Prosciutto Wrapped Dates
INGREDIENTS Pitted dates Goat cheese Prosciutto Balsamic Garnish: honey & fresh thyme
Bourbon Apple Crisp
INGREDIENTS for the topping ½ cup gluten free flour 1 teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon salt 1 cup gluten free old fashion oats ¼ cup pecans ½ cup coconut sugar 8 tablespoons (one stick) butter, cubed and room temp for the apple filling 4-5 medium sized apples, mixed variety, sliced Juice of half a lemon ¼ […]
Turkey Cranberry Meatballs with Pan Gravy
INGREDIENTS 1lb ground turkey 1lb ground pork 1/2 yellow onion finely diced 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 1 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp paprika 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes 1/2 cup gf breadcrumbs, soaked in 2 tablespoons milk 1 egg, whisked 1/3 cup dried cranberries Fresh sage (2-3 large leaves), about a teaspoon for […]
warm balsamic pear salad
INGREDIENTS 5oz spring mix Microgreens, optional but encouraged 1 bosc pear, sliced from top down into 8 pieces 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar Diced sweet potatoes and thinly sliced shallot* 1/3 cup walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped 2oz goat cheese Chives, finely chopped for the dressing 1 tsp whole grain mustard 1 tsp […]
paccheri pistachio pesto
INGREDIENTS 4 cups basil leaves 2 cloves garlic, peeled 1/2 cup pistachios + 1/4 cup chopped for topping 1/2 cup parmesan cheese or pecorino romano, grated 1 lemon, zest and juice 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/2 cup olive oil, more as needed to adjust consistency salt and pepper 1lb paccheri pasta, or any large […]
basil vinaigrette pasta salad
INGREDIENTS 1 box pasta (I use gluten free jovial fusilli) 5oz arugula 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes, chopped Fresh basil Fresh chives, chopped (optional) For the basil vinaigrette 2-3 cups fresh basil (I use 1 bunch) 1 lemon, zest & juice 1 small shallot, roughly chopped 1/3 cup olive oil, more as needed 1 […]
twice baked sweet potatoes
INGREDIENTS 2 Japanese sweet potatoes 2 purple sweet potatoes Chives, chopped 2 tablespoons grass-fed butter Olive oil Flakey salt
grilled veg with herb vinaigrette
INGREDIENTS for the veggies: 1 zucchini, sliced diagonally into thick rounds 1 yellow squash, sliced into thick rounds 1 bell pepper, cut into large chunks 1 red onion, cut into wedges 1 pint cherry tomatoes 1 small head of broccoli, cut into florets with a flat surface for direct contact to the grill olive oil […]
chorizo x beef meatballs
INGREDIENTS for the meatballs: 1/2 pound ground chorizo 1/2 pound ground beef 1 shallot, finely chopped 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped or grated 1/4 cup shredded cheddar 1 egg 1 tablespoon chopped parsley 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro 1/2 teaspoon salt fresh black pepper for the zhug sauce: 1/2 cup cilantro 1/2 cup parsley […]
creamy pistachio pesto
INGREDIENTS 2 cups fresh basil leaves (about 2oz package) 1 clove garlic 1/4 cup pistachios 1/4 cup parmesan cheese Zest & juice of 1 lemon 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes 1/2 cup olive oil 1/3 cup unsweetened coconut milk (this one is my favorite) Salt and pepper
30 min chicken enchiladas
INGREDIENTS 1 yellow onion, chopped 4oz can diced green chiles 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp paprika 3 cups shredded chicken (leftovers work great in this) 16oz can refried beans 6-8 burrito size tortillas 15oz jar green enchilada sauce 15oz jar red enchilada sauce sharp cheddar cheese Optional toppings: avocado, guac, pico, […]
4 ingredient chocolate mousse
INGREDIENTS 9oz dark chocolate (my favorite refined sugar free chocolate is this one) 3/4 cup warmed milk or cream (nut milk works too if you are df) 2 egg yolks, room temp 4 egg whites, room temp 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Optional: whipped cream or dollop of yogurt, chocolate shavings, raspberries, blackberries, mint for garnish
creamy tomato basil soup
INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 yellow onion, diced 1 tablespoon arrowroot starch 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 28-ounce cans whole San Marzano tomatoes 2 whole roasted red peppers (jarred), roughly chopped 1.5 cups bone broth (sub for vegetable broth if you are vegetarian) 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/4 teaspoon red pepper […]
