pretty good this summer  eating well. They ate some popcorn and Grandma brought them some candy.  We also let them pick Ice cream on their own a night or two. When we went out to dinner the husband and I ate primal and they picked chicken penne and Riblets : ) This week I am going to try out a few new recipies , here is whats on the list. 

Hawiian BBQ burgers 

Balsamic garlic chicken 

Pineapple Chicken 

Shepard's Pie

Since today is Sunday I plan on prepping some stuff for lunches and making tomorrows Chicken salad.

Check back this week for recipes and Pics !

Cheesecake and Almond Berry Chicken Salad

Here is the cheese cake ! Its Yummy. I also made a raspberry Balsamic Vinigrette dressing to go with the Berry almond Chicken salad I made. Everything was a hit with the Family! 

Bavarian Apple Cheesecake 

Here is the recipe - http://fastpaleo.com/bavarian-apple-cheesecake

Here is the Berry Almond chicken salad. You just make a salad and here is a list of what I put in ours. 

Strawberries

blueberries

sliced almonds

onions

lettuce

Parmesan cheese

Cooked chicken breast 

For the raspberry vinaigrette

1/2 cup rasberry balsamic vinegar 

1/2 light olive oil 

sweetner of choice to taste 

salt  to taste 

1/2 teaspoon of oregano 

shake it all up in a jar with a tight fitting lid.