Kasha Varnishkes (Buckwheat Groats with Bowtie Pasta)
Kasha Varniskhes (Buckwheat Groats with Bowtie Pasta) is a hearty, warming side dish! Winter! While most everyone I know is complaining about being cold, I’m sitting happily snuggled up in a sweater,...
View ArticleSmoky Roasted Garlic Cauliflower “Rice” with Toasted Almonds {Paleo}
Paleo Smoky Roasted Garlic Cauliflower “Rice” with Toasted Almonds is a delicious grain-free side dish that comes together easily and pairs well with any number of things. My husband is a real meat and...
View ArticleCream of Celery Soup {Gluten-Free}
Gluten-Free Cream of Celery Soup celebrates the simple flavor of celery, which is surprisingly sweet, in this rich, velvety soup. Pouring through old cookbooks with a cup of something hot in hand is...
View ArticleAlmond Butter Chicken Stew with Pineapple-Mint Relish {Whole30}
Almond Butter Chicken Stew with Pineapple-Mint Relish is a paleo and Whole30 compliant meal! I’ve been making variations of this lovely stew for literally years now. Sometimes I’ll add pineapple right...
View ArticleBroccoli Cheddar Soup {Gluten-Free; Lactose-Free}
This Broccoli Cheddar Soup recipe is deliciously satisfying; it comes together quick, but has slow-simmered depth of flavor. Winter here in NoVA is a funny thing. You’ll be rolling along mid-January...
View ArticleSpring Mix and Roasted Green Bean Salad with Creamy Maple-Miso Dressing
Spring Mix and Roasted Green Bean Salad with Creamy Maple-Miso Dressing is packed with flavor and nutrition for a delicious lunch or side salad. When Mike and I have houseguests, there are two things I...
View ArticleThe Best Paleo Cinnamon Roll for One
After lots and lots of testing, I’m dubbing this the Best Paleo Cinnamon Roll for One! It’s slightly chewy in texture, subtly sweet, and bursting with buttery cinnamon flavor. And heads-up, if you feel...
View ArticleDublin Coddle with Carrots and Greens
Dublin Coddle with Carrots and Greens is a lovely rustic stew that’s perfect for warming up with on a chilly evening. There are just some things in life that happen in their own time. Everything that...
View ArticleHealthy Fig and Pecan Breakfast Cookies {Gluten-Free}
Gluten-Free Healthy Fig and Pecan Breakfast Cookies feel like an indulgence, but are full of healthy ingredients! There’s nothing like the promise of chocolate first thing in the morning to motivate...
View ArticleCreamy Reuben Soup
Creamy Reuben Soup is a lower-carb version of this favorite deli sandwich! I first heard of Reuben Soup from a co-worker about five years ago. She ordered it when out to lunch one day (the name of the...
View Article10+ Perfect Side Dishes for Easter or a Celebratory Spring Dinner
These 10+ Perfect Side Dishes for Easter or a Celebratory Spring Dinner make menu planning easy! In my family, half the fun of holiday meals lies in the planning. Some components are mandatory (like...
View ArticleOrange Chiffon Layer Cake with Almond-Orange Italian Meringue Buttercream
Orange Chiffon Layer Cake with Almond-Orange Italian Meringue Buttercream has a light and springy, yet moist and tender crumb, and the cake’s lightness is balanced perfectly by the buttercream’s...
View ArticleProtein Chocolate Fudge {Gluten-Free; Vegan}
Protein Chocolate Fudge that won’t foil your healthy eating…this gluten-free treat is sweetened with dates and pure maple syrup! We all get those days. Maybe that one coworker was relentless today, or...
View ArticleSteak, Ale, and Mushroom Pot Pies {Paleo}
Steak, Ale, and Mushroom Pot Pies make a hearty paleo dinner; you can serve the stew as-is or whip up the quick paleo crust to turn them into adorable little pot pies. When Liz from Sprouted Routes...
View ArticleBeer and Cheese Cauliflower Soup
Beer and Cheese Cauliflower Soup has rich, complex flavor and rivals anything you’d get at a restaurant. It comes as a surprise (actually more of a shock) to most people when I tell them that the food...
View ArticleSautéed Leeks with Sweet Green Peas, Sumac, and Honey {Giveaway}
Sautéed Leeks with Sweet Green Peas, Sumac, and Honey is a subtly sweet and slightly tangy spring side dish. Every trip I’ve made to the grocery store since mid-March I’ve asked the patient produce...
View ArticleDouble Chocolate Almond Chewy Cookie Sandwiches {Gluten-Free}
These gluten-free Double Chocolate Almond Chewy Cookie Sandwiches have pretty crackled tops, chewy texture, deep chocolate flavor, and are a great way to help use up extra egg whites. I won’t bore you...
View ArticleCheesy Layered Butternut Squash Casserole {Gluten-Free; Lactose-Free}
This Cheesy Layered Butternut Squash Casserole utilizes butternut “noodles” layered like lasagna, and a quick-cooking creamy white sauce for the ultimate vegetarian comfort food meal. With comfort food...
View ArticleTangy Whipped Yogurt with Honey-Muddled Red Raspberries and Sumac
Tangy Whipped Yogurt with Honey-Muddled Red Raspberries and Sumac is a refreshingly sweet and tangy way to dress up yogurt for breakfast or a light dessert. I’m often surprised at how delicious the...
View ArticleSunday Morning Scones {aka Maple Bacon Scones with Coffee Glaze}
Sunday Morning Scones {aka Maple Bacon Scones with Coffee Glaze} a great balance between sweet and salty, and absolutely perfect for any morning that you have 15 minutes to pop them in the oven! Since...
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