Here is an easy to make dinner that is ready in about 30 minutes and packed with different flavors. Served over riced cauliflower, you can have this as a meal in itself - which is what we did the other night. Gather Up: 2 large chicken breasts, cut into tenders 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil … Continue reading Chicken with Mushrooms and Tomatoes
Coleslaw
Here's an easy coleslaw recipe that my mom shared with us some time ago. Since we got a chance to have her here for Mother's Day this year (we figured out it was the first time she got to celebrate Mother's Day with both of her sons since 1994), I decided to make this up … Continue reading Coleslaw
Sweet Onion and Apple Relish
This was the side dish that was hiding in the background of that last photo of the spare ribs in yesterday's post. By using a lot of the same ingredients as the rib brine, we end up with the perfect companion to those and many other meals. Gather Up: 1 medium sweet onion (Walla Walla, … Continue reading Sweet Onion and Apple Relish
Smoked Pork Spare Ribs
Say the words "spare ribs" to nearly any red blooded American male, and his saliva glands will kick into high gear. There is something about digging in with your fingers and eating meat right off the bone that satisfies our "id" and reconnects us with our primal ancestors. It's no wonder that parts of the … Continue reading Smoked Pork Spare Ribs
Wasabi Tuna with Jellied Onions
It's been a while since I pulled out some of the tuna fillets we have in the freezer from the incredible fishing trip I took last August. So the other night, I thought it would be a good time to try something different. I started with the basic idea of tuna seared with a wasabi crust … Continue reading Wasabi Tuna with Jellied Onions
Orange Hazelnut Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette
This is a tasty and easy salad to throw together for just about any meal. The sweetness of the mandarin oranges blends perfectly with the bite of red wine vinegar in the dressing, while roughly chopped hazelnuts (filberts for those native to the PNW) add just a little crunch for texture. Gather Up (for the salad): … Continue reading Orange Hazelnut Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette
Quick Turkey Soup
Part of our weekend routine is to sit down with our own hand-written book of recipes, our folder of clipped recipes, and the other sources we draw from for ideas and inspiration, and put together a menu for the week. We make notes on adjustments, compile a list of ingredients needed for everything on the menu, check it … Continue reading Quick Turkey Soup
Shallot-Pecan Asparagus
I meant it last week when I said that asparagus is one of my favorite vegetables. Here's another way to prepare this spring veggie that is both quick and tasty. Gather Up: 1 bunch asparagus (about 1 pound), woody ends snapped off 1 shallot "clove" (this is half of one larger shallot bulb), sliced thin and … Continue reading Shallot-Pecan Asparagus
Wine-Herb Grilled Chicken
Grilling is a great way to cook just about anything (in my opinion, at least), and chicken is no exception. Chicken can still end up a bit bland, however, unless it has a good rub or marinade prior to going over the coals (it also helps to use bone-in pieces). So when you want to … Continue reading Wine-Herb Grilled Chicken
Primal Biscuits
After cutting out the bread, I don't miss it. But, sometimes when we have spaghetti, I miss the garlic bread that we used to make with it. So, last week when we made some spaghetti, I decided to try and make a biscuit with it so that I could have my garlic bread. This biscuit can … Continue reading Primal Biscuits
Purely Primal 