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Instant Pot Colcannon

May 5, 2021 By Becky Leave a Comment

Instant Pot Colcannon

Instant Pot colcannon is the easiest, most delicious way to add some greens to your mashed potatoes. Add sausage for a simple and complete dinner!

Here I am in May with a blog post I meant to get up for St. Patrick’s Day! Luckily, colcannon is a welcome addition to the table any time of year. What’s colcannon, you may ask? It’s a traditional Irish dish that’s basically mashed potatoes with the addition of cabbage or kale, and sometimes scallions or leeks as well.

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Filed Under: gluten free, Instant Pot, recipe, sides Tagged With: kale, potatoes, scallions

Chocolate Paleo Dutch Baby

November 22, 2020 By Becky Leave a Comment

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Chocolate Paleo Dutch Baby made with almond flour

This chocolate paleo dutch baby is easy to whip up in just one bowl, and is perfect for when you want a decadent grain-free breakfast or brunch.

My classic paleo dutch baby has been one of my most popular recipes for several years now, and it’s definitely the one I make the most frequently. Ben and I have been big fans for a long time and now Madeline loves it, too. I decided it was high time to play around with some other versions, starting with this chocolate paleo dutch baby.

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Filed Under: breakfast, gluten free, paleo Tagged With: almond flour, brunch, chocolate, chocolate chips, grain free, pancake

Tandoori-Spiced Alaska Halibut with Grilled Vegetables and Cilantro-Mint Raita

June 29, 2020 By Becky 3 Comments

This post is sponsored by Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute. I’m thrilled to be partnering with ASMI to share a series of delicious recipes highlighting sustainable, wild-caught seafood from Alaska.

Tandoori-Spiced Alaska Halibut with Grilled Vegetables and Cilantro-Mint Raita

This tandoori-spiced Alaska halibut with grilled vegetables and cooling cilantro-mint raita is the perfect healthy meal to kick off grilling season!

Who else gets really excited about dusting off the grill once the weather warms up each spring? I love to cook outside, which is part of why I’m particularly excited about this recipe, which is the sixth in a series of recipes highlighting Alaska seafood that I’m sharing in partnership with Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute. This month’s recipe features Alaska halibut, which is a versatile whitefish with great flavor that holds together well for grilling.

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Filed Under: dinner, gluten free, recipe Tagged With: fish, grilling, halibut, Indian, seafood, sponsored

Vietnamese Caramelized Alaska Salmon

May 15, 2020 By Becky 3 Comments

This post is sponsored by Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute. I’m thrilled to be partnering with ASMI to share a series of delicious recipes highlighting sustainable, wild-caught seafood from Alaska.

Vietnamese Caramelized Alaska Salmon

This Vietnamese caramelized Alaska salmon with vermicelli, quick-pickled carrots and cucumbers, cashews, and nuoc cham is a satisfying and flavorful dinner that’s easy to throw together on a summer evening.

Raise your hand if you love a good vermicelli bowl! They’ve been a favorite of mine for years. When my husband Ben and I lived in Boston, our apartment was in a Vietnamese neighborhood in Dorchester, with several great restaurants and grocery stores. My go-to order was a vermicelli plate with shrimp and pork, carrots, cucumber, fresh herbs, and nuoc cham dipping sauce.

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Filed Under: dinner, gluten free, recipe Tagged With: carrots, cilantro, cucumber, dairy free, noodles, salmon, sponsored, Vietnamese

Alaska Sablefish Poached in Brown Butter with Baby Potatoes & Kale

March 30, 2020 By Becky 4 Comments

This post is sponsored by Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute. I’m thrilled to be partnering with ASMI to share a series of delicious recipes highlighting sustainable, wild-caught seafood from Alaska.

Alaska Sablefish Poached in Brown Butter with Baby Potatoes & Kale

Try this Alaska sablefish poached in brown butter with baby potatoes and kale for your next date night in or Fish Friday. It’s easy, delicious, and packed with Omega 3s.

Have you ever tried Alaska sablefish? Otherwise known as black cod, it’s a mild but rich whitefish that has even more Omega 3s than salmon. Sablefish holds together well, so it’s ideal for a variety of cooking methods, from grilling to frying to poaching.

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Filed Under: dinner, gluten free, recipe Tagged With: brown butter, fish, grain free, kale, potatoes, sponsored, spring

Sheet Pan Crispy Chicken Thighs with Cabbage & Apples

March 27, 2020 By Becky Leave a Comment

Sheet Pan Crispy Chicken Thighs with Cabbage & Apples

This sheet pan crispy chicken with cabbage and apples tastes amazing and is easy to throw together. It’s paleo, dairy free, gluten free, and Whole30-compliant–and all you’ll need to wash is one baking sheet!

Is anyone else holding on to wintry foods for longer than usual this year? Even though it’s almost April and the high will be 85 degrees in Chattanooga today, I’m still craving everything roasted or braised, plus soups, stews, and all other things comfort food.

I know almost everything is a struggle these days, and I hope you and your loved ones are staying safe and home as much as possible. Access to food is now spottier than ever and constantly shifting, so I hope you are staying well fed. I photographed this over a month ago when it was still business as usual here, but lately have had to try several times before succeeding in obtaining bone-in chicken.

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Filed Under: dinner, gluten free, paleo, recipe, whole30 Tagged With: apple, cabbage, chicken, chicken thighs, fall, shallots, sheet pan, winter

Stuffed Avocados with Alaska Crab

March 5, 2020 By Becky 2 Comments

This post is sponsored by Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute. I’m thrilled to be partnering with ASMI to share a series of delicious recipes highlighting sustainable, wild-caught seafood from Alaska.

