Derval Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Unfortunately not a paleo one! I am on the p.a comittee at school and we are having a get together at another members home next week, a pot-luck. I will drive so I can avoid the copious amounts of wine that will be flowing but I am worried that the only dish I'll be able to eat will be my own! So suggestions please for something fab to bring that will be a) whole30 compliant impressive enough for other guests c) substantial enough for me if it's the only thing I can eat.... Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny M Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 I love this question but it makes me so damn hungry. Here goes. 1. Crudités with paleo dip (make homemade mayo and mix in garlic and dill) 2. Bacon wrapped dates 3. Fruit salad 4. Make your favorite chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces and serve with toothpicks 5. Paleo chicken nuggets 6. Paleo Meatballs 7. A whole salmon topped with homemade salsa 8. Pâté with celery sticks 9. Chicken wings 10. Deviled eggs Also one tip. Athletes use a visualization technique all the time that works really well here. Spend some prep time thinking through how it feels being at that potluck, facing unhealthy yet tasty looking foods, sticking to your planned foods, and feeling victorious! Hope that helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa Urban Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 I also love Melissa Joulwan's (http://theclothesmakethegirl.com) Sunshine Sauce, with grilled chicken skewers and some celery and carrots for dipping. It's a hit no matter where you go, and quite filling, too. Good luck - you'll do great! Melissa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derval Posted April 9, 2012 Author Share Posted April 9, 2012 Great suggestions, thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derval Posted April 9, 2012 Author Share Posted April 9, 2012 I also love Melissa Joulwan's (http://theclothesmakethegirl.com) Sunshine Sauce, with grilled chicken skewers and some celery and carrots for dipping. It's a hit no matter where you go, and quite filling, too. Good luck - you'll do great! Melissa Ah sadly on closer inspection this won't work for me, you can't get coconut aminos in Ireland or Sunbutter I found http://www.amazon.co.uk/Organic-Sunflower-Seed-Butter-250g/dp/B00581L7CQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1333997986&sr=1-1 this one, but I'm guessing it's not compliant becasue of the sunflower oil? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny M Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 actually Sunbutter is just a brand of sunflower seed butter so you're ok but the sauce tastes great with almond butter as well. I make it at least once a week. They do have coconut aminos on amazon in the states so be sure to check there or maybe try from the distributor directly. They're worth it! The brand I see here in the states is "Coconut Secret" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derval Posted April 9, 2012 Author Share Posted April 9, 2012 Cheers Johnny, yeah amazon won't ship it to here. I have just emailed Coconut Secret directly to see if they even have a European distributor, I have tried lots of places already...the seacrh continues! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derval Posted April 11, 2012 Author Share Posted April 11, 2012 Wow a bottle of coconut aminos is over $13 before shipping from a uk supplier! But on a happier note I have found my dish! I did a test run this evening and it was great Melissa J's brined & spiced chicken cut into chunks, with her home made mayo and moroccan dipping oil for dunking. It was great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiaya Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Johnny, do you have any favorite recipes for some of those dishes you recommended? They all sound delicious! And thanks for that tip on visualization - I did that with sports in HS but never thought to do it with food! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny M Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 I'm on the road but look out for some updates under recipes from me tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derval Posted April 16, 2012 Author Share Posted April 16, 2012 Reporting back Well I am very glad I had a mini meal at 6pm before our 8pm get-together because the only thing I could eat was my own dish and (thank goodness) some salad. Someone brought a large greek salad, luckily it was undressed so it was easy to leave the feta out. So that's all that I had...no wine, no chocolate tart....no lentil lasagne (fit as many W30 no-no's as you can in one dish!) I didn't feel actually too hard done by ....I didn't want any of the stuff there...but I did want some more to eat! Would love to organise a paleo pot luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny M Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Reaching the point where you don't want the other foods is awesome and a huge corner to turn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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