INGREDIENT OF THE DAY LINKS FOR EACH DAY OF WHOLE 30!

Deb. · July 27, 2014

Hello! I am part of an amazing group on here called the Dirty30.

Some of us have done one and some two W30s together. On our second round, we decided we would make great attempts to eat creatively and challenge ourselves with new ingredients. I posted an ingredient of the day, each day of the Whole30 journey, with links to compliant recipes. I thought these might be helpful to other people, as well as for our group to have in one place, so I am posting the “Ingredient of the Day” posts in their entirety, on this thread. ENJOY!

(UPDATE: subsequent to this the Dirty 30 did another W30, and we did 30 more Ingredients of the Day. You can find Part 2 here: http://forum.whole9life.com/topic/22006-30-more-ingredient-of-day-links-for-each-day-of-the-whole-30-part-2/)

Deb. · July 27, 2014

DAY 1- SWEET POTATO

SO our first ingredient of the day is - SWEET POTATO

Don't forget that white sweet potatoes as well as the orange ones are both W30 compliant.

(and kumara works for this if you are in New Zealand!)

I'm thinking mashed, baked, roasted, hash browned, baked and then flattened out to use as a base for toppings, yummmm

Here are some links to recipes for added inspiration:

http://nomnompaleo.c...otato-hash-eggs

http://theclothesmak...t-potato-fries/

http://www.sparkpeop...blog_id=5328578

http://gutsybynature...-pancetta-hash/

http://grokgrub.com/...-potato-quiche/

(make sure any pancetta or bacon is sugar free)

http://www.allthings...-paleo-whole30/

http://sarahlynnsmil...erds-pie-paleo/

Deb. · July 27, 2014

DAY 2 – CHICKEN BREAST

The humble CHICKEN BREAST!

Can be skinless boneless, or skin on, bone in, shredded, boiled, baked, roasted, salad-ed, any way you want that sucker, we're just thinking about chicken breast tomorrow.

Here are some links for inspiration:

http://everydaypaleo...-lemon-chicken/

make sure your mustard is compliant (no alcohol, gluten, sugar etc)

I still haven't tried this and so want to - just sub coconut milk for the buttermilk

http://www.nytimes.c...ed-chicken.html

http://theclothesmak...-chicken-salad/

http://thingsmybelly...tuffed-chicken/

http://thefoodbitchb...lsamic-chicken/

Deb. · July 27, 2014

DAY 3 - RED CABBAGE

(or green if you don’t have red, but red just seems sassier)

Here are some recipes for inspiration!!

http://ohsheglows.co...lemon-dressing/

oh how I love this tahini dressing, tahini is sesame paste, totally W30 compliant and so is nutritional yeast

Nom Nom Paleo gives us TEN cabbage recipes here!

http://nomnompaleo.c...cabbage-10-ways

Love the domestic man

http://thedomesticma...an-red-cabbage/

I LOVE ANCHOVIES so this looks good to me

http://nomnompaleo.c...lic-and-anchovy

and hey:

http://everydaypaleo...e-cabbage-slaw/

These are just lettuce cups, so I don't think we are in SWYPO danger here. The word tacos is just marketing. But moderators please weigh in.

I wanted to make a quick note about another cabbage possibility that is so good for us! Fermented cabbage! Yes, fermented veggies are super easy to make and super good for us (full of good pro biotic bacteria). If you don’t feel like making them yourself, some health food stores carry very good and compliant fermented veggies (check ingredient labels carefully). If you’re thinking ewwwww think again those of you who love sauerkraut and kim chi, guess what you’re eating? Yup.

http://www.thekitchn...e-kitchn-193124

http://nourishedkitc...ade-sauerkraut/

ANYWAYS - ENJOY YOUR CABBAGE!!!

Deb. · July 27, 2014

DAY 4 - BEETS

Here are some BEET recipes to inspire you!!

roasted:

http://dieffs.wordpr...ole30-friendly/

http://www.primalpal...rosemary-beets/

YUMMY looking salad

http://fedandfit.com...eo-detox-salad/

Note you can buy sunbutter at the health food store - check ingreds to make sure its compliant

salad with pistachios (make sure vinegar is compliant):

http://theclothesmak...nce-beet-salad/

salad with kale and hazelnuts! (check compliancy of the ingredients on the beet can)

http://leafparade.co...chioggia-beets/

citrus beet salad NOTE - OMIT the agave in the dressing (you knew that)

http://ohsheglows.co...-lime-dressing/

http://paleoleap.com...t-walnut-salad/

Don't forget that the beet greens are edible too - in salads, or sauteed.

