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    Real food recipes for the everyday primal cook

    Welcome to The Primitive Dish where we are all about delicious recipes that use real ingredients! Here you'll find smoked and grilled meat recipes, healthy side dishes, and gluten-free + paleo desserts for the entire family!

    Smoked and BBQ Recipes

    These healthy recipes are perfect for the smoker or grill! From appetizers, to side dishes and delicious cuts of meat, these recipes will definitely become grilling season favorites!

    • An overview shot of juicy BBQ chicken in a cast iron pan next to a bowl of BBQ sauce topped with chopped parsley.
      Traeger Smoked Chicken Breast
    • An overview shot of a cast iron skillet filled with nachos and topped with sour cream, guacamole, cilantro, and salsa.
      Smoked BBQ Chicken Nachos
    • An overview shot of smoked bacon slices on a black background.
      How To Make Smoked Bacon on the Traeger Grill
    • An overhead shot of a pan full of grilled bacon wrapped asparagus bundles.
      Smoked Bacon Wrapped Asparagus (Whole30)

    See more Grilling Recipes →

    Popular Recipes

    These trending recipes are what thousands of readers have been enjoying this month! Find our most popular paleo recipes right here!

    • An overview shot of chicken fried rice on a blackstone griddle being tossed by two spatulas.
      Blackstone Fried Rice
    • An overhead shot of a pan full of grilled bacon wrapped asparagus bundles.
      Smoked Bacon Wrapped Asparagus (Whole30)
    • An overhead shot of smoked shrimp skewers on a black serving board next to Whole30 marinade and garnishes
      Smoked Shrimp Skewer Recipe For Your Pellet Grill
    • An overhead closeup shot of chicken fajitas on a pan topped with chopped cilantro and lime wedges.
      Blackstone Fajitas

    Healthy Recipes by Course

    • Dinners
    • Side Dishes
    • Appetizers
    • Condiments

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    Recent Recipes

    • A small glass bowl filled with a sweet and smokey chicken dry rub along with a small silver spoon on a wood background.
      Easy Dry Rub Recipe For Smoked Chicken Thighs
    • Sliced brisket on a wood cutting board near veggies with a text overlay reading tri tip vs brisket: which is the better cut of beef
      Tri Tip vs Brisket: Which is the better BBQ meat?
    • Honey drizzle into a glass jar with the text overlay "Can you eat honey on the paleo diet?"
      Can you eat honey on the paleo diet?
    • Cows grazing in a pasture with a text overlay reading grass-fed beef vs pasture-raised beef.
      Grass-Fed Beef vs Pasture-Raised: What's the difference?

    About Emilee

    I am a food photographer, recipe developer, and have a thing about using only whole + real foods to make delicious meals and treats. Here you'll find simple grilled recipes and healthy desserts that will become everyday family favorites.

    Learn more about me →

    Healthy Kid Friendly Recipes

    As a mom of two boys, creating healthy recipes that are kid friendly is one of my biggest goals! Here you'll find healthy kid-friendly meals that even the pickiest of eaters will enjoy. From Whole30, to paleo and gluten free, these wholesome recipes are ones that the entire family will love.

    • Two smash burger patties between a hamburger bun topped with lettuce, tomato, bbq sauce, and onions.
      Blackstone BBQ Bacon Smash Burgers
    • A stack of donuts half glazed and half chocolate on a wire cooling rack.
      Healthy Baked Donuts
    • A stack of almond flour shortbread cookies that had been dipping in chocolate.
      Paleo Shortbread Cookies
    • A stack of pumpkin pecan pie bars on a black plate topped with whipped cream and pumpkin pie spice
      Paleo Pumpkin Pecan Pie Bars

    See more Kid Friendly recipes →

    Paleo Recipes

    Paleo friendly recipes that are made with whole foods and natural ingredients! These recipes are all gluten free, dairy free, and free from refined sugars!

    • A collage of brightly colored whole30 side dishes with a text overlay reading "21 best whole30 side dishes"
      The 21 Best Whole30 Side Dishes
    • A two photo collage of date syrup in a white bowl and syrup being drizzled on pancakes with a text overlay stating maple syrup vs date syrup
      Maple Syrup vs Date Syrup
    • A top down shot of a bowl of mango salsa topped with cilantro, lime, and served with chips on a wood background.
      Homemade Mango Habanero Salsa
    • An overview shot of smoked keto scotch eggs cut in half and topped with green onions.
      Smoked Scotch Eggs

    See more paleo recipes →

    Healthy Desserts Recipes

    These healthy dessert recipes are perfect for any occasion.  The majority of these delicious treat are paleo and these recipes are always gluten free, refined sugar free, and made with real and good for you ingredients!

    • A stack of donuts half glazed and half chocolate on a wire cooling rack.
      Healthy Baked Donuts
    • A stack of almond flour shortbread cookies that had been dipping in chocolate.
      Paleo Shortbread Cookies
    • A close up photo of a chocolate cupcake with chocolate buttercream swirl on a wire cooling rack.
      Gluten-Free Chocolate Cupcakes
    • A stack of vegan snickerdoodle cookies with a bite taken out on a brown background near cinnamon sticks
      Vegan Snickerdoodle Cookies

    See more healthy desserts →

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