Recipes
Garlic, Lemon & Tahini Dressing
Whenever someone finds themselves diving into the world of food restrictions, one of the most disheartening realizations is how few condiment options there are. So we've developed a few simple, delicious options that are great to have on hand. This dressing is gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free, and easily made vegan by using agave nectar instead […]
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August 23, 2020
Recipes
Grilled Turkey & Beef Meatballs with Smoked Marinara
Flavors are starting to shift as we head into summer's back nine, so let's take advantage of all the fresh produce popping up (lookin' at you, tomatoes) and make the freshest meatball dish you'll ever consume. These are entree-sized meatballs, served on their own - no noodles or sandwich. Just a fork and some of […]
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August 16, 2020
Recipes
Green Curry Clams & Mussels
My family doesn't care for seafood or spicy food, but sometimes I need to make something just for me. And this is a forever favorite. Next time you have an evening to yourself, or a like-minded friend coming over for casual conversation, give this dish a whirl. So much flavor, easy to make, but presents […]
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August 2, 2020
Recipes
Veggie Bowls with Fire Roasted Salsa
The battle to eat more vegetables is an uphill one, to say the least. Modern meals are centered around the protein (usually meat of some kind), starch (grain or potatoes), with a small portion of vegetables on the side. We're all familiar with those sad few spears of asparagus tucked next to our 12oz steak […]
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July 26, 2020
Recipes
3 Delicious Toasts to Try for Breakfast or Brunch
I don't eat breakfast often, and when I do it's usually late morning as the first of two meals I'll have the entire day. So when I have do eat that first meal, I love amping up something simple so it's special, but still easy. Huge fan of toast, for that reason. Sometimes I'll pair […]
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July 19, 2020
Recipes
Grilled Sugar Snap Peas and Mushrooms
The flavors of summer are lemon, garlic, fresh herbs, and whatever the grill adds during cooking. This dish takes all of those and applies them to fresh peas and mushrooms, and it's a winner. Make this dish to go alongside any grilled protein, or eat by itself as a light lunch. It just works and […]
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July 12, 2020
Recipes
Honey Mint Lemonade
I love lemonade, but I feel like most store-bought or restaurant-served options are too sweet, too sour, and/or make me more thirsty after drinking them than I was before. This is a simple lemonade that leans on natural sweeteners - honey and stevia powder - to make a refreshing and light drink perfect for summer […]
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June 28, 2020
Recipes
7 S'mores Combinations You Have to Try
Idaho summers are short-lived, but I think it's because mankind isn't meant to experience so much bliss in great quantities. Our minds would explode. All that to say, when the weather here warms up, you gotta jump right to enjoying it because fall and winter are racing toward us and you never really know which […]
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June 21, 2020
Recipes
Cajun Grilled Fish Coconut Wraps
I lived in Louisiana for a couple years and was blown away by all the food. So flavorful. So spicy. So rich. And unfortunately the richness is why I can't eat it nearly as often as I'd like to. Just doesn't sit well. But as I've been cooking for myself, my wife, and my daughters, all […]
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June 14, 2020
Recipes
Grilled Steak Tacos with Pickled Radish & Onions
Everyone loves a good taco, but if you really wanna blow some minds, add some sweet, pickled vegetables. And before you convince yourself it's too weird or would take too long, trust me when I say it's not and it doesn't. At all. Made exactly as I do them, these tacos are dairy free, grain/gluten […]
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May 31, 2020
Recipes
Creamy, Classic, 5-Minute Hummus
I'm not vegan, or even vegetarian, but I aim for 70-80% of what I eat to be plant-based. I just feel better that way. So foods that have been around for generations and are already plant-based are worth memorizing, because they're usually simple to make and super tasty. Enter hummus. It's a favorite around here, […]
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May 24, 2020
Recipes
Shrimp Salad Endive Cups with Fresh Cherries
Some fruits and vegetables generally taste the same year round, while others should really be in season to truly be appreciated. For me, cherries fall into the second group, which is unfortunate because I love fresh cherries. BUT! Cherry season is upon us, so let's celebrate and use some cherries! This shrimp salad really is something […]
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May 17, 2020
Recipes
27 Meals For Staying Home
It's a stressful time. For everyone. Stress leads to stress eating. Which, at least for me, usually centers on foods high in carbs and low in nutrition. And that wouldn't be so bad if it weren't arguably more important than ever to have your immune system firing on all cylinders. Below we share 27 recipes […]
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April 5, 2020
Recipes
Roasted & Candied Cauliflower (vegan, grain free)
You gotta give it to cauliflower - they've really come into their own in recent years. They can be anything! But to me there are few better ways to eat cauliflower than roasted and glazed. This simple cauliflower dish is rich, sweet, and a great side for anything you have planned. It takes less than […]
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March 22, 2020
Recipes
How to Make An Amazing Poké Bowl
Poké is one of my favorite things, but being in landlocked Idaho means I don't have a lot of places to find it. So I make it! And maybe it tastes better because of that. Poké has historically been made with tuna, but now people are using all kinds of fish for it. My personal […]
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March 15, 2020
Recipes
Braised Brussels Sprouts - Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Grain Free
Brussels Sprouts are having a major moment right now, and it makes a lot of sense. They're a robust, nutrient-dense green and are in season pretty much all winter. But even still, they can turn up noses at times due to their natural bitterness. There are a few tricks to cutting down on the bitterness […]
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March 8, 2020
Recipes
Ham & Leek Soup - Allergy-friendly, Dairy Free, Grain/Gluten Free, No Added Thickeners
Even though winter is winding down for some of you, we all still have chilly and dreary days standing between us and summer. So let's make some soup and stay in today. This is an amazing soup - it's refined, full of flavor, and a great option for many types of food allergies. Slow cooked […]
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March 1, 2020
Recipes
Bee Sting Chicken Wings
For me, when I'm trying to eat a little better, snacking is the toughest part. Because snacking itself isn't bad, and helps curb hunger between meals and can aid in preventing over-eating when meal time comes. Unfortunately, so many foods we think of as "snacks" are packed with carbs and additives that actually increase appetite and […]
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February 23, 2020
Recipes
Stir-Fry with Cauliflower Rice (Vegan, Grain-Free)
The best allergy-friendly meal is one that doesn't taste like it's being restricted. As a non-vegan with vegan and vegetarian friends, it's important to me that, when they come over for dinner, we all enjoy our meal together. When everyone eats the same thing and loves it equally, regardless of their diet, that's a win. This […]
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February 9, 2020
DIY
Eggs & Asparagus
Traditional American breakfast is a bit sticky for me. On the one hand, I love me some bacon, eggs, hash browns, and pancakes. Other the other hand, feeling like you need a nap at 10am isn't the best way to stay productive through your day. I've found that, if I'm going to eat breakfast, small […]
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February 2, 2020
