One Pan Artichoke + Sun-Dried Tomato Rice with Chicken

One Pan Artichoke + Sun-Dried Tomato Rice with Chicken Gluten free | One Pan This vibrant one-pan meal brings together tender, juicy chicken with aromatic rice infused with the bold flavors of sun-dried tomatoes, briny artichoke hearts, garlic, and herbs. Simmered together in a single skillet, the rice absorbs all the savory juices from the […]

Paleo Marry Me Salmon

Paleo Marry Me Salmon Gluten free Dairy Free paleo This dish brings all the love without the heaviness. Perfectly pan-seared salmon is nestled in a light, flavorful sauce made with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, a splash of broth, and unsweetened coconut milk for creaminess — all balanced with fresh parsley and garlic. It’s nourishing, full of […]

Rosemary + Sun-Dried Tomato Beef Stew with Bacon

Rosemary + Sun-Dried Tomato Beef Stew with Bacon Completely over the top delicious. This is a treat – a dinner treat. It’s rich, flavorful (I mean garlic, rosemary + bacon), filled with a simmering wine sauce and tender carrots and beef. It’s really amazing. The sun-dried tomatoes sets it apart – turns the richness up […]

Loaded Brussels Sprout Hash with Bacon + Pecans

Loaded Brussels Sprout Hash with Bacon + Pecans A hash filled with all the right ingredients. It’s sweet, salty, and crunchy – just make sure you get everything on your fork for an amazing bite! Seasonally fresh brussel sprouts and butternut squash cooked with bacon – what can be better. Add in pecans, cranberries and […]

Marry Me Chicken

Paleo Marry Me Chicken Gluten free | Dairy Free | Paleo I’m jumping on the “Marry Me” recipe bandwagon — have you seen these dishes? They all start with “Marry Me,” and legend has it, once you serve one, the person eating it might just propose. So consider yourself warned! To me, it all comes […]

Coffee Shop Lemon Blueberry Muffins

Coffee Shop Lemon Blueberry Muffins Sending you into this weekend with a classic, healthier (less sugar) staple recipe for your favorite coffee shop blueberry muffins. They are filled with blueberries, topped with the best streusel and did I mention – gluten free. Simple, basic and classic recipes should never die. This is one of them. […]

Egg Roll Stir Fry with Pork

Egg Roll Stir Fry with Pork Tender ground pork flavored with tamari, sesame oil, coconut aminos and hot sauce. Add in tons of fresh ginger, cilantro, scallions and roasted cashews. Mix it all together with crispy wonton strips (that’s any extra step, but great to add). And it’s ready to enjoy! I love a good […]

One Pan Caprese Chicken

One Pan Caprese Chicken Recipe revised from original in 2023. This is what Summer is all about. Those juicy and sweet tomatoes on the vine, so many leaves of fresh basil and piles of mozzarella with a drizzle of balsamic – so good. I love using organic chicken breasts that are cut into thin cutlets. […]

10 Garlic Clove Chicken

10 Garlic Clove Chicken My love for roast chicken continues and this recipe is in 1st place. The silky sauce made of wine, butter and olive oil – I mean seriously. With the 10 garlic cloves to bring in so much flavor and the easiest roasted chicken, that ANYONE can cook. It’s just mouth watering. […]

Beef Hokkien Mee Stir Fry

Beef Hokkien Mee Stir Fry When making this recipe, I use a little help from a friend. Like a friend in the form of a store bought sauce. Give yourself some grace. Don’t stress about making everything from scratch. We all could use some help in the kitchen. When I found this sauce, (which by […]

Weeknight One Pan Chicken Cacciatore

This Chicken Cacciatore is a gourmet meal but made simple with ingredients you are sure to have + just the right amount of time to make a homemade meal.

Boneless chicken thighs give this recipe the best flavor, stays moist and each thighs will stay tender even when you reheat this. Simple crushed tomatoes, shallots, garlic, red peppers, oregano and basil. Yum – ingredients I highly suggest you have in your pantry at all times.

