Primalized Sesame Chicken
One of my old favorite Chinese-American recipes made over primal---sesame chicken with broccoli. Serve with cauliflower rice if you are avoiding grains.
Author Archives: Julie
Banana Boats
A fun twist on the classic fish en papillote, this Cambodian-style amok fish is steamed in a handmade banana leaf boat with fresh veggies and an aromatic coconut-based custard.
The Carnivore
No recipe at the moment, just an adorable photo of my paleo poster-baby noshing on a rib bone. These were baby back ribs dry-rubbed and braised in the VitaClay for 2.5 hours, then brushed with a…
Balsamic Salmon and Succession-Roasted Salad
A throw-as-you-go roasted salad with kale, feta, and black grapes is the perfect accompaniment for simple balsamic-glazed salmon.
The New Standard
Pumpkin chip muffins so spicy and moist, you won't think twice about the lack of grains!
Garden Update July 2014
This was going to be a straightforward garden update with some notes about what seems to be working and not working for me. But that changed thanks to yesterday’s weather. We had a massive thunderstorm that sat…
Grain-Free Flatbread
These grain-free flatbreads couldn't be easier to make, and are a versatile addition to lunch menus, particularly as pizza crust.
How My Garden Grows: End of May 2014
Spring showers and warming temperatures have encouraged rapid growth in the garden.
Knuckle Sandwich
Fresh pork hocks are braised and then broiled over tart cabbage, and served with fluffy German potato dumplings.
How Does My Garden Grow? May 2014
A summary of my early spring efforts getting a vegetable and herb garden established.
Cake for the Bitty Bear
A short account of Theodore's first birthday party, complete with a teddy bear cake.
True Blue
Moist and slightly sweet, these blue beauties make an equally delicious accompaniment for dinner chili bowls and breakfast scrambles.
Food Fight
Challenging one of my strongest food prejudices with a rich, creamy chicken liver curry.
Orange Miso Cod and Broccoli Fritters
A quick, easy weeknight dinner, full of color and aromatic flavor.
Cashew Pancakes
These grain-free cashew pancakes are fluffy, moist, and sturdy all at once--and as a bonus, the batter adapts nicely into chocolate mini-muffins.
All-Hours Flax Cookies
Chewy grain-free cookies with just four ingredients that could easily be adapted for breakfast, dessert, or anytime in between!
Cheese Crackers
Grain-free cheddar crackers made with garbanzo bean and carrot flours--perfect for your next snack attack!