TURN THE BEET AROUND!

Deb. · July 27, 2014

DAY 5 - the super trendy ingredient of the year for the past few years - KALE!!!!!

I've managed to eat a fair amount of kale recently and found it delicious (although confession green veggies are not my fave). I think one of the tricks to a good kale salad is to massage the leaves, yep you heard me, give it some lovin' ! There are tons of great recipes out there that include this hardy healthy green both raw and cooked.

Anyways, here are some recipes for inspiration:

Massaged Kale Salad!

http://www.insonnets...ged-kale-salad/

Kale Chips - I think a moderator might say - make sure to eat with your main meal? (just in case it encourages non stop snacking)

http://nomnompaleo.c...aked-kale-chips

Sauteed Kale and Bacon

http://nomnompaleo.c...-kale-and-bacon

I'm so making this - Creamed Kale! Made with coconut milk

http://www.everydaym...n-creamed-kale/

This sounds healing and lovely Chicken/Lemon/Kale Soup

http://aiplifestyle....cken-kale-soup/

Chicken Stew with Butternut Squash and Kale

http://deliciouslyor...leo-grain-free/

ALL HAIL KALE!

Deb. · July 27, 2014

DAY 6 - GROUND TURKEY!!!

Here’s a recipe round up:

Thai Pork and Turkey Meatballs

http://paleomg.com/t...ggie-meatballs/

Ground Turkey and Spinach Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

http://paleomg.com/c...sweet-potatoes/

Sweet Potato Spinach Bacon Burgers

http://www.tastesofl...-bacon-burgers/

(make sure mustard is compliant)

Sweet Turkey Apple Sausages MY PICK!

http://leafparade.co...urkey-sausages/

Ground Turkey Shepherds Pie with Cauli Crust

http://www.suesnutri...-weekdaysupper/

Happy Turkey Day!

Deb. · July 27, 2014

DAY 7 - OLIVES!!

Olives will give you a nice boost of healthy fat, as well as that unique olivey sour flavor. I use the tapenade on meats and sometimes mixed with coconut milk as a dipping sauce, but just on their own they pair deliciously with watermelon, and with chicken.

Tomato and Watermelon Salad with Olives

http://www.girlcooks...elon-salad.html

Olive Tapenade

http://www.foodnetwo...ade-recipe.html

Olive, Garlic and Lemon Chicken

http://paleoleap.com...-lemon-chicken/

Fancy Olives! (I just discovered that red wine vinegar is compliant, yay!)

http://theclothesmak...w-fancy-olives/

Cuban Meatballs with Olives

http://theclothesmak...uban-meatballs/

I’m posting this recipe even though it has no olives because I came across it and it looks redonkulous. And I sort of regard capers as honorary olives. And I love anchovies. Its a saucy sauce.

http://nomnompaleo.c...y-miracle-sauce

and I’m making this fo sho - Chicken Marbella (with olives and prunes) (NOTE, THIS BECAME ONE OF MY FAVORITE RECIPES, IT IS REALLY DELICIOUS)

http://www.tessadome...ealthified.html

OLIVE YOU GUYS!

PS, out of olives day came our namesake drink, the Dirty30. Mix club soda with olive juice and sip calmly.

Deb. · July 27, 2014

DAY 8

CAULIFLOWER!

Cauliflower is making a comeback. I think it’s the new broccolini!

I really wanted an excuse to post a recipe for cauliflower rice which I have not yet made! I now have it prepped and will cook up some tastiness with it tomorrow!

http://www.everydaym...uliflower-rice/

Cauliflower Mash - used as you would mashed potatoes. Personally I would throw in some coconut cream or milk and maybe a splash of olive oil. But that’s just me.

http://stupideasypal...uliflower-mash/

Cauliflower Rice Pilaf

http://theclothesmak...wer-rice-pilaf/

Pork Carnitas with Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice #Iwanttoeatthisrightnow

http://leafparade.co...uliflower-rice/

Crispy Roasted Cauliflower

http://www.wholelivi...ted-cauliflower

Oh my. This looks amaze. Creole Chicken with Coconut Rice

http://andrewzimmern...uliflower-rice/

Deb. · July 27, 2014

DAY 9 - NUTS

Ingredient of the daayyyyyyyyyyy (say it like Oprah).....!!!

ITS TIME TO GET NUTTY! Oh nuts. They are so good. But they can be a “no brakes” food, so be careful and include them with a meal if you think that’s a danger zone. Ain’t nuttin better than a sliced up apple with almond butter.

