Ginger and Nutmeg Sweet Potatoes

Here's a nice variation to your sweet potatoes.  This would be great to have as a side to your eggs in the morning, a side to your dinner, or save some for a rejuvenating post-workout snack.  Although eating primal now, we don't separate meals too much anymore and label one as "breakfast" or "dinner" as we find dinner foods … Continue reading Ginger and Nutmeg Sweet Potatoes

Tarragon Chicken

Tarragon is an herb you may not cook too much with, but French cooks use it a lot.  It is similar to anise.  You can learn more about it here. It's a wonderful herb for this recipe as it gives a delicious flavor and smell.  This recipe is also nice because it is quick to prepare. Gather Up: … Continue reading Tarragon Chicken

Banana Cookies

If you like banana bread, this is a great cookie recipe to try.  Instead of eating a whole piece of bread, just have a couple of banana cookies.  Same satisfaction and great taste for a quick snack. In case you are wondering why the bananas in the picture are black, it is because sometimes I don't … Continue reading Banana Cookies

Quick Cheesecake Treats

This is my favorite treat.  I LOVE cheesecake! To tell you how much, I will pass up chocolate for it; that, my friends, is devotion!  So yes, you could just have regular cheesecake, but this is just as good and I am not eating any gluten.  I have made this with dextrose, but you can … Continue reading Quick Cheesecake Treats

Crockpot Chicken

So this is probably one of the easiest recipes we have posted (or maybe coming in second to this recipe).  Have the kids help with this one.  It's a great dinner and super simple. Gather Up: 1 Whole Organic Chicken 1 cup of water Various Spices** (I used dill, garlic powder, black pepper, and lemon … Continue reading Crockpot Chicken

Sausage and Kale Soup

Yum! Another quick and delicious crockpot recipe.   The flavor combination here is outstanding! I'm not just saying that because the recipe calls for bacon too 🙂 Gather Up: 1 lb of Italian sausage (I used mild, but you can use spicy if you wish), cooked and crumbled 6 or 7 pieces of cooked bacon, chopped 1 qt … Continue reading Sausage and Kale Soup

Butternut Squash and Pear Soup

This is a recipe that I got from my friend, Cheryl, and let me just tell you something about this great woman.  She is one of inspiration.  Cheryl found us at CFFV and once she learned about what it takes to eat healthfully, she grabbed ahold with a vengeance and did not let go. Now … Continue reading Butternut Squash and Pear Soup

Chicken with Fennel and Squash

Chicken with Fennel and Squash Recipe Type: Main Dish Author: Purely Primal Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 4 hours Total time: 4 hours 15 mins Serves: 4 Ingredients 4 pounds of chicken thighs 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon of black pepper 1/4 cup or so of coconut flour 2 tablespoons of coconut oil 1 … Continue reading Chicken with Fennel and Squash

Paleo Dump Soup

Paleo Dump Soup Recipe Type: Main Dish Author: Purely Primal Prep time: 20 mins Cook time: 4 hours Total time: 4 hours 20 mins Serves: 6 Ingredients 1-1/2 to 2 pounds elk burger (or meat of your choice, preferably grassfed of course) 1 tablespoon coconut oil (not pictured here) 3 quarts of water 1/2 pound … Continue reading Paleo Dump Soup

Nut Cookies

Nut Cookies Recipe Type: Dessert Author: Purely Primal Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 13 mins Total time: 28 mins Serves: 24 Ingredients For the orange/nut cookie recipe you will need*: 5 or 6 dates pitted 1/2 cup macadamia nuts (unsalted) 1/2 cup cashews (roasted or raw) 1/4 cup of butter 3 eggs zest from … Continue reading Nut Cookies