My Kids Spring Zucchini + Pea Pesto Pasta
My Kids Spring Zucchini + Pea Pesto Pasta Classic pesto loaded with garlic, basil and all the Parmesan cheese you can find. It’s luxurious, simple and everything in between. Add in some fresh Spring peas, zucchini and a touch of extra pine nuts. It’s a simple meal but elevated with added vegetables and a pop […]
Buttered Breadcrumb Salmon with Spaghetti Squash
Buttered Breadcrumb Salmon with Spaghetti Squash Looking for a recipe that is light, yet full of rich flavors and tastes like it shouldn’t be healthy…well, this is it. It’s a simple buttery breadcrumb mixture with garlic and herbs, pressed onto the salmon. Simply roast a spaghetti squash and mix in garlic butter and lots of […]
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 […]
Lemon Basil Chimichurri Chicken with Summer Squash and Potatoes
Lemon Basil Chimichurri Chicken with Summer Squash and Potatoes Another sheet pan recipe wins again. Yes, I used a cast iron to help sear up the chicken and squash but then its all sheet pan glory after that. This simple lemon zest, basil, fresh oregano and prosecco balsamic vinegar chimichurri pairs perfectly with the roasted […]
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 […]
Fast, Easy + Simple Asian Green Salad
Fast, Easy + Simple Asian Green Salad Check out all those colors. We eat with our eyes after all. Tender and crunchy romaine lettuce, along with the red bell pepper, raw carrots and sugar snap peas. My favorite parts are the fresh basil and mint, orange and lime juice in the dressing and lots of […]
Gluten Free Chocolate Glazed Donut Cake
Gluten Free Chocolate Glazed Donut Cake There is always a reason to celebrate. With cake! I wanted to create a tender and moist cake that was gluten free of course – and that had the perfect chocolate flavor with a hint of sugar glaze on top. Using a Bundt pan, is easy and helps it […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Herb Oil Chicken Naan Wraps with Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus
Herb Oil Chicken Wraps with Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus Oh man, I just love a good wrap. Tender, creamy and full of all the textures and flavors. This one doesn’t disappoint. Simply grilled chicken, drizzled with the best herb oil and topped with mini cucumbers and fresh herbs. The warm naan, spinach and crazy good sun […]
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 […]
Peanut Chicken Salad with Spicy Dressing
Peanut Chicken Salad with Spicy Dressing It’s about dang time. This salad has it ALL. Crunch, colors, textures and all the protein and vegetables you need…plus the dressing is the creamiest of them all. This salad is great for lunch but with all this warm weather we are still having, this salad is perfect for […]
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 […]
Gluten Free Bacon Chicken Pasta Carbonara
Gluten Free Bacon Chicken Pasta Carbonara You are just going to LOVE this recipe. I mean Bacon Chicken Pasta Carbonara, using my favorite gluten free pasta and all the basil I can find. Large pieces of salty and crispy bacon, creamy mozzarella, tender and fresh basil leaves and warm peppery chicken breast tenders. Everything is […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
Quick Peanut Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Quick Peanut Chicken Lettuce Wraps I love a good healthy and simple lettuce wrap – it’s WAY better than take out. Creamy with double the peanut butter, crunchy and did I say ‘healthy’. Dig in and grab 3! It’s really about the extras. I mean, chicken is great but in this recipe its all about […]
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 […]
Green Goddess Cashew and Crispy Chicken Bowls
Green Goddess Cashew + Crispy Chicken Bowls Revised Recipe from July 2020. Make it a bowl, wrap or add extra greens for a salad. Just always serve with extra cashew cream and hot sauce. I’m all about the condiments, these days. This meal is all about layering flavors, textures and a simple spice blend for the […]
Vegan Sweet Potato Nachos with Smoky Cashew “Cheese”
Vegan Sweet Potato Nachos with Smoky Cashew “Cheese” Natures Nachos!!! I love crispy sweet potato chips with smoky and spicy cashew “cheese”, loaded with cherry tomatoes, cilantro, scallions, and all the roasted jalapenos. It’s a nacho party. I use a fork, since I can’t get them in my mouth fast enough. You do you. Make […]
Roasted Vegetable + Quinoa Salad with Lemon Tahini
Roasted Vegetable + Quinoa Salad with Lemon Tahini These roasted vegetables – the best ones, cauliflower, broccoli, butternut squash and red onion – will make your mouth water. You will crave them. Promise. Coated with garlic and onion powder, oregano, salt, pepper and lots of olive oil. Then charred in a hot oven. Whoa, these […]
