Meal Plan 29

This week's recipes are complements of our friend, Rob, a native Virginian. Rob is quite a character with his southern drawl and uniquely entertaining take on life. He is the only person I know who got into CrossFit, truly excelled at it, left it for a year, and is now back full force. During his year off, Rob gained 20 pounds, he and his wife had their first baby, and he became a business owner. Rob works with my husband and nephew, so I see him just about every weekday. And while Rob initially turned his nose up at paleo, he couldn't resist for long while enmeshed in our paleocentric environment. (By the way, Rob lost his 20 pounds within 6 weeks of going back to CrossFit and starting paleo.) Now he's shared some of his favorite home-cooked Southern comfort foods with me AND you. I made a few tweaks here and there to make them paleo. But the most important lesson I learned this week is that sometimes less is more, even with ingredients. If you are looking for a simple yet delicious meal plan with few ingredients, this is it! Enjoy!

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Bacon Mushroom Meatloaf

Simple Pot Roast

Paleo Fried Chicken

South Carolina Pulled Pork

Honey-Orange Fish and Braised Collard Greens with Bacon

Meal Plan 28

Just getting back into the swing of things after a couple of special posts. This meal plan includes one of my favorite comfort foods: shepherd's pie. I would love for you to try it and let me know how you like it...especially you Paleo Table followers in England who have, undoubtedly, tried your share of shepherd's pie. The butternut squash lasagna is another good one, especially if you still crave pasta once in a while. Lot's of warm, comforting foods this week, plus a refreshing (and pretty) way to serve beets.  Thanks to all of you who have liked the Paleo Table Facebook page and have subscribed to Paleo Table emails. Spread the word...I love seeing the numbers grow! Enjoy your week, everyone. I've got more great meals to come next week, in addition to working on some special posts for the holidays!

A special shout out to Pete and Ivy from CrossFit Carbon. Congrats on the birth of Cayden. What a cutie!

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Paleo Shepherd's Pie With Parsnip Mash

Spaghetti Squash With Eggplant and Sausage

Butternut Squash Lasagna

Beet and Apple Salad With Grilled Steak and Sausage

Baked Fish With Spicy Eggplant

Meal Plan 27

Thanks to all of you who have left comments, subscribed, and liked Paleo Table on Facebook. I love seeing those numbers grow! I hope you've had a chance to make the sweet potato recovery bars I posted last week. Please leave a comment and let me know what you think! This week's meal plan has some great recipes. The duck is one of my favorites; it's so easy and delicious! Take advantage of the leftover sweet potato puree and caramelized onions to whip up the inside-out burgers. Stay tuned later this week for a special guest post on paleo beers. I'm pretty certain there is a fairly substantial group of paleo + beer people reading this right now...no doubt you'll find the next post very interesting! Enjoy this week's meals and thanks for stopping by!

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Duck Breast with Brussel Sprouts and Sweet Potato Puree

Tamale Pie

Inside-Out Burger

Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Apple Pecan Dressing

Hen of the Woods Mushrooms with Flank Steak

Meal Plan 26

I am so excited to share a new paleo item with you this week: Pure Wraps by improveat. This is a relatively new item  that I was able to order online. It's a square wrap made simply of coconut meat, coconut water, and Himalayan salt. These wraps are gluten free, corn free, soy free, dairy free, and egg free. They taste great and open a whole new world of paleo eating. The wraps are hearty and have a  slight oily texture from the coconut. The coconut flavor is subtle, making this a very versatile item. I tried the curry flavor with some Indian takeout last weekend and, while it's not the same as warm, soft naan, it does offer a delicious conduit for transferring the food to your mouth! Check out this week's enchilada recipe to see how I used them as a warm wrap. I've posted a Pure Wraps link on the right (just click on the package photo). You support Paleo Table every time you buy through the link! And stay tuned because I will definitely be trying more recipes using this great product. Enjoy!

