I needed to come up with a potluck dish in a pinch and with my CSA to the rescue, I made this very tasty salad. The cucumbers that I used were huge and it still felt like it wasn't enough, but with a party of 20 people, it actually worked out great. Adjust according to … Continue reading Cucumber and Tomato Salad
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Lemon Basil Round Steaks
We've got a quick one today for the middle of the week, now that we've got some good weather to call summer out here. Start out making a double-batch of our lemon vinaigrette dressing recipe, then reserve a bit to use on your salad while using the rest as a wet rub for some round … Continue reading Lemon Basil Round Steaks
Rustic Raspberry Tart
I love summers in the PNW. Unfortunately, it seems this year the sun has only decided to warm us up in the last week... of July! Well, even though the sun wasn't showing it's shining face, at least I had something to associate with the warm weather and that is the fresh taste of raspberries. … Continue reading Rustic Raspberry Tart
Grilled Onions and Tomatoes
It is no secret to those close to me that raw tomatoes and I don't get along. Something about having a whole bite of nothing but tomato simply doesn't agree with my palette. Combine them with something else - like a bunless hamburger wrapped in lettuce, or sliced with mozzarella, basil, and balsamic vinegar - … Continue reading Grilled Onions and Tomatoes
Carrot Beet Slaw
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
Creamy Cashew Chicken Salad
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
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
Coconut Creamed Turnip Greens
Coconut Creamed Turnip Greens Author: Purely Primal Cook time: 10 mins Total time: 10 mins Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 bunch turnip greens (from about 1 lb worth of fresh turnips), chopped or torn into large pieces 1/2 can coconut milk 6 tbsp apple cider vinegar, or to taste 1-1/2 tsp Frank’s Red Hot, or to … Continue reading Coconut Creamed Turnip Greens
Pistachio Pesto
Traditional pesto combines copious amounts of basil with garlic, olive oil, pine nuts, and Parmesan or similar hard cheese. We've long been fans of pesto, although we'll usually eliminate the cheese and add a squeeze of lemon. This recipe takes the basic pesto and transforms it even further - substituting pistachios for the pine nuts … Continue reading Pistachio Pesto
Merlot-Braised Rhubarb
Merlot-Braised Rhubarb Recipe Type: Side Dishes Author: Purely Primal Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 20 mins Total time: 25 mins Serves: 6 Ingredients 1-1/2 to 2 lbs fresh rhubarb stalks, cut into 3-inch long pieces. If you have thicker stalks, cut each piece in half lengthwise as well. 1/2 cup merlot 1/4 cup raw … Continue reading Merlot-Braised Rhubarb
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