Roasted Rosemary Almonds

http://nomnompaleo.com/post/7758908372/roasted-rosemary-almonds

Tuna Salad, Waldorf Style

http://theclothesmakethegirl.com/2011/02/09/youre-the-top-tuna-salad/

MMM Pesto - brightens up any protein. Amazing on a steak.

http://theclothesmakethegirl.com/2009/08/05/presto-pesto/

Just as an aside here - Whole Foods makes a raw pistachio pesto that is so expensive it must have gold dust in it but is seriously one of the best things I’ve ever tasted. They also sell delicious dairy and nut free pestos.

And on that note, this looks delicious - Pistachio Pesto Chicken with Spaghetti Squash

http://paleomg.com/pistachio-pesto-chicken-pasta/

Nut Crusted Fish

http://thiswestcoastmommy.com/nut-crusted-white-fish-recipe/

http://www.cavewomancafe.com/fish/cavewoman-and-whole-30/

Use up the kale and beets you didn't eat last week!

http://leafparade.com/2014/01/02/kale-salad-with-hazelnuts-and-roasted-chioggia-beets/

What is going on here! Roasted Brussels with Bacon and Hazelnuts.

http://www.kosherwhole30.com/roasted-brussels-sprouts-with-lamb-bacon-and-hazelnuts/

Deb. · July 27, 2014

DAY 10

BACON!!!!!!! OR PROSCIUTTO!!!

NOW we’re into the good stuff. Sugar free bacon, and sugar free prosciutto.

The prosc is often easier to find. Check those labels.

YEAHHHHHHHHHHHH!

Chicken Bacon Mushroom Quiche

http://stupideasypal...ushroom-quiche/

Prosciutto Wrapped Mini Frittatas - super easy and portable

http://nomnompaleo.c...rittata-muffins

Apple and Bacon Stuffed Pork Chops because its never enough pig

http://paleoparents....fed-pork-chops/

Sweet Potato Soup with Bacon

http://theclothesmak...et-potato-soup/

Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

http://slavosalt.com...e-30-challenge/

OMG. Of COURSE you would only ever eat these crumbled on your salad. Prosciutto Chips.

http://nomnompaleo.c...rosciutto-chips

Bacon mayo. W-O-W.

http://www.health-be...acon-mayonnaise

Bacon Sweet Potato Delicious Things to Eat with Protein

http://robbwolf.com/...muffins-recipe/

YUM YUM Carbonara

http://popularpaleo....ra-paleo-style/

ENJOY!

Deb. · July 27, 2014

DAY 11

GROUND BEEF. Bison would do just as well!

Juicy, meaty and satisfying.

Here are some recipes to get you thinking!

Basic Meatballs

http://theclothesmak...asic-meatballs/

MMM Asian Ground Beef Lettuce Cups

http://nomnompaleo.c...li-slaw-lettuce

Beef Jerky!!

http://wellnessmama....und-beef-jerky/

Mexican Meat Pie

http://theclothesmak...can-meatza-ole/

Ok I love Hawaiian Burgers. And while we're at it I'd add bacon and an egg. And that's an Everything Burger.

http://paleomg.com/g...-avocado-cream/

Sweet Potato Enchiladas

http://paleomg.com/s...ato-enchiladas/

Roasted Poblano and Pumpkin Chili

http://thisissogoodh...-pumpkin-chili/

(cocoa powder is compliant used in this context)

Easy Chili

http://hollywouldifs...amn-good-chili/

Beef and Brussels Breakfast Bowl

http://leafparade.co...breakfast-bowl/

Not ground beef but beef just so good lookin I had to post it - Paleo Bibimbap

http://theclothesmak...paleo-bibimbap/

ENJOY!!!

Deb. · July 27, 2014

DAY 12

CHERRIES 'N BERRIES!!!!

Lets embrace fruit! Enjoy the bounty of summer with these compliant recipes!

Steak Skewers with Cherry BBQ sauce

http://nomnompaleo.c...-barbecue-sauce

Roast Lamb with Blackberry Balsamic Reduction

http://www.plaidandp...-reduction.html

Wow. This looks complicated and amazing.

http://paleomg.com/c...lueberry-glaze/

Ok I know liver is scary for a lot of peeps. But wow I bet this is good. Blueberry Balsamic Beef Liver Pate. NOTE I HAVE NOW MADE THIS TWICE AND IT IS UTTERLY DELICIOUS. I SUBBED CHICKEN LIVERS FOR THE LIVERS, I USED SHALLOTS, AND I DID NOT MAKE THE JELLY FOR THE TOP BUT I BET THAT WOULD MAKE IT EVEN BETTER - HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

http://www.theprimal...ip-fodmap-free/

Homemade Blueberry Lara Bars

http://www.perryspla...bars-paleo.html

Tilapia with Blueberries

http://thepaleodiet....eberry-tilapia/

Arugula Strawberry Salad

http://cookeatpaleo....rawberry-salad/

Grilled Pork with Blackberry Applesauce

http://ultimatepaleo...rry-applesauce/

Raspberry Vinaigrette

http://fastpaleo.com...ry-vinaigrette/

Raspberry Liver Chili - wow!

