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 […]
Spicy Meatball + Garbanzo Bean Ginger Curry Bowls
Spicy Ginger Meatball Curry Bowls Get ready for some heat with the most tender and moist beef meatballs, spiced heavily with garam masala, ginger and garlic. Spoon over simple sautéed vegetables, garbanzo beans and a quick curry sauce. Garnish with scallions, lots of basil and Thai red pepper slices. I used the best gluten free […]
Creamy Tuscan Chicken and Vegetable Soup
Creamy Tuscan Chicken + Vegetable Soup There are NO words. This soup has it all. The perfect creamy broth filled with herbs and crunchy vegetables. The chicken is cooked in the broth so the flavor is infused into the meat. Plus the tortellini, fresh spinach at the end and a sprinkle of cheese. Double the […]
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. […]
Tahini + Roasted Garlic Kale Caesar Salad
Tahini and Roasted Garlic Kale Caesar Salad The only way to enjoy a kale salad is with mega flavor from the dressing. Check it out. It’s simple. Like really simple. High quality ingredients shine here. I mean, it’s kale, dressing and gluten free croutons. The dressing is packed with flavor – tahini, roasted garlic and […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Oven Baked Chipotle BBQ Pork Ribs
Oven Baked Chipotle BBQ Pork Ribs Grab the napkins—these Oven-Baked Chipotle BBQ Pork Ribs are sticky, saucy, fall-off-the-bone tender, and absolutely loaded with smoky chipotle flavor. While a grill or smoker is always a joy to use, there’s something magical about how your oven can deliver the same melt-in-your-mouth texture with zero fuss. Especially when […]
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 […]
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. […]
Caprese Pan Seared Chicken with Balsamic Glaze
Caprese Pan Seared Chicken with Balsamic Glaze Ok, so I’m totally on an heirloom tomato kick. I just can’t get over the juicy tender things. I mean, the colors, texture and juicy-ness…yes, I just said juicy twice! If this isn’t the perfect late Spring and Summer time meal, I just don’t know what is. And […]
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 […]
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 […]
Simple Mexican Pulled Pork
Simple Mexican Pulled Pork This Simple Mexican Pulled Pork is everything I want in an easy, flavor-packed meal — minimal effort, big payoff, and endless serving options. When life gets busy, I’m all about simple recipes that don’t compromise on flavor, and this easy pulled pork recipe is exactly that. The pork slow cooks until […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 This cilantro lime chicken is everything you want in a quick chicken recipe — juicy, flavorful, and ready in under 40 minutes. The tender, golden-brown chicken thighs soak up all the zesty freshness from the cilantro lime marinade, giving you a perfect balance of tangy, herby, and smoky notes. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Honey Mustard Salmon
Honey Mustard Salmon Here is my first official Spring recipe. It has less than 8 ingredients to help make our meals more delicious but also quick and easy. Meaty and tender salmon, cooked until still slightly pink inside, simply seasoned but then packed with a punch from spicy Dijon mustard, sweet honey and peppery pepper […]
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 […]
Oatmeal Peanut Butter + Chocolate Chip
Oatmeal Peanut Butter + Chocolate Chip Cookies Perfect little nuggets of love. That’s what I’m calling these cookies. They are technically called Gluten Free Oatmeal Peanut Butter + Chocolate Chip Cookies but that’s really long. These nuggets or cookies, are a combination of peanut butter and chocolate cookies but in one plus with some added […]
Parmesan Basil Crispy Chicken in 20 Minutes
Parmesan Basil Crispy Chicken Dinner Ready in 20 Minutes When dinner can be on the table in under 20 minutes, it’s a guaranteed win in my kitchen. This Parmesan Basil Crispy Chicken is perfectly golden on the outside and tender on the inside — with that irresistible combination of melted butter, fresh herbs, and Parmesan […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sesame Green Salad with Citrus Ginger Dressing
