Gluten Free

Slow Cooker Pepperoncini Pot Roast

Slow Cooker Pepperoncini Pot Roast

Ingredients:

  • 3 to 5 pounds beef roast
  • 16 ounces jar pepperoncini peppers with liquid
  • 1 stick of butter
  • Hoagie buns
  • Sliced cheddar cheese

Instructions:

Step One: Combine beef roast, pepperoncini peppers with liquid, and butter in the slow cooker

Step Two: Cook on low heat 6 to 8 hours or until meat is falling apart

Step Three: Rest 5 or more minutes then serve shredded meat on hoagie buns with sliced cheese on top

Story: Mandi and Sean made this recipe for me last weekend! This is a family recipe that Mandi’s mom makes with King Hawaiian buns for football games.

Feb 17, 2025

Chipotle and Rosemary Roasted Nuts

Chipotle and Rosemary Roasted Nuts

Ingredients:

  • Vegetable oil
  • 3 cups whole roasted unsalted cashews (14 ounces)
  • 2 cups whole walnut halves (7 ounces)
  • 2 cups whole pecan halves (7 ounces)
  • 1/2 cup whole almonds (3 ounces)
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 2 teaspoons ground chipotle powder
  • 4 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary leaves, divided
  • Kosher salt

Instructions:

Step One: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Brush a sheet pan generously with vegetable oil. Combine the cashews, walnuts, pecans, almonds, 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, maple syrup, brown sugar, orange juice, and chipotle powder on the sheet pan. Toss to coat the nuts evenly. Add 2 tablespoons of the rosemary and 2 teaspoons of salt and toss again

Step Two: Spread the nuts in one layer. Roast the nuts for 25 minutes, stirring twice with a large metal spatula, until the nuts are glazed and golden brown. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with 2 more teaspoons of salt and the remaining 2 tablespoons of rosemary. Toss well and set aside at room temperature, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking as they cool. Taste for seasoning. Serve warm or cool completely and store in airtight containers at room temperature

Story: Someone on the robotics team gave my parents a jar of these nuts, which have been my snack weakness at work!

Jan 06, 2025

Spicy Pork and Mustard Green Soup

Spicy Pork and Mustard Green Soup

Ingredients:

  • ½ pound ground pork
  • 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons finely grated peeled ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns, crushed
  • ¾ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon cumin seeds, coarsely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 bunch mustard greens, torn (about 4 cups)
  • 4 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce (such as nam pla or nuoc nam)
  • 8 oz. wide rice noodles

Instructions:

Step One: Mix pork, garlic, ginger, Sichuan peppercorns, red pepper flakes, and cumin in a medium bowl. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add pork mixture; season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring and breaking up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, 8–10 minutes

Step Two: Add broth and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until flavors meld, 8–10 minutes. Add mustard greens, scallions, soy sauce, and fish sauce and cook, stirring occasionally, until greens are tender, 5–8 minutes; season with salt and black pepper

Step Three: Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions; drain

Step Four: Divide noodles among bowls and ladle soup over

Story: First recipe of the new year! Drew and I have almost been in our house for a year. It feels like just yesterday we were doing the final walk-through of the house. Colorado will see a couple of inches of snow tonight so I thought I would try this soup recipe.

Jan 06, 2025

Homemade Chili

Homemade Chili

Homemade Chili

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans (and or white beans)
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
  • 1 can or half a frozen bag of corn
  • 1 cup of diced celery
  • 1 cup of diced green bell pepper
  • 1 ½ cups water, or as needed (Optional)
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder, or more to taste
  • 1 pinch garlic powder or fresh garlic cloves
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional toppings: jalapeno, diced fresh tomato, cilantro, avocado, sour cream, shredded cheese, Fritos, raw diced onion, bread, quesadilla

Instructions:

Step One: Place ground beef and onion in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until meat is browned and onion is tender, about 5 to 7 minutes

Step Two: Stir in tomato sauce, kidney beans, and stewed tomatoes with juice. If you prefer a thinner consistency, you can add water. Season with chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and let simmer for 15 minutes

Step Three: Turn of cooking device and let the meat rest for 5 minutes before shredding

Notes: Notes: Swap out beef for turkey for a healthier option.

Story: Drew and I recently decided to try and eat more beans. Extra protein, anti-oxidant properties, and a reduced risk of cancer are all great reasons to eat more beans! This is a pretty approachable recipe, and the bean flavor isn’t over the top. Hopefully I can find more recipes with beans that we both like.

