Quick Hoisin Ground Beef and Cauliflower Stir Fry
Quick Hoisin Ground Beef + Cauliflower Stir Fry Another quick and easy mid week meal for you. I’ve been looking at ways to use ground beef, other than the typical burger and meatball option – which are all delicious but I needed to change it up a bit. The homemade Hoisin sauce takes less than […]
Heirloom Tomato Grilled Chili Rubbed Steak with Cilantro Chimichurri
Heirloom Tomato Chimichurri with Grilled Steaks This sauce is so simple – full of fresh flavors and you won’t stop dipping into it! The combination of lemon, red wine vinegar, cilantro and fresh tomatoes is so GOOD. Perfect on top of a charred chili rubbed steak. The hints of black pepper, chili and red pepper […]
Brioche Crouton and Lemon Basil Caesar Salad
Brioche Crouton & Lemon Basil Caesar Salad When there are brioche croutons on a salad YOU MAKE IT (or order it)…Whatever, just eat it all up. This doesn’t feel like a salad at all – with some crunchy romaine lettuce and delicious fresh basil, you have your greens, protein from the tender chicken and amazing sweet […]
Nectarine and Cinnamon Vanilla Oat Cookie Bake
Nectarine and Cinnamon Vanilla Oat Cookie Bake Vanilla bean and cinnamon with oat cookie along with seasonally fresh nectarines. SO good. Top it all with vanilla ice cream and serve with fresh mint! It’s a meal – OR dessert! I love a good crumble – love it! BUT I kind of wanted something a little […]
Cuban Spiced Flank Steak Sandwiches with Fontina Cheese
Cuban Spiced Flank Steak Sandwiches with Fontina Cheese Sandwiches for dinner. YES, please! Super simple recipe with a great spice blend that does a lot of the work for you! A saucy garlic tomato and herb puree coats the tender steak along with charred mushrooms and onions – you don’t even, need the ciabatta. But […]
Buffalo Chicken Spaghetti Squash Bake
Buffalo Chicken Spaghetti Squash Bake Creamy gorgonzola sauce, spiced with buffalo sauce and fresh herbs. The chicken and squash are all saucy – you can’t even tell it’s a vegetable. Such a simple recipe for any day of the week! Again I used Covey Rise Farms ground chicken – it’s lean with some fat so there is […]
Gluten Free Strawberry Yogurt Cake with Lemon + Coconut Sugar Topping
Gluten Free Strawberry Yogurt Cake with Lemon and Coconut Sugar Topping Have you ever had cake for breakfast? Or cake for a snack? If your answer is NO, then HOP on the train of CAKE ALL DAY LONG! This has strawberries and yogurt in it SO it’s healthy and needs to be eaten at all […]
Grilled Eggplant and Millet Salad with Mint Pesto
Grilled Eggplant and Millet Salad with Mint Pesto I love a good salad for lunch and dinner. This salad is filling from the nutty millet and charred eggplant. Full of flavors from the mint, pine nuts and arugula. I love the grilled shallots – tastes like candy…and don’t forget serving it with extra pesto and […]
Chicken and Black Bean Poblano Peppers with Roasted Chicken
Chicken and Black Bean Poblano Peppers with Roasted Chicken Stuffed smoky poblano peppers with the perfect Mexican spiced rice – filled with cumin, garlic and tomato flavors. Mix in some black beans, roasted chicken and cilantro…OH, and CHEESE. Don’t forget the cheese. I love using store bought roasted chicken in this recipe – the flavor […]
Gluten Free Brown Butter Chocolate Blondies with Butterscotch
Gluten Free Brown Butter Chocolate Blondies with Butterscotch When a recipe has 11 tablespoons of BUTTER – you KNOW it’s going to be good. I mean for real!!! I’ve made these a few times – the brown butter gets me every time. I love the richness of the brown sugar, along with Bob Red Mill’s […]
Maple Blackberry Arugula Salad with Herb Goat Cheese
Maple Blackberry Arugula Salad with Herb Goat Cheese I made this salad for a client dinner and I made a little extra. I was so happy to grab a small plate of this and enjoy it to myself. The peppery bite of the earthy arugula with the vibrant radicchio goes well with the sweet dressing. […]
