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
Category: Main Dish
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
Endive and Sausage Spaghetti
Maybe it is fitting that not that long ago we posted a recipe for pork chops with endive in which I mentioned not to confuse it with Belgian endive. That got me looking for a reason to give Belgian endive a try, because I'd never had it before. Shortly after, I stumbled into a simple … Continue reading Endive and Sausage Spaghetti
Turkey Noodle Stir Fry
Usually, when you glance through your typical Asian restaurant menu, most dishes come with either noodles or rice...and all too often if you ask for them to "hold the noodles," you end up with a meal that is about half the size it should be (because those noodles are a cheap filler), but for the … Continue reading Turkey Noodle Stir Fry
Thai-inspired Beef and Melon Salad
This dish takes inspiration from traditional Thai green papaya salads, only switching up the ingredients a bit and adding in some grilled and thin-sliced steak for protein. By combining the pungent saltiness of fish sauce with the sweetness of fresh melon, and the fragrance of fresh cilantro and mint, you end up with a delightfully … Continue reading Thai-inspired Beef and Melon Salad
Ginger Honey Scallops
Wild-caught sea scallops are one of my favorite sea foods. When they have been cooked just right, they have a delicate flavor and a firm texture that avoids the "chewiness" often associated with other shellfish. There are a lot of ways they can be prepared, but with only six ingredients (including the scallops), this recipe … Continue reading Ginger Honey Scallops
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
Chicken Puttanesca
With tomatoes, garlic, oregano, and kalamata olives, this dish is full of flavor despite having only a few ingredients. It is also both simple and fast to make - perfect for the middle of the week when you're running out of steam and want to get something on the table without a lot of effort. … Continue reading Chicken Puttanesca
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
Purely Primal 