Alternate Title: The Recipe That Made Me Like Beets I will be the first to admit that I have never been a fan of beets. Growing up, we would occasionally have pickled beets in the house (I remember being told they were one of my grandpa's favorites). We also grew them in our garden, and … Continue reading Carrot Beet Slaw
Category: Appetizer
Sun-Dried Tomato Tapenade
Tapenade is a condiment from the region surrounding Provence, France, consisting of a variety of ingredients minced very fine or ground together in a mortar and pestle with olive oil. And while the name derives from the French word meaning capers (tapèno, which are usually included), the dish is most often described by people as … Continue reading Sun-Dried Tomato Tapenade
Primal Biscuits
After cutting out the bread, I don't miss it. But, sometimes when we have spaghetti, I miss the garlic bread that we used to make with it. So, last week when we made some spaghetti, I decided to try and make a biscuit with it so that I could have my garlic bread. This biscuit can … Continue reading Primal Biscuits
Grandpa Don’s Bugachi (Teriyaki Beef Skewers)
Just over a week ago, Karen posted a recipe that started out with a small tribute to a great man who I never got the chance to meet...but I still feel blessed to experience his presence every time we have a gathering with her family. Her Grandpa Don's legacy lives on in some way with … Continue reading Grandpa Don’s Bugachi (Teriyaki Beef Skewers)
Stuffed Portobella Mushrooms
What is the difference between a portobella mushroom, a cremini mushroom, and a white button mushroom (all of which are readily available at your local produce market)? Nothing...except maturity, and perhaps as much as $3 or $4 per pound. They are the same species - just harvested at different stages of their growth cycle. But unless … Continue reading Stuffed Portobella Mushrooms
Avocado Hummus
Avocado Hummus Recipe Type: Appetizer Author: Purely Primal Prep time: 10 mins Total time: 10 mins Serves: 6 Ingredients 2 ripe avocados, cut in half, pitted, and peeled juice of 1/2 lemon 2~3 cloves garlic, crushed 1-1/2 tbsp tahini (ground roasted sesame seeds) 1-1/2 tbsp olive oil 3/4 tsp sea salt 1/4 tsp ground cumin … Continue reading Avocado Hummus
Bacon Wrapped Dates
Bacon Wrapped Dates Recipe Type: Appetizer Author: Purely Primal Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 40 mins Total time: 55 mins Serves: 20 Ingredients 1/2 lb pastured thick-cut bacon, cut in half (roughly 20 “half-strips”) 20 medjool dates (quantity to match your number of bacon strips) 20 toothpicks (again, to match your number of bacon … Continue reading Bacon Wrapped Dates
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