Tapenade Pork Chops

During the week, we often use leftover sauces and dressings from one meal as the basis for a new variation.  Today is an example - a quick recipe  based on the ideas at the end of our sun-dried tomato tapenade recipe.  Unfortunately, it was also prepared during our recent "camera malfunction" period, so I've only got a … Continue reading Tapenade Pork Chops

Portabello Elk Backstraps with Tapenade Sauce

When it comes to wild game meat, there are few things more coveted than the backstrap on a big game animal.¹  While cuts like the round and the flank are excellent, the loin (the muscle running along either side of the spine on the outside of the animal) is one of the most tender and flavorful … Continue reading Portabello Elk Backstraps with Tapenade Sauce

Sun-Dried Tomato Tapenade

Tapenade is a condiment from the region surrounding Provence, France, consisting of a variety of ingredients minced very fine or ground together in a mortar and pestle with olive oil.  And while the name derives from the French word meaning capers (tapèno, which are usually included), the dish is most often described by people as … Continue reading Sun-Dried Tomato Tapenade

Chicken Puttanesca

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

Herb-Roasted Chicken with Fennel

Herb-Roasted Chicken with Fennel Recipe Type: Main Dish Author: Purely Primal Prep time: 40 mins Cook time: 40 mins Total time: 1 hour 20 mins Serves: 4 Ingredients 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken breast halves. You can use boneless, skinless, but they don’t develop quite as much flavor, and are a bit smaller as well. 1/2 … Continue reading Herb-Roasted Chicken with Fennel