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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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Grain & Dairy Free Peach Cobbler

September 13, 2020 - 10 Comments

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 …

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5 Easy Dinner Dishes For Those Busy Nights

August 30, 2020 - 5 Comments

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 …

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Veggie Bowls with Fire Roasted Salsa

July 26, 2020 - 5 Comments

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 …

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Grilled Sugar Snap Peas and Mushrooms

July 12, 2020 - 4 Comments

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 …

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