The Paleo Diet for Athletes (41 page)

½ teaspoon ground fennel

1 tablespoon minced garlic

½ cup water

1½ pounds crushed tomatoes (if canned, use unsalted tomatoes)

Cook the onion and ginger in the oil, stirring frequently. Add the spices and garlic, and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the water and tomatoes. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes. Spoon over baked potatoes, sweet potatoes, or yams.

Makes 4 cups

Spiced Orange Sauce

3 tablespoons olive oil

3 cups chopped onions

3 tablespoons allspice

¼ teaspoon salt

1½ teaspoons minced garlic

Juice of 3 oranges

1 cup pitted, chopped plums, prunes, or other dried fruit

Heat the oil in a large, heavy saucepan. Add the onions, allspice, and salt, and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and orange juice. Simmer for 5 minutes longer. Add the fruit and simmer for another 5 minutes. Serve hot over potatoes or yams.

Makes 4 cups

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