Grain-Free Chocolate Cupcakes

Recipes posted a year ago: Sunday Morning Frittata  Ginger Honey Scallops Fresh Mango Chutney Happy Leap Day!! Here is a great treat from a recipe that I modified from Paleo Parents.   Prep time is minimal and you have the option of making regular size cupcakes or small, bite size.  The bite size makes a lot and are perfect to … Continue reading Grain-Free Chocolate Cupcakes

Quick Cube Steak with Mushrooms

Recipes posted a year ago: Crockpot Chicken The other night, after working a long week, I wanted to get dinner on the table quickly and without a lot of prep or cleanup.  Luckily, Karen had a package of elk "cube" steaks thawed out in the fridge.  After a little head scratching and a few minutes of perusing … Continue reading Quick Cube Steak with Mushrooms

BLT Salad with Homemade Mayo

Recipes posted a year ago: Butternut Squash and Pear Soup Green Beans with Hazelnuts  Chicken Puttanesca Sausage and Kale Soup This is really two recipes in one! This was my first attempt at making homemade mayonnaise and I was pretty proud of myself that it turned out perfect!  Making mayonnaise takes quite a bit of … Continue reading BLT Salad with Homemade Mayo

Honey Mustard Chicken Salad

Recipes posted a year ago: Spicy Tamari-Ginger Green Beans Lime Honey Pork Chops Lime Honey Cashew Coleslaw I had a honey mustard chicken salad at a restaurant once and wanted to try to mimic the recipe.  I think I came pretty close.  This is delicious!  Nice and tangy just like I remembered.  It goes together … Continue reading Honey Mustard Chicken Salad

Ironman Cacciatore

Recipes posted one year ago: Roasted Turkey Breast with Herbs Paprika Pork Chops with Warmed Mango Chutney My friend Neil and I have recently reconnected.  We have known each other since middle school, but haven't talked much until our 20-year-reunion and of course, Facebook.  He has completed two Ironman triathlons and many other triathlons and marathons; … Continue reading Ironman Cacciatore

Creamy Coconut Shrimp

Recipes (and info) posted a year ago: Grocery List (list is always linked at top left for you to download!) Slow-Cooked Beef Short Ribs Strawberry Cherry Walnut Salad Not too far from us there is a great seafood store.  I love to buy my Old Bay seasoning there.  They usually have a great selection of wild caught … Continue reading Creamy Coconut Shrimp

Dijon Mushrooms

Recipes posted a year ago: Spicy-Roasted Broccoli with Garlic Sirloin Steaks with Parsley and Capers Dijon mustard has a unique blend of mustard and spice that is great for a lot of sauces, marinades, and rubs (just check out the tag cloud at the left of this post and click on the word "dijon").  So, when … Continue reading Dijon Mushrooms

Pomegranate, Apple, and Walnut Salad

Pomegranate, Apple, and Walnut Salad Recipe Type: Salads & Dressings Author: Purely Primal Prep time: 20 mins Total time: 20 mins Serves: 4~6 Ingredients 1 head of butter lettuce, chopped into bite-size pieces Seeds from one pomegranate 1 apple, cored and sliced thin 1 shallot, chopped 1 cup of walnuts, glazed (see below) 2 tbsp … Continue reading Pomegranate, Apple, and Walnut Salad

Flank Steak Italiano

Posts from a year ago: Taco Salad Guacamole Steak on the grill is always a great mid-week meal that is both easy and quick.  With cuts like flank steak, which is tougher in texture than other cuts, it is best to plan ahead a little and marinade things - but this doesn't mean you have … Continue reading Flank Steak Italiano

Cabbage and Sausage Hash

Recipes posted a year ago: Pumpkin Pie Jalapeno Ginger Prawns and Scallops Maple Bourbon Heirloom Squash This recipe was made up on a whim as I couldn't decide how to mix it all together or if I should make a casserole or a stew. I ended up just throwing in a bunch of ingredients and … Continue reading Cabbage and Sausage Hash