Creamy Avocado-Lime Guac Dressing
I love drizzles on food! They promise little pops of flavor, not to mention color, and this creamy avocado-lime guac dressing does not disappoint. It gives tacos and nachos a restaurant-made look and...
View ArticleBeef barbacoa taco sliders with avocado lime dressing
This recipe for beef barbacoa taco sliders with avocado lime dressing cooks up slow and tender, and forms the flavor base for some of the best taco sliders I’ve eaten. I use a flavor assist: a...
View ArticleHawaii-style “huli-huli” chicken thighs
This is my easy and savory take on huli-huli chicken. It’s really all about the sauce, a Hawaii version of teriyaki with garlic, ginger, and soy sauce. Just in time for July 4 picnics or any potluck or...
View ArticleCoconut Milk Garden Chive Quinoa – 4-ingredient
Add coconut milk, quinoa and lime juice to a small sauce pan. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce to simmer for 12 – 15 minutes until all the liquid has been absorbed. Remove from the heat stir and let...
View ArticleRoasted Shrimp with Broccoli and Cherry Tomatoes – One Pan
This aromatic and beautiful one-pan roasted shrimp with broccoli and cherry tomatoes (well, two-pan, if you count cooking the quinoa or rice) will take you less than 30 minutes to prepare. Once you’ve...
View ArticleAlmond Flour Crusted Salmon
This almond-flour crusted salmon (or steelhead) is a versatile and flavorful alternative to fish with a wheat-flour-based coating. The coating can be made with as few as five ingredients – definitely...
View ArticleAlmond-Crusted Steelhead or Salmon Tacos
This recipe, just in time for Taco Tuesday, is for almond-crusted steelhead or salmon tacos matched with red cabbage, fresh tomatoes, spicy guacamole and feta cheese. Simple, tasty and easy to make...
View ArticleMassaman Curry-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Thai massaman curry-stuffed sweet potatoes feature cauliflower, onions and bell peppers, stewed in a thick aromatic coconut milk sauce. This comforting, flavorful dish is perfect for those evenings you...
View ArticleEasy Massaman Salmon or Steelhead Curry
Massaman curries are mild, yet bursting with Thai flavors, and this dish is no exception. It’s a tantalizingly delicious way to prepare a fillet of salmon or steelhead trout. And you’ll have enough...
View ArticleGarlic Dijon-Herb Salmon Baked in Parchment
Bold and savory garlic dijon-herb salmon in parchment bakes up moist and flavorful with a tangy garlicky sauce. Use whatever herbs you have in your garden, as I did! If you want tender, flaky salmon,...
View ArticleHow to Make Apple Butter (Vegan, Paleo)
I love making this slightly sweet, slightly tart, spiced apple butter with seasonal Jonathan apples. It’s so easy in the Instant Pot, whether slow- or pressure-cooked. Here I share how to make apple...
View ArticlePumpkin Cookies with Apple Butter Thumbprint – Paleo, Vegan
These slightly soft pumpkin cookies with apple butter thumbprint and maple drizzle will melt in your mouth. They make it so easy to get a little bit of that pumpkin-pie-spice flavor. These are gluten...
View ArticleRoasted Butternut Squash Hash Bowl
A savory Mexican-seasoned butternut squash breakfast hash bowl made with roasted butternut squash, heirloom tomato salsa, avocado and an optional egg. Roast seasoned butternut squash cubes until they...
View ArticleSpaghetti Squash Greek Pastitsio – Gluten and Dairy Free
Greek pastitsio is a relative of lasagna – spiced, layered and creamy. This spaghetti squash Greek pastitsio’s white, creamy béchamel-like sauce gives a beautiful contrast with the tomato-y red and...
View ArticleLemony Garlic-Mustard Vinaigrette
This delicious dressing gets its tang from white balsamic vinegar and lemon juice, creaminess from Dijon mustard and unique flavor from garlic and fresh herbs. It’s easy enough to make for every day...
View ArticleMarrakesh Lamb Korma
This savory, easy Dutch-oven Marrakesh Lamb Korma bakes in a rich sauce of coconut milk, tomatoes and spices. A great company meal, and gluten and dairy-free. An easy prep that requires no...
View ArticleCrusted Pecan-Mustard Salmon with Asparagus
Sheet-pan crusted pecan-mustard salmon with asparagus will be your new favorite, quick company dinner. Top your salmon fillets with butter (or ghee, or olive oil), nuts, mustard and rosemary, and...
View ArticleCarrot-Chickpea Apple Muffins
These easy, super-moist Paleo chickpea apple carrot muffins are a wholesome, low-sugar treat. They’re almost a meal, with good-quality protein from the chickpeas and eggs. Gluten-free, dairy-free,...
View ArticleBeet-Cabbage Borscht Soup
Beet-Cabbage Borscht Soup is a savory, warming, deep-red soup that’s packed with vegetables. It’s as good in the summer as it is on a cold winter’s day. The key to my favorite way to make borscht is to...
View ArticleSpiced Baked Fish with Avocado Salsa
The next time you find a really good fish fillet, consider this scrumptious and quick spiced baked fish with avocado salsa. The spice rub adds flavor without overwhelming the fish, and the salsa makes...
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