Greek Inspired Ground Beef + Feta Bowl

Greek Inspired Ground Beef + Feta Bowls Give it to me in a bowl, pita pocket or piled high on a fork. Doesn’t matter how you eat this – just do it. Tender ground beef with feta cheese with all the oregano and mint, and a herb oil drizzle and crunchy cucumber and tomato salad…with […]

Gluten Free Sour Cream Strawberry Skillet Cake

Gluten Free Sour Cream Strawberry Skillet Cake When you make this – ALWAYS serve it with whipped cream.  Tender cake made from vegetable shortening, butter, sugar, flour and eggs. It’s a simple cake base followed by a quick streusel topping and fresh juicy strawberries. The cake base can be used with other fruits too – […]

Weeknight Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps

Weeknight Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps When you asked for more weeknight favorites that don’t take forever – here is one that I love and everyone at your table will too. Ground beef with garlic and ginger with all the red pepper flakes you can handle, plus carrots, red bell peppers and scallions. It’s fresh and […]

Firecracker Salmon Bowls

Firecracker Salmon Bowls Heck ya, this is amazing. It’s a simple meal with quality ingredients – and a sauce that takes 10 seconds to make. It’s a perfect meal for Summer – brings the heat, takes little time to make and it’s healthy. I love that it’s Paleo friendly, packed with flavors and brings all […]

Blender Banana + Cottage Cheese Muffins

Blender Banana + Cottage Cheese Muffins Basically the tastiest banana bread in muffin form with crunchy walnuts and spongy muffin goodness. What more could you want? These are good. Call them what you want – banana bread muffins, banana muffins, or my crazy title of Blender Banana and Cottage Cheese Muffins. And one of my […]

Crunchy Peanut Chicken Wraps

Crunchy Peanut Chicken Wraps A simple gluten free wrap with all the crunchy veggies, tender chicken loaded with the best peanut sauce and peppery arugula. It’s fresh, light and perfect for lunch today. I love changing up lunches – from salads and soups to a wrap filled with all the right things. It’s filling but […]

Poached Pear + Spinach Salad with Lemon Champagne Dressing

Poached Pear + Spinach Salad with Lemon Champagne Dressing Stepping up my salad rotation with this beauty. I love a good spinach salad – it just makes me feel better. Oh and those pears are worth the extra step, crunchy walnut and creamy goat cheese. Such great combinations of flavors. Simple poached pears leave them […]

Our Favorite Summer Pasta Salad

Our Favorite Fast Summer Pasta Salad It’s the best of both worlds. Cold and tender pasta with salty olives and feta cheese, crisp cherry tomatoes and cucumbers and lots of fresh parsley.  It’s a no mayonnaise recipe, I can get behind. Trust me, you don’t miss it. The dressing is tangy – the shallots and […]

Sweet + Sour Pork Meatballs with Pineapple

Sweet + Sour Pork Meatballs with Pineapple Perfectly tender and cooked mini pork meatballs with all the flavors of ginger and garlic then bites of roasted pineapple. Yes, give me more. The sauce is simple – roasted pineapples make it over the top. Add in some sweet brown sugar, coconut aminos, tamari or soy sauce […]

Quick and Smoky Jicama Tacos

Quick and Smoky Jicama Tacos Look no further for your next vegetarian taco recipe. This has it ALL. Crunchy jicama loaded with spices, fresh tomatoes and avocado with charred tortillas and lime cream. Top it off with freshly roasted corn, cilantro and jalapenos. It is simple, fresh and makes for a great taco. Other ways […]

My Simple Cashew Ginger Chicken Stir Fry

My Simple Cashew Ginger Chicken Stir Fry Classic and Simple. My favorite words when I make new recipes to share. We all need more healthy meals in our lives that nurish us but also don’t take 2 hours to prepare. I often make different variations of this – change up the sauce a bit, add […]

Peanut Chicken Egg Roll Stir Fry

Peanut Chicken Egg Roll Stir Fry Ok, Wow. Just wow! If you are looking for a killer new recipe to add to your routine, this is IT! Talk about texture, color, protein, nutrition and deliciousness – here it is. This recipe is very similar to my Egg Roll Stir Fry with Pork where I used […]

Fried Pecan Goat Cheese + Pomegranate Dressing Salad

Fried Pecan Goat Cheese + Pomegranate Dressing Salad Sweet pomegranates, salty and tangy goat cheese, nutty pecans and sweet tender baby greens. It’s a really good combination of flavors. The sweet dressing needs that warm goat cheese – the perfect bite has everything in it. It’s really perfect. Seasonal is best. Cruising into Fall and […]

Beef Enchilada Tater Tot Bake

Beef Enchilada Tater Tot Bake Beef. Enchilada. Tater Tot. Bake. You read that right and I typed that right. Tender and saucy beef and peppers, mixed with enchilada sauce, black beans and cheese. Whoa! Add in some staple spices, fresh herbs and crispy tater tots – you won’t miss the tortillas, promise! This Beef Enchilada […]

