Chris Cooks
Pork Enchiladas with Red Sauce - Grain & Dairy Free | Chris Cooks
Enchiladas are a great way to feed a family. They're pretty universally delicious and even satisfy the appetite of picky eaters, but once you have food restrictions in your family, you realize that nearly every store-bought enchilada sauce contains gluten, grain, and/or dairy. Making your own enchilada sauce isn't as convenient as opening up a […]
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August 6, 2023
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Four Delicious Tuna Salad Recipes | Chris Cooks
I'll be the first to admit that tuna salad might not be everybody's jam. I get it. But if you don't like tuna salad, it's possible you've only eaten a subpar mix with basic mayo, possibly some mustard, and a bit of pickle (if you're lucky). All I'm saying is, don't knock it 'til you've […]
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July 30, 2023
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Thai Coconut Curry with White Fish
We all have our comfort foods, and while some crave a Tasty Meatloaf or a Cheesy Casserole (both delicious), my ride-or-die comfort meal is a hot bowl of curry. My Vegetable Coconut Curry recipe is in rotation, but I'm a sucker for a classic Red Thai Coconut Curry. Toss in some white fish, like cod […]
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July 23, 2023
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Lemon & Dill Roasted Potatoes | Chris Cooks
Potatoes are often overlooked in a sea of flavorful foods, but the truth is, they're incredibly flavorful and versatile if prepared correctly (are my Idaho roots showing?). These lemon & dill roasted potatoes are one of the simplest yet more flavorful ways to cook potatoes, and they make a great side at every summer gathering. […]
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July 16, 2023
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Quick & Perfect Honey BBQ Chicken | Chris Cooks
There are 101 BBQ chicken recipes out there. For me, the best recipe is the simplest. Really, it's about the right cut of chicken, a good sauce, and waiting to add the sauce until the end or after cooking. Let's get into it. Serving Platter | Silver Bowl | Wooden Spoons | Glass Jar | […]
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July 9, 2023
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My Most Requested Fruit Salad | Chris Cooks
Fruit salad. Yawn, amiright? No! Everyone loves it, and everyone has their version they make that is always a "popular" hit. But a trend I see with a lot of fruit salads is using second or third tier fruits and mixing it with higher and higher ratios of non-fruit ingredients until it's basically dessert. Whipped […]
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July 2, 2023
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Plant-based and Dairy-based Protein Ice Creams for the Ninja CREAMi | Chris Cooks
Jules and I have been trying to increase our protein intake and hitting those macros can be tough, especially when you're craving treats nonstop. So I set out to make two low calorie, macro-counting-friendly desserts that can be whipped up in our favorite kitchen appliance, the Ninja CREAMi. Shop this pic We've been using the […]
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June 25, 2023
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10 Grilling Recipes You Have to Try | Chris Cooks
Over the years, grilling has evolved from a hobby to a lifestyle. I spend as much time as I can on the grill, and with our new outdoor kitchen, I've been taking my grilling skills to the next level. If you don't know where to start with grilling, or maybe you want to improve the […]
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June 18, 2023
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Panzanella Potato Salad - Grain & Dairy Free
I took an International Foods course in college where each week we would make a big feast of foods from a different region of the world. It was the biggest face-roll course I've ever taken (ie, could not have been easier and more enjoyable) and many of the dishes I learned to make are still […]
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June 4, 2023
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How to Make the Tastiest Smash Burgers on a Teppanyaki Flat Top Grill | Chris Cooks
Once upon a time, I made an ebook called "Chris Loves Burgers" because it's true – I do! You can find a link for it, along with 3 of my favorite burger recipes, in this post here, but one thing the eBook fails to have a recipe for is smash burgers. The smash burger is […]
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May 28, 2023
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Mango Coconut-Glazed Chicken Wings | Chris Cooks
The best flavors are the ones on sale, and yellow mangos are everywhere right now. I'm a big fan of chicken wings so this week I went a little tropical for Chris Cooks and it paid off in a big way. Because these wings are incredible. Blender | Tongs | Cutting Board | Lantern Pendants […]
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May 21, 2023
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Recipes You Can Make For Mom On Mother's Day | Chris Cooks
This year for Mother's Day, I wanted to share with you some delicious dishes you can make for your mom, your wife, or any mother figure in your life to show some love and gratitude. Now, since I do 90% of the cooking in our house, Mother's Day is just a regular day of cooking, […]
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May 13, 2023
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Cambodian Spicy Lime Table Sauce | Chris Cooks
I'm going to make a claim right now. And it's a claim you hear over and over from food bloggers. So much so, that it feels trite and meaningless, so I hesitate to say it. But please, read these words with the same spirit that I write them: this is my favorite recipe ever. glass […]
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May 7, 2023
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Grilled Lemongrass Beef | Chris Cooks
I continue to work on my southeast Asian cooking, and the process has me very quickly falling in love with lemongrass. The flavor is so vibrant and it works so well with every type of meat out there. But right now, beef is my favorite and specifically skirt steak. Skirt steak, cut into strips against […]
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April 30, 2023
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Grain-Free Lemon Basil Granola | Chris Cooks
Something that surprised me when Julia cut out grains was how much "crunch" we lost. That texture experience took a big back seat and I missed it. Of course there are a lot of options being made now, but 8 years ago we had no croutons, no cereal, no crackers. I was desperate for that […]
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April 23, 2023
DIY
8-Layer Salad - No Grain, Dairy, Pork, or Egg
I grew up eating 7-layer salad most Sundays in the Spring and Summer. It's crisp, full of flavor, and stays fresh even when made the day before (just hold off on the dressing). Unfortunately, the version I had as a child had cheese, bacon, and Miracle Whip (eggs) as the base. Not friendly to dietary […]
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April 16, 2023
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Pickled Beet Deviled Eggs | Chris Cooks
Deviled eggs are underrated. And also under-experimented with, considering eggs are one of the most versatile and widely-used ingredients out there. And even though we have bouts of egg-free eating, when Easter, Thanksgiving, or Christmas roll around I can't skip making a version of this tasty appetizer. Serving Platter | Ceramic Bunnies I also love […]
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March 26, 2023
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Light & Healthy Easter Brunch
I tell myself that I'm not a brunch person. But what is brunch, but a late breakfast? And I'm definitely a late breakfast person so, I guess I am a brunch person. But particularly on holidays, when the brunch sets me up for the main meal coming later. My approach with brunch is simple. Keep […]
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March 19, 2023
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Cheese-less Potato Casserole - Grain & Dairy Free
Growing up in the Utah/Idaho corridor, "funeral potatoes" have been commonplace my entire life. Of course once people realized it was a bit of a dark name for such an amazing dish, many started calling it "cheesy potato casserole" instead. Whatever you call the dish, goodness sakes its hard to beat. Ruffled Baking Dish | […]
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March 12, 2023
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Chipotle Chicken Dip - Grain & Dairy Free | Chris Cooks
If I were a little more aware of what sports things happen when, I probably would have posted this a few weeks ago. But really, a good dip is always good. And this one is good. Free from grain, gluten, dairy, soy, egg - so creamy, a touch of spice, and lots of flavor. If […]
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March 5, 2023
