GRILLED CHICKEN + RATATOUILLE

Chicken, Gluten Free "Cheats", Pork, Side Dishes
15 Mar 2011 INGREDIENTS: 2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/3s lengthwise 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch-wide strips 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch-wide strips 1 red onion, peeled, cut into 1/4-inch-wide slices 2 medium tomatoes, halved crosswise 3-4 portobello mushroom caps, sliced thick 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 1/3 cup thinly sliced basil 1 1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar DIRECTIONS: Prepare barbecue or cast iron skillet (medium-high heat). Place veggies into a large bowl and drizzle oil over and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper; toss to coat. Grill vegetables until tender and slightly charred. Transfer to cutting board. Place chicken breasts in same large bowl. Turn to ... {More...}

PARMESAN SAGE PORK LOIN

Drinks, Entrees, Gluten Free "Cheats", Pork
03 Mar 2010 Yes, I know potatoes aren't technically Paleo, but I still eat them from time to time. If you are potato-free in your diet, sub in some other type of root veggie like rutabega or parsnips. If you are completely dairy free, just skip the Parmesan cheese. Ingredients: 2 cups diced red potatoes, unpeeled 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup chopped carrots 1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth 1/2 cup dry sherry One 2-lb. pork tenderloin, trimmed of silverskin Table salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 2 Tbs. dried sage 1 Tbs. salt-free garlic-and-herb seasoning 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Preparation: Heat the oven to 400°F. Arrange the potatoes, ... {More...}

NEAPOLITAN RIB & SAUSAGE RAGU

Entrees, Gluten Free "Cheats", Pork
02 Mar 2010 This is another one that I serve over gluten free pasta...and with a fatty Italian red vino. SO yummy... Ingredients: 2 28-oz. cans imported Italian plum tomatoes, preferably San Marzano 2# baby back pork ribs, trimmed of excess fat (about 11 ribs) 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped 2 medium cloves garlic, finely chopped 2-4 Tbs. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes; more to taste 2-3 links mild Italian sausage (about 1/2 lb.), casings removed 1 cup dry white wine 1/2 cup tomato paste diluted in 1/2 cup water Preparation: Position a rack in the lower third of ... {More...}

B’s Bolognese

Beef, Entrees, Gluten Free "Cheats", Pork
31 Jan 2010 This is a pretty typical Sunday "cheat" meal at the Murphy household. Serve with gluten free pasta and some red vino and enjoy! 1 oz. dried porcini mushrooms (optional) About 3/4 - 1 cup hot water, if using dried mushrooms 2 Tbs. unsalted butter 2 Tbs. olive oil 1 1/2 cups finely chopped yellow or red onion 2/3 cup peeled and finely chopped carrot 1/2 cup finely chopped celery 1 lb. ground beef or half beef and half pork 1 cup white wine 3 Tbs. tomato paste 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. ground pepper 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg 4 cups beef broth, heated 1 to 2 cups heavy cream (optional) Preparation If using dried porcini, place ... {More...}

GLUTEN FREE SPAGHETTI + CHICKEN SAUSAGE

Chicken, Entrees, Gluten Free "Cheats"
25 Jan 2010 By now you know I love Italian food :) . I was very pleasantly surprised to find out that gluten free pasta, while not 100% Primal is, quite tasty! This is great for a quick night when you aren't worried about the extra carbs from the pasta... Ingredients 1 lb. Chicken Sausage 1 jar Lucini Sauce (or other sauce that doesn't have sugar added) 1 pack Quinoa Gluten Free Pasta Directions: Start boiling the water and simmering the sauce. In the meantime, saute the chicken sausage in some olive oil until it is cooked through, make sure to smush (is that a word?) it up while ... {More...}