Rosemary Thyme Butternut Squash

Recipes posted a year ago: Sloppy Joes Pork & Noodle Stir Fry Braised Pork Chops and Coconut-Fried Apples It has been a while since we've cooked butternut squash.  Not for any particular reason, but more due to a combination of busy schedules and the fact it takes a while to fully cook squash (especially when … Continue reading Rosemary Thyme Butternut Squash

Grain-Free Chocolate Cupcakes

Recipes posted a year ago: Sunday Morning Frittata  Ginger Honey Scallops Fresh Mango Chutney Happy Leap Day!! Here is a great treat from a recipe that I modified from Paleo Parents.   Prep time is minimal and you have the option of making regular size cupcakes or small, bite size.  The bite size makes a lot and are perfect to … Continue reading Grain-Free Chocolate Cupcakes

Grain-Free Chocolate Cake

Recipes posted one year ago: Fried Turkey Tenders with Mushroom Wine Sauce Cool Cucumber Avocado Dressing Grilled Salmon with Coconut Dijon Sauce I have seen a few recipes over the last couple of years for grain-free chocolate cake.  The ingredients and amounts all vary slightly.  It's almost hard to go wrong really.  I have had … Continue reading Grain-Free Chocolate Cake

Grain-Free Cinnamon Muffins

Recipes posted one year ago: Pesto-Roasted Summer Squash Nut Cookies Thai Curry Casserole My oldest daughter asked me to make cinnamon rolls.  Those of you who have no flour in your house at all know this can be tough.  I admit that I do miss cinnamon rolls...sometimes, but working at a local donut shop when … Continue reading Grain-Free Cinnamon Muffins

Dijon Mushrooms

Recipes posted a year ago: Spicy-Roasted Broccoli with Garlic Sirloin Steaks with Parsley and Capers Dijon mustard has a unique blend of mustard and spice that is great for a lot of sauces, marinades, and rubs (just check out the tag cloud at the left of this post and click on the word "dijon").  So, when … Continue reading Dijon Mushrooms

Pomegranate, Apple, and Walnut Salad

Pomegranate, Apple, and Walnut Salad Recipe Type: Salads & Dressings Author: Purely Primal Prep time: 20 mins Total time: 20 mins Serves: 4~6 Ingredients 1 head of butter lettuce, chopped into bite-size pieces Seeds from one pomegranate 1 apple, cored and sliced thin 1 shallot, chopped 1 cup of walnuts, glazed (see below) 2 tbsp … Continue reading Pomegranate, Apple, and Walnut Salad

Coconut Butter Bark

Recipes a Year Ago: Apple Cranberry Crisp Chipotle Citrus Pork Skewers As the holidays quickly are upon us, we are tempted to eat all of those unhealthy goodies.  Well, I guess it is only once a year and if you keep it to a minimum, then I say "enjoy!"  But, here is a basic recipe … Continue reading Coconut Butter Bark

Ginger Port Cranberry Jelly

Posts from a year ago: Garlic Rosemary Steaks Making Stock Here is another recipe from our own Thanksgiving feast this past week.  It has a good balance of sweet and tart, and is very easy to make ahead of time.  By itself, it can be used as a simple small dessert, or it can be … Continue reading Ginger Port Cranberry Jelly

Apple Crumble

Recipes posted a year ago: Paleo Ginger Snaps Sausage and Sweet Potato Hash Today my dad turns 65.  Happy Birthday Dad!!  I know my dad would say that he is proud of me, but I must say that I am more proud of him than any daughter could be.  He is the best dad and a … Continue reading Apple Crumble

Guacamole Coleslaw

Recipes posted a year ago: Chocolate Coconut Bars Almond Herb Fried Chicken Some of my favorite side dishes are guacamole (who needs chips?  Just eat it with a spoon!) and creamy coleslaw.  So the idea of combining the two together didn't seem like too much of a stretch to me.  The lime in the guacamole … Continue reading Guacamole Coleslaw