superfood oat balls
INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups oats 1 cup pitted dates, about 7-8 1/4 cup shredded coconut flakes, unsweetened 1/4 cup chia seeds 1/4 cup walnuts 1/4 cup peanut butter 1/4 cup coconut milk (or any nut milk you prefer) pinch of sea salt optional: melted chocolate and/or extra coconut flakes for coating the oat balls
spicy sausage skillet lasagna
INGREDIENTS 1 pound spicy Italian chicken sausage, casing removed (regular sausage works too)* 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 shallots, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped zest of 1 lemon 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 8 oz lasagna noodles (I use my favorite gluten free brand linked here) 1 24 oz jar marinara sauce […]
grain free superfood granola
INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup walnuts 1/2 cup pecans 1/2 cup hazelnuts 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds 1/3 cup cacao nibs 1/3 cup coconut flakes 3 tbsp flaxseeds 3 tbsp chia seeds 3 tbsp hemp seeds 1 tsp cinnamon Sea salt* 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted 2 tbsp honey *If any of the nuts […]
snickers date bark
INGREDIENTS Medjool dates Chocolate bar or chips (my favorite refined free chocolate is this one) Creamy peanut butter Honey Roasted pistachios, or any nut of choice Sea salt
stuffed peppers
INGREDIENTS the filling: 1 pound ground beef 1 pound pork 1 cup fresh grated parm or pecorino 2 eggs, whisked 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/2 tsp salt Fresh black pepper 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes 2 cloves garlic, grated 1 cup cooked rice (basmati or white) 1 cup diced onion (1 small or 1/2 large) […]
classic mashed potatoes
INGREDIENTS 5 pounds Russet or Idaho potatoes, peeled and cut into pieces that are generally the same size 1-1.5 cups whole milk (add as you go) 1 bay leaf 4 sprigs of thyme 8 tablespoons butter, cubed (1 stick) 1 heaping spoonful of sour cream (about 1/4 cup total, but just use a big spoon) […]
turkey butternut squash skillet
INGREDIENTS 1 pound ground turkey 1 butternut squash, cubed – about 2 cups 4 oz goat cheese 4 cups kale, roughly chopped (spinach works as well) 1/2 cup chicken stock or vegetable stock 1 large shallot, sliced 1 cove garlic, finely chopped 1 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon salt […]
carrot ginger soup
INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil 1 medium onion, roughly chopped 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped 1 tablespoon ginger, chopped 2 pounds carrots, peeled and roughly chopped 4 cups vegetable broth 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon salt Freshly ground black pepper Optional toppings: coconut milk, cilantro, chives, chili oil, crispy shallots
bourbon pecan blondies
INGREDIENTS 1 cups gluten free flour* 1/2 cup butter (1 stick), browned 1 cup coconut sugar 1 egg + egg yolk, room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 tablespoons bourbon 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup pecans, toasted and roughly chopped 2 oz chocolate bar, roughly chopped (my favorite refined sugar free chocolate is […]
gluten free pumpkin bread
INGREDIENTS 2 cups gluten free flour* 1 1/2 cups pure pumpkin 1/2 cup coconut sugar 1/2 cup butter (1 stick), softened 2 eggs 1/4 cup nut milk (or regular milk) 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon all spice […]
spring carbonara with goat cheese and lemon
INGREDIENTS 2 eggs + 2 egg yolks 1/3 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese or pecorino romano 4 oz goat cheese 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated garlic 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1 tablespoon lemon juice 4oz guanciale, pancetta (Italian bacon), or bacon 1/2 teaspoon salt lots of freshly ground black pepper 1 cup frozen peas, thawed 1lb […]
chocolate peanut butter brownies
INGREDIENTS 1 cup coconut sugar 2 large eggs, at room temperature 1/4 cup chocolate chips, melted 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted 1 stick butter, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 tablespoon cornstarch 2/3 cup gluten free flour* 1/3 cup cocoa powder 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter 1/3 cup chocolate chips (you can also use peanut butter […]