BEET-GREEN SALAD

BEET-GREEN SALAD

SERVES 4 If you include any dairy in your diet, the addition of burrata, a creamy, fresh Italian cheese, elevates this salad to the next level. INGREDIENTS 6 beets sea salt 1 tbsp/15 ml extra-virgin olive oil Leaves from 2 bunches of beets, roughly chopped FOR THE...
JAMAICAN JERK PORK CHOPS

JAMAICAN JERK PORK CHOPS

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

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

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

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...