Alternate Title: The Recipe That Made Me Like Beets I will be the first to admit that I have never been a fan of beets. Growing up, we would occasionally have pickled beets in the house (I remember being told they were one of my grandpa's favorites). We also grew them in our garden, and … Continue reading Carrot Beet Slaw
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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
Creamy Cashew Chicken Salad
This recipe contains a perfect blend of chicken, stir-fried veggies, and salad greens all coated in a creamy cashew dressing. It is easy to make ahead and serve cold - making it perfect for lunch or for a summer potluck. The dressing by itself would be great for dipping coconut-breaded chicken tenders, or as a … Continue reading Creamy Cashew Chicken Salad
Strawberry Rhubarb Ginger Salsa
Strawberry Rhubarb Ginger Salsa Recipe Type: Side Dishes Author: Purely Primal Prep time: 15 mins Total time: 15 mins Serves: 6 Ingredients 1 lb fresh strawberries diced 3 stalks rhubarb (about 5 inches long), cut lengthwise into strips and then diced 1/2 jalepeño chile, seeded and minced zest and juice of one lime 1-inch piece … Continue reading Strawberry Rhubarb Ginger Salsa
Lime Curry Sirloin Steaks
Here is another simple wet rub grill recipe, which happens to complement yesterday's curry ginger butternut squash quite nicely. I carried over the cilantro and ginger from the squash recipe, but decided to use Thai red curry paste (and some ground coriander) for a little departure from the Indian curry powder used for the squash. … Continue reading Lime Curry Sirloin Steaks
Herb & Vinegar Pork Chops
I've been playing a little bit with "wet rubs" lately when prepping meat for the grill - the recent balsamic sirloin tip roast is an example. The combination of vinegar and oil, along with a variety of herbs, is a great way to add flavor to a cut of meat without spending a long time … Continue reading Herb & Vinegar Pork Chops
Coconut Creamed Turnip Greens
Coconut Creamed Turnip Greens Author: Purely Primal Cook time: 10 mins Total time: 10 mins Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 bunch turnip greens (from about 1 lb worth of fresh turnips), chopped or torn into large pieces 1/2 can coconut milk 6 tbsp apple cider vinegar, or to taste 1-1/2 tsp Frank’s Red Hot, or to … Continue reading Coconut Creamed Turnip Greens
Strawberry-Rhubarb Crisp
You know I love crisps if you have searched our site, as you will also find blackberry and cherry crisps and an apple-cranberry crisp. With strawberries and rhubarb in season and getting some rhubarb at the CSA last week, why not make up a nice treat? The sweetness of the berry offsets the tartness of the rhubarb … Continue reading Strawberry-Rhubarb Crisp
Pistachio Pesto
Traditional pesto combines copious amounts of basil with garlic, olive oil, pine nuts, and Parmesan or similar hard cheese. We've long been fans of pesto, although we'll usually eliminate the cheese and add a squeeze of lemon. This recipe takes the basic pesto and transforms it even further - substituting pistachios for the pine nuts … Continue reading Pistachio Pesto
Sweet Poblano Mole
Traditional mole recipes often have 20 or more different ingredients, and may require days to be prepared by hand. Nearly every family in many regions of Mexico have their own special recipe - some of which are closely guarded and handed down through the generations only to other family members. Preparation of these special and laborious … Continue reading Sweet Poblano Mole
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