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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Molasses & Brown Sugar Center Cut Pork Ribs
Molasses & Brown Sugar Center Cut Pork Ribs Falling off the bone GOOD! This simple recipe – using very few ingredients highlights the tender meat while providing richness from the dark molasses and extra sweet brown sugar. Salt and pepper those ribs up first to activate the juices and natural flavors. It’s a good one. 3 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Salted Maple Roasted Salmon with Butternut Squash
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 […]
Crispy Apricot Bone-In Chicken with Bone Broth Pan Sauce
Crispy Apricot Bone-In Chicken with Bone Broth Pan Sauce Bone in is better than boneless. Skin on is better than skinless. It’s just my opinion BUT I think I’m right. It’s a good one. Simple, delicious with different layers of flavors and with crispy skinned chicken! The bone in chicken breasts are great – they […]
Basil Butter Grilled Salmon + Veggies with Feta Rice
Basil Butter Grilled Salmon + Veggies with Feta Rice This meal has it all. Starting with fresh salmon coated with all the butter and salt. Grilled up perfectly and covered in more butter, fresh basil and blistered cherry tomatoes and Summer zucchini. Salty feta with tender buttery rice with fresh basil and a sprinkle of […]
Sugar Steak with Salty Worcestershire Mushrooms
Sugar Steak with Salty Worcestershire Mushrooms I marinated this gorgeous flank steak in coconut SUGAR. WHAT? Yes, I did. It gives it great color and caramelizes the outside from the heat of the grill. Serve it with this salty Worcestershire sauce – there you have it. The best sweet and salty combination! Give me more […]
My Favorites | Gluten and Dairy Free Pantry Staples
My Favorites | Gluten and Dairy Free Pantry Staples Are you the type of personal that has your pantry full all the time? Or do you have the bare necessities? If you are one or the other – it doesn’t matter, it’s always good to have on hand your favorites. Especially for those quick meals, […]