Sesame Green Salad with Citrus Ginger Dressing Fresh, Crunchy, and Full of Flavor Check out all those colors — because we eat with our eyes first! This Sesame Green Salad with Citrus Ginger Dressing is vibrant, refreshing, and bursting with texture and flavor. Tender yet crisp romaine lettuce combines with red bell pepper, carrots, and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
My Kids Crispy Cheesy Chicken Tacos
My Kids Crispy Cheesy Chicken Tacos Everyone at your table will love these smoky, cheesy tacos — golden, melty, and totally crispy chicken tacos that are everything you want in an easy weeknight meal. It’s the kind of kid-friendly dinner that makes everyone happy — crunchy shells, juicy chicken, and just the right amount of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Apple + Rosemary Pork Roast with Potatoes
Apple + Rosemary Pork Roast with Potatoes There’s nothing quite like the aroma of an herb-crusted pork roast filling your kitchen on a crisp fall evening. This Apple and Rosemary Pork Roast with Potatoes is everything you want in a cozy seasonal meal — savory, slightly sweet, and deeply satisfying. The star of the show […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Gluten Free Chocolate Brown Sugar Pie
Gluten Free Chocolate Brown Sugar Pie This Gluten Free Chocolate Brown Sugar Pie is exactly what it sounds like — a fudgy, brownie-like chocolate filling baked inside a crisp gluten free pie crust. It’s rich, dense, sweet, and unbelievably simple to make. If you love a deep, intense chocolate flavor with that signature brown-sugar warmth, […]
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 […]
30 Minute Chicken Mole with Lime Rice
30 Minute Chicken Mole with Lime Rice Tastes like it’s been cooking all day…but alas, only 30 minutes, and dinner is on the table. It’s rich with chipotle, green chiles, tahini, cinnamon and that ending of chocolate. Dig into the buttery lime rice with the fresh tomatoes and warm saucy chicken. I love serving it […]
Saucy Gochujang Chicken Bites with Sesame Cucumber Slaw
Saucy Gochujang Chicken Bites with Sesame Cucumber Slaw Tender chicken bites covered with layers of a gochujang paste, ketchup, garlic and ginger sauce all wrapped up with a quick tahini cream, peppery arugula and sesame cucumbers. It comes together very quickly and is a great meal for these late Summer nights. I love meals like […]
Lemon Herb Chicken Skewers
Lemon Herb Chicken Skewers Outdoor dining, how I love you. This meal, just speaks to that. Simple and quick 30 minute marinate, grilled on a hot grill and served with your favorite pesto. I’m all about easy meals that are full of fresh and bright flavors. The chicken takes on the lemon flavor, dried herbs […]
Blueberry Coconut Granola
Blueberry Coconut Granola Pour the milk over some crunchy and crispy oats with coconut flakes, sweet maple syrup and wild blueberries. Basically the perfect healthy breakfast or snack on the go. I love adding in raw pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and slivered almonds too. Forget the bowl of milk…I can’t stop snacking on this. Store […]
My Favorite Honey Mustard + Chicken Tender Salad
My Favorite Honey Mustard + Chicken Tender Salad Chicken and honey mustard go together like peanut butter and jelly. It’s a magically combination, I tell you! Have you tried it? And then of course ‘chicken tenders’ on top of greens is always called a salad. With some fresh garden tomatoes, avocado, crispy bacon and chopped […]
Mexican Beef Stew
Mexican Beef Stew You have to try this. Grab your Instant Pot, Slow Cooker or Dutch Oven…let the heat do it’s thing and marry all these delicious flavors together to make the ultimate Mexican Beef Stew. Classic beef stew meat, paired with smoky New Mexico chiles, garlic, red onion and all the dried spices. Don’t […]
Paleo Everything Bagels
Paleo Everything Bagels During high school and college, my favorite breakfast and snack was a toasted bagel with a mountain of cream cheese. Talk about a totally gut, carb and sugar bomb. But hey, my young body handled it…but not so much now. I love the idea of a bagel but with dairy free cream […]
