Quick Cheesecake Treats

This is my favorite treat.  I LOVE cheesecake! To tell you how much, I will pass up chocolate for it; that, my friends, is devotion!  So yes, you could just have regular cheesecake, but this is just as good and I am not eating any gluten.  I have made this with dextrose, but you can … Continue reading Quick Cheesecake Treats

Fresh Mango Chutney

We've done a few similar recipes on this site already, including the melon pineapple salsa, the mango salsa, and even the recent pork chops with warmed mango chutney.  Where this one departs from the first two is the exclusion of any hot chiles (and obviously no pineapple or melon either).  The differences with the latter … Continue reading Fresh Mango Chutney

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

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

Apple Fennel Salad

Apple Fennel Salad Recipe Type: Salads & Dressings Author: Purely Primal Prep time: 15 mins Total time: 15 mins Serves: 4 Ingredients 5 cups spring or mixed greens (nearly a large salad bowl full) 1 cup arugula leaves – torn into ~1″ pieces 2 Gala apples – halved, cored, and sliced very thin (you can … Continue reading Apple Fennel Salad

Brussels Sprouts Sweet Potato Hash

Brussels Sprouts Sweet Potato Hash Recipe Type: Side Dishes Author: Purely Primal Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 15 mins Total time: 30 mins Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1″ chunks 1 lb Brussels sprouts, quartered 1 large red onion, cut into thin slivers 4 cloves garlic, peeled and … Continue reading Brussels Sprouts Sweet Potato Hash

Lime Honey Cashew Coleslaw

Lime Honey Cashew Coleslaw Recipe Type: Side Dishes Author: Purely Primal Prep time: 20 mins Total time: 20 mins Serves: 8 Ingredients 1/2 head green cabbage, sliced thinly into shreds 1/2 head red cabbage, sliced thinly into shreds 1 red bell pepper, sliced into thin slices 4 scallions, chopped fine 1/2~3/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly … Continue reading Lime Honey Cashew Coleslaw

Grilled Salmon with Coconut Dijon Sauce

Grilled Salmon with Coconut Dijon Sauce Author: Purely Primal Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 20 mins Total time: 30 mins Serves: 6 Ingredients 1 to 2 wild-caught salmon fillets, about 1-1/2 lbs each 2 cloves garlic, peeled and pressed Juice of 1/2 lemon 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1/2 tsp coarse black pepper … Continue reading Grilled Salmon with Coconut Dijon Sauce

Cool Cucumber Avocado Dressing

Cool Cucumber Avocado Dressing Recipe Type: Salads & Dressings Author: Purely Primal Prep time: 5 mins Total time: 5 mins Serves: 6 Ingredients 1 avocado, ripe but not too soft, pitted and peeled 1/2 medium cucumber, ends trimmed and cut into 1″ chunks 2 cloves garlic, peeled and pressed 10~12 sprigs fresh mint, leaves only … Continue reading Cool Cucumber Avocado Dressing