Cauliflower Soup

Cauliflower Soup Recipe Type: Soups & Stews Author: Purely Primal Prep time: 8 mins Cook time: 25 mins Total time: 33 mins Serves: 6 Ingredients 1 head of cauliflower 4 cups chicken broth or water 3 to 4 green onions or 1/2 cup leek, chopped 1/2 red onion, chopped 1/3 cup ghee (coconut oil could … Continue reading Cauliflower Soup

Beef and Bacon Chowder

This recipe may be more fitting for a cool fall day, but it was so good that it would be great any time of year!  The kids loved it as well.  I have to admit it came out even more delicious than I expected! Gather Up: 1 pound or so of ground beef 10 to … Continue reading Beef and Bacon Chowder

Merlot Braised Short Ribs

Short ribs, coming from the "short plate" (lower middle rib area) on a steer, contain a considerable amount of connective tissue and tendon that can result in tough and chewy meat if not prepared correctly.  There are, however, a number of ways to prepare and cook these tasty (and less expensive) cuts of meat to ensure … Continue reading Merlot Braised Short Ribs

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

Creamy Cashew Chicken Salad

This recipe contains a perfect blend of chicken, stir-fried veggies, and salad greens all coated in a creamy cashew dressing.  It is easy to make ahead and serve cold - making it perfect for lunch or for a summer potluck.  The dressing by itself would be great for dipping coconut-breaded chicken tenders, or as a … Continue reading Creamy Cashew Chicken Salad

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

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

Cream of Chicken Stew

I will warn you now: this recipe uses a little bit of dairy - heavy cream to be exact.  So, if you are avoiding dairy, you'll want to substitute (coconut milk would certainly do nicely).  Outside of that, this is a simple and easy recipe that can be cooked up in about 45 minutes and … Continue reading Cream of Chicken Stew

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

Pork Chops with Apple Cabbage Slaw

Pork Chops with Apple Cabbage Slaw Recipe Type: Main Dish Author: Purely Primal Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 20 mins Total time: 35 mins Serves: 4 Ingredients 3 to 4 bone-in pastured pork chops¹ 2 tbsp coconut oil ~1 tsp sea salt, divided ~1 tsp black pepper, divided 3~4 tbsp grass-fed butter 1/2 head … Continue reading Pork Chops with Apple Cabbage Slaw