Grain-Free Sausage Stuffing
“Oh my gosh. This is GOOD. This is SO GOOD! Liz, this is SO FREAKING GOOD!” -Liz’s friend & Executive Assistant Amy Did you know you DON’T need bread to make stuffing delicious? Rumor has it that bread-filled “stuffing” was invented by the bread companies to sell cards – Er, boxes of Stovetop. Grain-Free Sausage Stuffing Print Grain-Free Sausage Stuffing Print Ingredients 2 Tablespoons butter1 medium yellow onion chopped3 celery stalks chopped3-4 medium carrots chopped (optional: toss chopped carrots in 1 Tbs. extra cooking fat and roast at 400° for 15 minutes to concentrate flavor & sweetness; set aside until ready to use)1 medium green apple chopped1/4 cup dried cranberries optional1 pound ground pork1/2 cup chicken, beef or turkey broth1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary1/2 teaspoon dried sage1/2 teaspoon dried thyme salt and pepper Servings -4 Prep Time -15minutes Cook Time -30minutes Ingredients 2 Tablespoons butter1 medium yellow onion chopped3 celery stalks chopped3-4 medium carrots chopped (optional: toss chopped carrots in 1 Tbs. extra cooking fat and roast at 400° for 15 minutes to concentrate flavor & sweetness; set aside until ready to use)1 medium green apple chopped1/4 cup dried cranberries optional1 pound ground pork1/2 cup chicken, beef or turkey...
No-Fuss Gravy
I usually do gravy last, using the fat and pan drippings from my roasted turkey. Gravy is super easy, BUT when it comes to gluten-free gravy, you’ll want to be careful. Many gluten-free thickeners will actually make gravy very gooey and slimy; your best bet is using organic corn starch (if you can tolerate corn). Organic corn starch is made from non-GMO corn and is perfectly fine on special occasions – I order mine from Tropical Traditions but you can find organic corn starch at most natural markets and Whole Foods. Yes, I know this is a grain-free recipe site; but I just can’t ask my fellow bad cooks to babysit gravy to keep it from going gooey. There are more important things to do, like finish that bottle of wine before Grandpa Phil gets to it. Note: whenever I screw up my gravy, I simply blend ½ cup mashed potatoes with 1 cup pan drippings and season with salt and pepper. Maybe THAT’S the recipe I should’ve used here. Hmmm… No-Fuss Gravy Print No-Fuss Gravy Print Ingredients 1-2 Tablespoons butter or cooking fat (coconut oil not recommended; fat that dripped from the roasted turkey is best if ya...
No-Bake Pumpkin Pie
No-Bake Pumpkin Pie Print No-Bake Pumpkin Pie Print Ingredients 1 Tablespoon gelatin Knox or Great Lakes in the Orange can; you’ll dissolve this in ¼ cup ice-cold water, but don’t do it yet1 can pumpkin purée 14-16 oz3/4 cup heavy cream or coconut milk, or cashew cream1/2 cup maple syrup1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract3 egg yolks1/2 Tablespoon pumpkin pie spice1 teaspoon cinnamon1 Recipe Easy Grain-free No-bake Pie Crust Servings -4 Prep Time -20-30minutes Ingredients 1 Tablespoon gelatin Knox or Great Lakes in the Orange can; you’ll dissolve this in ¼ cup ice-cold water, but don’t do it yet1 can pumpkin purée 14-16 oz3/4 cup heavy cream or coconut milk, or cashew cream1/2 cup maple syrup1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract3 egg yolks1/2 Tablespoon pumpkin pie spice1 teaspoon cinnamon1 Recipe Easy Grain-free No-bake Pie Crust Servings -4 Prep Time -20-30minutes Instructions Combine pumpkin purée, cream, maple syrup, vanilla, egg yolks, pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon in the blender and purée until smooth.Pour the pumpkin mixture into a saucepan and heat over medium heat.Once pumpkin mixture is heated and barely bubbling, whisk 1 Tbs. gelatin into ice-cold water.Quickly add gelatin-water mixture to the pumpkin mixture and stir well. Continue to heat (barely bubbling) for...
