With tomatoes, garlic, oregano, and kalamata olives, this dish is full of flavor despite having only a few ingredients. It is also both simple and fast to make - perfect for the middle of the week when you're running out of steam and want to get something on the table without a lot of effort. … Continue reading Chicken Puttanesca
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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
Grilled Pork Steaks Provençal
Provençal - the word conjures the scent of rosemary, lavender, thyme, fennel, oregano and basil. Bouillabaisse, ratatouille, and tapenade are all incredibly tasty foods from this region of southeastern France that tickle the senses and spoil the taste buds. And an easy way to add a little Provençal flare to any food - even if not … Continue reading Grilled Pork Steaks Provençal
Butternut and Endive Pork Steaks
This one may look a little like our recent Thai Curry Casserole when it comes out of the oven, but it is a completely different meal. With a combination of tangy, sweet, and savory that is perfect for pork, this recipe is easy to put together and doesn't take very long to get ready (making … Continue reading Butternut and Endive Pork Steaks
Lime Cilantro Chicken
This recipe is great for when you've got a few guests coming over and want to make sure you've got plenty of food on the table. It only takes a few minutes to prep and only has to marinade for about half an hour. And as long as you don't let it cook too long … Continue reading Lime Cilantro Chicken
Poblano Lime Sauce
This simple sauce is great for dipping veggies in (cauliflower, broccoli, and mushrooms especially), or as a dressing over salad like the cucumber avocado dressing from a few weeks ago. It is also a great condiment over top of the grilled chicken recipe we've got lined up for tomorrow. It will also keep for several … Continue reading Poblano Lime Sauce
Sweet Chile Cashew Chicken Salad
This recipe started out in our little black book several years ago from a potluck dish brought by a friend's mom every year to his Christmas party. The original was always a hit, but the main ingredient was thin noodles - either angel hair pasta or rice noodles. So, when we changed our way of … Continue reading Sweet Chile Cashew Chicken Salad
North India-style Chicken Curry
We've had this recipe sitting in our "folder" for some time but just hadn't gotten around to giving it a try. This past weekend, while getting our weekly menu planned out, I decided it was time to round up the ingredients and put this one together. And the result was worth it - a nice … Continue reading North India-style Chicken Curry
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
Mustard-Grilled Chuck Roast
Mustard-Grilled Chuck Roast Recipe Type: Main Dish Author: Purely Primal Prep time: 5 hours Cook time: 45 mins Total time: 5 hours 45 mins Serves: 8 Ingredients ~3-1/2 pound grassfed chuck roast (we’ve got a 7-bone roast today) 1 tbsp generic yellow mustard (all natural – most are actually) 1 tbsp Frank’s Red Hot or … Continue reading Mustard-Grilled Chuck Roast
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