This recipe was my first time using coconut aminos in place of tamari. While I can't say it is an exact replacement for soy-sauce, combining it with other ingredients in a marinade or stir-fry sauce is pretty tasty...and soy free too! As for the recipe, it's intended to be like most other stir-fry meals - grab … Continue reading Stir Fried Pork with Asparagus
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Merlot-Braised Rhubarb
Merlot-Braised Rhubarb Recipe Type: Side Dishes Author: Purely Primal Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 20 mins Total time: 25 mins Serves: 6 Ingredients 1-1/2 to 2 lbs fresh rhubarb stalks, cut into 3-inch long pieces. If you have thicker stalks, cut each piece in half lengthwise as well. 1/2 cup merlot 1/4 cup raw … Continue reading Merlot-Braised Rhubarb
Balsamic Sirloin Tip Roast
I have been wanting to get another roast done on the grill for a while. At the same time, I wanted to keep it simple without a lot of prep time, because we always seem to end up busy and forget to get things out soon enough to give them a long marinade or lots of … Continue reading Balsamic Sirloin Tip Roast
Chicken Butternut Curry Soup
This recipe grew out of a very specific set of circumstances one recent evening when my mom was in town for a visit. Namely, it was a Thursday night, I'd had a long day at work (they all seem to be that way lately), and had completely spaced out pulling something from the freezer to … Continue reading Chicken Butternut Curry Soup
Lemon Vinaigrette
Here is a quick and easy dressing that can be used on salads, or as the base of a marinade for salmon, pork, or poultry. Gather Up: Zest of one large lemon Juice of half of a large lemon 1 clove garlic, peeled and pressed 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp balsamic vinegar pinch of … Continue reading Lemon Vinaigrette
Grilled Steaks with Cumin Cherry Tomatoes
The flavor of cumin could be described as the "definitive" spice of foods we typically associate with the Southwest US and Mexico. Of course, it is also a signature flavor of many dishes from the Middle East, Northern Africa, Northern India, Nepal, and many other places around the world. It is among the most widely used spices in … Continue reading Grilled Steaks with Cumin Cherry Tomatoes
Spicy Sausage Stew
It seems these days we have been so busy and who isn't? We have managed to be without a microwave for two months, but no way could I do without the crockpot! Use up what you have in the fridge. Prep time on this recipe is easy too. Gather Up: 6 to 8 large sausage … Continue reading Spicy Sausage Stew
Chicken with Mushrooms and Tomatoes
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
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