Nov 14, 2024

Mandi Greek Salad Dressing

Created on 11/2/2024

Ingredients:

  • 1 large clove of garlic
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions:

Step One: Pour all ingredients into a blender and blend for 30 seconds until well combined

Notes: Store covered in the fridge for 2 weeks

Story: Mandi made this dressing with a grilled steak wrap that had feta cheese, olives, tomatoes and cucumbers for my 30th birthday! It was so good and definitely felt like Cava at home.

Nov 14, 2024

Green Juice

Created on 9/16/2024

Ingredients:

  • 1 bunch kale (about 5 oz)
  • 1 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled
  • 1 Granny smith apple (or any large apple)
  • 5 celery stalks, ends trimmed
  • ½ large English cucumber
  • Handful fresh parsley (about 1 oz)

Instructions:

Step One: Wash and prep the vegetables. I like to cut them in large chunks

Step Two: If you used a juicer, simply pour the green juice into glasses and enjoy immediately. If you used a blender, the juice will be thicker. You can pour it through a fine mesh sieve, and using the back of a spoon, press the pulp into the sieve to extract as much liquid as possible. Pour the strained juice into glasses and enjoy

Notes: This drink is packed with vitamins like Vitamin K and Vitamin C, fiber, and minerals, including a bit of iron.

Sep 16, 2024

Lemon Ginger Turmeric Wellness Shots

Created on 9/16/2024

Ingredients:

  • 1 small orange (add 1-2 more oranges for added sweetness / omit and add another lemon for less sweetness!)
  • 2 small lemons (add 1-2 more lemons for more acidity / reduce by half and add another orange for less acidity!)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh turmeric (peeling optional)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh ginger (peeling optional)
  • 1/8 tsp fresh black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp oil (such as extra virgin, optional / to help improve turmeric absorption)

Instructions:

Step One: To a juicer, add orange, lemon, turmeric, and ginger (depending on the juicer, you may need to peel the orange and lemon – our Hurom does recommend peeling before juicing, so that’s what we did)

Notes: Turmeric contains a compound called curcumin, which boasts amazing antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. And it’s been used in Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years for conditions such as breathing problems, joint pain, fatigue, digestive issues, and more.

Ginger is a natural anti-inflammatory and antioxidant that’s known to aid digestion and relieve nausea.

Lemon is naturally detoxifying and alkalizing in the body, aids in healthy bowel movements, and boasts plenty of vitamin C, which boosts the immune system.

Sep 16, 2024

Carrot Orange Juice

Created on 9/16/2024

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 3 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 small nectarine (pit removed)
  • 1 small apple (cored and quartered)
  • 1 Tbsp fresh ginger (peeled)
  • 4-6 whole carrots (peeled/tops removed)
  • 3-4 sprigs fresh mint (optional)
  • 1-2 cups filtered water

Instructions:

Step One: If using a juicer, add all ingredients to the juicer and press (omit water)

Step Two: Enjoy the juice fresh. Cover and refrigerate leftovers for 2-3 days, though best in the first 12-24 hours for mineral and vitamin content

Sep 16, 2024

Sparkling Pomergranate Juice

Created on 9/16/2024

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup pomegranate juice no sugar added, or any unsweetened juice of choice
  • 1/2 cup sparkling seltzer water
  • 1 lemon wedge squeezed
  • Ice

Instructions:

Step One: Add ice to a glass, pour in pomegranate juice, seltzer water and lemon

Sep 16, 2024

Carrot Pineapple Juice

Carrot Pineapple Juice

Ingredients:

  • 9 large carrots
  • 1 pineapple, flesh only
  • 1-inch knob of ginger, peeled

Instructions:

Step One: Scrub and rinse the carrots well. If the tops are clean-looking, you can leave them on. If not, trim off the very top 1/2 inch or so. If you use carrots with leafy green tops, you can juice the whole thing, but the color of your juice may change.

Notes: The juice will stay in an airtight container for up to 48 hours in the fridge but is best fresh within a few hours. Give a good stir before drinking. Makes about 2 cups.

Story: My dad recently was diagnosed with cancer, so I went down the rabbit hole of finding wellness shots that are good for our respiratory system. I had to buy a new juicer (of course!) and this recipe is a fan favorite at work and home.

Sep 16, 2024