http://ancestralchef...ry-liver-chili/

lol!! Raspberries and Grapes

http://www.paleopers...pberries-grapes

Chicken Salad Bowl with Avocado, Strawberry and Walnut

http://www.anediblemosaic.com/?p=17072

ENJOY!

Deb. · July 27, 2014

DAY 13 – EXOTIC STARCHES – PLANTAINS, YUCCA, TARO

Plantains can be found in most US supermarkets, they look like big green bananas. Here's a little explanation on this versatile food which is SO worth taking the time to work with.

Plantains contain more starch and less sugar than dessert bananas and are therefore cooked or otherwise processed before being eaten. They are always cooked or fried when eaten green. At this stage, the pulp is hard and the peel often so stiff, it has to be cut with a knife to be removed. Mature plantains can be peeled like typical dessert bananas, the pulp is softer than in immature, green fruit and some of the starch has been converted to sugar. They can be eaten raw, but are not as tasty as dessert bananas, so are usually cooked. When mature, yellow plantain are fried, they tend to caramelize - turning a golden brown color. They can also be boiled, baked or grilled over charcoal - both peeled or still in the peel.

(you'll sometime see plantain flour used in paleo recipes, or a whole plantain used for sweetening)

My favorite recipe for plantains last W30 was this one, YUM-MO

Venezuelan Chicken Salad with Tostones (double fried green plaintains)

http://thecuriouscoc...n-avocado-salad

And here's a recipe for plantains when they are ripe and sweet - called maduros. Would also work to just sprinkle with some cinnamon.

http://www.foodnetwo...ros-recipe.html

Sneaking another one in...

Plantain bacon, kale, raisin hash!!

http://leafparade.co...ins-and-tahini/

Hearts of palm - I highly recommend these - if you can find them fresh, they taste kind of like a fatty cucumber - or something, really delicious and satisfying in a salad with some avocado and citrus. Otherwise you can find organic canned hop in your health food store. Here's a super recipe for compliant hummus using hop.

Heart of Palm Hummus

http://cupcakesomg.b...rt-of-palm.html

Yuca (I discovered yucca is a misspell), aka cassava

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cassava

There are many ways to use this versatile root but at the first intro, we'll eat it best in the form of yuca fries. I first had these with Peruvian chicken with aji sauce and wow, what a combo.

(here's a paleo version of that if you're interested, let the chicken juices drip on your fries mmmhmmmm http://www.miemonste...-roast-chicken/)

Yuca Fries

http://chriskresser....ipe-yucca-fries

And finally taro, this may be easier to find for our South Pacific/Asian friends but is also available here in the US.

You'll sometimes see taro chips in health food store, very tasty.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taro

Roasted Taro

http://www.thepaleom...asted-taro.html

Enjoy exotic starch day! I hope you find a new favorite!

Deb. · July 27, 2014

DAY 14

The non exotic and humble- zucchini! (known in some parts of the world as courgette) . Cheap to buy and super easy to grow.

The recipe round-up:

Zucchini Fritters

http://stupideasypal...chini-fritters/

Zucchini and Sweet Potato Latkes

http://www.ibreathei...o-latkes-2.html

Last W30 I invested in a spiralizer so that I could make zoodles- zucchini noodles. Its pretty fun to use and they really do make a satisfying alternative to pasta.

Beef Bolognaise with Zoodles

http://leafparade.co...cchini-noodles/

Here’s the link to the spiralizer I bought:

http://www.amazon.co...ords=spiralizer

wow here it is on sale for half the price:

http://www.amazon.co...ords=spiralizer

More zoodles, garlicky, with almonds

http://www.lifemadef...cchini-recipes/

Chicken Pad Thai with Zoodles

http://paleopot.com/...veggie-noodles/

non zucchini alternative that looks really good:

http://theclothesmak...paleo-pad-thai/

Ok less zoodles, more zucchini:

Broiled Zucchini

http://nomnompaleo.c...ini-or-eggplant

Zucchini Crust Quiche

http://www.primalpal...i-crust-quiche/

Zucchini Frittata

http://www.paleonewb...epper-frittata/

Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Boats

(aioli - your homemade mayo with some added garlic would be fine)

http://gastography.c...-paleo-whole30/

Deb. · July 27, 2014

DAY 15

COCONUT!!!

