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Easy One-Pot Beef Stroganoff {Dairy-Free}

January 21, 2020

This is a recipe that I make almost once a week. It just may not always have those fun alphabet letters. Was it just me or did the shaped Kraft macaroni and cheese taste way better than the original macaroni shape?

It’s a favorite in our house because it’s such a cozy dish AND because it’s so easy to throw together and make during a weeknight or when you just don’t feel like spending a bunch of time in the kitchen. It is great for meal prep too!

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Easy One-Pot Beef Stroganoff {Dairy-Free}
Cook Time 25 minutes
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Ingredients
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. In a large pan or skillet over medium heat, add the onions and ground beef and begin to brown the ground beef for about 5-6 minutes. (If you like your onions very soft, cook them first for 3-4 minutes before adding the beef. If you don't feel like adding them at all, leave them out!)
  2. Once most of the beef is browned, add remaining ingredients, except for the shredded cheese.
  3. Bring the pan to a boil and then reduce the heat to medium low.
  4. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until the pasta is cooked through and most of the liquid has reduced and been absorbed.
  5. The cooking time will vary depending on the pasta brand that you choose. I begin checking after about 10 minutes. Taste a noodle and see if it's approaching the texture you like. I like softer pasta, so I error on the longer cooking time.
  6. Once most of the liquid is absorbed and the pasta is just about done, remove the lid and add the sour cream and shredded cheese. Stir and cook until the sour cream and cheese is all melted and distributed.
  7. Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes

*Feel free to use more pasta to stretch the recipe some. You'll just have to compensate and add more broth. The rule I use is add enough liquid to just about cover all of the pasta. You don't need the pasta completely submerged, however. 

**Grab the pasta we use here!

***Our favorite dairy-free cheese that ACTUALLY TASTES GOOD. 

Paleo Sour Cream Coffee Cake Muffins {gluten & grain free with dairy-free option}

May 1, 2018

I’m always looking for new pre-mixed flours for gluten/grain free baking. So, when I came across Thrive Market’s Paleo Flour, I knew that I had to try it!

Let me tell ya, this flour did NOT DISAPPOINT!

 

I whipped these up by just throwing stuff together in a bowl, and I couldn’t believe when they turned out as fluffy as they did! Even my husband who isn’t a fan of muffins, unless they’re chocolate, liked them!

I used Green Valley Organics lactose-free sour cream, but you could substitute greek yogurt or your favorite dairy-free sour cream alternative!

Next time you’re looking to make a breakfast to-go for the week, whip up a batch of these! They will not disappoint!


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Paleo Sour Cream Coffee Cake Muffins {gluten & grain free with dairy-free option}

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes

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muffins


Ingredients

Crumb Topping

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes

Servings
muffins


Ingredients

Crumb Topping


Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

  2. In a small bowl, combine egg, oil, vanilla, maple syrup, and sour cream.

  3. In a separate bowl, combine the 1 1/4 cups of flour, baking soda, and salt.

  4. Add the egg mixture to your dry ingredients and stir to combine. Don't over-mix.

  5. For the crumb topping, combine the ingredients in a food processor until a crumble mixture is formed. You can do this without a food processor and just use a fork. However, it will take a little bit longer and some patience!

  6. In a cupcake pan, fill each cup about 3/4 full.

  7. Top each muffin with 2-3 tsp of the crumb topping, pressing it down slightly into the muffin.

  8. Bake for 16-18 minutes or until the centers are completely done.

  9. Enjoy! (TIP: they get even better with a little bit of butter on top of a hot one, directly out of the oven!)


Recipe Notes

*The butter must be fairly cold - not soft or melted. This helps to give you a good crumb on top of the muffin.

Instant Pot Chori Pollo Sopa (Chicken & Chorizo Soup)

March 20, 2018
Cuisine

Chori Pollo has been a mexican favorite of mine since the first time I had chorizo. I almost always choose chicken over beef or pork, however, the combination of chicken with the spicy sausage is perfection and I can’t pass it up!

This dish combines all of those flavors with one of my other favorite things – SOUP! It’s also made in the Instant Pot – yet, ANOTHER one of my loves. However, you can make it on your stove top or in your crockpot, as well. It’s will just take a little bit more time.

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Instant Pot Chori Pollo Sopa (Chicken & Chorizo Soup)
Cuisine Mexican
Cook Time 20 minutes
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Ingredients
Cuisine Mexican
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. With your instant pot set to "Saute", cook onions, jalapeños, chorizo, and chicken pieces for 3-5 minutes or until onions have began to soften. TIP: Sautéing your food for a couple minutes in the beginning will help the pot come to pressure quicker.
  2. Add remaining ingredients to your Instant Pot and stir to combine. Hit the "Cancel" button to take it off of "Saute" mode.
  3. Attach the lid and turn your valve to seal. Press the "Soup" button, adjust the time to 15 minutes, and let it cook!
  4. When the timer goes off, turn the valve to vent, and do a QR.
  5. Serve with chopped green onions, sour cream, avocado slices or my Pepperjack Cheese Sauce (dairy free). See recipes notes for a link to the recipe!**
Stovetop Instructions:
  1. In a large soup pot over medium heat, sauté onions and jalapeños for 5-8 minutes until the onions have become translucent.
  2. Add sausage and chicken to onions and peppers and cook for 5 minutes.
  3. Add spices, broth, and cauliflower rice to your pot. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 20-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
  4. Turn your soup down to low and let simmer until ready to serve.
Crockpot Instructions:
  1. Add all of the ingredients to your crockpot and stir to combine. Cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-7 hours.
Recipe Notes

*I thaw (or cook for a couple minutes) the frozen cauliflower and then pulse it in my blender for a few seconds to "rice" it. MUCH EASIER than breaking down a fresh head of cauliflower and "ricing" it. You can sub a bag of frozen riced cauliflower. It usually only comes in 12 oz bags; if you prefer not to use a partial second bag, reducing the cauliflower to 12 oz won't hurt the recipe.

**Pepperjack Cheese Sauce