Recipes
Three Delicious Crab Dips (gluten, grain, and dairy free!)
Crab dip isn't inherently "holiday," but it's always just been that way for me growing up. I don't ever remember having it any other time of year, even though I love it so much. Now that our diets have shifted, I love taking old favorites and making versions our entire family can enjoy. And boy, […]
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December 13, 2020
Chris Cooks
A Low Key Thanksgiving Dinner for Four (Grain, Gluten, Dairy-Free)
Over the years, I've shared all my feast-level Thanksgiving recipes. Those are still available and never changing because they'll taste as good this year as they have the last seven years. But in case you're keeping your group small, I wanted to share something a little different for this year. An entire Thanksgiving dinner, in […]
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November 22, 2020
Recipes
28 Recipes Perfect for Fall Weather
Though I love making and sharing new recipes, I also don't want to forget about some of my favorites from the past. Today we're sharing 28 recipes perfect for the cooling weather - some shared recently, others from several years ago (when we had fewer dietary restrictions in our home). Pick a few and add […]
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October 18, 2020
Recipes
Turkey Sausage & Potato Soup (dairy-free, gluten-free, grain-free)
There's something about a big bowl of soup on a cool day that just feels so right. And one of my wife's favorites has always been creamy potato soup. Of course the classic version is made with cream and milk, thickened with flour, amped up with bacon and topped with cheese. We're not doing dairy, […]
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October 11, 2020
Chris Cooks
How to Make Mulled (Spiced) Apple Cider
If my honey & mint lemonade is my warm-weather drink, then spiced apple cider is definitely my cold weather drink. Not only for the warmth and flavor, but the aroma it sends through the house is out of bounds. Mulling cider is super easy, and will make any fall gathering, no matter how small, feel […]
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September 20, 2020
Recipes
Grain & Dairy Free Peach Cobbler
Peaches are my favorite fruit. Hands down. And not in a "I'm saying it's my favorite because that's what this post is about" way. Literally - favorite fruit. And over the years I've fostered this love every fall by buying boxes of peaches, freezing them, and using them all within a month on making peach […]
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September 13, 2020
Recipes
5 Easy Dinner Dishes For Those Busy Nights
Our girls start school tomorrow, and whether you're home-schooling, the kids are actually in school, or a little of each, schedules will be tight and meal times can be stressful. So here are 5 dishes - mains, sides, and even a great dessert - cooked in foil packets or a dutch oven. They're all delicious, […]
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August 30, 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
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
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
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
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
Chris Cooks
12 Kitchen Essentials For Every Home Cook
A couple weeks ago during the Chris Cooks Instagram Live, we received questions numbering not a few about which kitchen items I would say are "essential." I've spent a lot of time thinking about this, because "essential" really forces some editing. I have drawers full of utensils. Cupboards full of cookware. A wall of cutlery. […]
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April 19, 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
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
Chris Cooks
Chris Cooks: Knife Skills
Ok y'all, no recipe today, but I wanted to share something that will be helpful, no matter what you're cooking - knife skills! Now let me preface this by saying, the way I cut is not THE way to cut. I don't believe there is such thing as "the" way. But I use my knives […]
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February 16, 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
