Buffalo Chicken & Cauliflower Bake
Buffalo Chicken Cauliflower Bake gluten free | Paleo | Keto Friendly This Buffalo Chicken Cauliflower Bake is simple, bold, and packed with flavor. I love using a high-quality store-bought sauce here. There is truly no shame in it. When you find a great option—like Primal Kitchen’s Buffalo Sauce—you use it to your advantage. It saves […]
Lemon + Pomegranate Simple Pan Roast Salmon
Lemon + Pomegranate Simple Pan Roast Salmon paleo | gluten free | Dairy Free Bright + Healthy Lemon Pomegranate Pan Roasted Salmon This Lemon Pomegranate Pan Roasted Salmon is the kind of vibrant, nourishing weeknight meal that delivers big flavor with minimal effort. Perfectly seasoned salmon fillets are pan roasted until crisp on the outside […]
Rosemary Sun-Dried Tomato Beef Stew
Rosemary Sun-Dried Tomato Beef Stew This Rosemary + Sun-Dried Tomato Beef Stew with Bacon is completely over-the-top delicious — a true dinner treat that delivers deep, rich flavor in every bite. The combination of garlic, rosemary, smoky bacon, and tender braised beef creates a hearty beef dinner that feels luxurious yet comforting. The magic is […]
One Pan Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken with Spinach
One Pan Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken with Spinach Gluten free | Dairy Free | Paleo A Healthy, Creamy Chicken Dinner Without the Dairy If you’ve been craving something rich, comforting, and creamy — without the heavy dairy — this One Pan Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken with Spinach is about to become your new weeknight favorite. […]
Firecracker Salmon Bowls
Firecracker Salmon Bowls Heck yes—this dish is incredible. These Firecracker Salmon Bowls are bold, spicy, and surprisingly simple. The entire meal uses high-quality ingredients and a sauce that truly takes 10 seconds to whisk together. It’s fast, flavorful, and ideal for busy days. This recipe is especially perfect for summer. It brings the heat yet […]
Quick Beef Shepherd’s Pie
Quick Beef Shephard’s Pie gluten free | dairy free | quick weeknight If you could make Quick Beef Shepherd’s Pie in under 25 minutes… would you? Because you absolutely can. It’s warm, comforting, and simple enough for even the busiest weeknights. Better yet, it’s naturally gluten-free. This dish is also incredibly budget-friendly. Grass-fed ground beef […]
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 — Healthy Comfort in a Bowl
Paleo Beef Stroganoff Paleo Comfort Food at Its Best Please try this recipe — because who doesn’t love a bowl full of creamy, hearty comfort food? This Paleo Beef Stroganoff has all the cozy flavors of the classic, but without the dairy or gluten. Trust me, you won’t even miss them! The sauce is what […]
Saucy Ginger Beef Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Saucy Ginger Beef Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Let all your Paleo dreams come true with this simple yet powerful dish. The best tender roasted sweet potatoes with sauce covered beef with all the garlic and ginger you can handle. Top it with a quick cucumber salad with fresh mint. The combination of flavors – well, they […]
Paleo General Tso Chicken + Cauliflower Stir Fry
Paleo General Tso Chicken + Cauliflower Stir Fry Mouthwatering good. A delicious sauce coats the chicken and cauliflower pieces – which are crispy brown and tender inside. Top it all with fresh red pepper, scallions and sesame seeds. Serve with rice or extra cauliflower. It’s really that good. All these delicious week night meals. Just […]
Quick Gluten Free Moo Shu Pork Stir Fry
Quick Gluten Free Moo Shu Pork Stir Fry paleo | gluten free | dairy free 15 minutes until dinner time! Yes, you read that right. Once that sauce is stirred together – that will take 30 seconds to shake it up or whisk it together. Heat that pan up on high heat to sear the […]
Paleo Thai Turkey Burgers
Paleo Thai Turkey Burgers PALEO | GLUTEN FREE | DAIRY FREE Winter weather doesn’t mean you are stuck with meat and potatoes, roasted veggies, slow cooked meals and mashed potatoes. Don’t worry I have lots of those recipes. Just sometimes you need to change things up and have a burger…that you can cook in your […]
Instant Pot Beef Short Rib Carnitas
Instant Pot Beef Short Rib Carnitas These Instant Pot beef short rib carnitas might sound fancy, but they’re secretly one of the easiest weeknight dinners you’ll ever make. Juicy, flavorful, and perfectly tender, these beef carnitas taste like they slow-cooked all day — but thanks to the Instant Pot, you can have them ready in […]
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 […]
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
Instant Pot Fall Short Rib Pot Roast My Fall menu for my clients came out last month. I keep some favorites on there but add about 30 new items every few months to liven things up a bit. We all get in a rut with what we cook, what we order at restaurants and what […]
Creamy Lemon Chicken Piccata
Creamy Lemon Chicken Piccata Recipe revised November 2024. Tender and moist chicken coated in a simple yet flavorful lemon, shallot, garlic and caper sauce. It’s pure elegance without the work or time. The quickly seared chicken along with lots of fresh herbs…it’s really perfection. Oh, and salty and full of citrus! This recipe is different […]
Cacao Chip Paleo Cookies
Cacao Chip Paleo Cookies Yes — paleo cookies do exist, and these Cacao Chip Paleo Cookies might just be the easiest and most delicious ones you’ll ever make. With a super short, clean ingredients list—almond butter, coconut sugar, cacao powder, eggs, salt, and cacao chips—this recipe proves that simple baking can still taste indulgent. Everything […]
Mojo Chicken Sheet Pan Bake
Mojo Chicken Sheet Pan Bake This Mojo Chicken Sheet Pan Bake is the kind of weeknight chicken dinner you’ll want to make on repeat. The bold citrus-garlic mojo marinade is spicy, tangy, salty, and bright — everything you want in a flavorful easy chicken recipe. And since it’s cooked entirely on a sheet pan, it’s […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
Chicken Banh Mi Salad with Quick Pickled Veggies This Chicken Banh Mi Salad has everything I love about the classic sandwich — bright herbs, bold flavor, tangy pickled vegetables — but with more greens and a lighter, creamy dressing. The ingredients are simple, yet the flavors are incredibly layered. I still can’t decide what I […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Grilled Romaine and Coconut Curry Shrimp Salad with Spicy Peanut Dressing
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 […]
Sesame Garlic BBQ Chicken Skewers + Broccoli
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 […]
Blackened Salmon with Greens
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 […]
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 […]