Salsa Braised Chicken Thighs

Salsa Braised Chicken Thighs I’ve been on a mission. These gourmet weeknight dinners just need to be simplier, tastier and well, just overall good. I don’t want to do a ton of dishes, I don’t want to chop for 20 minutes and I don’t want the ingredients list to be long. If you are after […]

Sun-Dried Tomato Vodka Pasta + Chicken

Sun-Dried Tomato Vodka Pasta + Chicken Hot damn. Excuse the language but this is just SO good. We have been eating so many sun-dried tomatoes lately, that I thought why not add them into my simple tomato vodka sauce. The richness, depth of flavor and little bites of jewels..oh my, it’s good. Just make this […]

Gluten Free Rainbow Appetizer Board

Gluten Free Rainbow Appetizer Board Wow! I mean, just Wow. The colors are vibrant, textures are crazy and you just don’t know what to grab first. BUT do you want to be the first to “mess it up”? Clients say that all the time. AND I’m like “DIG IN” Yes, its beautiful but its delicious […]

Classic Gluten Free Coffee Cake Muffins

Classic Gluten Free Coffee Cake Muffins These little nuggets…or muffins, in this case are the best. It’s your favorite coffee shop variety but made healthier and even more delicious. I mean moist cake center with all the brown sugar streusel topping you could want. Classics don’t die. They live on. And can be altered just […]

Chicken Shawarma Bowls with Turmeric Cauliflower Rice

Chicken Shawarma Bowls with Turmeric Cauliflower Rice Basically the most perfect bowl that is full of crazy good chicken bites and all the things. This bowl is heaven in a bowl. All the textures, flavors and warmth to your soul that you NEED right now. We basically go nuts in our house for bowls like […]

Remixed Chicken Peanut Satay Arugula Salad

Chicken Peanut Satay + Arugula Salad Whoa, this is a good one! If you love spicy and sweet peanut anything you will LOVE this recipe. The marinade gives the chicken tons of flavor and after a quick grill of the skewers, you top it all with a gingery peanut dressing. The arugula, pea sprouts and […]

Gluten Free Mini Whipped Chocolate Ganache Whoopie Pies

Mini Whipped Chocolate Ganache Whoopie Pies Guys, Maine is known for Whoopie Pies. And since I just spent a few weeks there and taste tested a few, I knew I needed to bring back this recipe. I mean, Gluten Free Mini Whipped Chocolate Ganache Whoopie Pies! Think the most moist chocolate brownies cakes with smooth […]

Sweet Potato + Chorizo Hash

Sweet Potato + Chorizo Hash Tender bites of sweet potato, zucchini and all the chorizo I can handle. Simply spiced with smoked paprika, garlic and onion powder. Serve with an easy scrambled or fried egg (poached for extra points) and top with the fastest guacamole around. I love how rustic this dish is, how the colors […]

Warm Asparagus Salad with Walnut Bread Crumbs

Warm Asparagus Salad with Walnut Bread Crumbs Giving you Spring on a plate. I mean sweet sweet pea greens with fresh asparagus perfectly peeled with all the butter, cheese, basil and walnuts you can handle. It’s a fancy looking salad or side dish – but without the fuss. Grab your ingredients Sweet pea greens Asparagus […]

Steak Bite Salad with Homemade Italian Dressing

Steak Bite Salad with Homemade Italian Dressing Perfectly seasoned steak bites with all the Italian spices, simple and classic salad additions, like carrots, cucumbers and tomatoes. Step it up with herb goat cheese, hard boiled eggs and pickled red onion. It’s seriously delicious. Looking for a light, yet filling and tasty new salad? Well, this […]

One Pan Green Enchilada Chicken + Rice Skillet

One Pan Green Enchilada Chicken + Rice Skillet Give me all that moist and cheesy chicken and creamy rice. Layers of peppers with green chile enchilada sauce – yes, it’s good. One pan meals have my heart. The flavors really develop so much more – plus less dishes and serving it in the skillet is […]

Roasted Honey Bacon Wrapped Thyme Carrots

Roasted Honey Bacon Wrapped Thyme Carrots Bacon wrapped anything is usually going to be good, am I right? I love a good whole roasted carrot and wrapping them in bacon, just takes it to a whole new level. They are show stoppers – everyone will grab an extra one or two for their plates. Grab […]

