SERVES 4 When I started the Paleo diet, one of my closest friends brought me some jerk seasoning from Jamaica. I read the ingredients and noticed a few questionable items, so I decided to make my own. This is what I came up with! INGREDIENTS 2 scallions, chopped 2...
PORK CHOPS WITH POMEGRANATE-GINGER SAUCE
SERVES 4 Pomegranates are one of the most recognizable symbols of Armenia; they represent fertility, abundance and marriage. Pomegranate season was a special time for us growing up. My younger brother and I always looked forward to sitting at the dining table and...
CITRUS-BRAISED PORK SHOULDER
SERVES 6 TO 8 Not many meals can compare to a blissfully tender and moist pork shoulder. This informal dish is so versatile and can easily be dressed up with some sophisticated sides. When purchasing lard, read labels carefully to ensure that the only ingredient is...
CHINESE FIVE-SPICE PLUM PORK RIBS
SERVES 4 While no one knows its exact origins, some believe that the Chinese created five-spice powder to encompass all of the five flavors: sour, bitter, sweet, pungent and salty. These five elements combined create a powerful flavor. The five-spice brings a unique...
BRAISED GOAT SHOULDER
SERVES 8 Goat is the most widely consumed red meat in the world, a staple among many cultures but rarely eaten in the United States. I am not sure why, because it is truly delicious! Pasture-raised goat meat tastes more like beef than lamb. Because goat is very lean,...
SLOW-COOKER CHOCOLATE CHICKEN MOLE
SERVES 6 I have been perfecting the recipe for a slow-cooker chicken mole for several years. I think I finally got it right! The dark chocolate adds richness and complexity, while the peppers add a smoky flavor and the tomatoes brighten up the dish. INGREDIENTS 2...
WINE-BRAISED DUCK LEGS
SERVES 4 I recommend buying whole ducks for this dish. Buying a whole duck is more cost-effective and almost all of the parts can be used. Use the breasts to make my Macadamia-Crusted Duck Breast with Spicy “Soy” Ginger Sauce, the skin to render for duck fat, and the...
MACADAMIA-CRUSTED DUCK BREAST WITH SPICY “SOY” GINGER SAUCE
SERVES 4 Coconut aminos are a great Paleo substitute for soy sauce. They have a similar salty flavor, with a slight hint of sweetness. I use real soy sauce made from fermented soybeans as a condiment. Soybeans have a high level of phytates, which tend to block the...
TANDOORI CHICKEN
SERVES 4 Tandoori chicken is an Indian dish, traditionally prepared in a clay oven called a tandoor. You can now find recipes for grilled and roasted variations. This dish is typically prepared with yogurt and spices. I have made this recipe with yogurt and all my...
GRILLED CHICKEN CHERMOULA
SERVES 4 Chermoula is a marinade often used for fish or seafood in Algerian, Moroccan and Tunisian cuisines. The bright flavors of the fresh herbs lend themselves to chicken dishes, too. This dish is best if you allow the chicken to marinate overnight. INGREDIENTS 6...