Roasted Hazelnut Coconut Chocolate Mini Tarts
Roasted Hazelnut Coconut Chocolate Mini Tarts WHOA. These tarts are rich, dense and packed with all sorts of layers of flavors. The hazelnuts crust is crispy and flaky which helps when you have a mouthful of rich coconut chocolate. The crust is simple to make – it’s just hazelnuts, gluten free flour, coconut sugar, butter […]
3 Cheese Roasted Eggplant and Sun-Dried Tomato Lasagna
3 Cheese Roasted Eggplant and Sun-Dried Tomato Lasagna Sun-dried tomatoes could be served on just about anything and I would LOVE them. They are packed with flavor and plus the oil should never be thrown away. Paired with roasted eggplant and mushrooms along with Italian seasoning – its full of earthy delicious flavors. Oh, don’t […]
Lemon and Shallot Relish Roasted Salmon with Wilted Butter Spinach
Lemon and Shallot Relish Roasted Salmon with Wilted Butter Spinach I love how easy and flavorful salmon is when roasted simply with lemon, salt and pepper. Top it all off with a quick charred lemon and shallot relish and buttered spinach. It’s a delicious meal, that’s healthy – gluten and dairy free. Love all the […]
Simple Chicken Ginger Curry with Baby Bok Choy
Simple Chicken Ginger Curry with Baby Bok Choy I love a good curry. I love the different flavors, creamy coconut milk and crunchy vegetables. It’s comforting, healthy and filling all at the same time. Serve with jasmine rice or garlic naan for dipping – because dipping into the broth is AMAZING!! This is such a […]
Honey Roasted Cinnamon Banana Bread
Honey Roasted Cinnamon Banana Bread I believe the key to really good tasting and moist banana bread is how RIPE the bananas are. Wait until the skins are very brown, even black – then its TIME. The natural sugars in the bananas have come out and the flavor is that much more intense. I love […]
Quick Peanut Satay Chicken Skewers
Quick Peanut Satay Chicken Skewers Again I am on a mission to spice up your normal boring chicken breasts. The other night, I looked in our refrigerator to find chicken breasts staring at me. Then I opened our pantry and looked right at the peanut butter. with a simple marinade Marinating chicken in coconut milk […]
Horseradish and Mustard White BBQ Sauced Chicken
Horseradish and Mustard White BBQ Sauced Chicken Looking to change up the typical BBQ Chicken? Well, here you go. This white sauce is SO good. Tangy apple cider vinegar along with bright and spicy horseradish and spicy mustard. The lemon juice, cayenne pepper and honey balance is ALL out. Perfect. I love using chicken thighs […]
Tomato and Spinach Quiche
Easy Sun-Dried Tomato and Fresh Spinach Quiche Just back from a workout and I’m starving. Instead of grabbing a sugar filled muffin at a coffee shop or even a “healthy” egg sandwich at the drive through – I knew that this was waiting for me. Speaking of the crust, I bought it. Yes, you read […]
Pistachio Crusted Chicken Tenders with Spicy Aioli
Pistachio Crusted Chicken Tenders with Spicy Aioli Looking for an easy meal that pleases all kids and grown up kids (aka adults)? Well, here it is. I can’t get enough of salty pistachios – add some juicy chicken tenders and a perfectly spicy dip! Let’s get it. I love how the coconut milk keeps the […]
Smoked Cheddar and Scallion Cornbread with Chipotle Honey
Smoked Cheddar and Scallion Cornbread with Chipotle Honey Soup is on the stove…and that’s all you got. SOO make these. I love a good soup but I also feel like you should have a good bread or muffin to compliment it. Smoky creamy cheese and the fresh bite of scallions – along with comforting and […]
My Ultimate Paleo Breakfast Tacos with Cilantro Cashew Vegan Crema
My Ultimate Paleo Breakfast Tacos with Cilantro Cashew Vegan Crema Tacos don’t have to be just for dinner. Changing my normal breakfast routine up with these – has turned my cloudy gloomy mornings INTO bright and sunny…I feel like I can concur the world after this flavor combination. Simple salt and pepper eggs with toasted […]
