Raspberries and balsamic vinegar give this easy lamb recipe a punch. You can use fresh frozen or canned raspberries. I used our easy Balsamic Pickled Fruit so the Raspberry Balsamic Sauce on Lamb Pops came together in no time. I have wanted a garden for a while. I want a garden and the time to spend in it. But apartment living and the demands of my day job from May to September had meant that a garden was a dream. Some could argue I should be dreaming bigger - ocean side, huge home, fancy ... Read More about Raspberry Balsamic Sauce on Lamb Pops
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Balsamic Bacon Radicchio
Sure, radicchio can be a little bitter when raw, but when cooked and combined with the sweetness and saltiness of balsamic vinegar and bacon in Balsamic Bacon Radicchio, it’s fantastic. Not to mention beautiful. Overwhelmed by Great Taste Do you ever get that feeling when you hear about, read about, see, or taste a new dish or flavor combination or cooking technique that there is just SOOOOOOOOO much great food out there? I sometimes get sad. Sad that I'll never get to taste everything!!! ... Read More about Balsamic Bacon Radicchio
Balsamic Pickled Fruit
I am sore. It's a good sore... but there is a plethora of grunts and groans and pain moans. I sound like I'm 90 years old. I haven't been very dedicated to the gym over summer, time was in shortage, and my work out partner was busy. Do any of you have a gym buddy? My roommate goes to CrossFit and it seems like a real community. I find no gym buddy means no gym time. I always have something else I should or could be doing instead. With a buddy, the gym is rewarding and I always feel better ... Read More about Balsamic Pickled Fruit
Bacon Wrapped Pears with Balsamic Drizzle
This recipe is great atop a pile of greens, as an appetizer, a side, or heck... even dessert. Paleo and AIP friendly and super easy! Ever throw things together out of hunger and necessity, and they turn out amazing? This was one of those. A bag of pears sitting on the counter and a package of bacon brought together with a delightful balsamic drizzle. Why didn't I think of this before? We have other delicious bacon-wrapped fruits, like Apple Bacon Poppers, or the ... Read More about Bacon Wrapped Pears with Balsamic Drizzle
Balsamic Pear Smoothie
Unexpected in liquid format maybe, but the flavor combination of the Balsamic Pear Smoothie is so fresh and so clean clean! Strangely, I can't think of any amazing stories today. So I thought, why not tell you about the book I just read? Don't worry, no spoilers here. I love the writings of Chuck Palahniuk (author of Fight Club). Like Fight Club, Chuck's books have twisted and dark humor, random interesting and little-known facts, unexpected twists, very unique views of the world, often ... Read More about Balsamic Pear Smoothie
Paleo BBQ Sauce-Smokey Balsamic Apple
I did quite a bit of canning last year. First time canning by myself, and in true Holley fashion: I couldn't just can one thing, I canned EVERYTHING. I am impressed with myself - I have given away or used 80% of the preserving done last year. And thank goodness, because it's almost time to start at it again! You can watch for some paleo friendly home preserves in the coming months... and I can count on some new scalds, burns and scars to show off. I'm really a disaster. Fathers Day is ... Read More about Paleo BBQ Sauce-Smokey Balsamic Apple
Sour Cherry Elk Meatballs | AIP Recipe
Sour Cherry Elk Meatballs - AIP recipe - Lean elk pairs beautifully with sour cherries & rich balsamic reduction. They smell & taste amazing! Oh! And they are really quick and easy to make! Have you ever had game meat before? The original free-range, grass-fed, ethically raised meat. The elk meat you can buy is raised now, but you still get a very low fat and cholesterol, but high protein and nutrient rich meat. Because it is so low in fat be sure not to overcook these beauties! ... Read More about Sour Cherry Elk Meatballs | AIP Recipe
Paleo Christmas Breakfast Menu
Christmas morning with family is a magical time and what's better than sharing a delicious breakfast? We kinda love breakfasts, start the day with tasty paleo food? Yes, please!! Like our friend Brooke always says "only 1 more sleep till breakfast!" We have a lot of Paleo Christmas Breakfast ideas, all rounded up in one spot just for you! Below are drinks & smoothies, pancakes & waffles, omelets, eggs, and miscellaneous including coconut yogurt, breakfast sausages, and chocolate ... Read More about Paleo Christmas Breakfast Menu
2014 – A Year in Review
As you may or may not know, 2014 was the birth year for The Primal Desire and we've done some pretty great things. I decided that we should do a "year in review" of what happened this year that has got us here. Here are our top 10 viewed recipes, our 25 favorite recipes (that just didn't get the love they need and deserve), and a handful of our possibly (though maybe unlikely) Pulitzer Prize worthy writings. Top 10 Recipes of 2014 These are the recipes that were most viewed in 2014 in ... Read More about 2014 – A Year in Review
Food to Fuel Anti-Racism
