Preparing fish can be tricky. Cook it for too long and it dries out, not long enough and the center is undercooked. Fine if you are eating sushi, but not so much when you have a beautiful fillet that sets you back $20 plus! I’ve gotten better at preparing fish, …
I can honestly say that I don’t miss bread. However, there are certain dishes that call out for a partner to help sop up some extra sauce or to calm down your taste buds after a hit of spicy heat. One of my old standbys was chili and corn muffins. …
A few days ago I posted a recipe for “Primal” Breakfast Casserole. It’s made with turnips and it was delicious! Although turnips have a slightly sweet flavor, they were a great substitute for potatoes in that dish. A few days later, Mark’s Daily Apple posted a recipe for Vegetable Latkes. The …
After Thanksgiving dinner, my fellow primal family members (my sister and my Aunt Grace) and I were discussing trying new ingredients. My aunt asked if we had ever tried turnips. Not sure that I ever had, I was instantly curious. What showed up the very next day on Mark’s Daily …
This delicious recipe popped up recently on a couple of websites that I frequently visit, Food Renegade and Cosmopolitan Primal Girl. The original recipe is from one of my favorite books, Nourishing Traditions! I spent this past Thanksgiving with my wonderful family, eating great food and enjoying each other’s company. …
One of my favorite meals on a cold fall or winter day is a steamy hot bowl of soup or stew. This recipe was developed while standing in front of the open refrigerator with a hungry stomach. I pulled out what I had and got to work. So much of …
I can think of nothing more comforting, more nutritious, or more versatile then homemade stock. Learning to make your own stock is essential (in my opinion) to preparing truly healthful meals. The benefits of homemade stock are so numerous! Here are just a few reasons to want to make and …
Earlier this week I posted a recipe for Cranberry Orange Pound Cake with Pecans. I had some leftover cranberries and Alex mentioned that we hadn’t had pork in awhile. This is the end result! I think all of the flavors blend into a beautiful, fall-inspired roast. I served it with …
Cultured dairy products are so good for you. Yogurt happens to be one of my favorite cultured products. Milk contains lactic acid producing bacteria (the good guys) and when they are allowed to do their thing, delicious cultured dairy products are the end result. These bacteria break down milk sugar …
Cranberries – yummy! Oranges – yummy! Pecans – yummy! All together in pound cake form – delicious! I was inspired at the grocery store when I noticed fresh, local cranberries and beautiful oranges in the produce department. These flavors compliment each other so well. Paired with a little butter and …
