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Hi, I’m Dave

Dave Cohen

I feel like so many people are under the impression that healthy eating means having to eat cold broccoli and dry chicken every night. They also think that it’s hard to do and it’s boring. I have a strong belief that just isn’t the case and I know healthy food doesn’t have to taste like shit. I love to create paleo dishes that taste incredible and make you feel like you are being naughty when eating them.

I’ve been cooking most of my life. One of the best days ever was when I discovered the Food Network Channel at 7 years old. I’ve got to give a huge shout out to my first love Ina Garten and to my homie Bobby Flay! Watching cooking shows helped me develop my INSANE love of food. I remember watching these shows and writing down recipes so I could recreate them with my mom. I am very passionate about health and cooking. I cook from the heart and love creating flavor packed dishes that are also super healthy in return. Most of the recipes you’ll find on this site are Paleo, however, you’ll also find some ‘ISH’ recipes as well for when you’re trying to treat yo self.

For years and years I was your classic yo-yo dieter. I would always make these crazy unachievable goals and I’d push myself so hard that I would eventually give up on whatever diet I was doing at that time. Each time I’d lose weight, it wouldn’t take me long to get back to my junk food eating ways and I’d gain it all right back. Even after all of this dieting I still hit a point where I stepped on the scale and I was the heaviest I had ever been.  I started to realize that this pattern of behavior wasn’t doing me any good. I was determined to find a better plan so I could finally put an end to this yo-yo dieting type of lifestyle.

I remember talking with my brother about how I wanted to make some changes to my diet. He suggested that I reach out to his friend Brandon who was eating paleo and really liking it. So I sent Brandon a message and he responded right away.  

Brandon told me he eats paleo 90% of the time and he feels awesome.

He said he still eats non paleo foods but he just minimizes those choices because he feels so much better avoiding those kinds of foods on a regular basis. He suggested I read a book called, “The Paleo Cure” by Chris Kresser to learn more about the paleo way.

I was sold. I read the book and I loved learning that one of the main rules to being paleo is to focus on eating natural foods. I started eating paleo and I really noticed a difference. I started to see awesome results and I knew this was something I could do for the long haul. Making paleo meals also brought back my passion for cooking.

Even though I was loving paleo, I’m a HARDCORE FOODIE so I knew I’d still want to eat non paleo foods from time to time. However, whenever I would eat something that wasn’t paleo that’s when my friends and family would turn into the PALEO POLICE. They’d call me out and make sure to tell me that a caveman wouldn’t eat that. I started to feel guilty like I was doing something wrong. I also started to learn that this problem wasn’t just happening to me. This was a normal occurrence in the paleo community.

One day when I was exceptionally frustrated I had an AHA MOMENT. I realized that I was human and loved all kinds of foods and I couldn’t be perfectly paleo all the time.

I also realized that I was perfectly OK with that. The lightbulb went off inside my head and that’s when I decided to say screw it, I’ll be paleoish. I knew I would still eat paleo for most of my meals because I was feeling so good. I also knew that I wanted to fully enjoy my ‘ish’ meals without feeling guilty whenever I chose to have one.

I immediately had an idea to start an Instagram account called @mypaleoishlife. I wanted to have a platform to show my paleo side but I also wanted to keep it real and show my imperfect ‘ish’ side too. I thought this Instagram account might help other people as they watched me be real and be OK with it. I was so tired of the diet culture and I was ready to just start doing ME.

Paleoish became my way of life. The weight started coming off naturally when I wasn’t stressing about it every day. I spent my time focusing on eating natural foods and I found my cravings started to go away. Because I allowed myself to have my ‘ish’ meals without feeling bad about it the next day I didn’t deprive myself anymore. I finally started to find a balance in my eating routine that worked for me. I loved how I felt.  I had more energy and my routine finally started to stick.

Soon my co-workers and friends started to notice the changes. They would ask lots of questions about what I was eating. That’s when the Paleoish Leap was born. I wanted to design a guide for all who were new to paleoish and wanted to give it a try. I was glad to hear that those who tried the leap were finding success with it and felt great. I always had a vision of what paleoish could be and how it could help others as well.

I’m a big believer that everything happens for a reason. That’s exactly how I felt when I found out I was being laid off from my job that I had for 7 years. I knew this was my time to take a leap of faith and go all in on paleoish. I’m so glad I did!

I hope this site will inspire you with awesome content that will help guide you on your journey to being your best self.

Welcome to Paleoish.

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Mar 17

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Beefy 5 Layer Taco Dip Recipe 🌮 🥑 

So pumped March Madness is finally here!  @goodfoods and I partnered up to kick off the tournament with a super tasty dip recipe!  This will definitely be a party favorite.  Recipe is below and good luck to your teams playing!