Ginger Grilled Steak with Coconut Lime Rice and Aminos Roasted Vegetables
Ginger Grilled Steak with Coconut Lime Rice and Aminos Roasted Vegetables I can smell the weekend. Who else likes a grilled steak on the weekends? HECK – I like a grilled steak any day of the week. BUT since it’s Thursday afternoon and I know you are thinking about what to make this weekend. Make […]
White Wine Braised Chicken with Artichokes and Shallots
White Wine Braised Chicken with Artichokes and Shallots Need a super fancy meal without the long list of ingredients and one that takes less than 30 minutes? And one, that doesn’t take culinary degree? I’ve got you! Crispy skinned chicken with a white wine sauce full of shallots and grilled artichokes – oh, finished with […]
Grilled Romaine Salad with Blue Cheese and Yellow Tomatoes
Grilled Romaine Salad with Blue Cheese and Yellow Tomatoes Have you ever put a head of lettuce on a grill? Well, if you haven’t, you HAVE to try it! 1. So simple, easy and fast. 2. Smoky charred warm lettuce = heaven on your plate 3. Add blue cheese – it melts ever so slightly […]
Easy Pan Seared Chicken with Thyme Mushroom Sauce
Easy Pan Seared Chicken with Thyme Mushroom Sauce Bringing this recipe out of the archives. This is SUCH a good one and it’s so good to always have a simple sauce in your back pocket…cause chicken breast is better with a sauce! Once you master this sauce, you will be covering everything with it! I […]
Gluten Free Maple Blueberry Cornmeal Cake With Oat Crumble
Gluten Free Maple Blueberry Cornmeal Cake With Oat Crumble Imagine. You walk off the school bus after an exhausted yet fun and full day of education in kindergarten to CAKE! I mean, after you walk 1/4 mile down your driveway in the Spring snow without a coat and a dog that just rolled in his […]
Coconut Aminos Grilled Steak Skewers with Black Sesame Seeds
Coconut Aminos Grilled Steak Skewers with Black Sesame Seeds This simple and quick marinade gives the steak a lot of flavor and helps it caramelize on the grill. I love that this recipe takes basically no time on the grill and it looks pretty on a plate for everyone to pick 1 or 2. Garnishes […]
Honey Garlic Soy Chicken
Honey Garlic Soy Chicken The easiest chicken recipe you can make. The marinade turns into the sauce and it flavors the chicken perfectly. Heavy on the garlic, sweet with honey and salty from the soy. The fresh ginger and chili peppers are SOOO good. The perfect level of heat – just know if you eat […]
Charred Shishito Peppers with Chipotle Yum Yum Sauce
Charred Shishito Peppers with Chipotle Yum Yum Sauce Want the easiest recipe on the planet? Well, maybe toasting toast with butter on it is easier. But at any rate – these peppers are easy and quick to make. They make a great impression on your appetizer game. “Are these hot peppers?” Despite being in the […]
Roasted Chicken and Leek Soup with Brown Butter Cauliflower Gnocchi
Roasted Chicken and Leek Soup with Brown Butter Cauliflower Gnocchi This soup is the most popular soup that I make from scratch. Everyone craves the broth – I mean who doesn’t love nutritious bone broth with coconut milk and herbs! I love it just the same but also love that its an easy soup to prepare. […]
Homemade Gluten Free Nutty Granola
Homemade Gluten Free Nutty Granola Salty and sweet – filled with nuts, dried fruit and maple syrup and honey glazed oats. The perfect snack, or breakfast with yogurt or milk. Add in some fresh fruit and it’s perfection. No added white sugar…just real maple syrup and raw honey. It’s the perfect combination of sweet, salty […]
Spiced Chicken Salad and Orange Poppy Seed Dressing
