Moroccan Chicken

Recipes posted a year ago: Balsamic Sirloin Tip Roast Merlot-Braised Rhubarb Stir Fried Pork with Asparagus The best part about having a slow cooker is that you can toss a bunch of ingredients into it in the morning, and when you get home you've got a tasty one-pot meal ready to eat.  This was exactly … Continue reading Moroccan Chicken →

Tamari-Ginger Chicken Thighs with Zucchini

In case you were wondering what was on the rest of the plate with yesterday's strawberry rhubarb salsa...this was it!  This recipe is perfect for a potluck, because the sauce/marinade will make enough for at least 16 to 20 chicken thighs.  Or you can simply use all of the parts of about two or three whole … Continue reading Tamari-Ginger Chicken Thighs with Zucchini →

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 →

Stir Fried Pork with Asparagus

This recipe was my first time using coconut aminos in place of tamari.  While I can't say it is an exact replacement for soy-sauce, combining it with other ingredients in a marinade or stir-fry sauce is pretty tasty...and soy free too!  As for the recipe, it's intended to be like most other stir-fry meals - grab … Continue reading Stir Fried Pork with Asparagus →

Lemon Tajine

The company Karen works for had their Christmas party this past year at a Moroccan restaurant, which was an entirely new experience for the two of us.  Admittedly, there are more than a few ingredients and foods on the traditional Moroccan menu that are definitely not what we would normally eat.  However, for a first-time-ever-trying-this … Continue reading Lemon Tajine →

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 →

Tarragon Chicken

Tarragon is an herb you may not cook too much with, but French cooks use it a lot.  It is similar to anise.  You can learn more about it here. It's a wonderful herb for this recipe as it gives a delicious flavor and smell.  This recipe is also nice because it is quick to prepare. Gather Up: … Continue reading Tarragon Chicken →

Pesto-Roasted Summer Squash

Pesto-Roasted Summer Squash Recipe Type: Side Dishes Author: Purely Primal Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 40 mins Total time: 55 mins Serves: 4 Ingredients 3~4 small to medium assorted summer squash, sliced diagonally about 1/4″ thick 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped fine 1/6 cup pine nuts, roasted 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil … Continue reading Pesto-Roasted Summer Squash →

Turkey Meatloaves

Turkey Meatloaves Recipe Type: Main Dish Author: Purely Primal Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 25 mins Total time: 40 mins Serves: 6 Ingredients 1-1/2 lbs ground turkey meat (or burger) 1 medium zucchini, shredded or grated 1/2 yellow onion, chopped fine 1/2 cup almond flour 1/2 cup organic salsa, plus more for serving 1 … Continue reading Turkey Meatloaves →

Roasted Fennel Summer Squash

Roasted Fennel Summer Squash Recipe Type: Side Dishes Author: Purely Primal Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 15 mins Total time: 30 mins Serves: 6 Ingredients About 1-1/2 lbs of assorted summer squash such as pattypan, a yellow squash, and a zucchini 1 small-medium fennel bulb 1 to 1-1/2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves or 1 tsp … Continue reading Roasted Fennel Summer Squash →