Creamy French Mustard Herb Chicken

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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 […]

One Pan Sun-Dried Tomato Creamy Salmon

Chef Kat serving up her 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 […]

Instant Pot Fall Short Rib Pot Roast

Fall Short Rib Pot Roast with pomegrantes

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

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 […]

Cacao Chip Paleo Cookies

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 […]

Mojo Chicken Sheet Pan Bake

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 […]

Pan Roasted Summer Tomato + Butter Spaghetti Squash with Basil Oil

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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

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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 […]

Paleo Chicken Bacon Avocado Ranch Salad

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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 […]

Firecracker Salmon Bowls

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 […]

One Pan Puttanesca Chicken

One Pan Puttanesca Chicken in Cast Iron Skillet

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 […]

Teriyaki Hanger Steaks with Charred Brussels Sprouts

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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 […]

Honey Mustard Salmon

Paleo Honey Mustard Salmon with Kale

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

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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 […]

Lemon Basil Chimichurri Chicken with Summer Squash and Potatoes

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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 […]

Saucy Ginger Beef Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Saucy Ginger Beef Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Mint Cucumbers on pink plates

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

Easy Beef Shephards 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

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 […]

Paleo Beef Stroganoff

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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, […]

Instant Pot Beef Short Rib Carnitas

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 […]

Rosemary + Sun-Dried Tomato Beef Stew wtih Bacon

Rosemary + Sun-Dried Tomato Beef Stew wtih Bacon in Lodge Cast Iron Pan

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 […]

Paleo General Tso Chicken + Cauliflower Stir Fry

Paleo General Tso Chicken in Lodge Skillet

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 […]

Ginger + Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wraps

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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 […]

Mexican Beef Stew

Mexican Beef Stew on cutting board with blue napkin

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

Personal Chef White Sparrow Food Co. 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 Italian 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 […]

Vegan Sweet Potato Caesar Salad

Vegan Sweet Potato Caesar Salad with Garlic Croutons with gold salad tongs and basil

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 […]

Paleo Sloppy Joe Sweet Potatoes with Homemade Ketchup

Paleo Sloppy Joe Sweet Potatoes with Homemade Ketchup with two forks on parchment paper

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

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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 […]

Gluten Free Orange Ginger Steak Stir Fry with Broccoli

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 […]

Beef with Peanut Rice Noodles

Personal Chef Mongolian Beef with Thai Peanut Rice Noodles

Beef with Peanut Rice Noodles I’ve been looking at new ways to use ground beef. I mean, a burger and meatballs are always good BUT I need to change things up. AND I’m sure you do too! Ground beef cooks up super fast – add an amazing sauce and its even more delicious. And add noodles […]

Chipotle Lime Sweet Potato and Black Bean Salad with Arugula

Chipotle Lime Sweet Potato + Black Bean Salad with Arugula on a white plate with a spoon of dressing

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 […]

Roasted Tomato Chicken & Sweet Potato Hash Tacos

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 […]

Bacon Dill Ranch Chicken with Sautéed Garlic Greens

Bacon Dill Ranch Chicken with Sautéed Garlic Greens in a Cast tiron pan with fork and spoon and yellow napkin

Bacon Dill Ranch Chicken with Sautéed Garlic Greens Anything wrapped in bacon is good, right? I love the salty and tender pieces of bacon and chicken together – this is a good combination. Then you have the fresh herb and garlic dressing to top it all off with. Finish with some bites of sautéed greens […]

Grilled Romaine and Coconut Curry Shrimp Salad with Spicy Peanut Dressing

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Grilled Romaine and Coconut Curry Shrimp Salad with Spicy Peanut Dressing Your new favorite Summer time salad just got SOOO EASY! Simply marinated shrimp on skewers, salt and pepper grilled  romaine topped all peanut dressing. Garnish with diced red peppers, cilantro and salted peanuts. Serve this as an appetizer or double the recipe for an […]

Hanger Steaks with Roasted Tomato & Basil Chimichurri

White Sparrow Food Co Hanger Steaks with Roasted Tomato + Basil Chimichurri

Hanger Steaks with Roasted Tomato & Basil Chimichurri with Buttered Potatoes Check out these colors. Loving the bright red and orange hues of this sauce!  It’s delicious with tender hanger steaks, browned bites of buttery potatoes and the tang of the freshly roasted tomatoes.  It’s for sure a twist on pesto – since I’ve been […]

