These bison burgers have bite! I love eating them for breakfast, but you can enjoy at any meal. Bison is NOT the same as buffalo. Commercial brands use the terms “bison” and “buffalo” interchangeably. However, while bison and buffalo are from the same Bovidae family,...
Animal Protein
Jerk Cornish Hens
Jerk Cornish Hens Serves 2-4 2 Cornish hens, each about 1 to 1-1/4 pounds each, rinse well and pat dry with paper towels For the jerk: 1 large bunch of scallions or 2 thin bunches of scallions 1 habanero, deseeded + 2 red chili peppers (seeds intact), ends trimmed...
Grilled Five Spice Duck Breast
Duck is a rich source of protein and nutrients, including B vitamins, selenium, iron and zinc, that support thyroid health. This is a fun way to get out of the kitchen on a sweltering day, while grilling something delicious. For a more traditional way of cooking...
Ginger Pork Chops
It may be in my ancestral DNA, but I absolutely love the combination of pork and ginger! Pasture-raised pork is an excellent source of protein. Pork also contains an abundance of vitamins and minerals that support thyroid health, including B vitamins for energy,...
Grilled Cinnamon Poussin
A poussin is a young chicken, sometimes referred to as a "spring chicken". At slaughter, poussins are less than a month old and weigh between 1 and 1-1/2 pounds. Whether roasted, poached or grilled, they are delectable because the meat is so tender. A word about...
Braised Rabbit in Almond Sauce
In my past life as a food and lifestyles writer, I remember a trip to Catalonia, Spain (which hugs the Mediterranean coast in northeast Spain) with great fondness. I spent time at an olive oil estate, learning their production methods, and also took a side trip to...
Bison Rib-Eye Steak with Cowboy Rub
Bison are natural herbivores; they graze on grasses and sedges, as well as leaves and twigs, and they are constantly on the move. As a result, these free-roaming creatures are a super lean source of clean, pasture-raised protein. Bison is also a rich in B vitamins...
Braised Lamb Shanks in Red Wine Sauce with Mushrooms and Rosemary
Braised Lamb Shanks in Red Wine Sauce with Mushrooms and Rosemary Serves 2 to 4 2 large or (4 small) lamb shanks 1 cup dry red wine, like a Rhone, Bordeaux, Burgundy 2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon of raw apple cider vinegar 2 teaspoons of Celtic sea salt...
Tomato Scrambled Egg
High-quality healthy fats, like pasture-raised eggs and grass-fed butter (or grass-fed ghee, coconut oil, olive oil), are the star of this simple dish. If you can tolerate healthy fats, like pasture-raised eggs and grass-fed butter, these budget-friendly foods can...
Ginger Lamb Ragu
Ragus are a part of classic Italian cooking. A traditional ragu is a meat-based sauce that typically consists of ground meat (beef, lamb, veal, pork or poultry), a sofrito of minced onions, carrots and celery (sometimes, pancetta); vegetables; tomato puree; wine,...
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