Not the Tik Tok
Green Goddess Salad

Not the Tik Tok Green Goddess Salad Calling all Green Goddess Fans and Non fans…because I’ll convert you. The dressing alone is fantastic. Creamy, filled with herbs, garlic and coconut cream – It’s ranch dressings sister – and might be better. What takes this salad over top is the goat cheese, parsley leaves and crisp […]

Smoky Sweet Potato Mac and Cheese with Kale

Smoky Sweet Potato Mac and Cheese with Kale Yes, I did a thing. Homemade Mac and Cheese will never look the same again. Whoa. I’m excited about this one. It’s creamy with hint of smoked paprika, the pasta has a bite and is salted with Parmesan, rich bone broth cooked sweet potatoes and KALE. Yes, […]

Crispy Sesame Crusted Chicken + Simple Slaw

Crispy Sesame Crusted Chicken + Simple Slaw Give me all the crispy baked chicken – it’s like fried chicken but without all the added grease. Slice thinly so you can dip into an easy house made sauce. Add a simple crunchy slaw for something green and it’s a healthy flavorful meal. Weeknight crispy crusted chicken […]

Quick Beef Shepherd’s Pie

Quick Beef Shepherd’s Pie If you could make this in less than 25 minutes, would you? Well, you can do just that. It’s a great comfort meal, weeknight meal and yes, even gluten free. I love serving it with potatoes on the side – even mashed sweet potatoes are so good with this. This meal […]

Quick Ginger Pork Stir Fry

Quick Ginger Pork Stir Fry Think salty and sweet with a bit of heat, crunch and tender pork pieces. Ground pork makes this recipe come together in less than 10 minutes. Yes, that’s right. An amazing dinner on your table in 10 minutes. So much sauce. Coconut aminos make up the sauce. Seriously, one ingredient […]

Mexican Chicken + Chickpea Salad

Mexican Chicken + Chickpea Salad Lightened up and reinvented Mexican Chopped Salad. Just imagine all the little nuggets of spice rubbed chicken with chickpeas, creamy goat cheese and crunchy bell peppers. The mixed greens, lime, cilantro and honey bring it all together to make an easy twist on a Mexican Chopped Salad. I love the […]

Sweet Potato Fries with Rosemary Garlic Butter

Sweet Potato Fries with Rosemary Garlic Butter Anything with herb garlic butter is calling my name. The sweet potatoes are just a bonus. Ha, but seriously the tender and creamy sweet potatoes with crispy outside all covered with rosemary, parsley, garlic, black pepper and BUTTER. What could be better? More. Besides eating a pile of […]

Peanut Curry Sweet Potato + Carrot Soup

Curry Sweet Potato + Carrot Soup with Peanuts Who doesn’t need an easy soup this time of year. I just love everything about this one. It’s easy – yes, I already said that. Filled with all the healthy things while being light yet filling. Sweet potatoes and carrots blend up so nicely – all their […]

Cacao + Almond Butter Oat Bites

Cacao + Almond Butter Oat Bites My secret is about to be out. I haven’t shared this recipe with anyone and while I’m sure you can find similar protein bite recipes online – I’ve finally perfected these little nuggets and I’m sharing it all with you. Shortly after a client asked me for some sort […]

Paleo Beef Stroganoff

Paleo Beef Stroganoff Please try this recipe, because who doesn’t love a bowl full of comfort. It really is so good. Yes, it’s a Paleo version of the classic – trust me you won’t notice the difference. The flavors are perfect in this – I mean, check out that sauce. Mushrooms, onions, Dijon mustard, bone broth, […]

Saucy Ginger Beef Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Saucy Ginger Beef Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Let all your Paleo dreams come true with this simple yet powerful dish. The best tender roasted sweet potatoes with sauce covered beef with all the garlic and ginger you can handle. Top it with a quick cucumber salad with fresh mint. The combination of flavors – well, they […]

Paleo General Tso Chicken + Cauliflower Stir Fry

Paleo General Tso Chicken + Cauliflower Stir Fry Mouthwatering good. A delicious sauce coats the chicken and cauliflower pieces – which are crispy brown and tender inside. Top it all with fresh red pepper, scallions and sesame seeds. Serve with rice or extra cauliflower. It’s really that good. All these delicious week night meals. Just […]

Quick Gluten Free Moo Shu Pork Stir Fry

Quick Gluten Free Moo Shu Pork Stir Fry paleo | gluten free | dairy free 15 minutes until dinner time! Yes, you read that right. Once that sauce is stirred together – that will take 30 seconds to shake it up or whisk it together. Heat that pan up on high heat to sear the […]