Basil Garlic Butter Steak

Basil Garlic Butter Steak on a cutting board with a knife and herb butter

Basil Garlic Butter Steak Revised from 2020. Nothing says a long weekend more than firing up your grill and cooking a great steak. Then with all the fresh herbs (and garlic too) and butter, spread it all over the juicy steak. I love grilling vegetables, halved onions, and potatoes. Less dishes and all the heat […]

My Kids Saucy Chicken Lettuce Wraps

My Kids Saucy Chicken Lettuce Wraps You have to try these. The smallest bites of tender and moist chicken all covered with a rich yet balanced sauce. Add in some red peppers and scallions for a fresh bite..but honestly, that saucy chicken can be enjoyed allow. Grab your lettuce and wrap it up. My daughter […]

Sesame Garlic BBQ Chicken Skewers + Broccoli

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Sesame Garlic BBQ Chicken Skewers + Broccoli I mean for real. You have to give this recipe a try. Think tender sauce covered chicken with the right amount of balance between sweet, spicy and flavorful..and then you have that quick roasted broccoli that leaves it crunchy and full of flavor. Pour any extra sauce on […]

Sheet Pan Honey Chile Chicken & Sweet Red Pepper Tacos

White Sparrow Food Co Sheet Pan Honey Chile Chicken + Sweet Red Pepper Tacos

Sheet Pan Honey Chile Chicken & Sweet Red Pepper Tacos We LOVE tacos in this house. We love how everyone can make them the way they want and we all can eat together in harmony.  I love making my spicy with hot sauce and salty with cotija cheese…extra cilantro is always good too. The chili […]

Saucy Sesame Chicken + Cauliflower

Saucy Sesame Chicken + Cauliflower on marble countertop

Saucy Sesame Chicken + Cauliflower Healthy sesame chicken…it’s takeout at home – it’s so much better! A one pan meal that brings the flavors – everyone at your table will love it. Oh that sauce. Sesame, ginger and garlic with all that tender chicken and cauliflower. It’s a great Paleo friendly dinner. No gluten. No […]

Blackened Salmon with Greens

Blackened Salmon with Greens on marble countertop

Blackened Salmon with Greens It’s a homerun for a crazy weeknight dinner. Tender salmon with an crunchy crust and fresh greens. It can’t get easier than this recipe. The spice blend is perfect – double the recipe for next time. My kids love adding a teaspoon of honey to the tops – it’s makes a […]

Healthier Beef Green Chile Soup

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Healthier Beef Green Chile Soup I love a good hearty soup…but without the gut bomb feeling. This soup is SO flavorful, simple, a great broth and fresh herbs. So good. Not only is this a healthier version of a traditional green Chile – which is usually made with pork – it uses chicken bone broth for a lighter soup […]

Salted Maple Roasted Salmon with Butternut Squash

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Salted Maple Roasted Salmon with Butternut Squash Whoa! Tender salted salmon with a drizzle of maple syrup and then all the perfectly cooked buttery butternut squash and brussels. My mouth is watering. It’s really a simple meal highlighting the ingredients for what they are. Combination of fats. Yes, I said that. There is just something […]

Braised Gochujang + Garlic Chicken with Broccoli

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Braised Gochujang + Garlic Chicken with Broccoli Week night braising – you’ve got this! It’s really simple. Mix together chicken bone broth, gochujang paste, garlic, ginger, honey and coconut aminos. Lather your chicken up and let the oven slowly cook your tender chicken to perfection.  I like to add fresh broccoli towards the end – […]

Buffalo Chicken Spaghetti Squash Bake

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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 […]

Sheet Pan Lemon Chive Butter Chicken

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Sheet Pan Lemon Chive Butter Chicken Doesn’t this scream Spring?!?!  It also screams, easy week night meals on one sheet pan! YES. Now, that is something I can get behind and fully support. Less dishes and more letting the oven do the work, is always a good idea. This chicken is coated with all the […]