Coconut in all its forms (milk, oil, butter, flaked) is a great source of fat. The full fat milk and cream can be used in places that you would normally use half and half or cream, with really pretty good results.

It can be hard to find the compliant coconut milk with no additives. The best one I’ve found is Natural Value. I’m thinking about ordering it by the case.

http://www.amazon.co...ue coconut milk

However another option is to make your own coconut milk!
Here’s a recipe:

http://www.rubiesand...k-the-easy-way/

Also homemade coconut butter (good for those of us not doing nuts)

http://theclothesmak...-butter-f-yeah/

Oh and this stuff is amaze - coconut whipped “cream”. With some sliced peaches? That’s what I’m talking about:

http://againstallgra...-whipped-cream/

omit the honey in her recipe obvs, but wanted you to see her brand comparison

http://ohsheglows.co...photo-tutorial/

Coconut Milk Latte!

http://stupideasypal...nut-milk-latte/

Easy Coconut Curry

http://theclothesmak...-coconut-curry/

Thai Curry Chicken

http://nomnompaleo.c...i-curry-chicken

Nut Free Coconut Pesto (AIP)

http://aiplifestyle.com/aip-pesto/

Coconut Crusted Chicken Patties

http://cherryblossom...-paleo-whole30/

Ok lil time consuming but worth it -Lamb Dosa Purses with Coconut Cream

http://nomnompaleo.c...h-coconut-creme

You put the lime in the coconut and drink it all up (extra credit for getting that ref)

Lime and Coconut Cauli Rice

http://meatified.com...uliflower-rice/

Coconut Pineapple Chicken Kebabs

http://www.littlebro...chicken-kebabs/

Oooh Savory Coconut Flakes

http://www.ourpaleol...coconut-flakes/

Coconut Shrimp

http://pastrychefbak...carb-paleo.html

MMM Tomato Soup

http://paleocomfortf...ee-tomato-soup/

Coconut Green Chili Chicken Soup

http://www.delicious...-cooker-recipe/

GO COCONUTS!

Deb. · July 27, 2014

DAY 16 PORK

Oh yeahhhhhhhhhhh. Since we already had bacon day, I won’t include recipes that are solely bacon related.

Ok so right off the bat I have to post my two Nom Nom Paleo slow cooker favorites - recipe tested by me! Both delicious and just so easy.

Slow Cooker Cheater Pork Stew

http://nomnompaleo.c...eater-pork-stew

Kalua Pork (not the liquer but the Hawaiian classic)

http://nomnompaleo.c...ooker-kalua-pig

Nom Nom has a TON of pork recipes and I assume that they are all pretty delish. You can just go to her website and put in keyword: pork. I bought her book I love her so much.

YUM this looks good Pineapple Braised Pork Roast

http://thehealthyfoo...sed-pork-roast/

Oven Baked Pork Ribs

http://paleopcos.wor...le30-compliant/

Pork Al Pastor

http://rebellion.ner...pork-al-pastor/

Pork Chops and Applesauce

http://www.janssushi...ops-applesauce/

Roast Pork with Onion Apple Gravy

http://www.phoenixhe...on-apple-gravy/

Pork and Sweet Potato Stew

http://katbiggie.com...le30-compliant/

Spinach and Pork Burgers

http://cavegirlinthe...nd-pork-burger/

Spiced Crispy Pork Belly

http://www.plaidandp...pork-belly.html

Pork Meatballs in Broth

http://www.thewednes...s-in-broth.html

Ginger Scallion Pork Meatballs

http://paleoparents....pork-meatballs/

ok this looks wow. Chinese BBQ Pork

http://crossfitwv.ty...ork-recipe.html

ENJOY THAT PORK!

Deb. · July 27, 2014

DAY 17

BRUSSELS SPROUTS!

A much maligned food, we now have many ways to make these “fairy cabbages” (my Mom called them that, clever) very very tasty including roasting them, shredding them, making salads from the leaves, and cooking them with bacon and balsamic. Gone are the days of the old boiled BS. ENJOY.

