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Peel with Zeal

A piece of pie and a sandwich.

Big Flavor & a Dash of Sass.

usually savory; always gluten-free

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Fall Favorites

  • A plate of roasted delicata squash slices garnished with chopped herbs, set on a table with plates and sage leaves nearby.
    Maple Roasted Delicata Squash with Sage
  • A bowl of coleslaw with shredded cabbage, carrots, and apple slices, served with a wooden spoon, salt in a small red dish, and a red apple on the side.
    Apple Coleslaw
  • Tuscan chicken with sun dried tomatoes in a cream sauce with fresh basil leaves.
    Creamy Baked Tuscan Chicken
  • Roasted parsnips in a bowl with a sprig of rosemary.
    Honey Roasted Parsnips with Rosemary
gluten free apple cobbler with vanilla ice cream

Treat to Try

GF Apple Cobbler

with a buttermilk biscuit top

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Soup Season is Here!

  • A bowl of creamy mushroom soup garnished with sliced mushrooms and chopped herbs, placed on a dark plate with a spoon on the side.
    Creamy Mushroom Lentil Soup
  • squash soup in a bowl with micro greens and toasted seeds.
    Roasted Butternut Squash and Carrot Soup
  • A bowl of shrimp bisque.
    Creamy Cajun Corn and Shrimp Bisque 
  • Potato soup in white bowl with bacon, onions, and cheese.
    Gluten-Free Potato Soup (No Flour)
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About Jen

My name is Jen and I am the recipe developer, writer, and photographer around here. Cooking is an art, but so is making bad food puns. I excel at both.

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Sassy Sauces with Big Flavor

  • Garlic butter in a white bowl.
    Garlic Butter Sauce with White Wine
  • Cheese sauce in a pan.
    Easy Flourless Cheese Sauce
  • A skillet of lobster ravioli in a creamy tomato sauce, topped with grated cheese and herbs, and garnished with a lemon slice.
    Tomato Cream Lobster Ravioli Sauce
  • Greek yogurt dill sauce in a small bowl, with crackers, carrot batons, and sprigs.
    Greek Yogurt Dill Sauce

Fall Salad Ideas

  • A bacon brussels sprout salad with mixed greens, blue cheese crumbles, candied nuts, caramelized onions, and crispy bacon pieces is beautifully presented on a white plate, with a fork on the side.
    Crispy Bacon Brussels Sprout Salad
  • A plate of German potato salad with chopped parsley, bacon, and onions, served on a dark dish with another plate of food blurred in the background.
    Hot German Potato Salad
  • Kale and cranberry salad in a white serving bowl.
    Kale Salad with Cranberries
  • Pear salad with arugula and pecans.
    Arugula Pear Salad with Blue Cheese and Pecans

Browse by Protein

Choose from these protein-centric meals!

  • Chicken Recipes
  • Beef Recipes
  • Fish and Seafood
  • Pork Recipes

Dinner Done Fast

Low fuss meals for busy weeknights!

Easy 30 Minute Meals
  • A pot of cooked spaghetti with tomato sauce, basil leaves, and grated cheese, with a wooden spoon resting inside. Fresh tomatoes, basil, and cheese are nearby.
    Tomato Basil Pasta
  • Close-up of honey harissa-glazed chicken drumsticks with herb garnish on a piece of parchment paper.
    Honey Harissa Chicken Legs
  • bean tacos on a plate.
    Bean and Cheese Tacos
  • Baked Italian sausage and peppers on a tray with onions, topped with cheese and basil delight the senses. Accompanied by a bowl of rich red sauce and slices of garlic bread, this dish is a flavorful feast.
    Oven Baked Italian Sausage and Peppers