Creamy Artichoke and Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken
Creamy Artichoke + Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken When you need a hug – MAKE THIS! Do I really need to tell you how delicious this is? Don’t the photos do it all for you! This is my NEW favorite comfort food! The chicken is tender while soaking up all the flavors of the sauce. The leeks, wine, grilled […]
Beef Curry Stew
Beef Curry Stew This next level beef stew is nothing to ignore. The meat is tender, the sauce is crazy good and give me all that gluten free naan to soak it all up. Make sure you have a big bowl – because this is a good one. I love a good curry – this […]
Not My Grandmother’s Shepard’s Pie
Not My Grandmother’s Shepard’s Pie Chunky steak bites in the richest sauce with deep garlic and worchestershire topped with crispy potato pieces. Don’t fret – it’s healthier, taster and faster than ever before. I took a couple short cuts, updated some flavors, used different ingredients and it became a great one pan meal! What’s with […]
Duck Fat Roasted Root Vegetables with Spicy Tahini Ketchup
Duck Fat Roasted Root Vegetables with Spicy Tahini Ketchup There are so many stars of the show in this recipe. Like which one to pick? The heirloom potatoes get me every time. The Farmers Market carrots – are like candy. Then you have that spicy, nutty and rich ketchup – oh so good. Don’t forget […]
The Best Gluten Free Blueberry Vanilla Bean Coffee Cake
The Best Blueberry Vanilla Bean Coffee Cake I know, I know – everyone says there coffee cake is the BEST…well, this is seriously the BEST Gluten free version I have EVER enjoyed. It’s perfectly balanced with blueberries and cake – sweetened with brown sugar and lots of vanilla. Then that crumb topping – more brown […]
Chocolate Truffle Skillet Brownies
Chocolate Truffle Skillet Brownies Not only cute, but totally decedant with rich layers of chocolate. I mean truffles baked in a skillet brownie? They are perfect. Make the truffles ahead of time. Quickly mix the batter together and bake. Serve it tableside with all the extra toppings you love. I love it on it’s own […]
My Easy Pork Verde Stew
My Easy Pork Verde Stew Give me this bowl. It’s piled high with all the tender pork bites, bone broth with the best verde sauce, fresh cilantro and scallions with red bell peppers, carrots and onions – brings it all together. Grab all of these ingredients – you are going to want to make this […]
Vegan Sweet Potato Caesar Salad
Vegan Sweet Potato Caesar Salad This creamy and rich dressing is my new favorite – I love how the lemon, garlic and honey works so well together. But the tahini base, truly has my heart. Keeping this salad simple, I added in roasted sweet potato pieces, simple gluten free garlic bread crumbs and all the […]
Gluten Free Roasted Butternut Squash + Pesto Lasagna
Roasted Butternut Squash Pesto Lasagna The creamiest vegetarian lasagna I’ve made. With a simple yet delicious béchamel cheese sauce with hints of herbs and all those layers! With over 6 layers with cheese and squash, it’s my new favorite comfort food meal. Make this on the weekend – cherish the leftovers and then make it […]
Extra Large Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies
Extra Large Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies OMG. That’s about all the words I have for these. I love peanut butter cookies. Salty and sweet…and these are chewy too. Use high quality peanut butter (it should just be peanuts and salt on the ingredients list), salted butter, fresh brown sugar, flake salt…oh and vanilla extract always […]
Our Favorite Chocolate Chip Mint Cookies
Our Favorite Chocolate Chip Mint Cookies You can’t forget a classic that has been jazzed up for the holidays and the New Year! These mini chocolate chip and mint cookies – are baked just so to keep them chewy. You get so much chocolate and mint in each bite – you can’t just eat one! […]
Weeknight Lemongrass Ramen Bowl with Crispy Chicken
Lemongrass Ramen Bowl with Crispy Chicken We all could use a soup that is full of immune boosting qualities while tasting amazing. This broth is crazy good and with some crispy and tasty chicken and all the vegetables I could load up in the bowl – it’s a great weeknight treat. Everyone in my family […]
