Laura's Chicken Cacciatore Soup

not Laura's actual recipe, but close

My good friend Laura Pappas over at Against the Grain submitted this recipe that can be used for lunch or dinner. This is a great one that requires minimal  attention, yet maximum return. You can eat it right away or partition it and freeze for later on. When people change over their food, one of the biggest complaints is how to eat during the work week. Well, now you 9-to-5'ers have no excuses, comprende?? Take a frozen bowl of chicken cacciatore and let it thaw in the fridge during the day. Heat up in the microwave and whammo blammo, you got dinner!

Spaghetti Squash and Meatballs

or: GIVE ME MY PASTA!

is it all an illusion? can I really eat this and not have my insulin skyrocket?

I know, I know. You realize the benefits of taking grains out of your diet, but you're still itching for some old fashioned spaghetti and meatballs. Maybe you look at the picture above and think I'm playing a bait and switch on you, but that's actually all made with paleo/primal friendly ingredients. Maybe you've never even heard of a spaghetti squash before, but read on to find out my recipe for making Spaghetti Squash and Meatballs.  

Sweet Potato, Kale, & Bacon Frittata

Sweet Potato, Kale, and Bacon Frittata

In case you didn't know, I'm taking submissions for recipes and other food prep tips in an effort to make things practical and keep things creative for you. Today, we're kicking things off with a submission from Health Coach AllieNic over at Frisky Lemon. I love the minimal ingredient list, yet BIG taste that comes from this dish. (who doesn't love bacon??) Also, it also can be eaten for breakfast, lunch, OR dinner. (as should most paleo/primal meals if you think about it) Thanks Allie!

A Call for Recipes!

pulling a Jersey Shore with some sausage and peppahs

At CrossFit King of Prussia, we are doing a food challenge, not unlike other boxes and individuals out there, especially considering the new year. Many times when people try to change food habits, they get stuck with what to make and how to make it. People love recipes, especially those that come from others who live a similar lifestyle or "get it." While there are great resources out there like Everyday Paleo and Mark's Daily Apple, plus a list of other great resources from my friend Laura, I also realize that there is a smaller community ready to share their own recipes right here. So on the right hand side of the blog, there is a window for you to submit Paleo/Primal recipes. It can be anything from a simple egg cooking technique to a grand buffet fit for a caveman. If the recipe is relatively clean/paleo/primal, I will post it on the blog. If you have pictures, you can submit them to chris@crossfitkop.com and I will try to post them along with the recipe. You don't have to give your real name when submitting, but I know some folks would like credit where credit is due.

-Buen Provecho!-

First Thing's First: KITCHEN DETOX

Inevitably people make New Year's resolutions to lose weight, join a gym, and set other personal goals. Unfortunately we all know where most folks end up: they hit the gym, eat right, and are enthusiastic about this lifestyle for about...2 months. One of the biggest problems is that they are receiving bad information as to what is healthy for them. Fluffy info like "fat is bad" "eat heart healthy whole grains" and "spend an hour on the treadmill everyday" is simply not healthy nor sustainable. Plus it's not FUN. If you want to change your looks, health, and lifestyle, you need to get rid of the bad stuff. No, I don't mean one of those silly commercialized "detox"s, but if you want to think of it that way, this is your KITCHEN DETOX.