Paleo Happy Hour

Book excerpt: Eating Paleo doesn't mean that your life has yield to your diet at every turn. Friends, events, and gatherings pose challenges. With this book you can drink and eat in any social setting without having to feel excluded. Paleo Happy Hour will show you how to stay Paleo in situations that are beyond your control: what to eat and drink at bars and restaurants, how to attend parties thrown by non-Paleo hosts, and how to moderate your eating and drinking at these events to stay on track. Besides learning how to navigate the world beyond your home, this book includes tons of resources for bringing the party to you—with more than 100 recipes! There are appetizers ranging from Jalapeno Bacon Poppers and Smoked Salmon Bites with Lemon-Dill Aioli to elegant small plates like Tuna Tartare Towers and Lamb Lollipops with Apricot-Balsamic Glaze. Explore classic pub grub recipes like Chicken Fingers with Honey Mustard Sauce and Orange-Chipotle Barbecue Chicken Wings, along with brunch favorites such as Herbed Biscuits with Bacon Jam. For your sweet tooth there are decadent desserts like Cookie Dough Bonbons and Pecan Pie Bars. Discover 20+ sauces, dips, and spreads that will complement any dish. And of course the book includes plenty of drinks, from classics margaritas and martinis to fruit-filled sangrias. Finally, Kelly has pulled together 10 themed party menus that include perfectly paired appetizers, entrees, desserts, and drinks. Each menu has a preparation timeline to make hosting a breeze. Learn how to make more than 100 DELICIOUS appetizers, small plates, pub grub, and dessert recipes. Get over 20 Paleo-Friendly alcoholic and non-alcoholic drink recipes. Find Tips for drinking and entertaining with weight loss and health in mind. Explore 10 ready-to-make Party menus that perfectly pair appetizers, entrees, drinks, and desserts!