We want to help and ground change-makers, so we created this recipe roundup of food to fuel anti-racism. Let's make sure that your body, mind, and spirit are being nourished while you're doing your anti-racism work. Looking after your wellbeing is crucial while changing the world! We've also put together a pile of antiracism resources to help learn, teach, and make an impact in the fight against systemic racism. We've brought together a bunch of gluten-free recipes (below) to help ... Read More about Food to Fuel Anti-Racism
Best Summer BBQ Grilling Recipes
It's that time of year again! Sun's out, buns' out! (Gluten-free buns, of course.) We've got fresh healthy BBQ sauce recipes and other summer grilling ideas that use seasonal ingredients - with no added sugar! Scroll down to get inspired by our summer recipes for: Grilled Meats & Marinades, BBQ Sauces, Salsas & Dips, Side Dishes, Desserts, and Drinks. Healthy BBQ Sauce Recipes These easy homemade BBQ sauce recipes will make all you summer grilling fresh and ... Read More about Best Summer BBQ Grilling Recipes
Paleo Christmas Menu Ideas
Happy Holidays! If you're on top of things like many people (not me so much- I'm relying on my sister to orchestrate this), you are planning out your holiday meals. We thought that it might be helpful to put a Paleo Christmas Menu Ideas list together. You can use these not just for Christmas day itself, but any other days that you'll be cooking for family and loved ones as well through the holidays! We have some traditional and non-traditional ideas on this list, so it should be helpful for ... Read More about Paleo Christmas Menu Ideas
Paleo Valentine’s Strawberry Bacon Roses
"Have you ever have one of those days?" That line generally precedes a negative story doesn't it? Let's get back to that in a sec... As you know, I prefer savory snacks over sweet, but I think everyone will enjoy these Paleo Valentine's Strawberry Bacon Roses with a Chocolate Balsamic Vinegar Reduction. Ka-Pow! You may have seen bacon roses on Pinterest or Facebook, but as is our style, I wanted to add some extra pizazz. And chocolate. It is Valentine's Day after all... Back to my ... Read More about Paleo Valentine’s Strawberry Bacon Roses
Instant Pot Holiday Brussels Sprouts
A crazy good holiday dish that is simple and easy to make. Instant Pot Holiday Brussels Sprouts come together quick and free-up a stovetop burner! Holiday season is here! This is exciting stuff, mint, chocolate, eggnog, baked goods, twinkling lights and spending time with friends and family. Hopefully at least; although the holidays can be stressful! This Instant Pot holiday brussels sprouts recipe is easy as pie. Ohh, I forgot about the amazing holiday pies! Who forgets about pie?? I ... Read More about Instant Pot Holiday Brussels Sprouts
Best Ribs – Instant Pot VS Sous Vide
I've talked to a bunch of friends and TPD readers recently who own an Instant Pot and are still afraid to use it. Or who are still only using it to make rice and slow cooking. Slow cooking? The magic is in the pressure cooking man! But I digress. What is the Best Way to Make Pork Ribs? This is a question for the ages, isn’t it? A quick internet search will show that everyone has their own answer. Boiling? Marinade or dry rub? And today we ask: sous vide ... Read More about Best Ribs – Instant Pot VS Sous Vide
Zoolander Paleo Orange Mocha Frappuccino
One of my all-time favorite movies is Zoolander. In honor of the memory of Rufus, Brint, and Meekus (see video below if those names don't ring a bell) and because Zoolander 2 was released this weekend, I wanted to make a Zoolander Paleo Orange Mocha Frappuccino (is it just me, or is "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" playing in everyone's heads right now?). View post on imgur.com It's Valentine's Day, and I'm in no way against anything that celebrates love, but since neither Holley or I have ... Read More about Zoolander Paleo Orange Mocha Frappuccino
Fresh Tomato Paleo Ketchup
There is sugar in EVERYTHING. Nearly all packaged or processed food contains added sugar. It is an epidemic. Fresh Tomato Paleo Ketchup saves the day with sweet ketchup goodness without a pile of sugar. Well, tomatoes aren't in season anymore, but ketchup always is. I spent my free time last summer learning how to preserve. I canned: peaches, pears, applesauce, tomatoes, salsa, and ketchup. For well over a month I had a counter covered in tomatoes in different stages of ripening, 140 ... Read More about Fresh Tomato Paleo Ketchup
Mandarin Pecan Spinach Salad
I've found that this Mandarin Pecan Spinach Salad is lovely to share with loved ones. Speaking of loved ones, I just got back from an amazing extended weekend in Vancouver. It wasn't my normal Vancouver trip, filled with eating out and shopping, etc. This trip was more about reconnecting with friends that I haven't spent time with in a while. I feel so refreshed after all the intense conversations about life and personal experiences (including passed relationships and life-changing ... Read More about Mandarin Pecan Spinach Salad
Instant Pot Coconut Yogurt
Looking for an easy and delicious dairy-free coconut yogurt? Look no further! This coconut culture can be adjusted to your desired tartness and texture! I had a hard time with this recipe, because everyone likes their yogurt a little differently, and there are plenty of recipes out there. I like mine Greek-style: thick, full-fat and tart. And plain. I like plain yogurt. I know, I'm a weirdo. I embrace it. So that is what this recipe is: full fat, thick and tart coconut yogurt. And ... Read More about Instant Pot Coconut Yogurt