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Simple, Clean, & Flavorful Dinner Favorites (GF/DF)
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items I love to cook, but sometimes you don't want to spend a lot of time at the end of the day. Here are some of my family's favorite meals that are easy and don't take a lot of prep. Incidentally, these are all gluten-free and mostly dairy-free as well. Two call for dairy, but you can easily sub it out. And certainly sugar-free!
This is one of my favorite meals! The only change I make is I always use 1 tsp of salt per pound of meat. It seems like too much, but it's not.
Roasted Lemon Chicken Thighs with Potatoes
Definitely not authentic, but it's delicious! Changes I make: I use a chuck roast, cut up, because I prefer fattier meat. I also cook longer, closer to 2.5 hours because I prefer fall-apart tender. Lastly, for all recipes, I always use 1 tsp of salt per pound of meat. It seems like too much, but it's not.
Carne Guisada Recipe
I have made this SO many times. When you really don't feel like cooking, this is what you want. It literally takes a few minutes. Often I will marinate a couple pounds of chicken, then throw them into the freezer in individual containers for later. They don't take long to thaw.
Changes I make: I add a couple TB of oil and I always use 1 tsp of salt per pound of meat. It seems like too much, but it's not.
Changes I make: I add a couple TB of oil and I always use 1 tsp of salt per pound of meat. It seems like too much, but it's not.
Lemon Pepper Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
Simple but delicious! It really comes together quickly.
The only change I make is I always use 1 tsp of salt per pound of meat. It seems like too much, but it's not.
The only change I make is I always use 1 tsp of salt per pound of meat. It seems like too much, but it's not.
Pan Fried Chicken with Gravy
This had way more flavor than I was expecting given how quickly it came together. I love it!
My changes: I always use 1 tsp of salt per pound of meat. It seems like too much, but it's not. And my family prefers Gulden's mustard to dijon, so we use that.
My changes: I always use 1 tsp of salt per pound of meat. It seems like too much, but it's not. And my family prefers Gulden's mustard to dijon, so we use that.
Baked Boneless Chicken Thighs
Not sure how authentic this is, but it sure is yummy! I use coconut sugar instead of brown sugar just because we are a low-sugar family.
Slow Cooker Korean Beef
Seriously easy and fast! Bonus that it's delicious.
My changes: I always use 1 tsp of salt per pound of meat. It seems like too much, but it's not. And I personally prefer my chuck quite tender, so I cook mine a bit longer.
My changes: I always use 1 tsp of salt per pound of meat. It seems like too much, but it's not. And I personally prefer my chuck quite tender, so I cook mine a bit longer.
Roasted Garlic Oven Roast
I love this recipe! It really doesn't take very long to prep and it's just so tasty.
My changes: I always use 1 tsp of salt per pound of meat. It seems like too much, but it's not. And I omit the pre-cooking of the peppers. They don't need it.
My changes: I always use 1 tsp of salt per pound of meat. It seems like too much, but it's not. And I omit the pre-cooking of the peppers. They don't need it.
Whole30 Stuffed Peppers
Very, very tasty and fast to get on the table!
My changes: I fry some pancetta right before adding the onions. I use fresh thyme and cook the meat in duck fat instead of olive oil. Also, I always use 1 tsp of salt per pound of meat. It seems like too much, but it's not.
My changes: I fry some pancetta right before adding the onions. I use fresh thyme and cook the meat in duck fat instead of olive oil. Also, I always use 1 tsp of salt per pound of meat. It seems like too much, but it's not.
Chicken Vesuvio
This is a very impressive flavor profile. I get comments like: "WOW! This is SO good!" and "Oh my god!!" when I make this for anyone. It's definitely way better the next day.
My changes: I always use 1 tsp of salt per pound of meat. It seems like too much, but it's not. To keep things simple, I use three cans of mild green chiles instead of fresh peppers. I only use one (14oz) can of Muir Glen fire-roasted tomatoes. I just prefer it less tomatoey. Also, never add garlic to the pan at the same time as onions. Garlic burns much more quickly than onions. Get the onions almost done, then add the garlic.
My changes: I always use 1 tsp of salt per pound of meat. It seems like too much, but it's not. To keep things simple, I use three cans of mild green chiles instead of fresh peppers. I only use one (14oz) can of Muir Glen fire-roasted tomatoes. I just prefer it less tomatoey. Also, never add garlic to the pan at the same time as onions. Garlic burns much more quickly than onions. Get the onions almost done, then add the garlic.
Green-Chile Beef Stew
For some reason, I feel like a kid getting a treat when I eat this! It's so good.
My changes: I use GF noodles, and I can’t do dairy, so I actually substitute oat milk or coconut milk for the heavy cream. I’m sure it’s divine with it! Violife has a fantastic fake Parmesan cheese. And I just leave the flour out. It's not necessary.
My changes: I use GF noodles, and I can’t do dairy, so I actually substitute oat milk or coconut milk for the heavy cream. I’m sure it’s divine with it! Violife has a fantastic fake Parmesan cheese. And I just leave the flour out. It's not necessary.
Stovetop Chicken Tetrazzini
My whole family loves this and usually gets seconds.
My changes: We prefer the tots in the air fryer so the bottoms aren’t soggy. I use oat milk since I can't do dairy.
My changes: We prefer the tots in the air fryer so the bottoms aren’t soggy. I use oat milk since I can't do dairy.
Molly Yeh's Chicken Pot Tot Hot Dish
Look, it's not going to look pretty, but it is tasty and very quick to prepare.
The only change I make is I always use 1 tsp of salt per pound of meat. It seems like too much, but it's not.
The only change I make is I always use 1 tsp of salt per pound of meat. It seems like too much, but it's not.
Slow Cooker Seasoned Chicken, Green Beans, and Potatoes
I make this all the time because it literally takes 1 minute. It's also very versatile because you can use it in a bowl, chipotle-style, in tacos, on a salad, etc. I will say that I use different salsa, but that's because I'm in Texas and am spoile...
Amazing Salsa Pot Roast (2 Ingredients!)
Yum!!
Changes I make: I usually double the garlic, sub the chicken broth for white wine and I'm pretty generous with the fresh basil.
Changes I make: I usually double the garlic, sub the chicken broth for white wine and I'm pretty generous with the fresh basil.
Chicken Cacciatore