Paleo people come in here

[thecatinthehat]

DH just told me we need to bring a Paleo dish to his gyms Christmas party tomorrow. We both don't follow this diet and I am not really even sure what it is and don't want to spend time learning making sure a recipe is truly Paleo. These gym people are hardcore about it. DH goes and has friends there but he does not follow their dietary recommendation. The party is in 16 hrs and I am off to bed for the night!

I need suggestions on an easy recipe, I'm thinking appetizers will be easy?! Ack I already don't want to go! I had no idea the food was so restrictive until today.

[toepick]

My gym's parties are also paleo, and the most popular dish at our holiday party this year was a plate of bacon!

But try anything from here: nomnompaleo.com/recipeindex.

[thecatinthehat]

Dec 21, 2014 5:18:19 GMT -5 toepick said:

My gym's parties are also paleo, and the most popular dish at our holiday party this year was a plate of bacon!

But try anything from here: nomnompaleo.com/recipeindex.

Oooo some of these are actually tasty! I am not sure if DH is confused about Paleo because he said something about rice not being allowed.

[toepick]

Dec 21, 2014 5:26:49 GMT -5 thecatinthehat said:

Dec 21, 2014 5:18:19 GMT -5 toepick said:

My gym's parties are also paleo, and the most popular dish at our holiday party this year was a plate of bacon!

But try anything from here: nomnompaleo.com/recipeindex.

Oooo some of these are actually tasty! I am not sure if DH is confused about Paleo because he said something about rice not being allowed.

Rice is one of those things people disagree about. 

Wrap aspargus in bacon and call it a day! 

[Jalapeñomel]

Fruit plate
veggie plate

[isabel]

Dec 21, 2014 8:27:25 GMT -5 carrotsmakemefat said:

In the short time? Hummus and veggies

Hummus is not paleo. No legumes.

OP, nomnompaleo is a great resource and most of her stuff is fairly simple. Gluten, grains, dairy, and legumes are all out for this party. If you have a blender, you can make an egg based dressing or dip for veggies. If you have a crockpot, you could easily do a side dish as well. Nomnom has a recipe for a paleo pumpkin custard on her site that is fantastic. It's a pretty easy dessert option if you want to go that route.

[dexteroni]

Dec 21, 2014 8:29:36 GMT -5 toledo said:

Your H's gym? This sounds like his responsibility, at least to figure out what to bring.

Agree. Tell him to let you know if he needs help finding a serving dish for whatever he makes. lol.

[iheartbanjos]

Bacon wrapped dates stuffed with a marcona almond are my go-to.

Bacon can be arguable for Paleo folks since most brands are cured with sugar, but DH and I eat it.

[isabel]

Dec 21, 2014 10:08:11 GMT -5 carrotsmakemefat said:

Damn how did I forget no legumes?

I eat 50% paleo myself and can't stick to it all the way. So sorry

How about one of these?


greatist.com/health/paleo-recipes-list
paleogrubs.com/appetizer-recipes

What seems easy to me is shrimp cocktail with no sugar cocktail sauce

Shrimp cocktail is a great idea! Not sure how easy it would be to find no sugar cocktail sauce, but I imagine it's made pretty easily with canned tomato, horseradish, and spices.

[isabel]

Dec 21, 2014 10:23:09 GMT -5 jenny1980 said:

Dec 21, 2014 10:16:19 GMT -5 isabel said:

Shrimp cocktail is a great idea! Not sure how easy it would be to find no sugar cocktail sauce, but I imagine it's made pretty easily with canned tomato, horseradish, and spices.

I wouldn't worry about a small amount of sugar for the party, honestly.

Yeah, true. If it's anything like the parties at my gym, people play it sort of fast and loose with the rules anyway.

OP, if you do want to make it, Annie's brand ketchup is really tasty and at least a better ketchup than Heinz in terms of sugar content.

[sugarbear]

Dec 21, 2014 8:27:25 GMT -5 carrotsmakemefat said:

In the short time? Hummus and veggies

Legumes aren't paleo, so hummus is out.

What about a sweet potato and kale salad? Bake and chop the potatoes, blanche the kale, mix with vinaigrette.

[sugarbear]

Dec 21, 2014 10:21:36 GMT -5 jenny1980 said:

Paleo basics: no grains, dairy or legumes.

For apps, the marcona stuffed dates wrapped in bacon are easy and delish. Also Google well fed jalapeño burger balls. So good.

Mmm, burger balls.

[dexteroni]

Ok my actual food suggestion is deviled eggs. There's a bit of sugar in standard mayo, but I don't imagine it's a huge deal.

But I still say it's your DH's task to complete.

[zizibet]

If you're looking for a dessert, these are yummy and hoilday themed.

www.bethcato.com/bready-or-not-pumpkin-pucks/

[spankswife]

Fruit salad? You could even make it red and green.

[thecatinthehat]

Thanks everyone! I made the mistake of promising him I will make a dish for this party a few weeks ago, so I am kinda stuck. The only way I can get out of it is if we all don't go. I think I am going to go with the bacon and asparagus one.

[whiskeytails]

I'm late to the party but an easy one would be cold shrimp.

[TC]

Almond butter brownies.

[hi725]

Bacon wrapped butternut squash cubes

Guacamole stuffed mini peppers

Sausage or beef and bacon stuffed mushrooms

Deviled eggs with home made mayo