Paleo Thai Turkey Burgers

Paleo Thai Turkey Burgers PALEO | GLUTEN FREE | DAIRY FREE Winter weather doesn’t mean you are stuck with meat and potatoes, roasted veggies, slow cooked meals and mashed potatoes. Don’t worry I have lots of those recipes. Just sometimes you need to change things up and have a burger…that you can cook in your […]

Simple Pork Green Chile Soup

Simple Pork Green Chile Soup True story.  I made this once. I knew it was going to be a winner (which is was) but then I came back to make it a second time and decided it needed LESS ingredients. So I made it again. And it turned out better. The End.  Pro tip/side note. […]

Instant Pot Beef Short Rib Carnitas

Instant Pot Beef Short Rib Carnitas I think Short Rib Carnitas, sounds fancy. Well, let’s eat this fancy meal on Wednesday night. Thanks to my Instant Pot (using a slow cooker works great too), all the spices, roasted tomatoes and fresh lime and cilantro – it’s a meal that tastes like it took days to […]

Skillet Mexican Spiced Chicken + Rice

Mexican Spiced Skillet Chicken + Rice How good does this look? and it tastes good too! Charred and smoky chicken with all the spices cooked in saucy rice with all the peppers, garlic and cilantro. Love the layers of textures and flavors in this dish. It’s simple for a quick weeknight meal and fancy for […]

Classic + Basic Roasted Whole Chicken

Classic + Basic Roasted Whole Chicken Classic. Basic. Delicious. A must in your life. Knowing a go to roasted chicken recipe and to having it in your back pocket is a lovely thing to know. While it may seem fancy, intimidating or messy – it really isn’t. Why is a roast chicken so comforting? It’s […]

Peppermint White Chocolate Sugar Cookies

Peppermint White Chocolate Sugar Cookies Your favorite sugar cookie with a tender bite, full of amazing peppermint chips and just the right amount of white chocolate drizzle and festive sprinkles. Just perfect. These sugar cookies are chewy and not crumbly. Not overly sweet with hints of peppermint and creamy white chocolate. I love the crunch […]

Gluten Free Chewy Ginger Cookie with White Chocolate Dip

Gluten Free Chewy Ginger Cookies with White Chocolate Dip You are going to love these. They are chewy with crispy edges. Full of all the ginger and molasses flavors. Sugary with a bite of creamy white chocolate on one side. Make them festive with a few sprinkles or leave them out. I love gifting these […]

Gluten Free Chocolate Mocha Crinkle Cookies

Gluten Free Chocolate Mocha Crinkle Cookies OMG. I know, I just wrote that. These cookies are pure gold…without the actual gold. They will be gone before you are cleaned up. I promise, these are worth it. They are chewy – basically the perfect chewy texture I’ve ever made gluten free before. Shiny and with a […]

Lemon Poppyseed Sour Cream Cakes with Vanilla Bean Glaze

Lemon Poppyseed Sour Cream Cakes with Vanilla Bean Glaze Tender and moist cakes filled with triple the lemon flavor, a simple sugar glaze and all the tiny pops of poppyseeds. Aren’t they so cute? These are the best lemon cakes (muffins) I’ve made YET! Sour cream, milk, sugar, eggs and all the vanilla and lemon […]

Instant Pot Crispy Beef with Red Peppers + Onions

Instant Pot Crispy Beef with Red Peppers + Onions Are you needing a mouthwatering, easy beef recipe? Well, here it is. I love that Instant Pot’s can do so much. I use the saute setting on high to sear these boneless beef short ribs up very nicely – like 15 minutes per side. And then […]

Creamy French Mustard Herb Chicken

Creamy French Mustard Herb Chicken Oh my gosh, no more boring chicken. Its tender and moist and that sauce is so good. It’s unexpected in all the right ways. Tangy, salty, herby and coats the chicken perfectly. The spinach, parsley, garlic and shallots…and sherry help bring your normal boring chicken dish to life. This is […]

Crispy Honey Chickpea + Avocado Salad with Tahini Dressing

Crispy Honey Chickpea + Avocado Salad with Tahini Dressing There are no words. My mind is blank. You just have to try this salad. All the combinations, colors and that dressing. Ah. Salty, sweet, crispy, creamy, tender + garlic. Well, all the flavors and textures in this one. Hints of honey both in the tahini […]

