The hardest part about becoming paleo is finding recipes that are quick, easy, and delicious. When you are learning an entirely new lifestyle, remembering what is allowed/not allowed can become extremely overwhelming. Many of the ingredients used in paleo cooking were completely foreign to me when I started. Here are a list of my favorite resources for new delicious recipes.
Against All Grain
Danielle Walker has managed her Ulcerative Colitis with a paleo diet. She also happens to be a New York Times Bestseller and an incredible chef. Everyone, including myself, loves her take on traditional favorites. She has some simple meals (usually not simple enough for this non-chef on a Monday night), meals that are great for meal prep, and a little more complicated recipes for special occasions.
Mangia Paleo
This blog is the reason I started the paleo diet. Laura Scaviola began a paleo diet right after her diagnosis of Ulcerative Colitis, and has used her awesome recipes to help manage her disease. P.S. She’s also absolutely hilarious.
Other Websites… Yes, that is Cryptic
I skim through some other websites that offer great paleo options like Nom Nom Paleo, The Paleo Mom, Paleo Leap…and many more! Google paleo recipes and a million awesome resources will pop up.
I LOVE PINTEREST. It is perfect for those times when I am completely out of ideas, but want a quick meal.The link to my Pinterest board is below. Please pardon, the mess… organization has never been my strong suit. There are tons of recipes in several different Pinterest boards (some I have tried and some I haven’t).
https://www.pinterest.com/collinskm2/
When I see a great recipe, I take a screenshot of the link to the recipe. My favorite instagram chefs are donteatthespatula, emilyeatsrealfood, squirrel_kitchen, grassfedgirl, eat_heal_thrive, thespunkycoconut, paleochef, autoimmunepaleo, and mightymorphinmitch. Not all of these are completely paleo, but seeing what other people are eating always gives me ideas.
I know it sounds crazy but the majority of my meals are found through google. I type in whatever I want to make (cookies, brownies, baked chicken, pot roast) and add the word paleo. Then, I scroll through recipes until I find the simplest one. Honestly, 9 times out of 10 it turns out delicious.
Simple Meal Ideas from Me
I believe in simple/cheap mid-week meals. I believe in very little clean-up. I believe in meal prep and microwaves.
My meals usually consist of some simple protein, vegetables (usually organic, frozen, or prepped ahead), and a carb. My carbs are usually sweet potatoes, white potatoes, or some form of seasonal squash. On crazy days, I swap my carbs for fruit!!! Living on the edge! I’ll be updating this site with some simple recipes I use as staples.