Beef

I discovered Hungarian style goulash when I had an argument with someone over what goulash is and what it isn’t. In the States, our goulash involves elbow macaroni and cheese. That’s not how the rest of the world views goulash. 

Prep Time: 40 minutes Cook Time: 1-2 hour Makes: 8 servings

Calories: 2113 total / 264 per serve

My mom made two kinds of lasagna; this is the quick version. You could probably make this on a weeknight; I do. 

Prep Time: 20 minutes Bake Time: 45 – 1 hour Makes: 9 servings Calories: 4382 total / 487 per serve 

My mom used to make the best meatloaf. There’s a stigma about meatloaf being yucky. I never understood it, my mom’s meatloaf was one of my most requested dishes. 

Prep Time: 15 minutes Bake Time: 45 – 1 hour Makes: 6 servings  

Calories: 2976 total / 496 per serve  

Looking for a long-cook, slow cooker type of meal that will satisfy the meat-eater in you? This is it. This is a very long cook; which cannot really be sped up, if you want the meat tender. 

Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 8-10 hours Makes: 6 servings

Calories: 4132 total / 689 per serve

Why would you use store-bought bbq sauce when you can make your own and it makes your chicken so much tastier?

Prep Time: 20 min  Grill Time: 10 min  Makes: 4 servings

 + 30 min marinade

Calories: 954 total / 238.5 per serve

This is a tangy way to serve up some healthy protein! It is full-flavoured, so make sure you can stand the heat!

Prep Time: 5 minutes + 2 hours Bake Time: 45 – 1 hour Makes: 4 servings

Calories: 904 total / 226 per serve

This is a very hearty dish that serves several people. You can, of course, reduce quantities for smaller groups. The promoted version of Chicken a la King, when I was growing up, involved diced chicken, frozen veggies, and canned soup. This is definitely not that. 

Prep Time: 10 minutes Bake Time: 45 – 1 hour

Makes: 8 servings

Calories: 6782 total / 848 per serve

Chicken pot pie isn’t a thing I can just buy because no one makes it gluten-free. Well, I do! Want a delicious recipe that is absolutely worth the effort? Try this!

Prep Time: 40 minutes Bake Time: 45 – 1 hour Makes: 8 servings

Calories: 3753 total / 469 per serve

After I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease, I was pretty destroyed over not being able to eat some of my favourite foods. Fried chicken was one of those things I really didn’t want to miss out on. This recipe is crunchy, crispy, and delicious! 

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 min  Makes: 6 servings

Calories: 4129 total / 688 per serve

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This is a one-pan wonder, if you premade your gnocchi or purchased it fresh from the grocery. If you’re making your gnocchi fresh, it will take 2 pans and slightly longer. Gnocchi recipe here. 

Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes Makes: 4 servings

Calories: 2576 total / 644 per serve

This chicken is super moist, herby, and has a hearty earthy flavor. I paired it with homegrown beans and beats. It’s a really lovely protein to enjoy just about any time of year. 

Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 24 minutes Makes: 6 servings

Calories: 1099 total / 183 per serve

 This recipe takes a little time, so make sure to plan for it. Total time is a minimum of 5 hours. 

Prep Time: 5 minutes Marinade Time: 2-12 hours

Bake Time: 3 hours  Makes: 4-6 servings

Calories: 4883 total / 805.5 per serve

 This is part of the Dim Sum box, I made recently. This is time consuming and requires a relatively high amount of effort and a medium amount of skill. 

Prep Time: 2-3 hours Steam Time: 17 minutes, per tray 

Total Time: 3-3.5 hours Makes: 12 servings

Calories: 2281 total / 190 per serve

For the pork lover, this makes a quick and meaty addition to any meal. I paired it with my mushroom & spinach pasta because it goes together like peas and carrots. You could put it with onion jam and roasted potatoes, too!

Prep Time: 3 min Cook Time: 7-12 min Makes: 4 servings

Calories: 745 total / 186.25 per serve

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I’m not going to be so arrogant as to claim this is even remotely traditional. I’ll just tell you that it has many elements to what Westerners know as Red Thai Curry and it’s tasty. 

Prep Time: 30 minutes  Cook Time: 30-45 Min  

Makes: 6 servings

Calories: 4129 total / 688 per serve

I typically make sausage ‘n peppers on fresh gluten-free rolls for game day. The idea of dealing with 2-rise rolls and then making dinner was exhausting. I had the great idea to just make a pizza from the ingredients. I did my creation on live-stream and it turned out great! 

Prep Time: 10 minutes Bake Time: 20-30 min Makes: 4 servings

Calories: 3741 total / 935 per serve

This is yet another piece of Americana that I brought to the Netherlands. Pork loin isn’t new, it’s the spice mix and serving it native wild rice. 

Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 15 min + 10 min baking Makes: 4 servings

Calories: 1140 total / 285 per serve