This recipe contains a perfect blend of chicken, stir-fried veggies, and salad greens all coated in a creamy cashew dressing. It is easy to make ahead and serve cold - making it perfect for lunch or for a summer potluck. The dressing by itself would be great for dipping coconut-breaded chicken tenders, or as a … Continue reading Creamy Cashew Chicken Salad
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Tamari-Ginger Chicken Thighs with Zucchini
In case you were wondering what was on the rest of the plate with yesterday's strawberry rhubarb salsa...this was it! This recipe is perfect for a potluck, because the sauce/marinade will make enough for at least 16 to 20 chicken thighs. Or you can simply use all of the parts of about two or three whole … Continue reading Tamari-Ginger Chicken Thighs with Zucchini
Strawberry Rhubarb Ginger Salsa
Strawberry Rhubarb Ginger Salsa Recipe Type: Side Dishes Author: Purely Primal Prep time: 15 mins Total time: 15 mins Serves: 6 Ingredients 1 lb fresh strawberries diced 3 stalks rhubarb (about 5 inches long), cut lengthwise into strips and then diced 1/2 jalepeño chile, seeded and minced zest and juice of one lime 1-inch piece … Continue reading Strawberry Rhubarb Ginger Salsa
Lemon and Herb-Brined Pork Chops
Now that we've covered the basics of brining, let's get into a recipe that puts some of that information to work. We'll start off with a brine that uses both salt and honey, and also a bit of dry white wine and lemon zest to go with the blend of spices. After brining, we'll give it … Continue reading Lemon and Herb-Brined Pork Chops
Secrets: Brining meat
When it comes to ultra-lean cuts of meat, or meats that must be cooked to higher temperatures to be considered "done" or "safe," there is always an increased risk of them ending up dry and bland. The larger and thicker the cut, the greater that risk because of the time it takes for the center to … Continue reading Secrets: Brining meat
Ginger Carrots and Turnips
It's hard to believe that I went from never having a turnip before to having them three weeks in a row in our CSA share! After trying creamed greens and then simply grilling the turnips last week, I thought it would be good to do something different this time. So I combined them with some … Continue reading Ginger Carrots and Turnips
Lime Curry Sirloin Steaks
Here is another simple wet rub grill recipe, which happens to complement yesterday's curry ginger butternut squash quite nicely. I carried over the cilantro and ginger from the squash recipe, but decided to use Thai red curry paste (and some ground coriander) for a little departure from the Indian curry powder used for the squash. … Continue reading Lime Curry Sirloin Steaks
Curry Ginger Butternut Squash
Here is a variation on roasted butternut squash that is super easy to make. The blend of curry with fresh cilantro and ginger add a little zip to this mild squash, while the raisins and honey add some balancing sweetness. It goes great as a side dish in a curry-themed meal, or by itself as a little post-workout … Continue reading Curry Ginger Butternut Squash
Chile-grilled Turkey
This past Sunday was Father's Day. While I didn't get a chance to spend any time with my father (I did call him and talk to him for quite a while), we did have my father-in-law over for dinner along with my "favorite" mother-in-law (because she's my only one!). I also managed to get some … Continue reading Chile-grilled Turkey
Jerk Short Ribs
Saturday night we had our good friends George (of Manimal Wear apparel) and Maeghan over for dinner. It was a great evening - a chance to unwind, shoot the breeze, enjoy a couple of hard ciders (except Maeghan, who has just over a month before their little one arrives!), and share some good food. And despite the … Continue reading Jerk Short Ribs
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