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Paleo Enchiladas Verdes

Kung Pao Shrimp

Beef Pot Roast with Yams

Chicken Jambalaya

Spice-Rubbed Steaks with Spinach

Meal Plan 25

It's getting cold out there, and all I want is comfort food! Fortunately, there is an endless amount of delicious paleo comfort foods. The difference between these and traditional comfort foods is that these meals don't result in a bloated belly and the need for a long nap! These recipes have no grains, no refined sugar, no dairy...nothing but wholesome paleo goodness. I used a lot of ground beef this week, so if you are looking for an inexpensive food budget, this should be a good one!

A shout out to all of you who are attending the LIFE AsRx U.S. Tour at CrossFit Freedom this weekend. I'll be volunteering and also hanging around at the WODHOPPER booth. Stop by and say hello!

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Spaghetti Squash and Meatballs

Grilled Vegetable Salad with Chicken

Skirt Steak and Turnip Risotto

Simple Burgers and Fried Green Tomatoes

Crock Pot Cabbage Rolls

Meal Plan 24

Thanks to everyone who has signed up for emails, left comments, and liked Paleo Table on Facebook. I'm very excited that we're almost up to 100 likes, and we have more than 400 email subscribers! I'm working on a couple of future posts, including a Tailgate Week. Look for it in the next few weeks to help you stay paleo during football season. Hope you enjoy this week's meals!

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Fish with Romesco Sauce

Stuffed Tomatoes

Glazed Flank Steak with Thai-Style Cole Slaw

Mushroom Bacon Pecan Burgers

Sauteed Veggies, Chicken, and Sausage

Meal Plan 23

It's been a busy week this week, but a good one! Fall is here in Chicagoland, so stay tuned for more cool-weather treats. Speaking of treats, I have been doing a bit of baking...more on that in the near future. I hope you enjoy this week's meal plan. I enjoyed everything, but if you only try a couple of these recipes, I give top honors to the rice bowl and the burgers. Next week is Breakfast Week, so stay tuned! Enjoy your week and thanks for the comments!

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Korean Cauliflower Rice Bowl

South Carolina BBQ Pork Burgers

Pesto Shrimp and Broccoli with Olive Tapenade

Steak with Rosemary Red Wine Reduction and Pesto Tomatoes

Mild and Spicy Fish

Meal Plan 22

Our first week back at school is always a little rough. The kids are tired when they get home and I find that I have less time to make dinner in the evening because I am trying to feed my family earlier. I've been doing as much prep work as possible in the morning or afternoon. For those lucky enough to have that option, it really helps speed things up in the evening. You'll notice a couple of jalapeno recipes this week. I am trying diligently not to let any of my garden produce go to waste. If you like an extra kick, leave in a few of the jalapeno seeds. I hope you enjoy this week's recipes. Thanks for all of your great comments!

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Jalapeno Chicken

Steaks with Broccoli and Bacon with Ranch Dressing

Mushroom-Crusted Sole with Creamed Kale

Spicy Taco Burgers

Herbed Pork Tenderloin with Strawberry Salsa and Paleo Caprese Salad

Meal Plan 21

Our last week of summer kept my mind on vacation with a couple of recipes reminiscent of our days in South Carolina. While I am truly looking forward to fall and winter's roasts, stovetop preparation, and crock pot meals, I will miss using our grill as the seasons change. While we technically still have at least a month or two left of grilling weather, it has already started getting dark earlier and it's just not as much fun grilling in the dark! Hope you enjoy this week's recipes. And thanks for all of your comments. I love to hear from you!

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Fish with Fennel Puree and Pine-Nut Vinaigrette

Garlicky Tomato and Eggplant Spaghetti

Late Summer Salad

Roasted Shrimp with Cucumber-Tomato Salad

Rosemary-Thyme Flank Steak and Salad with Warm Pecan Vinaigrette

Meal Plan 20

This week's meals are a mix of easy summer grilling and some comfort foods that remind me that fall is coming! After one beautiful but HOT week in South Carolina, I am ready for the change in seasons here in the Midwest and look forward to jumping into our busy school-year routine. Hope you enjoy this week's meal plan. I love getting your comments. Thanks for all of the great feedback!

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Dry-Rubbed Flank Steak with Basil Butter and Beet and Peach Salad

Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp Kabobs with Broccoli

Pot Roast with Avocado-Jalapeno Topping and Spinach

Paleo Pad Thai

Farmer's Market Burgers