RECIPE:

INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 medium sweet onion, diced
1 LG vine ripened tomato, seeds removed and diced
1 can sliced black olives
LG @goodfoods Chunky Guacamole Container
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
8 oz sour cream
taco seasoning packet
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
arrowroot slurry (1 tsp arrowroot + 1 tsp water combined)

STEPS

Start off by preparing the ground beef taco mixture.  Saute the diced onion in some oil for 3-5 minutes.  Add in the ground beef and break up into small chunks.  Cook until browned.  Add in the 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper.  Mix up then add in the chicken broth and saute for a few minutes.  Let this reduce a bit then drop the heat to low.  Add in the slurry and stir until it begins to thicken.  Drop the heat to a simmer and pull from the heat and add to a bowl once the liquid is gone.  Let this cool off for a bit.

Add 1 cup of sour cream to a bowl and mix in the taco seasoning packet until combined.

Grab a medium sized bowl or casserole dish and scoop the ground beef for the first layer.  Depending how big your bowl or dish is, scoop only the amount needed to create a nice layer.  Now do a layer of the sour cream mixture.  Now do a nice layer of the good foods chunky guacamole.  Sprinkle on the cheese then top with the tomato and black olives.  Serve with your favorite tortilla chips or make a taco salad bowl with it!
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Jan 5

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SALMON CAKES

I love to make these whenever I have some leftover Salmon! They come together in no time and pair perfectly with a big ass salad!

STEPS:

This recipe works best with 2-3 leftover salmon fillets. Flake them Into a big bowl with your hands. Crack In 2 eggs and add in 1/4 cup @4505meats pork panko, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp Mayo, nice sprinkle of pepper, salt, garlic powder, and old bay. Mix up then form into small cakes. At to a tray then throw in the fridge for 30 minutes . Get a nonstick pan on med heat. Add in 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp butter. Melt then add in the cakes. Cook 3 min each side. That’s it! Serve on top of a salad or eat them as is.

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Dec 31

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Seared Shrimp Crostini with a Feta Cucumber Spread and Pickled Cucumber

In need of a super easy NYE appetizer? @goodfoods and I got you! These Shrimp Crostinis topped with @goodfoods delicious feta cucumber dip will for sure be a crowd pleaser! Recipe is below. 

Start off by cutting up a baguette into crostinis. Add them to a sheet tray and drizzle each side with Olive oil. Bake at 450 for 5 minutes or until crispy.

Clean up 1 lb of shrimp and pat dry. Season each side with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, coriander, and paprika. Heat a pan on medium high and add in some Avocado oil. Throw the shrimp in and sear for 1 1/2 minutes then flip. Add in 1 tbsp of butter and cook for another 1 1/2 minutes. 

Spread some of the Feta Cucumber dip on the crostinis and top with some pickled cucumbers. Add a shrimp on top and you are in business! Hope you guys have a fantastic NYE! 
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Dec 29

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Random thought of the day…. Fried Brussels Sprouts are 100% worth all the gas. Do you agree?

They are also one of the easiest things to make! I like to cut the ends off then I quarter them. Save those outer leaves to fry as well. Add a pot with 1 cup Avocado oil and heat to 325. Fry them for a few minutes on each side until they start to brown. Add them to a wire rack to drain the oil then add them to a bowl and season with some salt, pepper, and garlic powder. I also made a pomegranate maple reduction that paired beautifully with these! All I did was boiled down some pomegranate juice, a few tbsp of maple syrup, and a splash of rice wine vinegar until it turned into a nice glaze consistency.

Hope you guys enjoy! 

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Dec 10

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FRIED ZUCCHINI PASTA 🍝 

Scroll through to see the construction of this tasty dish! It consisted of some delicious fried zucchini pieces, @raoshomemade pasta, pistachio pesto sauce, and some ricotta dollops. The YouTube video is now live so go check out the link in my profile to watch it! I also have the full recipe over there in the description.
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Dec 2

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PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED SHRIMP 🍤 

I had some leftover prosciutto from Thanksgiving so wanted to do something fun with it. I gave this a try and it was a home run! Literally just clean and dry your shrimp then cut prosciutto slices into thirds. Wrap one of the pieces around the shrimp and ensure you overlap the prosciutto and it should stick to itself.

Get a pan on medium heat with a few tbsp of EVOO in there. Add the shrimp and sear for 2-3 min each side depending how big the shrimp are. Top with some fresh cracked pepper and a sprinkle of salt.

I made a spicy mustard dipping sauce to pair it with that consisted of a few scoops of Mayo, drizzle of white wine vinegar, small pour of Calabrian chili oil, some Dijon mustard, and some honey.

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