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

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

Basil Chicken & Rice Soup

*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

Chicken Curry Soup

The original version of this recipe came from our friend Colleen at the gym, although where she originally found the recipe, I'm not sure.  When I pulled it out of the folder to put on our menu recently, I couldn't help but make some adjustments that would put our own spin on things.  The result … Continue reading Chicken Curry Soup

Endive and Sausage Spaghetti

Maybe it is fitting that not that long ago we posted a recipe for pork chops with endive in which I mentioned not to confuse it with Belgian endive.  That got me looking for a reason to give Belgian endive a try, because I'd never had it before.  Shortly after, I stumbled into a simple … Continue reading Endive and Sausage Spaghetti

Thai-inspired Beef and Melon Salad

This dish takes inspiration from traditional Thai green papaya salads, only switching up the ingredients a bit and adding in some grilled and thin-sliced steak for protein.  By combining the pungent saltiness of fish sauce with the sweetness of fresh melon, and the fragrance of fresh cilantro and mint, you end up with a delightfully … Continue reading Thai-inspired Beef and Melon Salad

Frittata

Frittata Recipe Type: Main Dish Author: Purely Primal Prep time: 25 mins Cook time: 20 mins Total time: 45 mins Serves: 6 Ingredients 8 fresh eggs 1 thick ham steak, about 12 oz, cut into 1/2″ pieces 1 med sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2″ cubes 4 small scallions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, peeled … Continue reading Frittata

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

Dijon Grilled Round Steak

Dijon Grilled Round Steak Recipe Type: Main Dish Author: Purely Primal Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 20 mins Total time: 30 mins Serves: 4 Ingredients One large, thick-cut top round steak – about 1-3/4 pounds (grassfed or elk are preferred in our kitchen) 2 tbsp Dijon mustard 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1/4 … Continue reading Dijon Grilled Round Steak

Thai Curry Casserole

Thai Curry Casserole Recipe Type: Main Dish Author: Purely Primal Prep time: 20 mins Cook time: 1 hour Total time: 1 hour 20 mins Serves: 4 Ingredients 6 chicken thighs, skin removed, de-boned, and cut into ~1″ chunks (about 1-1/2 lbs of actual meat) Large bunch of fresh Kale (about 3/4 lb), center vein removed … Continue reading Thai Curry Casserole