Shrimp and grits

Shrimp and grits

You might say this is the recipe that broke the caveman’s back. Julie had made Paleo Grits only a few days before, and I really wanted to surprise her with a cool meal that incorporated her latest creation. Julie is the real brains behind the apron in our house. So...
Mushroom stuffed quail with dijon sauce

Mushroom stuffed quail with dijon sauce

There are few outdoor experiences quite like quail hunting. Quail hunting season opens in early winter and goes through February in Georgia. Thanks to the amazing work by such organizations like Quail Unlimited, you can find all sorts of places to hunt birds. Like...
Turkey loafing

Turkey loafing

This is our take on meatloaf, again one of those all-time ultimate comfort foods. Most family recipes for meatloaf involve similar basics, though quite a few home recipes call for added breadcrumbs and store-bought ketchup. Much like burgers, this Turkey Loafing...
Basic, almost foolproof grilled chicken

Basic, almost foolproof grilled chicken

If you were to poll people who have embarked on a paleo path and ask them “what protein source do you most often eat?” chances are chicken would be at the top of the list. There are hundreds if not thousands of ways to prepare chicken, which makes life all that more...
Coq au vin casserole of chicken in red wine

Coq au vin casserole of chicken in red wine

The first time I made coq au vin for one of my Le Creuset cooking demonstrations, I was convinced that I was either going to burn my eyebrows off or injure some innocent bystander. Flambéing is dramatic, and always gets my heart racing with that noise it makes as it...