Chris Cooks
Vegan-Friendly Chocolate Peppermint Caramel Corn | Chris Cooks
Chris Cooks
Vegan-Friendly Chocolate Peppermint Caramel Corn | Chris Cooks
I've shared a version of my caramel corn in the past, but since that time I've tweaked the recipe a tad and I really think it's become something out-of-this-world special. Especially considering that it's dairy free. Now, Jules is typically grain free. But every year around Christmas she asks me to make a batch of […]
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December 18, 2022
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Caramelized Onion Frittata - Make-Ahead Breakfast | Chris Cooks
Chris Cooks
Caramelized Onion Frittata - Make-Ahead Breakfast | Chris Cooks
Christmas morning is always a blur at our house, and adding a holiday-worthy breakfast into the mix is a bit much. To keep it simple, every year I prep a frittata on the 23rd then just add eggs and bake Christmas morning. Ruffle Bakeware | Striped Dish Towel | Gold Flatware Frittata options are endless, […]
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December 11, 2022
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Swedish Meatballs (Free of Gluten, Grain & Dairy) | Chris Cooks
Chris Cooks
Swedish Meatballs (Free of Gluten, Grain & Dairy) | Chris Cooks
The first time I made this for my family, my daughter asked, "What's the difference between Swedish meatballs and Italian meatballs?" I thought for a few seconds and said, "Italian meatballs taste like summer, and Swedish meatballs taste like winter." Le Creuset Dutch Oven | Silverware | Wooden Spoon Obviously this is a gross generalization. […]
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December 4, 2022
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Sugar Dusted Cranberries | Chris Cooks
Chris Cooks
Sugar Dusted Cranberries | Chris Cooks
Ok, I know some of y'all out there think cranberries aren't worth the time. And while I personally love a good homemade cranberry sauce, I do realize that the gelatinized version that comes from the can isn't always the most appealing. Copper Pots | Copper Canisters | Pepper Mill | Candle Holders | Taper Candlesticks | Mixing Bowl […]
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November 13, 2022
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Dairy & Grain-Free Creamy Mashed Potatoes & Gravy | Chris Cooks
Chris Cooks
Dairy & Grain-Free Creamy Mashed Potatoes & Gravy | Chris Cooks
Growing up eating mashed potatoes, I didn't really know what I was eating - just that I loved it. Once food restrictions enter the picture, it's kind of mind blowing just how much butter and cream go into making a classic, creamy mashed potato. Add gravy, and you're almost always talking about some kind of […]
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November 6, 2022
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Pot Roast Pottage | Chris Cooks
Chris Cooks
Pot Roast Pottage | Chris Cooks
This is a great spin on a traditional pot roast, turning the cooking liquid into a rich and flavorful pottage (soup whose thick and creamy texture comes from cooked down vegetables) instead of straining and using thickeners to create a gravy. This whole meal is very allergy-friendly (free of grain, gluten, dairy, eggs, soy, peanuts […]
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October 30, 2022
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5-minute Side: Fall-Spiced Blistered Shishito Peppers | Chris Cooks
Chris Cooks
5-minute Side: Fall-Spiced Blistered Shishito Peppers | Chris Cooks
Blistered shishito peppers are a great appetizer you can find at a lot of restaurants right now. If you're unfamiliar, shishito peppers are not spicy (maybe one out of a handful has a tiny kick to it), and their flesh is pretty thin. That means you can cook them at a super high heat, and […]
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October 23, 2022
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Baked Blueberries with Pancetta Pecan Crumble | Chris Cooks
Chris Cooks
Baked Blueberries with Pancetta Pecan Crumble | Chris Cooks
If you look at most desserts, gluten and dairy are part of almost all of them. For your friends and family that may have food restrictions, this can feel a little isolating - I've seen it happen to Jules and our daughters countless times. And while they're always positive and good sports about it, it's […]
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October 16, 2022
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EPIC Twice Baked Potatoes - cooking without gluten, grain and dairy
Chris Cooks
EPIC Twice Baked Potatoes - cooking without gluten, grain and dairy
This post is sponsored by EPIC Provisions. Get 20% off everything on their site with code CLJ20. When we first started adjusting our diets for Julia's restrictions, I was constantly trying to find things that I could use to make food taste exactly like it did before. But over the years, we've come to approach […]
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October 9, 2022
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Beef Tips Braised with Sweet Potato & Cinnamon | Chris Cooks
Chris Cooks
Beef Tips Braised with Sweet Potato & Cinnamon | Chris Cooks
I love Fall. So, so much, I love it. And though I am a huge fan of grilling, I would say that this upcoming season is most "me" when it comes to my natural cooking style. I love to roast, stew, simmer and broil. But of all the cooking techniques that seem to naturally come […]
