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Grain Free

You don't have to sacrifice flavor or spend all day in the kitchen when eating grain free, and these recipes are evidence of that! Try our easy, sheet pan Salmon with Roasted Butternut Squash and Kale with a side of Almond Flour Cheddar Biscuits, and some Grain Free Chocolate Chunk Cookies for dessert! Even the grain eaters in your life will be coming back for more!

overhead shot of Greek Chicken on white plate with lemon wedges and fresh herb garnish

By Dena Norton, MS, RD · June 1, 2020 · Updated February 9, 2023 · 44 Comments

3 Ingredient Greek Chicken

This delicious Greek chicken has just 3 simple ingredients and is ready in about 30 minutes, a perfectly easy weeknight meal! Serve over rice or potatoes with salad or veggies for a gluten free, dairy free, and super satisfying dinner! Greek Chicken - an Easy Weeknight Dinner Recipe It's weeks … [Read more...] about 3 Ingredient Greek Chicken

Dairy Free,  Dinner,  Gluten Free,  Grain Free,  Recipes,  Slow Cooker 30 minute meal,  Chicken,  Dressing,  Easy,  Greek,  Healthy,  marinated,  mediterranean

top view of batch of fudgy flourless brownies cut into squares on marble background. One square on white plate topped with ice cream.

By Dena Norton, MS, RD · May 8, 2020 · Updated April 23, 2021 · 42 Comments

Fudgy Flourless Brownies

The deepest, darkest, fudgiest flourless brownies you've ever had - made with toasted pecan butter and dark chocolate chips. A totally decadent gluten free, grain free, and dairy free dessert! If you're a serious chocolate fanatic like me, these super fudgy flourless brownies are a … [Read more...] about Fudgy Flourless Brownies

Dairy Free,  Dessert,  Gluten Free,  Grain Free,  Recipes brownies,  Chocolate

By Dena Norton, MS, RD · January 23, 2020 · Updated February 10, 2023 · 33 Comments

Pan Fried Chickpeas (10 min or less!)

Quick Pan Fried Chickpeas (garbanzo beans) made with just 4 simple, pantry staple ingredients. This easy and healthy snack is ready in just 10 minutes and is packed with incredible flavor! Chickpeas are packed full of goodness and make such a healthy snack. Hummus, soups and salads just a few … [Read more...] about Pan Fried Chickpeas (10 min or less!)

Appetizer,  Dairy Free,  Gluten Free,  Grain Free,  Recipes,  Snacks,  Vegetables Beans,  chickpeas,  Easy,  Fast,  legumes

Pumpkin ice cream in a loaf pan

By Dena Norton, MS, RD · November 21, 2019 · Updated October 13, 2020 · 54 Comments

Easy Pumpkin Ice Cream (5 minute, no churn recipe)

Super easy pumpkin ice cream recipe for fall - you only need 5 ingredients and 5 minutes to whip it up and no ice cream maker needed. This ice cream is rich, creamy and decadent you'd never guess it's no churn! Fall temperatures in Houston swing between the forties to the eighties, occasionally … [Read more...] about Easy Pumpkin Ice Cream (5 minute, no churn recipe)

Dessert,  Gluten Free,  Grain Free,  Kids Health,  Recipes Easy,  Fall,  Ice Cream,  pumpkin,  sweets

front view of pile of salted chocolate chunk cookies with pecan flour on a white cake stand

By Dena Norton, MS, RD · June 14, 2019 · Updated February 18, 2020 · 34 Comments

Salted Chocolate Chunk Cookies with Toasted Pecan Flour (Gluten free, dairy free)

Finally, chocolate chunk cookies that are gluten free, grain free, and dairy free, but don't taste like it! Toasted pecan flour, dark chocolate chunks, pecan pieces, and flaked coconut all come together in swirl of irresistible, chunky cookie goodness. One of my all time favorite cookies! A … [Read more...] about Salted Chocolate Chunk Cookies with Toasted Pecan Flour (Gluten free, dairy free)

Cookies,  Dairy Free,  Dessert,  Gluten Free,  Grain Free,  Recipes Chocolate,  Dairy Free,  Gluten Free,  Grain Free

Creamy feta salad dressing in a jar

By Dena Norton, MS, RD · March 29, 2019 · Updated April 28, 2019 · 31 Comments

Creamy Feta Yogurt Dressing

Rich and creamy feta yogurt dressing, with just the right amount of kick from fresh lemon, garlic and shallot. A new favorite at our house, it's super easy to whip up and can be used in so many ways. Feta cheese is one of my very favorite foods. I add it to omelets, pizza, fish and pasta, and … [Read more...] about Creamy Feta Yogurt Dressing

Gluten Free,  Grain Free,  Recipes Cheese,  Condiments,  Dressing,  Feta,  Salad,  Summer

By Dena Norton, MS, RD · January 23, 2019 · Updated February 9, 2023 · 49 Comments

Real Texas Chili (Slow Cooker + Instant Pot options)

My family's favorite Real Texas Chili recipe made with ground beef, beans, and adjustable chili spices. Perfect with homemade cornbread! (with slow cooker and Instant Pot options too) There's nothing like a steaming bowl of chili and a piece of from-scratch cornbread to warm you on a cold day. … [Read more...] about Real Texas Chili (Slow Cooker + Instant Pot options)

Comfort Food,  Dairy Free,  Dinner,  Gluten Free,  Grain Free,  Recipes,  Slow Cooker,  Soup chili,  Comfort Food,  Soup,  texas,  Winter

By Dena Norton, MS, RD · January 8, 2019 · 59 Comments

10 Minute Microwave Baked Apples

Honey sweetened microwave baked apples in only 10 minutes. Juicy, sweet, cinnamon scented apples that are perfect for a healthy dessert or breakfast. Eat them as they are, or on top of ice cream, pancakes, and so much more! As a rule, we save our dessert for the weekends. But every now and … [Read more...] about 10 Minute Microwave Baked Apples

Dessert,  Gluten Free,  Grain Free,  Recipes Apple,  cinnamon,  Easy,  Healthy,  Honey,  no refined sugar,  walnut,  weeknight

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