Spiced Chicken Salad and Orange Poppy Seed Dressing Tender chicken spiced with garam masala, salt and pepper. A quick pan sear and let them rest – because we want those juices inside the chicken not all over your cutting board. Cilantro and mint leaves are the lettuce…add in some spinach for more greens. The crunch […]
Short Rib Fajita Plate
Short Rib Fajita Plate Slow cooked for 4 hours in a delicious flavorful broth – pull apart with forks and serve it on top of roasted peppers + potatoes. Don’t forget the fresh cilantro, avocado and toasted tortillas. I love serving it with dairy free sour cream and a ladle full of the cooking liquid. There is no […]
Mocha Gluten Free Peppermint Patty Brownies
Mocha Gluten Free Peppermint Patty Brownies These are a real treat. The rich espresso and semi sweet chocolate all melted together. The surprise peppermint in the middle. They are moist, perfectly rich and basically the ultimate brownie! The brownie base is a classic. Melting butter and chocolate together. Then whisking the sugar and eggs in. It’s makes the perfect […]
The Best Old World Beer and Bean Soup
The Best Old World Beer and Bean Soup The earthly richness from the Worcestershire sauce, shallots, herbs and beer – is a good one. It’s hearty with the beans and ham. A complete meal! It’s very much soup season in our house. We will enjoy it 3 nights a week – as long as there is […]
Garlic Butter Chicken Pitas
Garlic Butter Chicken and Turmeric Rice Pitas A quick marinade brings the chicken some life + then extra marinade at the end – well, that’s just perfect! Pair it with a simple cucumber salad, hummus + pine nuts along with tender turmeric rice + onions. It’s a great plate for pita pockets or naan bread. Toast them […]
Hoisin Salmon & Ginger Sesame Fried Brown Rice
Hoisin Salmon & Ginger Sesame Fried Brown Rice & Greens Let’s change up your salmon routine – heck, let’s change up your fish or mid week dinner slump. The rich flavors from the hoisin sauce with the perfectly cooked salmon – it’s mouth watering. The simply fried brown rice…it’s an extra step, but totally worth it and […]
My Favorite Saucy Fried Chicken Bites
My Favorite Saucy Fried Chicken Bites And soon to be your favorite. The great combination of sweet, salty and the perfect amount of spice. Everyone in your family will love these. It’s seriously so good. The sauce is quick to make – using pantry staple items and a couple you should have too! The pieces of chicken breast […]
Molasses Slow Cooked Short Ribs
Molasses Slow Cooked Short Ribs Rich molasses and tomato puree along with garlic and bone broth sets the stage for these impressive short ribs. They are fall off the bone delicious. And that parsnip mash – it’s the easiest to make and adds the perfect balance to this seemingly rich meal. Sometimes you just need a slow cooked meal. […]
Rosemary Butter and Bacon Hasselback Potatoes
Rosemary Butter and Bacon Hasselback Potatoes Not only pretty but flavorful and full of texture. These Hasselback roasted potatoes are simple to make – melted butter with fresh herbs, salt and pepper all slathered through the sliced potatoes. Roasted to perfection and slathered more with the butter and herb mixture. AND then topped with crispy bacon! YES! It’s […]
Roasted Cauliflower Steaks with Lemon Chimichurri
Roasted Cauliflower Steaks with Lemon Chimichurri Let’s be honest – cauliflower on it’s own doesn’t have a lot of flavor. So let’s step it up and add tons of fresh flavors and colors to it. Focus your eyes on that picture. The simple and classic chimichurri that is crazy good from the lemon and parsley…followed by the […]
My Favorite Simple Smoked Kielbasa & Rosemary Lentil Soup
My Favorite Simple Smoked Kielbasa & Rosemary Lentil Soup If you need a bowl of love…well, here it is! I love using smoked kielbasa along with the usual soup vegetables and lentils. It’s hearty, full of flavors and the broth is crazy good. Add in coconut milk, if you love it – don’t add it […]
My Favorite Cauliflower Fried Rice
