Day 11 - Salad on a Stick

It was Friday night and as always, we were strapped for time. Our friend's dinner party started in an hour and we needed something quick, fresh, bite-sized and full of Paleo nutrition to bring over.  As were getting ready to go, Pat comes up with this genius idea for a dish, 'Salad on a Stick'.

1 cucumber

Fresh cherry tomatoes

Fresh basil

3 chicken breasts, baked in 5-spice + tamari

Tahini Sauce, blended (garlic, parsley, lemon juice, tahini)

Once everything was chopped and ready, Pat skewered the salad and I went to work on the homemade tahini sauce. We packaged everything up and were on our way in record time.

Salad on a Stick was a hit and our friends prepared amazing courses that included Cornish hen, mashed cauliflower, salad and a paleo-friendly apple crumble. We couldn't leave without party favours, and this super cute gift came courtesy of fellow food blogger Kate and Nathan. Full to the brim on guilt free foods and good wine, I can't think of a better way to start the weekend with amazing friends.

Day 7 - Green Zeus Bowl

I love nothing more than when a random weeknight turns into something special.  The surprise of flowers, candles and a freshly prepared Green Zeus bowl can transform a typical Monday night into something extraordinary.

3 chicken breasts
2 Broccoli heads
1 Swiss Chard
1 large Bok Choy
1 Spaghetti Squash
Tahini Sauce (garlic, parsley, lemon juice, tahini)
Simple Sauce (tamari, sesame oil, ginger, lemon juice)

Warning: preparation for this dish isn't lengthy but it involves a lot of cleaning, steaming and multi-tasking.  I promise you the result is worth it and this vegetable packed dinner will be the perfect start to a new week and even possibly, a new you.

Day 3 - Carrot Thai Chicken Squash

A wise friend once told me, "true happiness comes in things that others can't take away from you" and I'm reminded of this every time I watch the sunset. 

Pat in English Bay

After an amazing after-work run to English Bay and beauty February sunset, we were back at home making this delicious gem.  It definitely sounds like a weird combination, but trust us, it tastes amazing! 

1 spaghetti squash
3 chicken breasts
Thai carrot sauce, simmer for 30 minutes (ginger, garlic, grated coconut, chili powder, orange juice, carrot juice, paprkia, and tamari)

After a long work week and tough first few days on Paleo, it has all the right elements to keep us full before a night out.  Best part, it's tangy and packed with flavour, so this interesting dish won't disappoint.