Here’s the recipe round-up:

Crispy Brussels Sprouts

http://theclothesmak...ussels-sprouts/

Bacon Balsamic Brussels Sprouts

http://www.ourpaleol...ussels-sprouts/

Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts

http://detoxinista.c...ussels-sprouts/

Lemon Brussels Sprouts Salad

http://mywholefoodli...on-vinaigrette/

Brussels Sprouts Slaw with Pistachios, Cranberries, Bacon and Mint

http://jensgonepaleo...pistachios.html

Duck with Brussels Sprouts and Fennel – YUM

http://www.paleofond...sprouts-fennel/

Since there’s nothing better than bacon and dates, I’m guessing this is GOOD

Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Dates, and Dijon Glaze

http://www.honeyghee...ool-dates-html/

omit the honey, obvs and make sure that mustard is compliant

Shaved Brussels Sprouts and Grapefruit Salad

http://www.seasonala...ruit-salad.html

Horseradish and Bacon Brussels Sprouts

http://painfreekitch...russel-sprouts/

Brussels Sprouts Chips

http://inspiredrd.co...outs-chips.html

Warm Brussels Sprouts Salad with Shrimp

http://xfitmama.word...ad-with-shrimp/

Blueberry Brussels Sprouts

http://naomihattaway...n-the-whole-30/

ok just getting crazy since this has so many IODs in it

Pork Shoulder with Yucca and Brussels Sprouts

http://www.wholelife...ts-and-carrots/

DON'T BS WITH YA BS!

Deb. · July 27, 2014

DAY 18

SHRIMP!

Have fun with these critters, they always feel like a treat to me, who doesn’t love shrimp cocktail? Easy to find frozen or fresh.

Shrimp Cocktail

http://www.foodlushb...p-cocktail.html

Baked Coconut Shrimp

http://www.hellobenn...p-whole30paleo/

Coconut Shrimp with Mango Dipping Sauce

http://brittanyangel...ain-free-paleo/

Shrimp Puttanesca with Sweet Potato Noodles – looks amaze!

http://againstallgra...potato-noodles/

Ginger Lime Shrimp with Zoodles

http://www.beyondtoa...shrimp-and.html

Curried Shrimp with Coconut Cauli Rice

http://twokitchenson...hrimp-with.html

Shrimp Stuffed Mushrooms

http://nomnompaleo.c...uffed-mushrooms

Spaghetti Squash Shrimp Scampi

http://paleogrubs.co...h-shrimp-scampi

Bang Bang Shrimp

http://www.paleofond...ng-bang-shrimp/

Shrimp Fra Diavolo

http://www.foodrepub...imp-fra-diavolo

Shrimp Ceviche

http://stupideasypal...shrimp-ceviche/

Shrimp Ceviche – AIP

http://www.phoenixhe...shrimp-ceviche/

Creole Shrimp with Cauliflower Grits (CAULI GRITS!)

http://blog.emeals.c...liflower-grits/

Shrimp Pineapple Lettuce Cups

http://paleofoodieki...p-lettuce-cups/

Satay Sauce cuz its so good with shrimp

http://everydaypaleo...o-peanut-sauce/

Shrimp Satay

http://thedomesticma...0/shrimp-satay/

PIMP THAT SHRIMP!

Deb. · July 27, 2014

DAY 19

THE EGG!!

Does everyone know that ….to cook the tops of your sunnyside up eggs – just put a lid on your pan? And all poached eggs need a splash of vinegar in the water? I have been cooking for years and only got these tips a couple of years ago so thought I would share!

GET EGGY WITH IT.

Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs

http://nomnompaleo.c...ard-boiled-eggs

Prosciutto Egg Cups

http://www.generatio...o-egg-cups.html

Crazy Clown Eggs

http://nomnompaleo.c...razy-clown-eggs

Scotch Eggs

http://stupideasypal...ge-scotch-eggs/

http://www.primallyi...cy-scotch-eggs/

Italian Style Baked Eggs

http://www.cindystab...yle-baked-eggs/

Devilled Eggs

http://www.foodnetwo...ggs-recipe.html

Avocado Egg Salad Lettuce Wraps

http://www.simplebit...leo-dairy-free/

Paleo Quiches

http://paleogrubs.com/quiche-recipes

Egg Muffins

http://www.lesleywgr...gg-muffins.html

Bacon Buttie (with eggs)

http://meatified.com...d-egg-sandwich/

Sweet and Savory Blueberry Tortilla/Frittata

http://stupideasypal...berry-tortilla/

Green Eggs and Ham

http://www.primalpal...n-eggs-and-ham/

Smashed and Egg Loaded Sweet Potato

http://stupideasypal...d-sweet-potato/

Mayo (just in case)

http://theclothesmak...o-how-to-video/

OMGGGGG you guys, Nom Nom Paleo getting’ a little cray (but make sure you read all the way to the end!)

http://nomnompaleo.c...virgin-boy-eggs

Deb. · July 27, 2014

DAY 20

Sweet sour juicy yummy citrus – the GRAPEFRUIT. Oh I love me some grapefruit. I often treat it like a lemon – zest it into salads/dressings, use the juice as I would lemon, stuff a sliced up grapefruit inside a chicken you’re about to roast, or lay slices over fish you’re gonna bake. Yum, and yum. The good news is, it seems to be pretty easy and cheap to find bags of organic grapefruit at both Whole Foods and Trader Joes.