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October 2, 2022
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Honey Garlic Peas - 5 Minute Side
Chris Cooks
Honey Garlic Peas - 5 Minute Side
When I'm prepping for dinner, there's always that one thing I'm excited to make that gets almost all of my attention and time. The meal hinges around it, and so I really want to nail it. But what of the sides? Having a list of 5-minute side dishes has been so helpful, so I can […]
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September 18, 2022
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Dairy-Free Golden Milk Recipe | Chris Cooks
Chris Cooks
Dairy-Free Golden Milk Recipe | Chris Cooks
I'm starting to feel it in the air, y'all. Fall is definitely creeping in and I love it so, so much. Of course one of the downsides is the rise of cold and flu (and covid) season, as well. Boo. That's where this Golden Milk recipe comes in. Pitcher | Dish Towel | Jar Glasses […]
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September 11, 2022
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Dairy-Free Rosemary Salted Caramel Sauce | Chris Cooks
Chris Cooks
Dairy-Free Rosemary Salted Caramel Sauce | Chris Cooks
This is the one, folks. This is the recipe that changed it all for me. I have to be honest - as someone who loves to cook and experience every kind of food, once Jules and Greta developed their food allergies, there were times I would feel a little like my hands were tied behind […]
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September 4, 2022
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5 Minute Side - Carrot Slaw with Honey & Dill | Chris Cooks
Chris Cooks
5 Minute Side - Carrot Slaw with Honey & Dill | Chris Cooks
I've shared a few of my 5-minute side dishes in the past - dishes that require no cooking, come together in about 5 minutes with minimal ingredients you probably have on hand. This carrot slaw is another one, and really is quite special. Task Lamp | Wood Bowl | Serving Platters | Cutting Board | […]
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August 28, 2022
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Gluten Free Meatloaf (Also Grain, Dairy & Egg Free) | Chris Cooks
Chris Cooks
Gluten Free Meatloaf (Also Grain, Dairy & Egg Free) | Chris Cooks
Meatloaf is classically made with breadcrumbs (or milk-soaked bread if you're a bit extra), eggs, and often grated hard cheese of some kind. And when food allergies pop up, it can start to feel like you'll never enjoy the classics again. And while we still wait and hope for suitable replacements for some things (lookin' […]
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August 21, 2022
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Roasted Vegetable & Turkey Breakfast Hash | Meal Prep
Chris Cooks
Roasted Vegetable & Turkey Breakfast Hash | Meal Prep
For Jules and me, most mornings we see each other mostly in passing as she gets home for the gym and I'm rushing out to drop off our daughters. But whether or not you have kids starting school, we could all use a little more time in our mornings and this roasted vegetable breakfast hash […]
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August 14, 2022
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Quick Garden Chicken Salad with Spicy Thousand Island | Chris Cooks
Chris Cooks
Quick Garden Chicken Salad with Spicy Thousand Island | Chris Cooks
Salad is typically my least favorite way to consume vegetables, but there are some flavor combos that are so good, it feels like treating yourself even when the ingredient list seems ho-hum. This salad is about halfway to my mother's "taco salad," stopping shy of crunched up corn chips and a handful of delicious though […]
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August 7, 2022
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Three 5-Minute Side Dishes | Chris Cooks
Chris Cooks
Three 5-Minute Side Dishes | Chris Cooks
Last week on Instagram, I mentioned how I thought it was important that everyone have a handful of side dishes that took 5 minutes and only a handful of ingredients to throw together, and required no cooking. Things that could just be thrown together at a moment's notice. I also mentioned that I have about […]
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July 31, 2022
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Low Country Seafood Boil | Chris Cooks
Chris Cooks
Low Country Seafood Boil | Chris Cooks
Shrimp boils are one of the easiest and tastiest ways to feed a group of people! It's a fun social meal that cleans up in minutes. I do love an all-around win-win. 😎 When hosting a shrimp boil, the key is to stagger when you add things - timing is everything. Now let's get into it, […]
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July 24, 2022
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Cleanish Barbeque Spice Rub | Chris Cooks
Chris Cooks
Cleanish Barbeque Spice Rub | Chris Cooks
I have always enjoyed making healthy, good quality food for our family. And after Jules began having health issues (she recently sent a health update in our Love Letter) I have been able to experiment even more with making cleaner alternatives of our family's favorite foods that wouldn't cause her a flare up. And this […]
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July 17, 2022
