Yields: About 20 pieces Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20-25 minutes Ingredients 20 large Medjool dates, pitted 20 whole raw almonds 10 slices of thin-sliced bacon, cut in half crosswise Optional: Goat cheese (for a sweet and savory twist) Equipment Baking sheet Wire rack (optional, but highly recommended) Toothpicks Parchment paper or aluminum foil […]

Yields: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 – 30 minutes Ingredients: Chicken: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded to an even thickness) Salt and pepper: to taste Breadcrumbs: 1/2 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs Panko breadcrumbs: 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese: 1/4 cup grated Egg: 1 large, lightly beaten Olive oil: 1-2 tablespoons Pesto: 1/2 […]

Yields: 4 servings Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 10-15 minutes (dependent on cooking method) Ingredients: For the Shrimp: 1 lb jumbo shrimp (about 16-20 count), peeled, deveined, tails left on 8 slices thin-cut bacon 1 tablespoon olive oil BBQ Seasoning: 2 teaspoons smoked paprika 1 teaspoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black […]

Yields: 6-8 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30-35 minutes Ingredients: 1 pound fresh green beans (trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces) or 2 (15-ounce) cans cut green beans (drained) 1 tablespoon olive oil 8 ounces sliced mushrooms 2 cloves garlic (minced) 1/4 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour 2 cups milk (your choice of regular […]

Ingredients: For the burgers: 1 lb ground turkey (93% lean for healthier option) 1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped (adjust for heat preference) 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional, for extra smokiness) Salt […]

Ingredients: Chicken: 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced (rotisserie, grilled, poached, or baked all work well) Apple: 1 large crisp apple (Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, Gala, Pink Lady), diced Celery: 1 cup celery, finely chopped Nuts: 1/2 cup pecans or walnuts, toasted Onion: 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped (optional, for a flavor boost) Fresh […]

Ingredients: For the Cheeseburger Topping: 2 lbs ground beef (80/20 or 85/15 for best flavor) 1 large yellow onion, chopped 1/2 cup beef broth 1-1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon gluten-free Tamari or soy sauce (omit Tamari for gluten-free) Salt and pepper to taste For the […]

Ingredients: 1 pound dried navy beans (about 2 cups) 8 ounces bacon, diced 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup ketchup 1/4 cup molasses 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons your favorite barbecue sauce 1 tablespoon yellow mustard 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 cup […]

Ingredients: 12 oz. gluten-free ziti or penne pasta 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 lb. ground beef, turkey, or Italian sausage 2 (24 oz.) jars your favorite marinara sauce (choose a gluten-free brand) 1 tsp. Italian seasoning 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes (optional, for a bit of heat) Salt […]

Ingredients: 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or tenders 1/2 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 large eggs 1 cup gluten-free Panko-style breadcrumbs Cooking oil or cooking spray (for frying or air frying) Instructions (Baked): Preheat Oven: Preheat […]