Stuffed Avocado with Alaska Crab (Low Carb, Keto Friendly)

This stuffed avocado with Alaska crab is a low-carb, keto-friendly, quick dinner that will have everyone asking for seconds. Succulent wild Alaska crab is tossed with a bit of cream cheese, lemon, scallions, and smoked paprika, then topped with cheese and briefly broiled.

If you’ve never tried a stuffed avocado with Alaska crab, you are seriously missing out. This recipe is so easy and fast, yet it’s one of the most amazing dinners I’ve created in a long time! I’m bringing you this post as part of a yearlong partnership with the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute. I love developing recipes with sustainable seafood from Alaska not only because the fish is healthy and better for the environment, but because I’m learning so much more about how to prepare and enjoy amazing things like wild-caught Alaska crab. (In case you missed them, here are the other posts in the series: pumpkin alfredo with seared Alaska scallops, gluten-free fritto misto with Alaska seafood, and sesame-crusted Alaska salmon salad. More coming later this spring!)

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Oatmeal Cookie Energy Bites

February 24, 2020 By Becky Leave a Comment

Oatmeal Cookie Energy Bites (Gluten free, Dairy free)

These cashew butter oatmeal energy bites are quick to make and taste like chocolate chip oatmeal cookies. They’re the perfect gluten-free, dairy-free snack for nursing mamas and anyone else who’s hungry!

I’m popping in on this dreary February day to share a recipe that I’ve been making for over a year now: oatmeal cookie energy bites. These little balls taste like oatmeal cookie dough and are one of the first things I made when I started cooking again after taking time off for Madeline’s birth–although for these, no actual cooking is required! 

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Filed Under: dessert, gluten free, recipe Tagged With: cashews, chocolate, chocolate chips, dairy free, maple syrup, no-bake, oats, snack

Instant Pot Balsamic Short Ribs

January 16, 2020 By Becky Leave a Comment

Instant Pot Balsamic Short Ribs with Parsnip Puree

These Instant Pot balsamic short ribs are easy to make and the epitome of winter comfort food, plus they’re dairy free, paleo, and Whole30 compliant!

Shooooort ribs! I remember the first time I ordered them, at a restaurant in Jamaica Plain on New Year’s Eve in 2011. I said to the waiter, “So short ribs are pork, right?” 😂

I’ve learned a lot about short ribs since first falling in love with them almost a decade ago. To begin with, they’re beef! Also, they’re one of the richest, most tender cuts you’ll find, and are best slow cooked or braised. After much testing and experimenting, I’m happy to report that using your Instant Pot* is one of the best ways to cook them (*this link and others with an asterisk are affiliate links, which means I earn from qualifying purchases).

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Filed Under: dinner, gluten free, Instant Pot, paleo, recipe, whole30 Tagged With: balsamic vinegar, beef, grain free, parsnip, pressure cooker, short ribs, winter

Sesame-Crusted Alaska Salmon Salad with Winter Citrus and Maple Sriracha Cashews

January 9, 2020 By Becky Leave a Comment

This post is sponsored by Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute. I’m thrilled to be partnering with ASMI to share a series of delicious recipes highlighting sustainable, wild-caught seafood from Alaska.

This sesame-crusted Alaska salmon salad features wild-caught sockeye salmon encased in black and white sesame seeds, along with orange and grapefruit, pickled onion, and maple sriracha cashews, all on a bed of tender kale.

Happy New Year! I’m back with another seasonal fish recipe as part of my series with Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute. This time, I have a fresh salad that you’re going to love featuring winter citrus, pickled onions, the most amazing candied cashews, and sesame-crusted Alaska sockeye salmon.

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Filed Under: dinner, gluten free, paleo, recipe Tagged With: cashews, dairy free, grain free, grapefruit, onion, orange, salad, salmon, sponsored, winter

Cashew Hot Chocolate

December 12, 2019 By Becky 4 Comments

Cashew Hot Chocolate (Paleo, Dairy free & Vegan Versions)

This creamy cashew hot chocolate is packed with superfoods and easy to make with pantry staples. It’s also infinitely adaptable, with dairy free and vegan versions plus flavor variations. Thank you to Rodelle for providing products for use in this post!

I recently gave up coffee again, which has been rough. (If you read my blog frequently, you might remember that I gave up coffee while trying to conceive–I’m doing it again to prepare for possibly trying for a second baby at some point!) Golden milk was my caffeine-free hot beverage of choice then, and I still love it, but this cashew hot chocolate is my current favorite. It’s quick, simple, tasty, and filling–everything I need to start my day off well.

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Filed Under: drinks, gluten free, paleo, recipe, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: cashews, chocolate, dairy free, grain free, winter

Gluten-free Fritto Misto with Alaska Seafood

December 5, 2019 By Becky Leave a Comment

This post is sponsored by Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute. I’m thrilled to be partnering with ASMI to share a series of delicious recipes highlighting sustainable, wild-caught seafood from Alaska.

When my husband and I spent time in Italy on our honeymoon, we had an amazing fritto misto in Venice. I’d never heard of the dish before, but it’s basically a variety of crispy fried seafood and vegetables served with lemon wedges and a delicious sauce for dipping—kind of like an Italian tempura. Fritto misto means “mixed fry” in Italian.

For the second recipe in my ongoing partnership with Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute, I’m thrilled to share this amazing gluten-free fritto misto made with Alaska seafood. It’s a wild caught, homemade spin on what we ate in Italy, and it’s even better than the restaurant version!

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Filed Under: dinner, gluten free, paleo, recipe Tagged With: Christmas, fish, green beans, onion, scallops, shrimp, sponsored, sweet potato, winter

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