*A quick note as Casey doesn't give this recipe enough justice.. From all the things we have made, this is definitely in our top 10. Try it VERY soon as it will definitely be worth it! Feeling like some good ol' chicken soup, but with a little Cantonese and Thai influence? Playing around with a clipped … Continue reading Basil Chicken & Rice Soup
Orange-Braised Fennel
Fennel is something that doesn't usually come to mind when someone says to eat vegetables. But most people find that once they've tried fennel, they'll begin looking for as many other ways as they can to prepare this "bulb" with a mildly sweet licorice flavor. I know I certainly do, so when I came across … Continue reading Orange-Braised Fennel
Ginger-Hoisin Cedar Planked Salmon
After nearly two weeks on vacation - including a 4-day drive down to Arizona with stops in Las Vegas (we didn't gamble a dime), the Hoover Dam (and the new Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tilman Memorial Bridge), the Grand Canyon, and a week in Scottsdale - we are back home. We got to experience both unseasonably warm (it … Continue reading Ginger-Hoisin Cedar Planked Salmon
Sweet Mashed Potatoes
Purely Primal has been on vacation for the last couple of weeks (did you notice the difference in background on some of the posts?). We were lucky enough to experience some unseasonably warm temperatures on our trip which we accepted with open arms as we were getting quite water logged in the PNW. We took … Continue reading Sweet Mashed Potatoes
Grapefruit Margarita Chicken
Whoever stated that necessity is the mother of invention got it partly right. When it comes to cooking, invention is often the result of having a limited set of ingredients to work with, coupled with the need to use up things before they spoil. Such situations are credited as the origins of chili, pizza, countless soups and stews...even "chop suey." Our … Continue reading Grapefruit Margarita Chicken
Quick Grilled Pork Chops
Often (usually mid-week) we find ourselves looking for something quick and simple to put on the grill and have ready to eat in no time. Another time when this strategy works well is if you are away from home but still need a good main dish to make with limited resources. This is one of those recipes, … Continue reading Quick Grilled Pork Chops
Lemon Tajine
The company Karen works for had their Christmas party this past year at a Moroccan restaurant, which was an entirely new experience for the two of us. Admittedly, there are more than a few ingredients and foods on the traditional Moroccan menu that are definitely not what we would normally eat. However, for a first-time-ever-trying-this … Continue reading Lemon Tajine
Malaysian Chicken Soup
This recipe started out inspired by a dish called laksa that comes from Malaysia and Indonesia. Traditional laksa is a spicy noodle soup, of which there are numerous local incantations involving either curry or tamarind for flavor, and a greatly varied list of ingredients such as tempe, boiled eggs, poached fish, rice noodles, bean sprouts, and shrimp … Continue reading Malaysian Chicken Soup
Grandpa Don’s Bugachi (Teriyaki Beef Skewers)
Just over a week ago, Karen posted a recipe that started out with a small tribute to a great man who I never got the chance to meet...but I still feel blessed to experience his presence every time we have a gathering with her family. Her Grandpa Don's legacy lives on in some way with … Continue reading Grandpa Don’s Bugachi (Teriyaki Beef Skewers)
Roasted Broccolini with Garlic and Lemon
This is a simple and fast side dish that is great with just about any main course from salmon to steaks to pork skewers. We use a two-step process to roast the veggies and then add garlic and lemon to keep the flavors all separated until just before serving. The result is a perfect tender-crisp texture … Continue reading Roasted Broccolini with Garlic and Lemon
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