How about this – how to peel a grapefruit:

http://theclothesmak...eel-grapefruit/

Broiled Grapefruit

http://www.witwisdom...grapefruit.html

http://thesimplevega...er-coconut.html

Grapefruit Guacamole

http://www.perchance...uacamole-paleo/

Grapefruit Roasted Chicken

http://www.tasteofho...roasted-chicken

Fillet of Fish with Grapefruit

http://www.nytimes.c...grapefruit.html

Use coconut oil/butter/olive oil/ghee instead of butter

Baked Whole Fish with Grapefruit

http://allrecipes.co...grapefruit.aspx

Sub in grapefruit juice or chicken stock for the wine

Fish with Grapefruit Salsa

http://www.guidepost...ple-onion-salsa

White Fish with Grapefruit Coleslaw

http://recipes.spark...?recipe=2138603

Grapefruit Fennel, Arugula Salad

http://autoimmune-pa...ula-and-fennel/

Kale and Grapefruit Salad

http://www.bonappeti...rapefruit-salad

Grapefruit and Avocado Salad

http://www.foodandwi...d-avocado-salad

Citrus Salad

http://www.foodnetwo...lad-recipe.html

Chicken and Grapefruit Salad

http://stupideasypal...tag/grapefruit/

Apricot and Grapefruit Snack

http://www.greenkitc...pefruit-toffee/

Deb. · July 27, 2014

DAY 21

LEEKS!

The first time I realized I loved leeks was when working in a restaurant and one of the chefs served up crusty bread with this unbelievable topping for family meal. It was leeks! Sauteed with thyme, butter, and some other items that shall not be named on this forum. But that was it, I was a leek convert and have remained so.

I'm making this. Cauliflower and Leek "Gratin" (NOTE THIS IS NOW ONE OF MY FAVES I MAKE IT AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK, ADD LEMON ZEST AND MORE SALT)

http://www.janssushi...er-leek-gratin/

Creamy Leek and Salmon Soup

http://meatified.com...ek-salmon-soup/

Leek and Sweet Potato Soup

http://meatified.com...et-potato-soup/

Paleo Alfredo with Leeks and Bacon

http://meatified.com/paleo-alfredo/

Curried Leeks and Pork Belly

http://fairflavors.b...pork-belly.html

Bacon, Leek, Zucchini and Tomato Frittata

http://vahuntergathe...omato-frittata/

Wild Caught Flounder with Leeks, Onions and Mushrooms

http://www.wholelife...-and-mushrooms/

Cauliflower Clam Chowder with Bacon and Leeks

http://blog.stuffima...owder-with.html

Lamb with Orange, Leek and Rosemary Sauce

http://eatingforidio...mary-sauce-this

Leek, fennel, walnut soup with turmeric - looks amazing

http://www.thefirstm...-with-turmeric/

Grapeseed oil is compliant but not favored, I would olive

Cock-A-Leekie Soup

http://britishfood.a...andleeksoup.htm

Spicy Peach and Leek Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breast

http://www.mypaleoli...-chicken-breast

YU-UM Roasted Branzino Stuffed with Leeks and Meyer Lemons

http://www.npr.org/2...nd-meyer-lemons

Bacon and Leek Cauli Rice

http://kristinerudol...ek-cauliflower/

ENJOY!

NOTE - we named leeks the MVP of our W30 since they were discovered for the first time and enjoyed by so many peeps.

Deb. · July 27, 2014

DAY 22

JICAMA. I apologize to our international friends who may have a hard time sourcing jicama. If anyone in the USA has never had it, I urge you to try. Its very refreshing and good for dipping into things, as well as in salads, or apparently (I just read on the interwebs), cooked up as home fries! (I've never had it cooked). To me, it tastes like a cross between a potato and a cucumber. Actually its a lot like an Asian pear but with much less sweetness. It super delish with mango, or just by itself with some lime juice and spicy salt. If you've ever been lucky enough to have one of the bags of chopped fresh fruit from the vendors that we have all over Los Angeles - topped with lime juice, salt, and chilli pepper, well there's jicama in that and its the perfect complement to the melon, mango and cucumber. Oh, btw, the J is pronounced like an H. Phonetically it would be "HICK - ah - maa". NOTE: jicama is actually the root of a legume plant. Because its the root, it is considered W30 compliant.

