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 […]

basil vinaigrette pasta salad

INGREDIENTS 1 box pasta (I use gluten free jovial fusilli) 5oz arugala 1/3 cup sun dried tomatoes, chopped Fresh basil Fresh chives, roughly chopped   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 1/4 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

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)