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Paleo Fried Chicken Lettuce Wraps (gluten free, dairy free, egg free, grain free)

March 7, 2021 - 6 Comments

There aren’t many foods I enjoy more than fried chicken, though it’s obviously not so great for you. But what’s life without a little give and take?! For example, batter the chicken, make it gluten/dairy/egg/grain free. Fry the chicken, but …

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Lemon Pepper Salmon (seared salmon with a lemon & pepper sauce)

February 28, 2021 - 11 Comments

Fish with lemon pepper seasoning was a staple of my childhood. Growing up in Idaho, all summer long we’d dine on fresh-caught river trout, cooked in a pan with that familiar shaker of McCormmick lemon pepper (still one of my …

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BBQ Pork Belly Bites | Chris Cooks

February 7, 2021 - 1 Comment

Everyone has their game-day snack, and this one is mine. During the summer these are amazing on the Traeger, but winter in Idaho doesn’t always cooperate so this is my alternate – all you need is an oven. You can …

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Chris Cooks: Watercress Chimichurri

January 31, 2021 - 11 Comments

So many diets out there, it’s so nice when you come across something that is safe for just about all of them. Chimichurri is one such thing. Chimichurri is a condiment made with fresh herbs, garlic, and olive oil (and …

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Chris Cooks – Winter Salad and Sweet Potato Dressing

January 10, 2021 - 4 Comments

Salad doesn’t always feel “wintery” to me, but once the holidays pass and my body can’t take anymore sugar, I just need something fresh. But I also like to eat seasonally, when I can. This Winter Salad features a lot …

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Chris Cooks: Vegan Holiday Brittle

December 20, 2020 - 5 Comments

You know that friend with the dietary restrictions? Well guess what. They actually love treats! Of course they do – don’t you? Food restrictions can be rough, especially during the holidays when you can’t have all the things that maybe you …

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Three Delicious Crab Dips (gluten, grain, and dairy free!)

December 13, 2020 - 12 Comments

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, …

Roasted, dairy free butternut squash soup

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28 Recipes Perfect for Fall Weather

October 18, 2020 - 1 Comment

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 …

Dairy free, gluten free, grain free turkey sausage and potato soup

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Turkey Sausage & Potato Soup (dairy-free, gluten-free, grain-free)

October 11, 2020 - 21 Comments

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, …

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How to Make Mulled (Spiced) Apple Cider

September 20, 2020 - 17 Comments

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 …

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