Gluten Free Sugar Cookies
Gluten Free Sugar Cookies The best gluten free sugar cookies, I’ve made. Crispy with tender insides all coated with festive sugar glaze (and all the sprinkles you can add). There is no denying it that sugar cookies are classic holiday favorites. It’s a tradition that I share with my daughters – no matter how messy […]
Paleo Sloppy Joe Sweet Potatoes with Homemade Ketchup
Paleo Sloppy Joe Sweet Potatoes with Homemade Ketchup Did you grow up eating Sloppy Joes? You know the rich tomato based ground beef mixture! Usually on a toasted sweet roll or bun – hard to eat, makes a mess but it’s delicious. Well, this is a MUCH healthier version. I promise you won’t miss the […]
Herb Chicken + Olive Tapenade Spaghetti Squash
Herb Chicken + Olive Tapenade Spaghetti Squash Imagine the simplest homemade olive tapenade on top of cute little herb covered chicken bites with creamy spaghetti squash. Give me all the olives, pine nuts and herb chicken. Plus garlic, shallots and coconut milk – it’s fancy, yet really simple to make. I made this for a […]
Brown Butter Gingerbread Cake with Cinnamon Frosting
Brown Butter Gingerbread Cake with Cinnamon Frosting It’s really as good as it sounds. Nutty browned butter with cinnamon, cloves and ginger along with rich molasses and moist cake. AND all topped with a simple cinnamon frosting. It’s a good one. Finish it off with some crystalized ginger pieces and a dusting of powdered sugar […]
Ginger & Apple Roast Pork Chops
Ginger + Apple Roast Pork Chops The simplest meals, are sometimes the best. Short cooking time, pantry staples and great quality meat. I love the combination of fresh ginger, apples and tender pork. The pan sauce is simple and pulls in all the flavors from the browned pork. The pork is perfect cooked in the sauce and charred […]
Horseradish Mustard Cream Sauce with Hanger Steaks
Hanger Steaks with Horseradish Mustard Cream Sauce You can’t have delicious hanger steaks with a sauce. And this 3 ingredients sauce takes 1 minute to put together. Spoon it over perfectly cooked steaks and you will be dipping all the way through this meal. The tangy and spicy horseradish with the grain mustard – so […]
Brown Butter Zucchini Pasta with Carrot Top Pesto
Brown Butter Zucchini Pasta with Carrot Top Pesto Quickly seared zucchini and Summer squash all tossed together with goat cheese, tender gluten free pasta, lots of carrot green pesto and pine nuts. Top it off with fresh Parmesan cheese, if you must. The pesto is like your typical basil pesto but replaced with carrot greens. […]
Double Chocolate + Zucchini Loaf Cake
Double Chocolate and Zucchini Loaf Cake Give me another slice! This is seriously good. Double the chocolate with lots of zucchini, which you won’t even taste. It’s a basic quick bread, like my Gluten Free Pumpkin + Banana Filled Chocolate Bread and the classic Honey Roasted Cinnamon Banana Bread. It comes together quickly and then […]
Brown Butter Baked Pears with Cinnamon Cake
Brown Butter Baked Pears with Cinnamon Cake Juicy pears baked in a ginger and cinnamon cake…topped with more cinnamon and my favorite vanilla ice cream. The cake batter is slightly undercooked so it moist and delicious when you take one huge bite with some pear, cake and ice cream. You have to get everything in […]
Lemon Pork Mini Meatball Pita Pockets
Lemon Pork Mini Meatball Pita Pockets Who doesn’t love a little pocket full of crazy good flavors? The mini meatballs fit perfectly into the small pockets, with lots of arugula, sriracha hummus, cucumber and tomato salad and topped off with feta cheese. I also added more garbanzo beans and fresh mint. Whoa, that was a […]
Sheet Pan Red Pepper Cashew Chicken
Sheet Pan Red Pepper Cashew Chicken Sesame, roasted red pepper with moist and tender chicken – it’s really good. Coconut aminos and fish sauce add the right about of salt and sweetness. Add in some sriracha hot sauce, roasted cashews and garnish with fresh cilantro. Oh, so good. I served this with jasmine rice and scallion […]
Almond Hazelnut Spread Gluten Free Zucchini Bread
