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 […]
spicy peanut chicken lettuce wraps
INGREDIENTS 1 pound ground chicken 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 1 teaspoon ginger, finely chopped 4 green onions, chopped 1 cup shredded carrots 1 tsp red pepper flakes (more or less depending on your spice preference) 1/3 cup cilantro 1/4 cup toasted peanuts or cashews, chopped 1 can sliced water chestnuts, roughly chopped 1 teaspoon […]
chicken pad thai
INGREDIENTS for the chicken 1 pound boneless chicken thighs 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper salt & pepper for the sauce 1/3 cup coconut aminos (or soy sauce) 2 tablespoons fish sauce 3 tablespoons sesame oil 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 tablespoons reserved […]
gluten free blueberry buttermilk pancakes
INGREDIENTS dry ingredients 1.5 cups gluten free flour 1 tablespoon coconut sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt wet ingredients 2 eggs 1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature 2 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup blueberries (optional) blueberry compote topping 1 cup blueberries 1/2 […]
jalapeño glazed salmon
INGREDIENTS 2 wild salmon filets 1/4 cup coconut aminos (or soy sauce) 1 scallion, thinly sliced 1 jalapeño, finely sliced (use as little or as much as you like based on heat preference) 1 teaspoon hot honey 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 tablespoon butter, softened Salt and pepper
hawaiian bbq chicken bowls
INGREDIENTS 1 pound boneless chicken thighs 1/2 cup coconut aminos 1/2 cup ketchup 1/4 cup chicken broth 1 lime, zest and juice 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 2 garlic coves, finely chopped 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated for the mango salsa 1 mango, finely chopped 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped 1 […]
chorizo & chicken paella
INGREDIENTS ½ pound chicken thighs ½ pound chorizo sausage, ground or sliced 1 clove of garlic Sprig of fresh rosemary, sage or thyme 1.5 cups chopped yellow onion (1/2 a large or 1 small) 1 red bell pepper, chopped ½ cup roughly chopped green onions (scallions) ¾ cup fresh tomato puree 1 cup red wine […]
gluten free granola
INGREDIENTS 4 cups quick cooking gluten free oats 1 cup pecans, roughly chopped 1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped 1/2 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds) 1/4 cup quinoa 1/4 cup coconut flakes 1 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 cup pure organic maple syrup 1/2 cup melted coconut oil 1 teaspoon vanilla
citrus marinated olives
INGREDIENTS 1 cup castelvetrano olives 1 cup kalamata olives 1 orange, zest peeled into 3-4 slices with a vegetable peeler Squeeze of lemon Splash of red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes Parsley, finely chopped Fresh oregano, about 1 sprig, finely chopped (1 teaspoon if using dried) Note: the herb […]
skirt steak tacos
INGREDIENTS 1 pound skirt steak (flank steak works too) Tortillas (I use grain free, these are my favorite) Avocado, cubed and gently mashed Salsa For the steak marinade: 4 garlic cloves, chopped 1/2 white onion, sliced 1 lime, juiced 1/4 cup olive oil 1/3 cup roughly chopped cilantro 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon cayenne […]
chimichurri sauce
INGREDIENTS 1 large bunch of parsley, finely chopped 1/2 bunch of cilantro, finely chopped 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, finely chopped 1 jalapeño, deseeded and finely chopped 1 shallot, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, finely minced or grated 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar Squeeze of fresh lemon juice (optional but this […]
lemon asparagus pasta salad
INGREDIENTS 1 box pasta (I use gluten free jovial fusilli) 1 bunch asparagus, ends trimmed 1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes, chopped Fresh basil Fresh chives, roughly chopped For the lemon vinaigrette 1 lemon, zest & juice 1 tablespoon dijon mustard 1 shallot, finely chopped 1/3 cup olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt Fresh black pepper
watermelon margarita
INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup watermelon, cubed 4 oz tequila 4 oz fresh lime juice 2 teaspoons agave nectar, optional if you like a sweeter drink (just omit if you don’t have or use honey)
gluten free banana bread
INGREDIENTS 2 cups gluten free flour* 3-4 very ripe bananas mashed (1 1/2 cups), reserve half of banana for top (unmashed) 1/2 cup coconut sugar 1/2 cup organic grass fed butter (1 stick), softened 2 eggs 2 tablespoons nut milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 […]
how to boil the perfect eggs
INGREDIENTS Eggs Ice water
how to pickle onions
INGREDIENTS 1 red onion, thinly sliced (use a mandolin if you have one) 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon honey 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 cup hot water (not boiling)
how to preserve herbs
INGREDIENTS Assorted herbs Extra virgin olive oil
how to clean fruits & veg
INGREDIENTS Grapefruit Seed Extract – this is the one I use Produce
how to make pickles
INGREDIENTS 8-10 Persian or pickling cucumbers 4 cloves garlic, sliced thinly 2 teaspoons whole peppercorns 2 teaspoons whole mustard seeds (or coriander seeds) Fresh dill 2 cups distilled white vinegar 2 cups water 1 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon honey
brown butter banana cookies
INGREDIENTS 2 cups gluten free flour* 2 sticks butter, at room temperature 1.5 cups coconut sugar 1 ripe banana, mashed 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 bar dark chocolate, chopped into strips (my favorite refined free chocolate is this one) *My favorite gluten free flour […]
prosciutto breakfast tacos
INGREDIENTS 2 tortillas (I use grain free from Siete) 2 eggs 2-4 slices of prosciutto 2 slices sharp cheddar cheese 1/2 avocado, sliced Herbs (I use whatever I have on hand – scallions, chives, cilantro are my favorites for this) Hot sauce Salt & fresh black pepper
classic pesto pasta
INGREDIENTS 4 cups basil leaves 2 cloves garlic, peeled 1/2 cup walnuts 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 salt and pepper Your favorite pasta (this is my favorite gluten free brand)
burrata salad
INGREDIENTS 4 assorted heirloom tomatoes, sliced into wedges 8oz fresh burrata 6oz prosciutto good extra virgin olive oil basil chives sea salt toasted bread for serving Optional: toasted crushed pistachios
sundried tomato pasta
INGREDIENTS 6 oz gluten free capellini or spaghetti, about half a box (I use Jovial) 1/4 cup olive oil 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 shallot, chopped 1/2 cup white wine 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/3 cup sundried tomatoes, chopped 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated 1 tablespoon […]