1. Heat the Olive Oil in a large pot (Dutch Oven) over medium heat.
2. Add the Mushrooms, Thyme and Salt; cook until the mushrooms are browned and soft (about 5-7 minutes).
3. Add the 2 tsp of Italian Seasoning and the Garlic; continue cooking for about 1-2 minutes.
4. Next, sprinkle the GF Flour over the Mushroom mixture and stir until evenly coated.
5. Stir in the Vegetable Broth and bring to a low boil; reduce temperature to Low and cook until the mixture thickens (about 8-10 minutes).
6. Slowly pour in the Heavy Cream, mixing thoroughly.
7. Add your choice of GF Pasta to the pot and continue cooking until the pasta is al dente (about 5-8 minutes, depending on the type of pasta).
8. Lastly, add the Spinach and cook until it wilts ~ about 1 minute.
9. Serve with a dollop of Ricotta Cheese, if desired.
   Enjoy 🙂

1. Gather all ingredients.
2. In a 6-qt (or 8-qt) Instant Pot, add the 1-2 Tbsp Canola Oil and put in the “Saute” mode until the oil starts to shimmer.
3. Swirl the Oil around to coat the bottom of the pot and add the Ground Turkey, breaking it up into smaller pieces; cook for 4-5 minutes (it does not have to cook completely at this stage).
4. Add the Broth and press the “Cancel” button to turn the Instant Pot off.
5. Next, add the Garlic, Onion, Corn, all of the Spices, Tomato Sauce and Tomato Paste: do NOT stir! (the bottom will Burn if you stir).
6. Place the lid on the Instant Pot and seal; press the “Pressure Cook” button and make sure it’s on “High” – set for 15 minutes.
7. After the 15 minutes cook time is up, release the pressure by turning or pressing down the Quick Release valve (this will take about 2-3 minutes)
8. Once the Instant Pot has de-pressurized, remove the lid and stir thoroughly.
9. Serve hot with your favorite toppings and some fresh Corn Bread or crusty French Bread 🙂

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2. Gather the ingredients.
3. Place rinsed and dried Salmon in a small, deep baking dish (8″ x 8″ or 9″ x 9″) – you want the Salmon to take up most of the room in the dish, so it stays submerged in the sauce while cooking.
4. Combine all of the remaining ingredients in a small bowl or glass measuring cup that has a pour spout; Whisk together until thoroughly blended; pour or spoon this over the Salmon.
5. Note: you can leave the Salmon with meat side facing up for a milder flavor or gently flip the Salmon over, so the meat side faces down and is submerged in the sauce during the baking process for a stronger flavor.
6. Bake on the middle rack for 16-18 minutes (depending on the thickness of your Salmon), spooning some of the sauce over the Salmon halfway through the cooking time (if you’re baking with the meat side facing up). Salmon is ready when it flakes apart easily with a fork.
7. Spoon sauce over the top before serving and enjoy with your favorite sides 🙂

1. In a small bowl, combine the spices (salt, onion and garlic powders, black pepper and paprika) and rub all over the Chuck Roast; set aside.
2. Set your Instant Pot to “Saute” and drizzle in the Canola Oil; let heat for about 30 seconds, then place the Roast into the Instant Pot – do not disturb for 3-4 minutes until that side is browned; using tongs and a long meat fork, turn the Roast onto the next side and let “saute” for 3-4 minutes without disturbing; repeat this process until all sides are browned/seared.
3. Once all sides of Roast are browned (to seal in the juices), turn the Instant Pot to “Pressure Cook” on “high” for 60-80 minutes (60 minutes for a 3 lb. Roast; 70 minutes for 4 lbs and 80 minutes for 5 lbs).
4. Add the Onion, Beef Broth and Worcestershire Sauce to the Instant Pot and place lid on top, turning to the “locked” position.
5. When the pressure cooking time is finished for the Roast, allow the Instant Pot to do a natural release for 10 minutes (it will start counting up in minutes – do not disturb the pot and allow it to de-pressurize); after the 10 minutes, press the vent down (or turn to the release position, depending on your make of Instant Pot) and allow all of the steam to release until the float valve drops down, indicating that the pot is de-pressurized and it’s safe to remove the lid.
6. Next, add the Baby Potatoes and Carrots and, once again, set to “pressure cook” for 10 minutes.
   *Note: if you put the potatoes and carrots in at the beginning of the cooking process (along with the Roast and onions), they will be VERY mushy.
7. Once the 10 minutes are up, press or turn the vent to the release position to allow steam to release again.
8. Once the Instant Pot has de-pressurized and the float valve has dropped, remove the lid and carefully transfer the Roast, Potatoes, Carrots and Onions to a serving platter; shred the roast with two forks; set aside.
9. Using a slotted spoon or handheld strainer, remove any bits from the broth in the Instant Pot; turn setting to the “Soup/Stew” position and let broth come to a boil.
10. Meanwhile, make a “slurry” out of mixing the Water and Corn Starch thoroughly together in a small bowl.
11. Once the broth in the Instant Pot is boiling, add the “slurry” and whisk until the liquid thickens to form a gravy; add salt, pepper and onion powder, if needed.
12. Drizzle desired amount of the gravy over the shredded Pot Roast and Veggies; Garnish with fresh Thyme or Parsley.
    Yummy! 🙂

