Beef Short Ribs Braised in Red Wine

Okay, so I forgot that we have already posted a recipe for braised short ribs….what can I say?  Braised short ribs are really great cool weather food – and especially filling when served over mashed cauliflower or polenta (as pictured here).  This time I did make a few minor changes to the recipe – some… Continue reading Beef Short Ribs Braised in Red Wine

Roasted Delicata Squash “Fries”

I was negligent in not posting this simple, simple recipe for delicious delicata squash on our blog.  The readers of our facebook page know that this is one of our new favorite side dishes (if you haven’t liked our facebook page…see, there’s one good reason you should!)  With Thanksgiving coming up soon, everyone needs an… Continue reading Roasted Delicata Squash “Fries”

Lemon Garlic Shrimp over Cauliflower Mash

This recipe is a low-carb adaptation of Shrimp and Grits, and I have to say it worked pretty well!  There are a lot of flavors here – first, in lieu of grits, a base of roasted cauliflower pureed with roasted garlic and Parmesan cheese.  Then we top it off with wild-caught shrimp in a spicy… Continue reading Lemon Garlic Shrimp over Cauliflower Mash

Chicken Sausage “Pasta” (with zucchini noodles)

Some days you just need a quick lunch or dinner idea that doesn’t involve much cooking.  This was one of those days!  I try to keep a package or two of pre-cooked sausages in the refrigerator for this very reason.  Whole foods, and some supermarkets, have a good selection of gluten-free, pre-cooked chicken sausages.  Some… Continue reading Chicken Sausage “Pasta” (with zucchini noodles)

New Mexico Carne Adovada

Modified from The Border Cookbook : Authentic Home Cooking of the American Southwest and Northern Mexico (Cheryl A. Jamison and Bill Jamison) One of our favorite places to eat in Santa Fe is Maria’s New Mexican Kitchen.  Maria’s is primarily noted for their VAST selection of margaritas crafted for every tequila out there.  In fact… Continue reading New Mexico Carne Adovada

Baked Flounder with Lemon-Pepper Seasoning

I grew up eating a lot of flounder – – fried.  Served with fried shrimp and fried hushpuppies.  (If you don’t know hushpuppies, you surely haven’t eaten at a fish shack or BBQ joint in North Carolina.  I love hushpuppies – and I hope I can figure out some gluten-free way way of making them… Continue reading Baked Flounder with Lemon-Pepper Seasoning

Pork Roast with Apple and Bacon Stuffing

Modified from Food Network Recipe by Paula Deen Finally, the first day of fall!  My favorite time of the year, but it’s hard to pick a single reason why I love fall so much.  It’s not simply the demise of summer, with its heat, humidity, bugs and glaring, harsh sunlight.  The cooler temperatures, beautiful colors… Continue reading Pork Roast with Apple and Bacon Stuffing

3-Cheese Crackers (grain-free)

Who doesn’t love snacking on cheesy crackers?  It’s hard to stop eating these!  I used a combination of cheddar, jack, and Parmesan cheeses, but I think you could substitute other cheeses as well for a different taste.  Adding a little cayenne pepper gives them a little kick, and a sprinkle of coarse sea salt on… Continue reading 3-Cheese Crackers (grain-free)

Roasted Broccoli Cheddar Soup

This soup is really “Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower with Cheddar and Jack Cheese”, but that title isn’t very catchy.  Whatever you call it, it is hearty and delicious, and will warm up your belly on a chilly day. There’s no flour thickener in this soup!  Hand-blending the roasted vegetables in the pan thickened the soup,… Continue reading Roasted Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Cauliflower Purée with Goat Cheese

We ran across some MONSTER grass-fed ribeye steaks on-the-bone, perfect for Sunday Steak Night™!  It seemed like a good night for a simple, mashed vegetable side dish.  We have posted another recipe for mashed cauliflower, which I love, but it is really hearty and filling on its own.  We needed something a little less rich… Continue reading Cauliflower Purée with Goat Cheese

Primal Sandwich Bread 2.0

Like a cat with a new (catnip) toy, I had to play around some with the new bread recipe.  I wanted to stick with the quick microwave method, but wanted the bread to be a little larger in diameter and have more flavor.  I think this modification to the original recipe accomplishes that…give it a… Continue reading Primal Sandwich Bread 2.0

Oh baby, it’s a sandwich!

A sandwich!  Two slices of bread, with practically anything in the middle.  The filling could be as elaborate as layers upon layers of sliced meats and roasted vegetables, smeared with relishes, jams, or spicy condiments…or as simple as a bit of nut butter and honey.  However, if it doesn’t have bread on the outside, I… Continue reading Oh baby, it’s a sandwich!

Curried Sweet Potato Gratin

A gratin is a dish typically prepared using ingredients of thinly sliced and layered potatoes and cream cooked in a buttered dish.  Well….yum!  This preparation method originated in France (of course); the name gratin dauphinois refers to the Dauphiné region of France, where this method of preparing potatoes is a specialty (according to Wikipedia).  Here’s… Continue reading Curried Sweet Potato Gratin

Bacon-wrapped Chicken Cordon Bleu

Ok, I had my doubts about posting this recipe because of this photo – let’s just say it reminds me of those photos of jack-o-lanterns spewing their insides out.  However, the kind Facebook followers of our blog thought it looked yummy, and who am I to argue with reason?  It was very yummy!  (Thanks in… Continue reading Bacon-wrapped Chicken Cordon Bleu