Painless Apple Crisp with PaleoKrunch
Painless Apple Crisp with PaleoKrunch Print Painless Apple Crisp with PaleoKrunch Print Ingredients 2 Tablespoons butter or coconut oil for sautéing8 medium apples (I used Granny Smith), peeled and chopped and coated with the juice from ½ lemon1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut milk, or cashew cream1/2 Tablespoon cinnamon2 Tablespoons maple syrup1 bag 1 bag Cinnamon PaleoKrunch Cereal If NOT using PaleoKrunch, use 1 recipe for Easy Grain-free No-bake Pie Crust Servings -4 Cook Time -30-40minutes Ingredients 2 Tablespoons butter or coconut oil for sautéing8 medium apples (I used Granny Smith), peeled and chopped and coated with the juice from ½ lemon1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut milk, or cashew cream1/2 Tablespoon cinnamon2 Tablespoons maple syrup1 bag 1 bag Cinnamon PaleoKrunch Cereal If NOT using PaleoKrunch, use 1 recipe for Easy Grain-free No-bake Pie Crust Servings -4 Cook Time -30-40minutes Instructions Melt your butter or coconut oil in a saucepan over medium heat.Add lemon-coated chopped apples and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until apples start to “give up” their water and get soft.Add cream, coconut milk or cashew cream to the apples in the saucepan and continue cooking for about 10 minutes, until most of the cream has...
Easy Grain-Free No-Bake Pie Crust
Easy Grain-Free No-Bake Pie Crust Print Easy Grain-Free No-Bake Pie Crust Print Ingredients 12 pitted dates sliced in half hot water to cover dates see instructions3/4 cup roughly ground pecans approximately 1 cup whole pecans will grind into ¾ cup1/2 teaspoon salt3/4 cup coconut butter softened (soften by putting the container in a pot of warm water or microwaving briefly)1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 tablespoon cinnamon1.5 cups almond flour Servings -4 Prep Time -20minutes Ingredients 12 pitted dates sliced in half hot water to cover dates see instructions3/4 cup roughly ground pecans approximately 1 cup whole pecans will grind into ¾ cup1/2 teaspoon salt3/4 cup coconut butter softened (soften by putting the container in a pot of warm water or microwaving briefly)1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 tablespoon cinnamon1.5 cups almond flour Servings -4 Prep Time -20minutes Instructions Cover your pitted dates with hot water and set aside. (This allows the dates to soften, which will help them make the crust firm.) Leave them for about 3 minutes.Once the dates have softened, remove them from the liquid BUT SAVE THE LIQUID. Combine softened dates, ground pecans, salt, coconut butter, vanilla, and cinnamon in a mixer or blender. Pulse until completely combined, being...
Simple Roast Turkey
Despite the NUMBER of steps involved in making a great turkey, they’re all so simple, a Bad Cook could do ‘em. Breathe. One step at a time. These instructions are best for pasture-raised turkeys, which you can get from local farmers (check EatWild.com). You can also order through online retailers like Slanker’s Meats or check your local health food market. If you use a standard Butterball turkey, you’ll want to use the recipe listed on the package. You will NOT need to brine a Butterball, as it’s already injected with a solution to keep it moist. Your life will be ten thousand times easier if you request that your butcher SPLIT the pastured turkey for you. If this isn’t possible, that’s OK. Just so you know. Your turkey will be ten thousand times more delicious, moist and flavorful if you brine it. Brine just means “put it in salt water for awhile.” It’s super duper easy – instructions below. Finally, hyperbole is THE MOST AWESOME THING SINCE THE MOON LANDING Make sure your turkey is fully thawed before you brine it, and begin brining at least 24 hours before you’re ready to cook your bird. Simple Roast Turkey Print...
