Yields: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (optional, for coating chicken) 2 large leeks, white and light green parts, thinly […]
Lazy Girl’s Ravioli Lasagna Recipe
Yields: 6-8 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 60-70 minutes Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (or substitute ground turkey, Italian sausage, or omit for vegetarian) 1 onion, diced (optional) 2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder) 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 2 (24-26 oz) jars […]
Kombucha Mule – Gluten-Free Cocktail Recipe
Ingredients: 2 ounces vodka (high-quality for best flavor) 6 ounces ginger kombucha (choose a brand you enjoy) 1/2 lime, juiced Ice Copper mug (traditional, but optional) Lime wedge and/or fresh ginger slices (for garnish) Instructions Fill the mug: Fill your copper mug (or a standard highball glass) with ice. Add the spirits: Pour the vodka […]
Kung Pao Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe
Ingredients: For the chicken: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, diced into bite-size pieces 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon dry sherry (or rice wine vinegar) 2 teaspoons sesame oil For the stir-fry: 2 tablespoons vegetable or peanut oil 1/2 cup roasted unsalted peanuts 2-4 dried red chilies (adjust for […]
Mini Muffuletta Meatloaves Recipe
Yields: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 18-22 minutes Ingredients: Meat Mixture: 1 lb ground beef (80/20 or leaner) 2 oz salami, finely chopped 1 egg 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup Rice Chex, crushed into crumbs 1/4 cup provolone cheese, cut into small cubes 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Olive […]
Chocolate-Peppermint Puppy Chow – GF Snack Recipe
Yields: About 8-10 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Setting Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 9 cups gluten-free Chex cereal (Rice Chex is the classic choice) 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (Choose a gluten-free brand like Enjoy Life) 1/2 cup white chocolate chips 3 tablespoons coconut oil (Refined is best for no coconut taste) 1 teaspoon peppermint […]
Grilled Chicken with Cucumber-Watermelon Salsa Recipe
Yields: 4 servings Prep time: 30 minutes (plus marinating time) Cook time: 10-15 minutes Ingredients For the chicken marinade: 1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon honey 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust for spice preference) 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger For the salsa: 2 […]
Mini Fruit Pizzas Recipe
Ingredients For the Cookie Base: 1 package (16 oz) refrigerated sugar cookie dough (or your favorite homemade sugar cookie recipe scaled to make mini cookies) Optional: 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (if you want a subtle almond flavor in the cookie crust) For the Cream Cheese Frosting: 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup […]
Maple-Dijon-Cider Pork Tenderloin Recipe
Yields: 4-6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25-35 minutes Ingredients: Pork: 1-1 ½ pounds pork tenderloin (usually comes as 2 tenderloins in a package) Salt: 1 teaspoon Black pepper: ½ teaspoon Olive oil: 1 tablespoon Cider Glaze: Apple Cider: 1 cup Pure maple syrup: ¼ cup Dijon mustard: 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar: […]
Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts – Gluten-Free Side Dish Recipe
Yields: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30-35 minutes Ingredients 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved (quartered if large) 4-5 slices thick-cut bacon, diced 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Optional: 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts for […]