1. Gather all of the ingredients.
2. In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add the Broccoli, cooking for just about 3 minutes (you want the broccoli to be just tender and bright green). Remove broccoli from the boiling water (do not discard water) with a slotted spoon and place in a large bowl; set aside.
3. Add the GF Pasta to the boiling broccoli water and cook as instructed on the package. Drain, rinse and add to the reserved Broccoli in the large bowl; set aside.
4. Note: I usually start this step while the pasta is cooking 😉
   In a very large, non-stick skillet (3.5-4 qt) melt the 2 Tbsp butter over medium-low heat.
5. Once the butter is melted, add the chopped onions and cook until translucent.
6. Next, add the bite-size Chicken pieces and Black Pepper; cook until no longer pink (about 8-10 minutes).
7. Add the 3 Tbsp GF Flour blend and the 2 Tbsp Dijon Mustard to the Chicken and Onions; stir to evenly coat.
8. Next, add the 2 Cups of Milk and bring to a low boil, stirring often to prevent clumping; cook until the sauce begins to thicken (usually about 3-5 minutes).
9. Reduce the temperature to Low and add the Pasta and Broccoli to the Chicken mixture, stirring to mix well.
10. Add the shredded Swiss Cheese and Ham; mix until cheese is completely melted.
    
11. Serve with or without the GF Bread Crumbs sprinkled on top and Parsley. Yummy!!!

The Soy Sauce Mixture:

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the Bragg Liquid Aminos (or Soy Sauce), Rice Vinegar, Worcestershire Sauce, Light Brown Sugar, Canola Oil and Ginger; Set aside.

The Chicken & Veggies:

1. In a large non-stick skillet, heat the 3 Tablespoons of Canola Oil over medium heat.
2. Once the oil is shimmering, add the chicken, sprinkling with salt and pepper, and saute until thoroughly cooked (about 5 – 8 minutes).
3. Remove the cooked chicken with a slotted spoon and place in a large bowl; set aside.
4. Reduce the temperature to medium-low, add the Garlic, Bell Pepper, and 2 Tablespoons Ginger to the same skillet; cook for about 2 minutes, keeping Peppers crisp. (Note: if you’re adding Broccoli or Snow Peas, do so now)
   
5. Next, add the Sherry and stir thoroughly with the juices and Garlic-Peppers-Ginger mixture.
6. Add the Soy Sauce Mixture that you set aside earlier to the skillet and bring to a boil (about 1 minute).
7. In a small bowl, whisk together the Cornstarch and 1/4 Cup Bragg Aminos to make the slurry; add this to the skillet and stir thoroughly to blend well (if sauce is too thick, add 1/4 cup water).
8. Lastly, return the Chicken to the skillet along with the Cashews and Water Chestnuts;
9. Garnish with scallions and serve. Enjoy!
   

