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Chris Cooks: Knife Skills

February 16, 2020 - 12 Comments

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. …

DIY, Recipes

Eggs & Asparagus

February 2, 2020 - 7 Comments

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 …

Grapefruit with Avocado Cream (dairy free)

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Grapefruit with Avocado Cream (grain free, vegan dessert)

January 26, 2020 - 10 Comments

Desserts are not typically my thing. I feel like they’re usually a little too heavy and just leave you feeling tired and gross after having eaten a big meal. But I like to have a few light finishers I can …

Recipes

Borscht with Braised Beef Short Ribs

October 27, 2019 - 16 Comments

My family lived in Donetsk, Ukraine for a spell when I was a young. There are so many things from our time there that I remember so vividly, and borscht is among the top. Borscht in Ukraine is like chicken …

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My Recipe for Spaghetti & (Gluten, Dairy, Grain-free) Meatballs

October 6, 2019 - 12 Comments

Spaghetti and red sauce is something that just about everyone can agree on. It’s just delicious, and comforting, and tastes like childhood. Meatballs, however, can be a little tricky once food restrictions come into play. My approach to food restrictions …

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One Pan Roasted Chicken & Vegetables with Fall Spices

September 29, 2019 - 16 Comments

“Healthy” cooking is tricky to nail down, but I think a big step is knowing and seeing everything that’s going into your food. And as easy as it is to grab a rotisserie chicken from the deli at your grocery …

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Rosemary Caramel Baked Apples (it’s also gluten free, dairy free, grain free)

September 22, 2019 - 14 Comments

Whenever I hear someone make the claim that an allergy-friendly version of something is “better than the original” I tend to roll my eyes. “I just have them wrap my burger with lettuce – you don’t even miss the bun!!” …

Chris Cooks: Grain & Dairy Free Clam Chowder

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Grain, Gluten & Dairy Free Clam Chowder

September 8, 2019 - 8 Comments

Chowders are typically creamy soups thickened with corn starch or flour. Rhode Island Clam Chowder is not thickened, doesn’t include cream, and is a great option for those who may love clam chowder but can’t eat grains. And though it …

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Gnocchi With Harvest Vegetables

August 24, 2019 - 34 Comments

Late August through Mid October are my favorite weeks of the year. Partly because I love wearing light jackets, but mostly because the produce is never better than right now. All of my favorite foods will be at their peak …

Food

The 8 Cookware Essentials Every Kitchen Should Have

March 28, 2019 - 30 Comments

This post is part of an ongoing paid partnership with eBay. Easily shop their cookware here to find all these great pieces, or check out their awesome Daily Deals page for all kinds of great deals. As I’ve continued doing my …

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