Reader Favorites

  • Coleslaw in a serving bowl.
    Old Fashioned Coleslaw with Vinegar
  • parmsean roasted zuchhini and yellow squash on a plate.
    Parmesan Roasted Zucchini and Squash
  • A bowl of creamy Cajun alfredo pasta garnished with grated cheese, chopped herbs, microgreens, and a lemon wedge, placed on a wooden board with fresh parsley in the background.
    Cajun Alfredo Sauce
  • Cajun butter sauce in a white bowl on serving platter with a seafood boil.
    Cajun Garlic Butter Sauce
  • Cajun Seafood Boil on a large sheet pan.
    Cajun Seafood Boil
  • Baked eggplant slices rest elegantly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, perfectly roasted to perfection.
    Oven Roasted Eggplant Slices
  • tanghulu on white plate
    Tanghulu Candied Fruit
  • dog birthday cake on a cake stand
    Easy Dog Birthday Cake
yellow squash soup with olive oil and thyme

top-rated by readers

Yellow Squash Soup

My most popular is a great way to use up garden leftovers.

Yellow Squash Soup

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watermelon pupsicle recipe in a bowl

homemade dog treats!

Watermelon Carrot Pupsicles

Don't forget about your four-legged best friend. We have safe and healthy dog treats for every occasion. Our dog cake recipe is extremely popular for birthdays and gotcha days. And we love to see pictures of your pooches enjoying their favorite treats.

Watermelon Carrot Pupsicles
  • dog treats for bad breath in a bowl
    Easy Homemade Breath Mint Dog Treats
  • Homemade frozen dog treats for summer in bowl
    Blueberry Frozen Dog Treats
  • dehydrated dog treats on counter
    Dehydrated Dog Treats
  • Pumpkin Pupcakes (Cupcakes for Dogs)
See more Homemade Dog Treats →

Fresh Out of the Kitchen

  • A plated salad of sliced butternut squash, black lentils, pomegranate seeds, pumpkin seeds, feta cheese, and fresh sage leaves as garnish.
    Roasted Butternut Squash and Lentil Salad
  • A skillet filled with shrimp, sausage, chicken, rice, and vegetables, stirred with a wooden spoon.
    Creole Jambalaya (Red Style with Tomatoes)
  • A stack of golden-brown crispy fritters sits on a white plate, with visible pieces of zucchini, red pepper, and herbs.
    Crispy Vegetable Fritters with Garlic Sauce
  • A white bowl filled with roasted potato slices topped with a creamy sauce and garnished with parsley, with a black serving spoon on the side.
    Roasted Red Skin Potatoes with Garlic Sauce

Recently Updated Favorites

  • Shrimp stock in a container.
    Homemade Shrimp Stock
  • A spoon lifts creamy, orange-colored sauce from a bowl placed on a round tray, with a blue background and some scattered herbs.
    Spicy Chipotle Sauce
  • Sauteed greens on a plate with onions and garlic.
    Easy Sautéed Greens with Lemon
  • A bowl of creamy horseradish mustard sauce garnished with chopped chives sits on a speckled plate, accompanied by fresh chive stalks. A silver spoon rests elegantly on the bowl's edge.
    Horseradish Mustard Sauce with Chives

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Roasted Vegetables

Roasted Brussels Sprout Salad

Butter Roasted Leeks

Maple Roasted Delicata Squash

Bacon Roasted Turnips

Brown Sugar Roasted Carrots

Parmesan Roasted Zucchini

Sauce Recipes

Homemade Harissa Paste

Cajun Remoulade

Homemade Honey Mustard

Cajun Butter Sauce

Garlic Butter Sauce

Lobster Ravioli Sauce

Chipotle Sauce

Buttermilk Ranch

Rice Recipes

Broccoli Rice Casserole

Shrimp and Chicken Fried Rice

Sushi Rice

French Onion Rice

Cajun Red Beans and Rice

Lemon Basil Rice

Shrimp Risotto

Rice with Zucchini

Vegetable Side Dishes

Grilled Corn Ribs

Sauteed Zucchini

Bacon Green Beans

House Salad

Garlic Green Beans

Classic Creamy Coleslaw

Stir-Fried Broccolini

Lemon Peas and Carrots

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