Gluten Free Zucchini Bread with Hazelnut Spread I know, another zucchini recipe. Don’t roll your eyes. This one is gluten free (you can’t even tell) and has the most amazing ribbon of almond and hazelnut spread within it. Yes, it has chocolate in it and less sugar than you would believe BUT won’t miss. Use […]
Honey Whipped Goat Cheese and Parsley Dressed Beet Salad
Honey Whipped Goat Cheese and Parsley Beet Salad Simply roasted beets, peppery arugula, creamy sweet goat cheese and the freshest homemade parsley dressing. Don’t forget to garnish it all with nuts. Love that crunch. This salad really has it ALL. The textures, colors and different flavors. To start the bright dressing – is packed with […]
Gluten Free Zucchini and Bacon Chocolate Chip Cupcakes
Gluten Free Zucchini and Bacon Chocolate Chip Cupcakes Take it ALL in. You read that title correctly. Yes, I put bacon and zucchini in these cupcakes. AND with very limited sugar so the cacao chips could shine. These are SO moist, rich, full of chocolate goodness and filled with hints of bacon. Oh, did I […]
Saucy Sesame Ginger Short Rib Ramen Bowls
Saucy Sesame Ginger Short Rib Ramen Bowls I love pairing a fancy cut of meat with raw vegetables and simple and easy ramen noodles. So many textures and colors in every bite. Perfectly saucy and tender short ribs – cook them in your slow cooker or Instant Pot. Use the pan sauce as your noodles […]
Peach and Prosciutto Crostini Bites with Whipped Honey Goat Cheese
Peach and Prosciutto Crostini Bites with Whipped Honey Goat Cheese Peaches are getting ripe – so what better time than NOW to make some deliciousness with them. Sweet juicy peaches wrapped in salty prosciutto with hints of fresh thyme layered on creamy goat cheese and then the crunchiest crostini ever – it’s a match! I […]
Gluten Free Orange Ginger Steak Stir Fry with Broccoli
Orange Ginger Steak Stir Fry with Broccoli Take Out Fake-Out is what I call it. AND I’m in love. Gosh, I’m a sucker for take out food – love the tastes from all over the world BUT what I don’t like – is NOT knowing what ingredients are in the sauces. Did you know? There […]
Cumin Salt Rubbed Steak with Cilantro Chimichurri
Cumin Salt Rubbed Steak with Cilantro Chimichurri This screams summer! Nothing like a juicy grilled steak with bright green fresh cilantro sauce drizzled on top – plus pine nuts. Love how tomatoes grill up nicely and green bell peppers are always nice with a salted steak. The sauce comes together quickly in a blender – […]
Gluten Free Orange Mocha Swirl Pound Cake
Gluten Free Orange Mocha Swirl Pound Cake Holy smokes. This is the holy grail of GLUTEN FREE pound cake. Just saying. The subtle orange flavor in the swirl of mocha chocolate is just right. The rich yet light chocolate flavor – that espresso powder adds the perfect touch. It has a great texture and consistency. It […]
Chipotle Lime Sweet Potato and Black Bean Salad with Arugula
Chipotle Lime Sweet Potato + Black Bean Salad Recently, I’ve been really drawn to upping my vegetarian meal game. And salads are always a good way to add more vegetables and leafy greens to your diet. I love the different layers in this salad – oh, and the colors are great too! Sweet potato bites […]
Raspberry Cream Biscuit Scones
Raspberry Cream Biscuit Scones I will never turn down a scone plus raspberry cream just sounds good. The tangy and sweet fruit folding into a sweet cream dough. You will have bites of whole fruit and then ribbons of it throughout. They are flakey, tender and gluten free. I used my basic scone recipe which […]
Roasted Tomato Chicken & Sweet Potato Hash Tacos
Roasted Tomato Chicken & Sweet Potato Hash Tacos Starting the weekend off right. Simply cooked shredded chicken with bites of roasted tomatoes, layered over smoked paprika sweet potato nuggets – YES! Top it all with creamy avocado cream – lots of lime and garlic. I love to add more cotija cheese and hot sauce at […]
Your Everyday Steak Salad with Celery Leaves + Blue Cheese Dill Ranch
Your Everyday Steak Salad with Celery Leaves + Blue Cheese Dill Ranch Simple, good and fresh ingredients make the difference in staple recipes. This recipe isn’t earth shattering but when you use high quality steak, creamy blue cheese and all the farmers market juicy heirloom tomatoes, red bell peppers, romaine lettuce and cucumbers – the […]