Shaved Brusssel Sprout Salad with Lemon Basil Vinaigrette
What says summer better than a light and fresh lemon vinaigrette salad? One with blueberries it…YUM!! The vinaigrette is easy to prepare ahead of time and keep in the refrigerator until you are ready to put your salad together. Just pour over the top and toss. This would also be delicious with dried cranberries in place of the blueberries […]
Beet Hummus
Are you having friends or family over or perhaps going to a party and you need to bring an appetizer? If you’re looking for something a little different and of course something you can feel good about eating, this beet hummus might just be the perfect choice. You can make this hummus in about […]
Roasted Brussel Sprouts, Sweet Potatoes and Sausage with Sriracha Aioli Sauce
The night I made this dish our son was coming home from college for the weekend so it only made sense for me to double the recipe. I went heavy on the Brussel sprouts and sweet potatoes so feel free to cut back on the quantity if desired. I would be remiss in not taking a moment […]
Avocado Green Goddess Dressing
Honestly, I could easily eat this dressing by the spoonful! It is that good! It is delicious over any salad as well as drizzled over some roasted or steamed vegetables. You can whip this up in a matter of minutes and have fresh and healthy dressing all week long. On this particular night, I served it […]
Tahini Herb Pesto
I love me some pesto! Pestos are the bomb for several reasons. 1) Can be whipped up in 5 minutes. 2) Very difficult to mess up the end product. 3) Extremely versatile. 4) Easy to swap out ingredients. So let’s just talk a little bit about the ingredients in pesto and how you can just “do […]
Blueberry and Peach Chia Jam
I’ve been experimenting lately with making grain-free breads and what better topping than some homemade jam. Fall is of course peach season and I had one big, juicy peach left from the farmer’s market so I decided to make a blueberry and peach chia jam. It turned out delicious and is very easy to make! […]
Beet Greens Pesto
Going to our local farmer’s market on a Saturday morning is one of my favorite things to do on the weekend. I’ll usually come home with a variety of delicious vegetables, fresh herbs, grass-fed meats, pastured eggs and fresh berries. If you have a weekend market near you, take full advantage of the fresh and organic […]
Citrus Vinaigrette
Here’s a tasty and refreshing vinaigrette that’s easy to make and will add some zip to any salad. Mix all the ingredients up in a mason jar or any container with a lid. Store in the refrigerator for at least a week. Simply shake it up each time and you’re good to go. Ingredients (makes about 1 […]
BBQ Sauce
When buying store bought BBQ sauce, it is important to be diligent about reading labels. Most are loaded with refined oils, sugars, and other additives. There are Primal-approved ones available, but you will only find them at select stores. (Of course, you could always order some on Amazon). This recipe is simple to make, less expensive, […]