Recipes from the past: BLT Salad (with homemade mayo) Quick Cube Steak with mushrooms Grain-Free Chocolate Cupcakes Carne asada literally translates to "roasted meat," but it is so much more than that. Good carne asada starts with an economy cut of meat (typically skirt or flank steak) that is marinated in a mixture of citrus and … Continue reading Carne Asada
Recipes posted a year ago: Tomatillo and Avocado Soup Cheesecake is by far my favorite dessert. My friend, Dana, told me about this recipe. I have to admit that I was a bit skeptical, but I gave it a try. I absolutely was not disappointed. It was fabulous! If you are a looking for a … Continue reading Cashew “Cheesecake”
Recipes posted a year ago: Salt and Pepper Cube Steaks Fava Bean Hummus Tapenade Pork Chops There is a wonderful new book being released tomorrow called "Practical Paleo" by Diane Sanfilippo. I was lucky enough to get a copy of this book pre-release date. Not only does Diane offer some delicious recipes that are super easy, … Continue reading Blueberry Lemon Muffins
Recipes posted a year ago: Lime Curry Sirloin Steaks Ginger Carrots and Turnips Lemon and Herb-Brined Pork Chops Last weekend we picked up our monthly share of two fresh chickens from our CSP, and I saved one from going into the freezer so that I could roast it on the grill while it was fresh. … Continue reading Citrus Herb Roasted Chicken
Recipes posted a year ago: Orange Ginger Marinated Pork “Ribs” Onion & Bacon Grilled Turkey Breast Hungarian Goulash The other night, I was looking for a quick weeknight recipe to take advantage of the warmer weather we are finally starting to experience here in the Pacific Northwest. Rather than fall back on the standby of … Continue reading Lemon Pepper Pork Chops
Recipes posted a year ago: Tarragon Chicken Ginger and Nutmeg Sweet Potatoes The other night, I had elk steaks thawed out to go on the grill, and Karen had picked up a pound of pre-cooked shrimp from our local seafood market. Since steak and shrimp go together so well, I decided to throw this together … Continue reading Lemon Garlic and Ginger Shrimp
Recipes posted a year ago: Chicken with Fennel and Squash Balsamic Round Steaks Brussels Sprouts Sweet Potato Hash You gotta love the Pacific Northwest for the seafood! I decided to cook a Kokanee that Casey caught last summer with my Uncle John. I have always thought it interesting that John, who has an incredible passion for fishing, … Continue reading Grilled Salmon with Hazelnuts
Recipes posted a year ago: Chicken Quesadillas Herb Dijon Filet Mignon Lil' Turkey Meatloaves This soup offers a nice, tangy, citrus flavor. We used chopped cauliflower, but there are others options such as ricing parsnips. Gather Up: 2 to 4 large chicken breasts, chopped into bite-size pieces 1 tablespoon of coconut oil (not shown) Chicken broth (the … Continue reading Lemon Chicken Soup
The flavors of lemon, sesame, thyme, and paprika can all be found individually in different recipes for lighter meats and fish. Here, we'll use them together in a Middle Eastern blend known as za'atar to create a fast and easy wet rub for grilled pork loin. Gather Up: 4 pork loin chops, about 8 oz each … Continue reading Za’atar Grilled Pork Loin
I made this recipe up years ago for a camping trip with extended family, and then sort of forgot about it over time. Karen's mom, however, didn't - because it was the only time Karen's dad actually ate fish, and then asked for seconds. So when the family was recently planning a birthday party for Karen's … Continue reading Wine & Herb Grilled Salmon
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