1. While the bacon is cooking, begin making the BBQ Ranch Dressing.

The BBQ Ranch Dressing:

1. In a medium-size bowl, whisk together all of the dressing ingredients, except for the Buttermilk.
2. Once all of the ingredients are thoroughly combined, add the Buttermilk 1/4 cup at a time until desired consistency is reached. Reserve any leftover Buttermilk in the refrigerator to add to the dressing later, as it will thicken over time.
3. Cover and refrigerate the dressing until ready to use.

The Salad:

1. In a very large bowl, place all of the salad ingredients, except for the Pico de Gallo, and gently toss to mix (reserve some of the Cheese and Onions for toppings).

Putting it All Together:

1. To serve the salad, you can set up a station with the large salad bowl as center stage with the Bacon served in a side bowl (for non-bacon-eaters), as well as the Pico de Gallo and any other toppings that you want to serve separately. You can also serve the BBQ Ranch Dressing separately or sparingly toss on the salad, so individuals can add more if desired 😉

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2. In a very large bowl, combine all of the cut Vegetables and Olive Oil; Toss until thoroughly mixed and coated with the Oil.
   Note: add the garlic now if adding
3. Evenly spread the Vegetable mixture onto a large baking sheet and sprinkle with the Kosher Salt and Pepper to taste.
   
4. Bake for 30-45 minutes on the center rack until tender, stirring several times during the roasting process to cook evenly.
   
5. Serve over Rice, Quinoa, Couscous, Pasta, Baked Potato…or as a Side Dish for your favorite protein. We often pair with Salmon and it’s delicious!!!
   

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Gather the ingredients.
3. In a large bowl, combine the thinly sliced Potatoes, 1/2 tsp Salt, 1/4 tsp Pepper and 2 Tablespoons Oil. Toss to coat well and spread into the 9″ x 13″ baking dish.
   Note: If my Pork Chops are on the thinner side, I place the potatoes in the oven while I prepare the Pork Chops, to give the potatoes a little head start 😉
   
4. Using the same large bowl that you used for the Potatoes, combine the Brown Sugar, Garlic, 1/4 tsp Salt, 1/4 tsp Pepper and 1 Tbsp Oil. Mix well.
5. Add the Pork Chops to the Brown Sugar mixture, one at a time, turning them over and kind of “mushing” them around to coat well. Place the Pork Chops on top of the Potatoes in the baking dish. Note: if you have any leftover Brown Sugar mixture drop it amongst the potatoes.
   
6. Bake, uncovered, for approximately 30 to 35 minutes, depending on the thickness of your Pork Chops. The Pork is done when the internal temperature measures 145 degrees.
   
7. If your Pork Chops are on the thicker side, slice thinly and serve on top of the Potatoes, being certain to drizzle some of the yummy juices over the top before serving.
   
8. Serve with your favorite veggie and enjoy 🙂
   

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place rack in center position of oven.
2. Line a baking tray with foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
3. Remove the membrane from the underside of the ribs and place on the prepared baking sheet. Note: If you have never done this before, go to “Cooking With Ry” on YouTube and search for “How to Easily Remove The Membrane From Your Ribs” – his instructions are very easy to follow and all you need is a dinner knife and some paper towels 😉

Making the Rub:

1. In a small jar or bowl, combine all of the seasonings for the rub and mix well.
   
2. Sprinkle the Rub over the Ribs; then drizzle with the Olive Oil. Rub the seasonings and Oil thoroughly over both sides of the Ribs.
3. Cover the entire baking sheet with foil.
4. Bake for 2 hours.

Making the Barbecue Sauce:

1. While the Ribs are baking, combine the sauce ingredients in a medium bowl until thoroughly blended. Set aside.

Putting it All Together:

1. Once the Ribs have finished baking, remove them from the oven and take the foil off of the top.
2. Increase oven temperature to 460 degrees.
3. While the oven temperature is rising, thoroughly coat the tops of the Ribs with the Barbecue Sauce, reserving some for serving with the Ribs.
4. Return the Ribs, uncovered, to the oven and bake for 10 minutes.
5. To caramelize the edges of the Ribs, change the oven setting to Broil, leaving the rack in the center position, and broil for about 3 minutes.
6. Remove Ribs from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
   
7. I hope you enjoy this as much as we did!