Pumpkin Bread: Cheese Pumpkin

Old Mother Hubbard

Went to her cupboard

To get some fresh pumpkin pie.

But her pie was not there,

So she gave her husband a glare

And said, "You ate it. Don't lie!"

This is a Cheese Pumpkin
cut in fourths
with the seeds removed

Peeled and sliced
Ready to be diced!

I coated the pumpkin flesh in
bacon grease and salt. However, any
fat would sufice.

I placed the pumpkin and the seeds
(coated in olive oil and salt)
in the oven at 450' F. I covered the pumpkin
for the first 20 minutes.

The seeds toast up in about 15-20 minutes

The pumpkin was finished in about 45 minutes

In one bowl I mixed 2 cups of almond flour,
1 tsp. of baking soda, and cinnamon.

In the other bowl I combined 2 cups of the cooked pumpkin,
1/4 cup of maple syrup,  2eggs,  1 tsp. of vanilla, and 1/4 of
coconut oil. I mixed it with an immersion blender.

Next I combined the wet and dry
ingredients and whisked by hand
to create a smooth mixture.

I coated this baking dish
(approx. 4 in. deep, 4 in. wide,  and 8 in. long)
with coconut oil and poured in the mixture.

I cooked the pumpkin bread at 350'F for about 45 minutes.
I tested it periodically with a knife, when it comes out dry
it is done.

Australian Lamb Chops

Cauliflower

These Australian lamb chops came frenched in a rack and I separated each rib using a butcher's knife. I sprinkled with sea salt and broiled them on each side for about 8 minutes. I usually grill them, but it's getting cold these days. I placed them about 4 in. away from the heat source. Always let the meat rest for 10 minutes before serving.

The cauliflower was chopped into florets and coated in olive oil and salt. I placed them in the oven before the lamb and cooked them at 450'F. I covered them for the first 40 minutes (until they softened) then left them to roast for an additional 15 minutes. I sprinkled them with grated parmesan cheese to finish.

4-Step Dinner: Wild Rice & Chicken with Radish Salad

This one could not be simpler!

So yummy it made my son's hair stand up!

Wild Rice and Chicken:

Measure one cup of WILD rice (it has less toxins and a better nutritional profile then regular rice) and place spread thin, in a glass 9x12 baking dish. Next place one whole cut up chicken 

(organic / local / pastured raised) on top of rice. Season with salt and pepper (I like to add paprika). Then pour 1 and 3/4 cup of water to cover the rice. Place uncovered in oven at 425' Fahrenheit. 

All of the fat and juices from the chicken, season the rice and create a wonderful flavor!

Radish Salad:

- Dice all the vegetables, whisk dressing, and pour on top:

• Dice approx. 12 radishes 
• Dice 2 celery stalks
• Dice 1/4 of a white onion

Dressing:

• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 3 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise (home made is best)
• 1 teaspoon of Dijon Mustard
• 2 teaspoons of wild honey
• Sea salt
• Pepper

Wild Rice cooked under organic chicken

Dinner is Served: Radish salad, (organic / local / pastured raised) chicken, wild rice

Wild about Salmon and Beet Recipe by Roger!

"With fresh ingredients you can never mess up in the kitchen. Staples should always (and only) include FRESH foods, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and fire. You can't go wrong with that!" - Roger Wright

Here is a step by step guide to making a delicious, nutritious, and healthy primal dinner!

What you need:

* Extra Virgin Olive Oil

* Kosher or Sea Salt

* 2 Large Beets

* Lemon for juice

* Cilantro

* Parsley

* 8 ounces of Salmon (per person), Skin Remains On Until Fish is 80% cooked, then removed and discarded.

* Cast Iron Skillet

Cooking Tips From Roger!

1. Adding red wine to organic ground beef makes delicious burgers!

2. For the ultimate salsa: first roast tomatoes, garlic, and peppers in the broiler. Then puree with cilantro, salt, and olive oil.

3. Raw sweet potatoes, when sliced matchstick thin, can provide a colorful and crunchy addition to your salads!

4. For an alternative leafy salad green: de-spine any chard, chop, and serve!

5. Cumin, paprika, and turmeric is a basic curry mixture. For gram marsala just add cinnamon. These combos are good for about anything!

6. Beet and Sweet Potato Recipe:

        -Steam beets and sweet potatoes 

        -Cut into cubes

        -Add red wine vinegar, salt, pepper, and olive oil

        -Add parsley or pineapple as alternatives!