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
Category: Vegetarian or Vegan
Fava Bean Hummus
Fava beans and other legumes aren't normally on our menu. However, we will make an occasional exception for things that come with our CSA share (corn on the cob and baby potatoes both come to mind). So, when our CSA share included young fava beans for two straight weeks, we had enough saved up to … Continue reading Fava Bean Hummus
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
Asparagus with Orange Fennel Sauce
The primary highlight of this recipe is the sauce; a mix of caramelized onions and fennel simmered in cider vinegar, orange juice, and vegetable broth until thickened, with just a slight bite from a pinch of cayenne at the end. This sauce could be used for a host of ideas - from dressing up chicken breast … Continue reading Asparagus with Orange Fennel Sauce
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
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
Ginger Carrots and Turnips
It's hard to believe that I went from never having a turnip before to having them three weeks in a row in our CSA share! After trying creamed greens and then simply grilling the turnips last week, I thought it would be good to do something different this time. So I combined them with some … Continue reading Ginger Carrots and Turnips
Curry Ginger Butternut Squash
Here is a variation on roasted butternut squash that is super easy to make. The blend of curry with fresh cilantro and ginger add a little zip to this mild squash, while the raisins and honey add some balancing sweetness. It goes great as a side dish in a curry-themed meal, or by itself as a little post-workout … Continue reading Curry Ginger Butternut Squash
Grilled Turnips & Asparagus
In our first CSA basket of the season, we had a nice bunch of turnips (among other things). We creamed the greens with some coconut milk and cider vinegar, but I wasn't sure what exactly to do with the turnips themselves (since I'd never actually had one before). I decided to give them a simple … Continue reading Grilled Turnips & Asparagus
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
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