Our recent CSA share included a bunch of radishes (which were nice and spicy) and I wanted to do more than just slice them up for a salad. I came across a recipe for sauteing them along with some chicken, and serving with tarragon and mustard that gave me some ideas to start playing a … Continue reading Chicken and Radishes with Mushroom Tarragon Sauce
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
Herb & Vinegar Pork Chops
I've been playing a little bit with "wet rubs" lately when prepping meat for the grill - the recent balsamic sirloin tip roast is an example. The combination of vinegar and oil, along with a variety of herbs, is a great way to add flavor to a cut of meat without spending a long time … Continue reading Herb & Vinegar Pork Chops
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
Daube with Mushrooms and Shallots
Daube (pronounced "dobe" - long "o" sound, silent "e") is French for meat stew. There are many variations on how to cook this. We used the handy Crockpot again and it turned out delicious! The beef did marinate in wine for a day, although you could marinate it overnight or as little as four hours … Continue reading Daube with Mushrooms and Shallots
Strawberry-Rhubarb Crisp
You know I love crisps if you have searched our site, as you will also find blackberry and cherry crisps and an apple-cranberry crisp. With strawberries and rhubarb in season and getting some rhubarb at the CSA last week, why not make up a nice treat? The sweetness of the berry offsets the tartness of the rhubarb … Continue reading Strawberry-Rhubarb Crisp
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
Lemon Asparagus Chicken Skewers
Grilled skewers are a great way to serve nearly a whole meal on a single utensil. They have the added benefit of being easy to make, and they cook quickly too. By changing up the mixture of meat and veggies (or fruit), you can explore a huge variety of options. Add a marinade or rub, or … Continue reading Lemon Asparagus Chicken Skewers
Sesame Chicken Salad
The weather is finally supposed to be really nice this weekend here in the PNW, which means that everyone will be outside trying to get lots of Vitamin D built up in the next few days. And while grilling is a favorite way to prepare a meal when the weather gets nice, it can sometimes … Continue reading Sesame Chicken Salad
Sweet Poblano Mole
Traditional mole recipes often have 20 or more different ingredients, and may require days to be prepared by hand. Nearly every family in many regions of Mexico have their own special recipe - some of which are closely guarded and handed down through the generations only to other family members. Preparation of these special and laborious … Continue reading Sweet Poblano Mole
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