Curry Crockpot Cabbage Rolls

More photos of the prep here...

*Almost* Primal Mini Muffins (Chocolate Zucchini)

Inspired by this recipe: http://www.thefoodieandthefamily.com/2011/11/18/grain-free-double-chocolate-zucchini-muffins/#more-1128

ours had:
1/4 c Sorghum Syrup
1/4 c agave
1/4 c coconut oil
6 pastured eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla

1/2 c coconut flour
1/3 c raw cacao powder
1 t baking soda
1/2 t cinnamon

3/4 c zucchini, finely shredded
various mix ins: we used dried cherries, walnuts, almonds, pepitas & dried cranberries, mini-marshmallows

1. Whisk together wet ingredients in one bowl. Set aside.
2. Stir together dry ingredients in another bowl.
3. Mix the wet & dry, fold in the zucchini & mix ins.
4. Using mini muffins liners fill 2/3- top with a nut or piece of dried fruit or marshmallow.
5. Bake at 350 for 12-15 minutes, or until just done - do not over cook!!

Best served warm and fresh from the oven. We had ours with dried persimmons and orange juice.

This recipe made 26 minis and 6 larger heart shaped muffins which I slightly underbaked and refrigerated for Thursdays breakfast- quick and easy way to start Thanksgiving off with some protein and without grains!

Have assembled a list of all the Primal/ Paleo Parent Blogs- after being inspired by one of my favorites: http://theprimalparent.com/2011/08/25/primalpaleo-parent-bloggers-and-their-favorite-reads/

My list is here if you want to take a gander (loving Springpad)!
http://sprng.me/cdq60

UPDATE: 11/23/11 8:45am
And a special thanks to my friend and the original inspiration for my research on paleo living for correcting me, these are not truly paleo or primal, with sugars (even natural) and cacao powder are not for usual consumption- but at least I can have something akin to chocolate brownies on occasion!! Visit Laura's blog here- she really knows her stuff!! And is a great source of "personal success" information rather than just scientific details... http://primalandgreenoc.blogspot.com/

Curried Carrot Soup

After our extended breakfast of Banana Caramel Sticky Buns, raspberries and Chocolate Coconut Milk, I got the kitchen sparkly and donned my apron again- I should really wear an apron in the kitchen more often. Yesterday I pulled out my red Starbucks one...

Then I was on to lunch, which I made a quadruple batch of for tonight's potluck Halloween party. The reason this recipe was chosen has to do with our azurestandard order containing 5 lbs of carrots, just after Sugar Daddy purchased 2 lbs at Ralphs, because "their organic prices were great"!



Well I adjusted it of course. Used coconut oil, my own version of Garam Masala and extra cinnamon on top it it all!

Kitchenmonki "Banana Caramel Sticky Buns"

We tried this recipe this morning, part of a menu plan I made over at Kitchenmonki, my newest obsession... it generates shopping lists, meal plans (see my 3 day trial run here) and sorts and saves recipes seamlessly. Our rating average was 4 stars, I will definitely make again, although with some adjustments- a larger, more ripe banana for one, and maybe double the "topping" and use it as more of a swirl throughout...

One discovery is that I really like working with coconut oil, it cleans up so easily and is so very versatile. Coconut flour on the other hand will take some getting used to- it does produce a "drier" texture and my sweeties love their moist-factor, sauces are HUGE in our house.