Primal Bites

Sometimes it's hard coming up with a simple appetizer for a party or casual get together (besides the standby chips and dip, nuts, ect)....

This is a quick recipe for miniature meatloaves with mashed sweet potatoes.  Mini meatloaves are great because they take less than half th...

What is it about bbq pulled pork that makes my mouth water?  Put it in a simple taco with some sliced avocado, tomato, and arugula you have ...

Here is another recipe that is simple to prepare but makes a big impact.  I used fresh ground sirloin because it is a bit leaner and more te...

Yes, it is true.  No, I didn't trick you.  It is possible to make healthy food taste like junk food.  I have no idea why I never thought...

Traditional deviled eggs are no doubt delicious; but like the saying goes, bacon makes everything better.  I wanted to make a creative appet...

These are my version of a paleo chocoate covered granola bar:  they are homemade fruit and nut bars without any added sweeteners (except wha...

Spicy rich sauteed cajun shrimp is paired with a ginger cinnamon cocktail sauce in this simple dish.  I got the idea to make cocktail sauce ...

I love the flavor of hot wings, but I really don't like the chicken wings themselves.  They seem to be all skin with only a tiny bite of...

One of my coworkers at work was talking about how much they love stuffed mushrooms and an idea popped in my head:  mushroom  pizzas!  I used...

I have made these little nuggets a million times.  I originally used the recipe from Ellie Krieger's book So Easy , but modified it a bi...

I made these delicious appetizers for Thanksgiving and they were a hit!  Simple to make and easy to eat, these are the perfect sweet and sal...

I set out to make a simple, easy, elegant dessert and it turned out fabulous.  With only 3 ingredients you can make this lovely treat in les...

This is a delicious fruit dip but would also be lovely spread over toasted gluten-free bread or crackers.  It is natural, healthy, and free ...

I still stand by the saying that bacon makes everything better.  I made these as a snack last night while we were watching a movie and they ...

A few months ago, my mother commented on some miniature meatloaves she ate at a party that were out of this world.  She claimed they were th...

This is a fun snack to set out at a party or to send off with your husband to work.  It is very easy to make:  everything is done in the mic...