cajun flank steak
With just 3 ingredients this Cajun Flank Steak needs to be on your summer grilling menu! The incredible flavor from this super simple recipe will blow your mind! {AND it’s gluten free, low carb and paleo!} I originally shared this recipe on April 13, 2012. I have...
clean eating beef and broccoli stir-fry
We have been loving this Clean Eating Beef and Broccoli Stir-fry recipe this winter and I am so excited to finally share it with you today! It is made with lean grass-fed steak, broccoli and peppers and it has a sugar-free and gluten-free five spice sauce that will...
oven baked meatballs with parmesan
Tender savory beef meatballs with sauce and cheese doesn’t exactly conjure up phrases like “health food,” but these healthier Oven Baked Meatballs with Parmesan are closer to healthy than you might think. It’s less than 300 calories per...
slow-cooker maple chipotle bbq beef
Slow Cooker Maple Chipotle BBQ Beef is a delicious, kid-friendly weeknight dinner with only 15 minutes of prep. And it’s naturally gluten-free, dairy-free and wheat-free! As I sit here at my desk, all I can hear is the drumming of the rain out on the garden. Early...
healthy skillet shepherd’s pie
I have another comfort food make over today. Healthy Skillet Shepherd’s Pie! I’ll just cut to the chase: it’s only 390 calories per serving and it’s gluten-free. It’s loaded with flavor, rich gravy, lean grass-fed beef and a bit of melted gooey cheese on top to make...
healthy beef lasagna with spinach and basil
I’m going to get to this Healthy Beef Lasagna with Spinach and Basil in a minute, and tell you all about how it is only 259 calories per serving (which is about 77 calories less than most lasagna recipes.) I’m going to get to how there is a gluten-free variation...
slow cooker paleo beef chili
This Slow Cooker Paleo Beef Chili will warm you up after a day full of winter adventures. It is a super delicious kid friendly meal that is also gluten free and dairy free! Last weekend my girls started all day ski lessons on Sundays. It went way better than expected...
healthy slow cooker beef burgundy
Here is a slow cooker variation of the classic French recipe for Beef Burgundy. It is slowly braised beef, mushrooms and carrots in rich red wine sauce. I added a little bit of bacon and maple syrup to this recipe to make it even better! It is the perfect recipe to...
healthy american chop suey
Healthy American Chop Suey made with grass-fed beef, lots of healthy veggies and whole-grain pasta. This from-scratch, family favorite recipe is ready in 45 minutes and comes in at 330 calories per serving. Years ago I shared this recipe for Healthy American Chop...
chili garlic steak with minty napa cabbage slaw
This fresh minty Napa cabbage slaw is topped with chili and garlic marinated flank steak. I cooked the beef under the broiler, and I have ten tips on how to broil steak for perfect results. Without our winter CSA or cookbook recipe development dictating what...
thai coconut lime grilled skirt steak
Wanna see a really bad sketch? Read on to find out some easy tricks to get great results with grilled skirt steak and to see my terrible drawing. You’d never know I was an art major. Tips on Preparing Grilled Skirt Steak Skirt steak is flavorful, inexpensive, and easy...
Hi! I am Katie and I am glad you're here. Welcome to my Vermont kitchen. I am a classically trained chef, former food stylist and also a reformed dieter. Today, I believe no food should be off limits. Here on my food blog, you'll find hundreds of easy weeknight dinners, simple seasonal vegetable recipes and intuitive eating tips. If you've got seasonal produce and you're wondering what to do with it, or you're just ready to say goodbye to dieting, then we're going to be besties in like one minute! Take a look around, have a bite to eat and let's hang out!
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