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, […]
Smoky Roasted Mushroom Pizza with Hot Honey Drizzle
Smoky Roasted Mushroom Pizza with Hot Honey Drizzle Monday’s aren’t our typical night for pizza but lately anything goes. Earthy mushrooms with creamy and smoky mozzarella with bursts of pomegranate seeds, crisp kale and all that hot honey you can handle. I love a good crispy crust, simple white pizza with all the toppings. AND […]
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, […]
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 […]
My Kids Crispy Cheesy Chicken Tacos
My Kids Crispy Cheesy Chicken Tacos Everyone at your table will love these smoky, cheesy and totally crispy tacos. With a simple seasoning blend (that I use a lot) with chicken thighs and the creamiest cheese you can find – a quick toss in some olive oil and the oven does the rest. I kept […]
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 […]
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 […]
Rosemary + Sun-Dried Tomato Beef Stew wtih 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ginger + Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Ginger + Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wraps Tender chicken pieces all coated in the easiest sauce with crunchy cashews and bright ginger flavor. I’m here for all of this. This is such a simple recipe – with few ingredients (some I highly recommend keeping in your pantry) and everything you can quickly grab at your local […]
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 […]
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 […]
Weeknight Jazzed Up Pasta Fazool With Tortellini
Weeknight Jazzed Up Pasta Fazool With Tortellini Who else loves a good hearty soup? I’m all about it. The fire roasted tomatoes, anchovy paste, garlic and oregano is such a great combination. Add in a Parmesan rind, red pepper flakes and cheese filled tortellini. So good. Plus chicken bone broth and coconut milk make all […]
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 […]
One Pan Beef + Leek Pot Pie
One Pan Beef + Leek Pot Pie Creamy, rich and just perfect. Get your plate ready for tender vegetables and ground beef. Bone broth, coconut milk and tomato paste make a great sauce. Add in fresh parsley and top with gluten free crust. Delish. This is a Classic Pot Pie recipe but with a few […]
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 […]
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 […]
Pumpkin Spice Gluten Free Granola
Pumpkin Spice Gluten Free Granola Tis the season to make something pumpkin spice, I mean seriously. I had to jump on the wagon and use the delicious spice blend of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, mace and cloves. Simply stir together thick oats and quick cooking oats (the combination is a good one – I use […]
Pumpkin Seed Pesto Pasta with Roasted Butternut Squash + Bacon
Pumpkin Seed Pesto Pasta with Roasted Butternut Squash + Bacon OH MY GOSH this pasta is soooo good. Of course it is, with all that bacon, butternut squash, rustic pumpkin seed and basil pesto, extra cheese and our current favorite gluten free pasta. It’s a great meal – that comes together pretty quickly. I remember […]
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 […]
Chocolate Chunk Baked Donuts with Peanut Glaze
Chocolate Chunk Baked Donuts with Peanut Glaze Happy Halloween! Ok, these little bites of goodness are just that. GOODNESS! And with this being Halloween week, I just couldn’t resist decorating them with themed sprinkles. Peanut Butter + Chocolate are a great combination…and in donuts even better. The chocolate donut is tender, perfectly filled with cacao and […]
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 […]
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 do 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 […]
Easy Lasagna Meatball Soup
Easy Lasagna Meatball Soup Lasagna in a bowl! What could be better. The same great flavors but with an amazing broth. I am adding this to my simple and fast weeknight soup’s. It comes together in less than 20 minutes – even cooking the meatballs and pasta separately. I just love the different textures, light tomato […]
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 […]
Apple + Rosemary Pork Roast with Potatoes
Apple + Rosemary Pork Roast with Potatoes Earthly dried herbs – rosemary, thyme and marjoram, garlic and lots of fresh parsley all covering the most tender pork leg roast. It cooks up quickly (get a 2 -3 inch roast) and keeps all the flavors in, after a quick pan sear. Heirloom potatoes and Fall petite […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 – […]
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 […]
Gluten Free Cinnamon Swirl Raisin Bagels