My Favorite Cauliflower Fried Rice Want some fried rice without the RICE? Use finely grated cauliflower to achieve the same goal. Fill it with veggies, a great sauce, a few eggs and tons of fresh cilantro and scallions. It’s a good one….plus it’s Paleo friendly. Pass the hot sauce and extra fresh herbs….grab your chopsticks. Let’s […]
Rustic Split Roast Chicken with Creamy Broccoli
Rustic Split Roast Chicken with Creamy Broccoli Shallots, coconut milk and tender broccoli are a great sauce to dip my favorite roast chicken into. Split your chicken in half to cook it in less time…and more crispy skin to go around. Take the extra step to add in a Parmesan rind and extra black pepper. […]
Honey Chipotle Baked Tacos with Lime Avocado Salsa
Honey Chipotle Baked Tacos with Lime Avocado Salsa I can’t stop the spicy and sweet combination. SO good. AND it works really well in these tacos. Canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce are one of my favorite pantry stables. The peppers bring the heat – like very hot while the adobo sauce is thick and […]
Hasselback Gorgonzola Pecan Butternut Squash with Hot Honey Brown Butter
Hasselback Gorgonzola Pecan Butternut Squash with Hot Honey Brown Butter If you need a decadent vegetable side dish for this Fall – HERE IT IS! I love all the colors, textures and hot honey makes the whole dish come together. Brown butter makes it’s self in the oven, while the gorgonzola melts just right. The […]
Crispy Chicken Thighs with Shallot & Oregano Pan Sauce Potatoes
Crispy Chicken Thighs with Shallot & Oregano Pan Sauce Potatoes Need a comforting meal that’s gluten free, dairy free and paleo friendly? Well, here it is! Lots of sautéed shallots, fresh oregano and bone broth all create the perfect pan sauce. It reduces nicely in the oven and along with crispy chicken skin, moist and […]
Easy Creamy Roasted Cauliflower and Leek Soup with Fried Leeks
Creamy Roasted Cauliflower + Leek Soup Sending you into this Fall weekend with an easy vegetarian soup – sure to warm your hearts and bellies! You guys – I can’t get over how creamy this soup is…WITHOUT cream or any dairy, what’s so ever. It’s a good one. The bone broth (or use vegetable broth to […]
Spaghetti Squash Chicken Artichoke Bake with Bacon
Spaghetti Squash Chicken Artichoke Bake with Bacon I can’t get over these flavors. Creamy herb garlic sauce with grilled artichokes and fresh spinach…with small bites of chicken and spaghetti squash noodles. It’s a good one! But then again crispy bacon might just steal the show… For all you, PALEO lovers – this is for you! […]
Ground Pork Hoisin Stir Fry with Bok Choy & Broccolini
Pork Hoisin Stir Fry with Bok Choy & Broccolini You guys – this is the SIMPLIEST stir fry ever! Ground pork cooks up so quickly. Then the veggies cook up in less than 4 minutes and top with sauce and it’s ready to chow. I love the textures in this – the pork is tender, […]
Chicken Bahn Mi Style Pitas with White Bean Sriracha Spread
Chicken Bahn Mi Style Pitas with White Bean Sriracha Spread I can’t get over this meal. It is full of ALL the textures, spices and fresh herbs. It’s a mouthful and has a few components but it all comes together quickly. Marinade the chicken in fish sauce, sesame oil and garlic is just amazing. After […]
Paleo Buffalo Cauliflower Bites with Coconut Dill Gorgonzola Whip
Paleo Buffalo Cauliflower Bites with Coconut Dill Gorgonzola Whip T-6 hours until kick off for the Superbowl…which means you have some time to head to the store, get these ingredients and make these amazing bites. Who likes the commercials more than the game? ME! oh and the half time show, is usually pretty entertaining. But, […]
Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup Do you eat soups as a meal? Well, we do and its so comforting, satisfying and filling. And this Tortilla soup didn’t disappoint. Remember “SET IT AND FORGET IT” ? HA! Well, that’s what this soup is all about. Put everything into the pot and it’s done in 6 […]