Easy Whipped Cauliflower
Easy Whipped Cauliflower Print Easy Whipped Cauliflower Print Ingredients 1 head fresh cauliflower chopped into florets (leave out the stem), or 1-2 bags of frozen cauliflower roasted garlic optional1/4 cup heavy cream replace with 2 Tbs. broth and 2 Tbs. cashew cream if making dairy-free1/2 stick butter omit if making dairy-free Crumbled bacon optional Servings -4 Cook Time -20-30minutes Ingredients 1 head fresh cauliflower chopped into florets (leave out the stem), or 1-2 bags of frozen cauliflower roasted garlic optional1/4 cup heavy cream replace with 2 Tbs. broth and 2 Tbs. cashew cream if making dairy-free1/2 stick butter omit if making dairy-free Crumbled bacon optional Servings -4 Cook Time -20-30minutes Instructions Steam cauliflower florets until completely soft/cooked; or prepare and drain frozen cauliflower according to package instructions.Put cauliflower in a blender or food processor and purée until creamy.OPTIONAL STEP: to reduce water content in the cauliflower, squeeze excess water from puréed cauliflower using a nut milk bag or cheesecloth.Combine puréed cauliflower, cream (or dairy-free alternatives), butter and roasted garlic (optional) in the blender or food processor.Purée again to combine. Taste and add salt as desired.Top with bacon crumbles. I highly encourage this...
Simple Mashed Potatoes
Simple Mashed Potatoes Print Simple Mashed Potatoes Print Ingredients 4-5 large russet potatoes washed, peeled and chopped into 1” chunks1 stick butter (if making dairy-free; replace with 1/3 cup broth plus 1/3 cup cashew cream)1/2-1 cup chicken broth or vegetable, or beef Servings -4 Cook Time -20-30minutes Ingredients 4-5 large russet potatoes washed, peeled and chopped into 1” chunks1 stick butter (if making dairy-free; replace with 1/3 cup broth plus 1/3 cup cashew cream)1/2-1 cup chicken broth or vegetable, or beef Servings -4 Cook Time -20-30minutes Instructions In a large stockpot, boil enough water to completely cover your potato chunks. Add a dash of salt.Bring water to a boil and add potato chunks. Keep at a low boil (think anger, not rage) for 8 minutes, then scoop out a chunk to see if it can be easily smushed with a fork. If not, boil a few minutes longer until you’re there.Once potatoes are done, drain the water IMMEDIATELY. Return potatoes to stockpot and toss in a stick of butter. The pot and the potatoes will still be hot, so the butter will melt quickly. As it melts, mash the potatoes & butter with a potato masher.Taste the potatoes and...
No-Can Cranberry Sauce
No-Can Cranberry Sauce Print No-Can Cranberry Sauce Print Ingredients 1 bag fresh or frozen cranberries1/3 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed from 3-4 oranges or from high-quality OJ)1/3 cup maple syrup1 pinch cinnamon optional1 pinch ginger optional Servings -4 Cook Time -20minutes Ingredients 1 bag fresh or frozen cranberries1/3 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed from 3-4 oranges or from high-quality OJ)1/3 cup maple syrup1 pinch cinnamon optional1 pinch ginger optional Servings -4 Cook Time -20minutes Instructions Combine orange juice and maple syrup and heat in a saucepan over medium heat.Once orange juice and maple syrup are warmed and well-combined (a few minutes) dump the cranberries in and stir.Stir every few minutes until you notice cranberries have softened and split and mixture has started to look a bit like jelly (this takes about 10-15 minutes, depending on whether you use fresh or frozen cranberries).Add spices (optional) and stir. Remove from heat and allow cranberry sauce to...
Sweet Potato Casserole
Sweet Potato Casserole Print Sweet Potato Casserole Print Ingredients 2 large sweet potatoes Plan on ½ large sweet potato per person). You’ll roast them, but you can microwave to speed things up.1/4 - 1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut milk, or cashew cream (almond milk is too thin)1 teaspoon cinnamon1 teaspoon salt2-3 strips bacon cooked and crumbled (optional)1-2 cups Cinnamon PaleoKrunch Cereal for topping or use nut topping recipe in the notes section Servings -4 Prep Time -15minutes Cook Time -1hour Ingredients 2 large sweet potatoes Plan on ½ large sweet potato per person). You’ll roast them, but you can microwave to speed things up.1/4 - 1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut milk, or cashew cream (almond milk is too thin)1 teaspoon cinnamon1 teaspoon salt2-3 strips bacon cooked and crumbled (optional)1-2 cups Cinnamon PaleoKrunch Cereal for topping or use nut topping recipe in the notes section Servings -4 Prep Time -15minutes Cook Time -1hour Instructions Roast whole sweet potatoes at 375° for approximately 1 hour or until soft and easily pierced with a fork. (To save time, you can also microwave them – poke a few holes in them and microwave for about 5 minutes; turn them over, and...