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
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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
Green Beans with Hazelnuts
Green beans have always been one of my favorite foods. Fresh in the garden, or "steeped" in boiling water for just a few minutes - there is just something about the crunchiness and juiciness of green beans that has always reminded me of home. Here, we've combined them with a northwest original - toasted hazelnuts … Continue reading Green Beans with Hazelnuts
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
North India-style Chicken Curry
We've had this recipe sitting in our "folder" for some time but just hadn't gotten around to giving it a try. This past weekend, while getting our weekly menu planned out, I decided it was time to round up the ingredients and put this one together. And the result was worth it - a nice … Continue reading North India-style Chicken Curry
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
Chicken Quesadillas
Chicken Quesadillas Recipe Type: Main Dish Author: Purely Primal Prep time: 25 mins Cook time: 10 mins Total time: 35 mins Serves: 4-6 Ingredients 2 skinless/boneless chicken breast halves 1 tbsp coconut oil 1 bell pepper, halved (across) and sliced into 1/2″ wide strips 2 scallions, chopped 2 mushrooms, halved and sliced ~1/8″ thick 1 … Continue reading Chicken Quesadillas
Sauteed Mushrooms
Sauteed Mushrooms Author: Purely Primal Cook time: 20 mins Total time: 20 mins Serves: 6 Ingredients 3/4 lb large crimini mushrooms (white or brown), sliced about 1/8″ thick 2 large (or 4 small) cloves garlic, peeled and pressed 2 scallions (green onions), finely chopped 3 tbsp grass-fed pastured butter 3 tbsp pastured bacon fat, optional … Continue reading Sauteed Mushrooms
Guacamole
Guacamole Recipe Type: Side Dishes Author: Purely Primal Prep time: 10 mins Total time: 10 mins Serves: 6~8 Ingredients 2 ripe avocados 2 tablespoons of chopped cilantro Juice of one lime 1 clove of garlic, minced 5 grape tomatoes, chopped (or 1 roma tomato, chopped) pinch or two of salt Instructions Cut the avocados in … Continue reading Guacamole
Taco Salad
Taco Salad Recipe Type: Main Dish Author: Purely Primal Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 15 mins Total time: 30 mins Serves: 4~6 Ingredients Taco Meat 1 to 1-1/2 lbs ground beef 1 yellow onion, peeled and chopped 1 can (7 oz) diced green chiles 1 tbsp chili powder 1-1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp … Continue reading Taco Salad
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