Chewy Gingersnap Sandwich Cookies

Chewy Gingersnap Sandwich Cookies What’s more perfect for this festive holiday season than some good old fashion gingersnap cookies?! BUT, wait, they are updated with a crispy outside and tender chewy inside with a simple cinnamon vanilla bean buttercream to make them cute little sandwiches. Hints of ginger, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg – make for […]

Chicken Enchilada Meatballs

Chicken Enchilada Meatballs Tender chicken meatballs flavored with smoked paprika, shallots, garlic and cheese – all taking a bath in the best enchilada sauce with more cheese, red peppers and scallions. I love serving the chicken enchilada meatballs with smoked paprika + lime rice, tortillas and beans. It’s a tacos and enchilada bowl all in […]

One Pan Sun-Dried Tomato Creamy Salmon

One Pan Sun-Dried Tomato Creamy Salmon Every bite of this is creamy luxury and since it’s a one pan meal, it just tastes better. Pan seared salmon with mouthful’s of sun-dried tomatoes, garlic and parsley. It’s light, fresh and rich, all at the same time. Trust me, this sun-dried tomato salmon will be a hit […]

Italian Vegetable Stew with Mini Meatballs

Italian Vegetable Stew with Mini Meatballs Do you think recipes go out of style? and then come back again in 10 or 20 years? Kind of like mom jeans, rolling pants and clogs! Well, I first posted this recipe back in November 2019…SO long ago, right! Well, it’s back and it’s just as delicious (if […]

Iced Oatmeal Molasses Cookies

Iced Oatmeal Molasses Cookies The best chewy gluten free cookie I’ve had. Think pillows of oatmeal with hints of ginger and brown sugar. Topped with a simple glaze that makes them look like snow covered mountains. The edges are crispy while the center is chewy and sweet – I love this combination. Pro Tip: Freeze […]

One Pan Broccoli Cheddar Chicken + Rice

One Pan Broccoli Cheddar Chicken + Rice When the feeling for broccoli cheddar soup hits you but you also want some comfort of jasmine rice and protein from chicken…well, you make this recipe. This One Pan Broccoli Cheddar Chicken + Rice is a huge hit with kids, adults and everyone in between. Let the title […]

Gluten Free Apple Tart

Gluten Free Apple Tart Apple tart is very popular in my house. Thanks to my mother in law (hi!) who at every family gathering makes sure to have at least 2 or even 5 apples tarts on the counter, waiting for her family to enjoy. It’s a treat – her version is loaded with sugar, […]

Instant Pot Fall Short Rib Pot Roast

Instant Pot Fall Short Rib Pot Roast My Fall menu for my clients came out last month. I keep some favorites on there but add about 30 new items every few months to liven things up a bit. We all get in a rut with what we cook, what we order at restaurants and what […]

Creamy Lemon Chicken Piccata

Creamy Lemon Chicken Piccata Recipe revised November 2024. Tender and moist chicken coated in a simple yet flavorful lemon, shallot, garlic and caper sauce. It’s pure elegance without the work or time. The quickly seared chicken along with lots of fresh herbs…it’s really perfection. Oh, and salty and full of citrus! This recipe is different […]

Classic Baked Glazed Pumpkin + Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

Classic Baked Pumpkin + Cinnamon Sugar Glazed Donuts If this picture doesn’t stop you in your tracks…I guess I’m trying too hard. BECAUSE holy smokes, these are good! I’m going to be making these A LOT this Fall. The simple batter, comes together quickly – no surprises or super fancy ingredients here. Just pure organic […]

My Weekday Fall Vegetarian Salad

My Weekday Fall Vegetarian Salad Two things you don’t need to know about me, but I’m going to tell you.  1. I try to eat a vegetarian meal once per day. It is usually lunch. No idea how, why or when this started to happen. But it has happened. Lunch seems to be the one […]

20 Garlic Clove Whole Roasted Chicken with Shallots

20 Garlic Clove Whole Roasted Chicken with Shallots The most tender and moist whole roast chicken with the most amazing garlic, olive oil and butter pan sauce. The shallots, carrots, thyme and well, garlic add so much flavor to this chicken. Pour in some chicken bone broth and finish with fresh parsley to make it […]

Honey Roasted Cinnamon Banana Bread

Honey Roasted Cinnamon Banana Bread Recipe updated in 2024 from 2021 I don’t care what you have read. This is the BEST gluten free banana bread ever. Yes, I said that. It’s true. You have finally found the BEST of the BEST. And one of the secrets to really good tasting and moist banana bread […]

Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta

Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta Butternut squash pasta screams Fall. It’s creamy, healthy, full of all the flavors and it requires minimal cooking. By roasting the squash with olive oil, shallots, salt and pepper – you let the oven to the work. Let it cool slightly, pour everything in a blender with some bone broth (or […]

Cacao Chip Paleo Cookies

Cacao Chip Paleo Cookies Updated recipe Paleo cookies do exist.  Yes. Made with coconut sugar, almond butter and cacao chips! So good. A super short ingredients list is always nice – and guess what? Just dump all the ingredients into your mixing bowl. Mix on low for 10 seconds and they are ready. They are […]

Warm Wild Rice Fall Harvest Salad with Apple Butter Drizzle

Wild Rice Fall Harvest Salad with Apple Butter Drizzle The BEST Fall inspired salad. I mean, butter roasted butternut squash and apples, with nutty wild rice, sharp wine soaked cheese, all the pecans and cranberries…then kale and the most amazing dressing with APPLE BUTTER. I know, why haven’t I thought of putting apple butter in […]

Gluten Free Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake

Gluten Free Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake If you only make one pumpkin recipe this Fall, please let it be this. Make it gluten free, lower in sugar but without compromising the taste. It’s a winner. This Gluten Free Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake has all the flavors of pumpkin spice, with a dence but light cake […]

Easy Italian Pork Sausage Ragu

Easy Italian Pork Sausage Ragu Today, I bring you a favorite in our house. It’s such a great simple homemade sauce that doesn’t take hours, using high quality ingredients and is so versatile. This hearty sausage ragu is great served over spaghetti squash or zucchini noodles (to keep it paleo) or your favorite gluten free […]

My Favorite Roasted Tomato & Basil Soup

My Favorite Roasted Tomato & Basil Soup Updated recipe + photos from orginial posted in 2021. What’s not to love about a simple homemade soup? And a homemade classic soup, it’s truly the best. The richness of the roasted tomatoes, garlic and shallots blend so well with the olive oil and tomato paste. Finishing it […]

Mojo Chicken Sheet Pan Bake

Mojo Chicken Sheet Pan Bake Run to the store, stock up on all the ingredients and make this tonight. The flavors are out of this world good – plus you cook it on a sheet pan (high fives all around). It’s all in the marinate and then the reserve marinate you use for sauce. It’s […]

Brown Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Brown Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Cookies Chewy and tender cookies with all the nutty brown butter, thick oats, rich dark brown sugar and vanilla bean paste with the best chocolate chunks.  These are really so good. They bake under 8 minutes, leaving them perfectly cooked. I used my current favorite gluten free flour blend with […]

Arugula + Lemon Chimichurri Steak

Arugula + Lemon Chimichurri Steak Think a classic salted grilled steak with a crispy outside and meaty inside with the freshest Spring flavored sauce you can make. This Arugula + Lemon Chimichurri Steak is perfect for a simple week night meal, weekend grilling session and even a Sunday meal at home. While the steak grilled, […]

Creamy Garlic Chicken with My Classic Mashed Potatoes

Creamy Garlic Chicken with My Classic Mashed Potatoes If there ever was a Spring comfort food, well this is it. Cut into a juicy piece of chicken and then soak it in the rich (yet, light) sauce loaded with garlic, shallots, marsala wine and chicken broth..serve with mashed caulflower or potatoes. So good. Add in […]

Chocolate Dipped Salted Peanut Butter Cookies

Chocolate Dipped Salted Peanut Butter Cookies Oh my gosh – the smooth combination of peanut butter and chocolate, with hints of flake salt. So delicious. The color contrast along with the textures and flakey consistency. You won’t be able to have just one! They are classic. Everyone needs a peanut butter cookie recipe in their […]

Thai Basil Chicken Meatballs in Coconut Curry

Chicken Meatballs in Vegetable Coconut Curry After all, we eat with our eyes…and when I look at this I WANT TO EAT IT. Making a curry is a labor of love. No, it’s not going to take all day. Like I’ve said before, have all your ingredients on your counter, chop what needs to be […]

Sesame Charred Broccolini with Peanut Sauce

Sesame Charred Broccolini with Peanut Sauce Take a look at this! Basically the best vegetarian side dish there is. I just love peanut butter and mixing it into an amazing sauce with the best green vegtable. Broccolini is really the best version of plain old broccoli – have you tried it? Bring on all that […]

