Beef & Gnocchi Stew

Easy dinner with things I had in my pantry and fridge. Bam! This one is a #winner. I ALWAYS try to keep a can or two or 10 of this beef on hand. Easy access for a great protein that is so versitile. Beef & Gnocchi Stew 1/2 white onion, chopped 3 carrots peeled and…

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Beef Burgundy

An easy, hearty dinner idea that everyone will love. Even the leftovers taste better the second day if you’re lucky enough to have leftovers. Beef Burgundy 1 cup red wine or sugar free red grape juice 1 cup beef broth 2 bay leaves 2 cups sliced baby bella mushrooms 2 cups diced carrots 1 cup…

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Thanksgiving Pie Trifle

THIS is how to remake your leftover pies, into to a fancy pie trifle. Or serve it on Thanksgiving for a new exciting way to eat dessert. Easy, delicious and a new treat. Our family loves to have a little slice of each pie, so this is a great alternative. A little of everything please!…

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Clam Chowder

The easiest clam chowder….. its for sure not fat free. But a good clam chowder isn’t. HAHA. This is a great soup to serve with a sandwich for the perfect lunch on a cold fall or winter day. Clam Chowder 1 small onion, diced 2 cups celery, diced 3 russet potatoes, peeled and diced 1…

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Apple Cider Bundt Cake

Some of my best recipes are made while I’m in Montana…… and this one takes the cake. HAHAHA! Apple Cider Bundt Cake Preheat your oven to 250 degrees. In a medium bowl, combine these dry ingredients: 3 cups all purpose flour 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1 tbsp. cinnamon 1 tsp.…

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Instant Pot Chicken Soup

This recipe I got from my friend Jenny, and I recreated this delicious chicken soup. The variations of this soup could be endless. Whatever your family likes, add it. Instant Pot Chicken Soup 3 cups chicken broth 3 cups water 1 tsp. Kosher salt 1/2 cup green chilis or Anaheim peppers, seeded 4 chicken breasts,…

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Pumpkin Scones (gluten free & dairy free)

Spending 11 days in Bear Lake as a chef for 3 retreats was amazing. What a blessed and magical time this has been for me. This recipe was created for our guests & EVERYONE who ate them loved them too which is even more special. So I am sharing this perfect pumpkin scone recipe with…

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Pickled Onions

Pickled onions. Let me count the ways I truly love you. Well, we would be here all day, and I’m a firm believer, give the people the recipes they want, not all the ads and stories and such. Pickled Onions 2 pint jars with lids 2 red onions, sliced thin 1 1/2 cups water 1/2…

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Garden Minestrone Soup

Eating healthy does not mean boring or tasteless. It means delicious and colorful. Seasonings, textures and layers of flavors are your friend. This recipe is from Fueled with Core 7 Fitness. I wrote it. During the first week of the program you are doing a cleanse, but it’s an eating cleanse. And eating amazing vegetables…

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Lemon Salmon w/ Pesto Baby Potatoes

I’m all about a great meal, with simple and good ingredients, and one that myself and my kids will eat. This is one of them. We are salmon lovers around here… and this #sheetpan dinner is perfection any night of the week. Lemon Salmon w/ Pesto Baby Potatoes 2 lbs. salmon fillet 1 lemon sliced…

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