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Chinese Five Spice Baked Pork Chops with Sautéed Escarole

This recipe for baked pork chops seasoned with Chinese five spice powder and served with sautéed escarole is a fantastic way to add some flavor to your usual dinnertime meal while still keeping it quick and easy! If you’re not familiar with these ingredients, Chinese five spice powder is a blend of—you guessed it—five different […]

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Philly Cheesesteak (with Optional Primal Cheddar Cheese Sauce)

Savory, smokey, and dripping with creamy cheese, the Philly cheesesteak is an iconic loaded sandwich made traditionally with beefsteak, a hoagie roll, and oodles of melted cheese. We skipped the roll and redid the cheese sauce recipe for a Primal take on this Pennsylvania local favorite! Not totally authentic, granted, but delicious nonetheless. You really […]

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Primal, Paleo, and Gluten-free Swedish Meatballs

Swedish meatballs can be a main course, but their small size is ideal for an appetizer, ready to be poked with a toothpick or picked up by hungry fingers. But if you’re not planning a festive smorgasbord in the near future, then just stash these meaty morsels in the fridge for middle of the week […]

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Cornish Hens with Gluten-free Gravy Recipe (with Air Fryer Option!)

We’re all about easy meals here at Mark’s Daily Apple, but sometimes you want to step it up and make something a little special. Who says you can’t serve an impressive meal that’s also simple? Here, we made air fryer cornish hens over mashed root veggies with a side of roasted Brussels sprouts. It’s easy […]

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Low-carb TikTok Inspired Salmon Rice Bowls

If you’re on TikTok and you come across food and recipe videos from time to time, there’s no doubt you’ve seen Emily Mariko’s viral Salmon Rice recipe. Here at Mark’s Daily Apple, we swooned as hard as everyone else, but wanted a lower carb, grain-free option. We got to work on making a Primal version, […]

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Mushroom and Bacon Cauliflower Rice Risotto Recipe

The rich flavors of salty bacon and earthy mushrooms dominate this low-carb risotto dish, turning riced cauliflower into a super-flavorful side. Cauliflower risotto is fantastic served with a main course of roasted chicken, salmon, or thick, juicy pork chops. The recipe below is great without any additional ingredients, but if you’re really craving comfort food […]

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One Pot Braised Pork and Root Vegetables and Butternut Squash

Once fall hits, grocery stores and farmer’s markets turn into a harvest festival, and we’re always looking into new ways to use the gorgeous root vegetables and squashes that line the produce aisle. Here, we’re making a one-pot braised pork roast with butternut squash and root vegetables that takes comfort food to the next level. […]

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Instant Pot Beef Enchiladas – Primal, Paleo, Keto, Grain-free and Gluten-free!

Enchiladas are often a mess of ingredients in a casserole pan, the two main ingredients being tortillas and a heavy blanket of cheese. But it doesn’t have to be that way. In this Primal enchilada recipe, it’s all about the meat. Chuck roast is slow-cooked and tender with a thick, mildly spicy sauce, and the […]

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Packed Lunch Ideas: Alternatives to Sandwiches

The first week of school, you may get creative with packed lunches, but most people start getting into a lunch routine that can become boring. These non-sandwich packed lunch ideas are sure to liven up your lunchboxes. If you’re in a rut when it comes to lunches, whether it be for school or the office, […]

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Gluten-free Lemon Caper Chicken Recipe

The star of this lemon caper chicken recipe is a simple sauce with bold, memorable flavor. Three easy ingredients – capers, parsley, and butter, plus one secret ingredient (the brine from the caper jar) come together into a rich and piquant sauce that will have you licking the plate. The versatile sauce pairs well with chicken […]