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Grilled Steak Tacos with Pickled Radish & Onions

May 31, 2020 - 5 Comments

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 …

Recipes

Creamy, Classic, 5-Minute Hummus

May 24, 2020 - 23 Comments

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 …

Recipes

Shrimp Salad Endive Cups with Fresh Cherries

May 17, 2020 - 0 Comments

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 …

Equipment

12 Kitchen Essentials For Every Home Cook

April 19, 2020 - 11 Comments

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 …

Recipes

27 Meals For Staying Home

April 5, 2020 - 12 Comments

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 …

Recipes

Braised Brussels Sprouts – Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Grain Free

March 8, 2020 - 3 Comments

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 …

Recipes

Ham & Leek Soup – Allergy-friendly, Dairy Free, Grain/Gluten Free, No Added Thickeners

March 1, 2020 - 6 Comments

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, …

Knives, Techniques

Chris Cooks: Knife Skills

February 16, 2020 - 18 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)

Recipes

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 …

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