JOY in 2020
As we approach Christmas next week and begin to wrap up this monumental year of 2020, I am compelled to write a little bit about JOY. Okay, you can roll your eyes, but bare with me as I reflect. As many of you know, joy …
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Observations from a 4 day fast
It’s important to eat high fat/ketogenic on the day before you fast. Doing so kickstarts the transition into ketosis which is the most important factor determining how you feel. It also seems to provide a good base for satiety during that sometimes challenging first day. …
Grilled Tri Tip With Romesco
In the Prendergast home, cooking is a family affair. Although Rachel is the queen of the kitchen, Brendan is the “king of the grill.” And no recipe brings those two forces better together than this one. For those who are unfamiliar with it, Tri tip …
Grilled Caesar Salad
Happy Foodie Friday Friends!! Last night we made one of my favorite go-to sides. Its super, super simple. Like you don’t even need a recipe, simple. However, I feel like I need to post this for those of you that have never tried a Grilled …
Crispy Cajun Cast Iron Shrimp
One of our favorite cooking vessels is the cast iron skillet. Cooking in the cast iron really takes a standard stuffed pepper or fillet of salmon to the next level (stay tuned for those recipes). Its no exception that this crispy cajun shrimp is a …
Primal Bolognese Sauce
When Fall arrives, there are a few cool weather comfort foods that I get excited to cook. My Primal Instant Pot Chili is on the list of course. Another favorite is Primal Bolognese Sauce. This meaty sauce is one that can easily be made in …
Green Goodness Avocado Salsa
This salsa is so yummy and takes only 5 minutes to make!If you’ve never tried or heard of avocado salsa, it might sound a little odd to you. But trust me, if you love salsa and you love guacamole this gives you the best of …
Primal Tabouli Salad
We love to cook lamb in the Prendergast home. Lamb burgers, lamb sausages, lamb meatballs, lamb chops… Yum yum! I created this salad as the perfect primal side-dish to complement lamb with mediterranean flavors (without the grains). This salad goes great with a chicken breast …
Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
Happy Foodie Friday!! Last week I shared my Bacon Broccoli Salad Recipe, and I mentioned that I love to serve it with with my air fryer chicken thighs. What I love about these chicken thighs is they always turn out delicious, they are easy to …
Bacon Broccoli Salad
Happy Foodie Friday!! Who’s looking for a yummy new side dish recipe? This is one of my favorite recipes both on a weeknight and also to bring to parties. It goes with everything, the kids love it, and -well- it has bacon. Enough said. Hope …