Chris Cooks
High-Protein Breakfast Wraps | Kid-Friendly Meal Prep
The girls are back in school, and all is right with the world of routines again! Speaking of routines, the ritual of weekly meal prep is one of my favorite things to do — I love to create healthy, nutrient-rich meals that can power us through the day. Breakfast, as we all know, is one […]
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August 18, 2024
Chris Cooks
Mixed Berry Dump Cake (Grain-Free, Dairy-Free)
I don't bake often (I like to be more freeform with my recipes than baking allows), but when I do, I like to make something like this. A super-simple, fruit-forward dessert that's not too sweet, but packed with flavor. The best part? It's gluten-free, dairy-free, and only takes less than 5 minutes of active work […]
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August 11, 2024
Chris Cooks
The Best Steak Frites Recipe On The Internet
Have you ever played that game with friends where you ask, "What would you choose for your last meal?" Well, steak frites is my pick. While this traditional dish of steak and fries is often served in European brasseries, I love Asian flavors, so I came up with this unexpected — but entirely tasty — […]
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July 21, 2024
Chris Cooks
A Non-Vegan's Favorite Vegan Mushroom Taco Recipe
I have a thing for tacos. They're just everything you could want in a tasty little handheld package. I've done smash burger tacos, chicharron de ribeye tacos, al pastor tacos, and grilled steak tacos. But when I want to serve tacos to some of my vegan friends and family members, I put mushroom tacos on […]
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July 14, 2024
Chris Cooks
Roasted Cauliflower with Homemade Dairy Free Caesar Dressing
I'm so proud of cauliflower. 20 years ago, I mean who would have thought, right? You can get it tempura-fried, roasted in romesco sauce, served as a steak - endless options! Here's another for you, featuring a homemade dairy free Caesar dressing that is just as good — if not better — than the original […]
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April 14, 2024
Chris Cooks
A Dairy-Free Take on the Shamrock-Green Shake
The challenge? To make a non-dairy — but delicious — green take on the iconic shake that everyone loves this time of year. We all know it's not hard to make a green smoothie. Add some spinach or kale, and bingo — you've gone green. But I wanted this shake to be a little more […]
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March 17, 2024
Chris Cooks
How to Bake a Potato Perfectly, Every Time
I'm an Idaho boy. I lived there for almost my entire life (until moving to NC a couple years ago). And while there are many areas in Idaho, I grew up deep in the heart of potato farming country and I loved it. Every October our schools would close for two weeks so all the […]
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March 10, 2024
Chris Cooks
Plant-Based Protein Balls - PB&J Chocolate Chip
A grab & go protein snack that doesn't contain grain, gluten, or dairy is harder to come by than one might think. It's not until you develop sensitivities to these foods and start reading every food label that you realize that nearly all protein snacks contain, whey, rice, quinoa, grain-based syrups, oats, or any number […]
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March 3, 2024
Chris Cooks
How to Make the Best Thai Massaman Curry
Let's address the elephant in the room - no, I am not from Thailand. I've never even been (though it is a dream of mine)! I know that tends to make people feel some kind of way, especially with International cuisine. But I feel that I need to share this authentic Massaman curry recipe anyway, […]
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February 25, 2024
Chris Cooks
Dairy-free, Grain-free Cajun Chicken Pasta
Stone Chargers (similar) | Pink Napkins | Low Bowls | Candlesticks | Taper Candles | Dining Table This was the first meal I ever made for Julia. I made this for her on our first date, more than 15 years ago. She has dietary restrictions now that prevent her from eating gluten, dairy and grains, […]
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February 11, 2024
Chris Cooks
Super Bowl Snacks (Julia's Version)
Jules has a few dietary restrictions (mostly gluten- and dairy-free), but that's never stopped our family from indulging in our favorite foods. With a little creativity and a lot of taste-testing, I've found lots of great substitutes that are crowd-pleasers. No need to make any disclaimers on these Game Day snacks — your party people […]
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February 4, 2024
Chris Cooks
Dairy Free Dessert - Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Parfaits
I am so happy with this one, y'all. When I tell you this is one of the best desserts I've made, I mean it - massive hit with everyone who tried it. Dairy free, grain free, gluten free, and high protein to boot (20grams per serving). Happens to be vegan (depending on how you feel […]
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January 28, 2024
Chris Cooks
Dairy-Free Weeknight Dinner: Sheet-Pan Nachos (no grain or gluten, either)
I don't like the term "food restrictions." It just feels so... sad. And while there are certain things that people with food sensitivities and allergies have to accept (bread made from wheat has no equal — just the way it is), there are always foods that can step in and provide a delicious meal. My […]
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January 21, 2024
Chris Cooks
Mexican Spiced Chicken Bowls - High Protein Meal Prep
Striped Dish Towel | Glass Food Containers No matter what time of year is it, we could all use a little more time. And when things get busy, sticking to health goals gets tricky. But with this simple meal prep idea, you can have a week's worth of high protein meals with no dairy, no […]
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January 7, 2024
Chris Cooks
Our 10 Most Popular Recipes From This Year
Scrolling back through a year of recipes, I'm really excited about where I am with my cooking. I feel like 2023 was the year I really embraced everything I've learned around cooking for food restrictions, creating a mix of original dishes, as well as remixing a few classics to be more allergy-friendly. And as much […]
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December 31, 2023
Chris Cooks
The Best Prime Rib Recipe You Should Totally Make
Making prime rib feels difficult, doesn't it? Just the sound of it is intimidating. Two obvious reasons for that are how expensive it is (hate to mess up an $80 6lb roast!) and how complicated most recipes are. Everyone seems to have this trick or that to make the best prime rib recipe, but how […]
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December 17, 2023
Chris Cooks
Dairy-Free Hot Chocolate (Lower in Sugar, too)
We're big hot chocolate fans here. My kids want it every morning, and it's one of my favorites as well. Unfortunately, it's basically just dairy and sugar and a great way to start the day if your ideal day starts with a stomachache. Mugs | Crockpot | Ladle With the dairy allergies in our home, […]
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December 3, 2023
Chris Cooks
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
Chris Cooks
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
Chris Cooks
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
