Cake for the Bitty Bear
A short account of Theodore's first birthday party, complete with a teddy bear cake.
View ArticleKnuckle Sandwich
Fresh pork hocks are braised and then broiled over tart cabbage, and served with fluffy German potato dumplings.
View ArticleGrain-Free Flatbread
These grain-free flatbreads couldn't be easier to make, and are a versatile addition to lunch menus, particularly as pizza crust.
View ArticleBanana 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.
View ArticlePrimalized 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.
View ArticleChristmas 2014
My parents came to spend the day with us on Christmas Eve and take me grocery shopping for the holiday meals. I was pretty exhausted from a night of very little sleep between the boys’ antics, but...
View ArticleRinging in the New
Jeremy gave me a bamboo steamer for Christmas this year. It wasn’t at the very top of my list, but I knew he was hoping that I would keep a promise to try my hand at making gluten-free dim sum if I got...
View ArticleSteam Punk
Even though Jeremy bought me that bamboo steamer to make dim sum, as I was researching options for gluten-free bao, I came across a recipe for steamed matcha cakes that set off a giant light bulb in my...
View ArticleDoing the Splits
A plethora of ways to make use of the humble split pea, from the familiar to the fanciful.
View ArticleSeeing Green
This month’s muffin experiments have been inspired by the hope of spring renewal and by St. Patrick’s Day. I’ve been throwing in green color from a wide range of sources, and have been extremely...
View ArticleMoroccan Chili
A frugal take on chili employing chickpeas and the Moroccan spice blend called ras el hanout.
View ArticleCreamy Kielbasa Soup
A warming soup full of flavors and textures: rich and creamy, spicy and tangy.
View ArticlePrimal English Muffins
A new variant of the popular 2-minute paleo English muffin, made with urad dal and coconut flours.
View ArticleTheo Bean’s Second Birthday
Hard to believe that our little Theo is already two years old! In the past year, he has become my little sous chef, pulling up a chair nearly the moment I go into the kitchen to clean or cook. He helps...
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