Gluten Free Cinnamon Swirl Raisin Bagels I used to eat bagels everyday and at any chance I could get. All those carbs. And let’s talk about the mountain of cream cheese. I would have them for breakfast, snacks and any other chance I could get. Making these gluten free and even paleo friendly was a vast important – for my […]
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 […]
One Pan Puttanesca Chicken
One Pan Puttanesca Chicken This lemon, caper, shallot and olive combination is over the top good. It’s light but totally packs a punch with layers and layers of flavors. Salty and spicy (only slightly). With just the right amount of texture you want in a sauce…then you have that moist browned chicken. It’s your next […]
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 […]
Garlic Pork with Cucumbers + Herbs
Garlic Pork with Cucumbers + Herbs Simple sometimes is best. AND this meal, doesn’t taste simple. Few fresh ingredients, humanly raised ground pork, jasmine rice and all the basil you can find. It’s quick – comes together in less than 10 minutes. Use up all those cucumbers in an easy salad with oil, vinegar, salt […]
Pan Roasted Summer Tomato + Butter Spaghetti Squash with Basil Oil
Pan Roasted Summer Tomato + Butter Spaghetti Squash Some nights I just need a vegetarian comfort meal. AND let me just tell you, this is off the charts delicious. It’s surprising still to me how creamy this is. I love the deep rich flavors from the tomatoes, shallots and garlic. Oh, and butter always helps. […]
Gluten Free Ginger Biscuit Peach Cobbler
Gluten Free Ginger + Cinnamon Swirl Biscuit Peach Cobbler Peaches are everywhere right now and I couldn’t miss a chance to make a favorite of mine. I’m a sucker for sweet and savory desserts. The naturally sweet peaches in a simple brown sugar juicy sauce with the thick and buttery biscuits. The cinnamon and ginger […]
Chicken Enchilada Bake
Chicken Enchilada Bake High fives for mid week meals in a rush! Our Tuesday – Thursdays are busy in our house…and let’s just say that those nights our dinners aren’t the most creative. BUT not anymore. Check out this! Basically enchiladas without rolling all the tortillas up. So much faster, easier and tastes the same. […]
My Favorite Smoky Cabbage Slaw
My Favorite Smoky Cabbage Slaw I love a good crunchy slaw. All the colors, simple tangy dressing with all the freshness from herbs, garlic and shallots. I love adding in red bell peppers and carrots – adds more than just cabbage to your slaw. It’s the perfect side to my Simple Mexican Pulled Pork Here […]
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.
Simple Mexican Pulled Pork
Simple Mexican Pulled Pork I am here for easy and delicious recipes. We all need a break sometimes – but flavor can’t be compromised. This perfectly shredded pork with the rich flavors of smoked paprika, cumin, garlic, onion powder, roasted tomatoes, tomato paste and a touch of bone broth. I love the pan sauce – […]
Ginger Chicken Lettuce Cup Salad
Ginger Chicken Lettuce Cup Salad I love light and fresh salads that double has a protein filled lunch. This salad is just that. With the ginger, shallot and sesame flavors – I just wish I had some bread. The chicken soaks up the dressing and all the raw vegetables add the right amount of crunch […]
Coconut Ginger Curry Mini Meatballs with Spicy Turmeric Sauce
Coconut Ginger Curry Mini Meatballs Don’t think about flavorless and dry meatballs again. These are moist, full of fresh flavors and are the perfect side for serving in a shallow bowl, along with rice and the spicy turmeric sauce. Such a great flavor combination – with color and spice. This recipe was made dairy free […]
Light Chicken Tetrazzini
Light Chicken Tetrazzini Think the sauciest sauce with pan roasted mushrooms, tons of garlic and the best bone broth. A splash of sherry, worchestershire and fresh black pepper – bring it all together. The simply pan seared chicken, fresh parsley and shallots are all a dream…coated in that sauce. Yes. Don’t forget all the Parmesan, […]
Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken + Rice
Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken + Rice Tender and toasted brown chicken thighs with all the bright flavors of freshness with the simplest jasmine rice – with more lime! The best marinade with lime, shallots, garlic and cilantro. Mouth watering, really! Add this week night meal to your routine. No need to marinade the chicken for […]
Gochujang and Butter Seared Shrimp Lettuce Wrap Tacos
Gochujang Shrimp Lettuce Wrap Tacos I’ve been revamping a lot of recipes – turning them into lighter and healthier versions. I also am making sure that they are gluten free, have a short ingredients list and take little time at all to cook. Because we all are hungry! This Gochujang Shrimp Lettuce Wrap Tacos recipe […]
Gooey Chocolate Oreo Cookie Cups
