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Cottage (Shepherd's) Pie | Chris Cooks

Let me tell you, this is not the shepherd’s pie you grew up with. Technically it’s actually a cottage pie since it’s made with ground beef rather than lamb (I also added pork sausage but we’ll get to that). All I’m saying is that if you’re looking for a cottage pie, reinvented with elevated flavors, […]

Cauliflower with Anchovy Panko

Anchovies get a bad reputation. I blame the 90s Ninja Turtles movies, but whatever the reason it is unjustified. Just because they’re fish, doesn’t mean that what you add them to will taste like fish. They are a seasoning, like garlic powder. If treated right, they add depth to a dish without drawing attention to […]

BBQ Pork Belly Bites | Chris Cooks

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 use whatever your favorite bbq sauce is, but if you’re looking to try something new, […]

Crab Dip

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, I love taking old favorites and making versions our entire family can enjoy. And boy, […]

Grain free dairy free peach cobbler

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 boxes of peaches, freezing them, and using them all within a month on making peach […]

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