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Going gluten free can seem challenging. It certainly was for me. For the first few months I relied on a lot of potatoes, but eventually, I needed pasta. I needed bread. I needed variety. Below I’ve listed some of the gluten free items that carry me through. I still miss sourdough bread, but maybe oneContinue reading “Gluten Free Faves”

Ingredients 2 lbs. ground pork (ground hamburger, chicken, or turkey would work too!) 1/2 cup harissa 1/2 white onion 1/2 cup green onion 1 cup steel cut oats 1 egg 1/2 tsp salt Directions Chop white and green onions. Combine all ingredients…use your hands! Chill and allow to marinate for 30 minutes. Roll into oneContinue reading “Harissa Pork Meatballs”

Ingredients 1 medium sweet potato 2 Yukon gold potatoes 1/4 white onion 6-8 strips bacon 1/2 cup frozen spinach 4 oz. fontina cheese 4-6 eggs 1/2 tsp turmeric 1 tsp. dried oregano 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 1 Tbsp. olive oil hot sauce Directions Peel and chop potatoes into cubes. Warm olive oilContinue reading “Brunch Hash”

Ingredients 2-3 russet potatoes (Yukon Golds work too, but I prefer russets because they fry better.) 1 Tbsp. duck fat 1 tsp. salt vegetable oil for frying – you’ll need enough to fill your pan with 1 1/2 inches of oil Tools 2 loaf pans parchment paper something to weight down the potatoes (I usedContinue reading “Fifteen Hour Potatoes”

Ingredients 3 cans lentils 1 large sweet potato 6 carrots 3 celery stalks 1/2 lb. bacon (optional…if you don’t use bacon, add 1 Tbsp. olive oil) 1/2 white onion 2 cloves garlic 32 oz. low sodium beef broth (use veggie broth to make it vegan!) 4 cups water 1 Tbsp. Nature’s Seasons 1 tsp. driedContinue reading “Lentil Soup”

Ingredients 2 whole chicken legs (drumstick and thigh) – bone in, skin on 1 package, gluten free gnocchi 1 medium sweet potato 2-3 cups baby kale 1 cup half and half (or heavy cream) zest and juice of one lemon 1/2 cup parmesan flakes 1 bunch fresh sage 1 Tbsp. dried parsley 1 tsp. Nature’sContinue reading “Roast Chicken, Gnocchi, and Kale in a Sweet Potato Cream Sauce”

Ingredients 1 sweet potato 1/2 cup water pinch of salt pinch of turmeric Directions Prick holes in the sweet potato and wrap it in a damp paper towel. Microwave for around 3 minutes (this heavily depends on your microwave…just nuke it until it’s steamed.) Let cool to the touch, then scoop out the inside andContinue reading “Sweet Potato DOG Treat”

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups (dry) quinoa 2 large sweet potatoes 1 can dark kidney beans 1 can cannellini beans 1 large cucumber 1 package genoa salami 8 oz. feta 8 oz. hummus 1 bunch green onions 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 tsp. Nature’s Seasons Tahini dressing Directions Drain and rinse the kidney and cannellini beans.Continue reading “Quinoa Power Bowls”

Ingredients 2 lbs. sirloin roast (I used a choice beef sirloin tip roast and trimmed it myself) 6 pieces of bacon 6-8 large carrots 1 large purple onion 2 cloves garlic 3 cups red wine – I used a combination of cabernet sauvignon and pinot noir) 2 cups beef broth/stock 1 bunch thyme 1 bunchContinue reading “Beef Bourguignon”

Ingredients 2 lbs. Jimmy Dean Sausage – Hot 8 oz. sharp cheddar 8 oz. frozen spinach 2 1/2 cups all purpose, gluten free flour 1 Tbsp. baking powder 1 1/2 tsp. Morton’s Season All 1/2 cup milk Directions Combine flour, baking powder, and seasoned salt in a large bowl. Add sausage, shredded cheddar, and defrostedContinue reading “Cheesy Sausage and Spinach Balls”