Jicama Home Fries

http://margeburkell....ama-home-fries/

sub in ghee or oil for the butter

More home fries

http://www.marksdail.../#axzz3655A2Tmd

Baked Jicama Fries

http://digimomswhole...cama-fries.html

Spiralized Shoe String Jicama Fries

http://www.inspirali...g-jicama-fries/

Jicama Potato Salad - looks GOOD

http://gotidbits.com...o-salad-recipe#

Tropical Tacos with Jicama Slaw

http://theclothesmak...tropical-tacos/

Tiny Tacos on Jicama Shells

http://www.eatingfor...-jicama-shells/

Festive Jicama Salad

http://www.wholefood...ve-jicama-salad

Chicken with Cherry, Basil, and Jicama Salsa

http://www.ibreathei...luten-free.html

Radish and Jicama Tabbouli - AIP

http://autoimmune-pa...adish-tabbouli/

Jicama, Pear, and Grapefruit Salad

http://gastography.c...apefruit-salad/

Jicama Pear and Mint Salad with Citrus Ginger Dressing - AIP

http://autoimmune-pa...-mint-dressing/

Jicama, Beet, and Carrot Salad

http://www.elanaspan...d-carrot-salad/

Cucumber Jicama Slaw

http://www.perryspla...reat-tacos.html

Spicy Jicama Chips

http://www.thisblogi...k-jicama-chips/

Deb. · July 27, 2014

DAY 23

INGREDIENT OF THE DAY! parsnips!! These sweet carroty veggies are terrifically yummy baked, fried, or turned into a puree.

Carrot and Parsnip Puree

http://nomnompaleo.c...t-parsnip-puree

(use ghee instead of butter)

Parsnip Hummus!

http://gourmandeinth...mus-dip-recipe/

Baked Parsnip Fries

http://ancestralchef...o-fries-recipe/

Parsnip Mash

http://www.amazingpa...o-parsnip-mash/

Roasted Parsnips

http://makobiscribe....arsnips-recipe/

Pan Seared Chicken and Curried Parsnips

http://everydaypaleo...rried-parsnips/

Parsnip Breakfast Hash

http://www.worthypau...kfast-hash.html

Cherry Bacon Short Ribs with Mashed Parsnips – AIP

http://food52.com/re...mashed-parsnips

Parsnip and Pear Soup with Fried Sage – AIP

http://autoimmune-pa...ith-fried-sage/

Shrimp Callaloo (there’s a new one for us) and Parsnip Curry

http://www.paleofond...-parsnip-curry/

Parsnip Apple Latkes with Smoked Salmon

http://www.plaidandp...ith-smoked.html

Parsnip Ribbons with Bacon, Parsley and Capers

http://nourishpaleof...ley-and-capers/

Parsnip Shepherd’s Pie

http://www.paleoplan...-shepherds-pie/

Cauliflower Parsnip Puree

http://www.tastebook...r-Parsnip-Puree

And coming up next – perhaps the highlight of our IODs – EXOTIC MEATS!

Break out the duck, venison, rabbit, ostrich, kangaroo, squirrel, possum (c’mon Kiwis, lets get real) fancy fish, and more!

Deb. · July 27, 2014

DAY 24

EXOTIC MEATS!! That is our ingredient of the day! I have had to stop looking for recipes bcs it is so fun, I would have way too many.

ENJOY!

A nice introductory chat about rabbit

http://originaleatin...st/meat/rabbit/

Rabbit Stew with Bacon

http://paleoperiodic...tew-with-bacon/

Rabbit Roasted with Fennel

http://www.paleofood...tm#rabbitfennel

Kangaroo is quite common in Aus. I have eaten it and it was quite tasty. FYI, there are way too many kangaroos in Australia and they are regularly culled.

Kangaroo Curry

http://www.paleofood...m#kangaroocurry

Balsamic, Rosemary and Garlic Kangaroo with (conveniently) Parsnip Mash

http://fastpaleo.com...h-parsnip-mash/

Grilled Kangaroo

http://thepaleofoodi...illed-kangaroo/

Curry Spiced Kangaroo Loin with Coconut Cauliflower

http://www.marksdail.../#axzz36Fw15Hwf

Kangaroo Stew with Winter Vegetables

http://www.findyourp...ter-vegetables/

Ostrich Steaks

http://www.paleofood...m#ostrichsteaks