Fall Squash Fried Rice

Fall Squash Fried Rice Dang it – this fried rice, is nothing short of amazing. The tender butternut squash, crunchy carrot strips, raw curly kale with the tender and crispy soaked rice with pops of pomegranates and pumpkin seeds. It’s seasonal without being another pumpkin spice latte (yes, I said that). The sauce is just […]

Brown Butter Butternut Squash Noodle + Spicy Garlic Basil Pork

Brown Butter Butternut Squash + Spicy Garlic Basil Pork Fill your fork with a huge bite of this seasonal comfort food. Tender squash with the best ground pork, shallots, garlic and red pepper flakes. Pile on the parmesan cheese, basil and spinach. I can’t get enough. It’s healthy. Gluten free. Can be dairy free – […]

Fall Apple Cider Cake with Pecan Allspice Crumb

Fall Apple Cider Cake with Pecan Allspice Crumb This cake is nothing short of amazing. Like incredible status. Just saying. The details are simple. Concentrated apple cider, high quality gluten free flour, seasonal spices AND that crumb is made simply with pecans, brown sugar and allspice. Layers of fresh apples and cinnamon sugar cover each […]

Gluten Free Zucchini and Roasted Garlic Lasagna

Gluten Free Zucchini and Roasted Garlic Lasagna Just a simple vegetarian lasagna recipe with tons of zucchini. The extra step of roasted garlic add so much – plus you finally see my favorite and easy béchamel cream sauce. I kept it easy using a favorite marinara sauce, fresh lasagna noodles and high quality fresh ricotta […]

Pan Fried Herby Chicken Florentine

Pan Fried Herby Chicken Florentine Crispy pan fried chicken breast filled with herbs served with the best cream sauce loaded with spinach and fresh basil. Oh that garlic, shallots and white wine might be my favorite part. Serve with gluten free pasta, spaghetti squash or on its own. I’m a sucker for a good cream […]

Parmesan Chicken Meatball Spaghetti Squash Bowls

Parmesan Chicken Meatball Spaghetti Squash Bowls Ok the tile is a mouthful but totally worth mentioning everything. A simple recipe full of cheese, garlic and spices…PLUS squash. So it’s totally guilt free. Parmesan Chicken Meatball Spaghetti Squash Bowls are perfect for this Monday evening. Salty Parmesan cheese and lots of herbs with tender chicken all sauced […]

Meatball + Pasta Broth Soup with Pesto

Meatball + Pasta Broth Soup with Pesto A light yet flavorful broth with vegetables and herbs swimming along. Add in your favorite gluten free pasta, pesto and of course the delicate meatballs. It’s a simple soup to make mid week and that everyone at your table will enjoy. Keep the meatballs and pasta separate until […]

Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins

Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins Mouthful’s of cinnamon, brown sugar and crispy apples. It’s basically Fall in your mouth. Your house will smell amazing and your stomach will be happy too. Following my basic muffin recipe, similar to my Lemon Blueberry Muffins and my Classic Gluten Free Coffee Cake Muffins, I changed it up slightly by […]

Orange Teriyaki Baked Salmon

Orange Teriyaki Baked Salmon I’m making this sauce in bulk. Giving it away to clients, friends, freezing it…serving it with everything and anything. Hints of orange, molasses and all the garlic and ginger – you will dip your finger in it, promise.  It thickens up nicely to coat the salmon completely. Bakes easily and then […]

Sesame Orange Chicken and Baby Bibb Lettuce Salad

Sesame Orange Chicken and Baby Bibb Lettuce Salad Buttery baby bib lettuce all covered with crunchy red peppers and cucumber slices, sweet mandarin oranges and delicious quick pickled red onions. Simple grilled chicken adds much need protein and the dressing brings it all together. I love adding fresh herbs to salads. Cilantro adds the right […]

Sesame Pork and Cucumber Bahn Mi Style Sandwiches

Sesame Pork and Cucumber Bahn Mi Style Sandwiches These sandwiches have it all. The pork is perfectly tender with crispy burn ends, and quick pickled red onions bring some bright flavor and color, followed by the sesame covered cucumbers – I love all these flavors together. A bit non-traditional, which I’m all about.  I toasted […]

Grape and Olive Sauced Crispy Chicken with Shallots

Grape and Olive Crispy Chicken with Shallots Don’t think twice about this combination. It’s a good one. The olives are salty, naturally sweet grapes and buttery shallots and then with the creamy feta all topped with fresh parsley. Oh, it’s a good one. The butter and wine and a little bit of bone broth make […]