Gooey Chocolate Oreo Cookie Cups Revised from 2021. Just like the tile, gooey chocolate chunk cookie with a tender oreo at the bottom. It’s a cookie but in a muffin, with an oreo then topped with ice cream. Yes, you need to do it. PRO TIP: Use chocolate chunks or mega chips – bigger chocolate pieces […]
Gluten Free Chocolate Brown Sugar Pie
Gluten Free Chocolate Brown Sugar Pie You read that right. I basically put a brown sugar brownie in a pie crust. AND you can too! With a simple batter – think melted butter, chocolate and sugar, then mixed with eggs and a little bit of gluten free flour and more chocolate. The chocolate is dense with […]
Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Soup + Biscuits
Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Soup + Biscuits Creamy and light with all the textures of a traditional pot pie, but in a soup bowl. Tender heirloom potatoes and carrots with shallots, celery and all the bone broth and fresh parsley you could want. I love using store bought roasted chicken or simply roasting 2 chicken […]
Spicy Peanut Coconut & Chicken Salad
Spicy Peanut Coconut & Chicken Salad Revised from January 2021. This is a salad I’ve been wanting to make for a while now. I love a good peanut satay chicken AND this is it in salad form. It’s delicious. It brings all the spice, flavors and fresh crunch to a salad – that is a […]
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 […]
Raw Heirloom Tomato and Basil Pizza with Ricotta Whip
Raw Heirloom Tomato + Basil Pizza with Ricotta Whip Reposts from 2021, because it’s THAT good. I should just let the photos do the talking. I’m speechless. This pizza is OUT OF THIS WORLD good. Highlighting the natural ingredients is SO important and this recipe really does that. Seasonally fresh tomatoes with light and airy […]
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 […]
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. […]
Classic 3 Meat Meatballs
Classic 3 Meat Meatballs We all need a classic meatball recipe to have around because classics really shouldn’t be lost. The 3 meats make it. It’s really a simple recipe but with the combination of the 3 meats – you have it made! The textures, fat contents, and tastes from each of them go so […]
Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
Double Chocolate Chip Cookies Rich dark chocolate cookies with a hint of sweetness and salty flakes. They are the best. A really classic chocolate cookie but with all the cacao (unsweetened coco powder) and dark chocolate chips weaved into the batter – oh, they are good. You know what else I love. They taste great […]
The Ultimate Buffalo Chicken Salad with Spicy Cashews
The Ultimate Buffalo Chicken Salad There are basically no words. Nothing is coming to my mind – because, well, I’m blown away by this salad. This salad is an anti salad. It’s trying to be a salad but doesn’t quite cut it. But I’m calling it a salad, because check out those greens! Simply pan […]
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 […]
Teriyaki Hanger Steaks with Charred Brussels Sprouts
Teriyaki Hanger Steaks with Brussels Sprouts Charred steaks coated with a quick and easy homemade teriyaki sauce with lots of garlic and ginger…pour it over the brussels sprouts and it’s a meal. It’s gluten free and dairy free – SO Paleo friendly. No need for rice or another startch. Serve it with extra vegetables and […]
My Favorite Chicken Bahn Mi Salad with Pickled Veggies
My Favorite Chicken Bahn Mi Salad with Pickled Veggies I’m not sure what my favorite part is? Could be the tahini and sriracha dressing or maybe those pickled carrots…I also love the added cilantro and mint in the mix. Complex flavors developed from a simple marinade with crunchy pickled vegetables, spicy thick and creamy dressing […]
Parmesan Basil Crispy Chicken
Parmesan Basil Crispy Chicken Revised from April 2021 When dinner is ready in less than 20 minutes, it is happening in my house. I love how the heat does all the work to crisp up the chicken. The simple herb butter (add in any other fresh herbs you have) melts perfectly over the top of […]
Pea Parmesa Pasta with Pistachio Crumb
Pea Parmesan Pasta with Pistachio Crumb Give me all those fork twists of silky egg pasta. Think fancy mac and cheese, with prosciutto, peas, pepper topped all with chopped pistachios and lemon zest. It’s bright, comforting and the perfect pasta meal for this week! Spring Pasta at its finest. Spring recipes to me, mean simple. […]
Paleo Chicken Bacon Avocado Ranch Salad
Paleo Chicken Bacon Avocado Ranch Salad You aren’t going to believe this salad. Salty bacon with peppery chicken bites, a perfectly cooked egg with crunchy cucumbers and tomatoes with the crisp romaine lettuce and THAT DRESSING! The fact that this is Paleo still blows my mind. You are able to make a creamy ranch with […]
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 […]
