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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
4 ingredient chocolate mousse
INGREDIENTS 6oz dark chocolate (3 bars, my favorite refined sugar free chocolate is this one) 1/2 cup warmed milk or cream (nut milk works too if you are df) 1 egg yolk, room temp 3 egg whites, room temp 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Optional: whipped cream or dollop of yogurt, chocolate shavings, raspberries, blackberries, mint […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
gluten free brown butter banana cookies
INGREDIENTS 2 cups gluten free flour* 2 sticks butter, at room temperature 1.5 cups coconut sugar 1 ripe banana 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 bar dark chocolate, chopped into thin strips (my favorite refined free chocolate is this one) *My favorite gluten free flour […]
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)
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 […]