After several years into my sourdough journey, I keep going back to my favorite recipes. This pizza dough is one of them! I got rid of the fussy steps (kneading? nope) and tweaked the measurements so you’ll have the tastiest, easiest sourdough pizza dough of your life.
Homemade Staples
Did I ever tell you I’m the queen of condiments? At any given time I can whip out several “secret weapons” to transform what I’m eating. Bacon jam is the new favorite of everyone in my house. That sweet-tangy mixture of bacon and caramelized onions is easy to make and my new favorite way to …
This lovely herby green goddess dip has a boost of protein from Greek yogurt! Dip your favorite veg or drizzle it over a salad or a grain bowl.
In my 16 years as a recipe creator one of the best tips I can give is this: NEVER underestimate the power of a good condiment. They can completely transform a dish! Having a secret weapon on hand to add to grain bowls, sandwiches, salads, & wraps makes eating healthier so easy! This delicious red …
One of my specialties as a recipe developer is creating homemade versions of my favorite pantry staples. Sometimes this can be a fun weekend project, but sometimes it’s an easy “dump and simmer” situation – like this rich and unique butternut squash pasta sauce! You’ll love the cozy, autumn feel of this squash-based pasta sauce!
This honey butter recipe has been in my family for decades. Its creamy spreadable texture is due to a secret ingredient that might surprise you. I’ve been making it to give away during the holidays (with a crusty loaf) for years. It always has that eyes-rolling-back effect. ;)
This homemade BBQ sauce is my all-time favorite BBQ sauce. Honestly. It has a balsamic vinegar base and it’s super tangy with just the right amount of sweetness from honey. It’s dark and rich and it makes me so happy. I’ve been making this sauce for years. It was originally part of my Easy Grilled …
If you’ve ever had a pickled red onions on a taco or a deli sandwich it’s a game changer, right? What if I told you you could keep a stash of those delicious briny morsels in your fridge all the time? And that they’re ridiculously easy to make? I fell in love with these years …
Have you ever had cilantro pesto? It’s a cilantro-packed version of traditional basil pesto with a few twists. Honestly, I like it better than basil pesto. It’s tied with Dill Pesto for me — try that one out, too! If you’ve ever had chimichurri, it’s similar. Chimichurri is traditionally made with parsley, but I like …
This Roasted Jalapeno Ranch dressing is made with my dairy-free Homemade Ranch Seasoning and easily made paleo! Are you a ranch dressing remixer, too? I feel like I’ve made every Latin-inspired variation of paleo ranch I can come up with. (And if you’ve been around here long, you’ll know that I’m still a hard core …
This easy hot honey glaze comes together in just minutes and is a perfect sweet-spicy finish to grilled chicken & taco salads! Make it as spicy or as mild as you like. Hot Honey Glaze This little concoction is such a great thing to keep on hand. It’s only a few ingredients, and you literally …
Cooking Pumpkin and Squash in an Instant Pot is ridiculously easy! Learn how to make your own Pumpkin Puree – perfect for using in any recipe that calls for tinned puree (Like my Butternut Pasta Sauce!). If you have more squash than you know what to do with, you can easily cook and freeze it …
Italian seasoning is pretty straightforward, right? Why make homemade Italian seasoning? It’s usually a blend of 4-5 herbs. No fillers or sweeteners or weird ingredients. As far as seasoning blends go, it’s pretty clean. So, why bother making it? Because the regular stuff is boring. There. I said it.
Using your Instant Pot to make homemade bone broth is a game changer! No more simmering stock pots on the stove all day making your house smell soup. Once you make it this way, you’ll never go back. I don’t miss babysitting a big simmering stock pot on the stove for 24 hours! Making bone …
Homemade chicken breakfast sausage?? Yes! It’s as easy as making taco meat! Also perfect for meal prep — cook it loose or in patties for meals during the week. If you have mental images of meat grinders and sausage stuffing machines, please send those away. Sausage is simply ground up meat mixed with seasonings, and …
Today is Steve’s birthday. The big 4-0, people. Steve’s the kind of guy who embraces stuff like that. I embrace it, too . . . on him. I like how his hair is on its way to be salt and peppery just like his dad’s. He’s lucky to have a full, thick head of it, …
If you’re wondering if dill pesto is just basil pesto made with dill…. you’re right. I made some one night to serve with a big plate of grilled vegetables and loved it SO MUCH. I had planned on posting the whole thing as one recipe, but as I was using the leftover pesto in different …
This is one of those recipes where I’m like, “NAT. WHY DID THIS TAKE YOU SO LONG?!” Vegan queso or cashew “cheeze” sauce has been floating around the Internet for a few years, but I was always doubtful that it would be worth making. Or that it would taste good. You’ll love this Cashew Nacho …
One of my favorite snacks (and sometimes breakfast) of all time is a hard-boiled egg slathered with Primal Kitchen’s Chipotle Lime Mayo and a sprinkle of Trader Joe’s Chile-Lime seasoning. I’ve gone through two jars of that mayonnaise and 95% of it went on hard-boiled eggs.
If you’ve never made your own ghee, it’s really easy! Using high-quality butter makes such delicious ghee, too. I love using Kerrygold grass-fed butter.
If you’re looking for a dairy-free Caesar dressing, this is it! It’s also paleo-friendly and Whole30 compliant.
This healthy cranberry sauce recipe is quick, easy, and and eons better than canned cranberry sauce! I included all of my favorite wassail flavors — apple cider, orange, cinnamon & vanilla. It’s a beautiful and colorful addition to any Thanksgiving table!
This dairy-free caramel sauce is not only the easiest caramel sauce you’ll ever make, it’s also naturally sweetened! Only THREE ingredients, too!
