This lazy version of pastitsio, or makaranopita, is faster, fewer pans and less cooking time, so it works for weeknights, is just as delicious, and is enough for leftovers. Make it even simpler by eliminating the meat

Halvah brownies, with tahini, olive oil and date paste make these paleo treats as decadent as they are packed with Mediteranean flavor. Each layer of flavor inspired by the last and the results are spectacular.

The client who shared this recipe with me said it’s a “boys’ meal” and that is the perfect description. Hearty and filling with great flavors.

When I set out to find, let’s say for example, a breakfast sausage with no sugar. It’s nearly impossible. And I don’t understand why it’s so difficult to make sausage without sugar. This recipe will have you making your own with little effort and great results.

The perfect grain-free muffin mix to add the inclusions of your liking. Fresh berries, orange zest, chocolate chips,nuts, you name it.

This “ordinary” looking chili is packed with veggies. Trust me, no one will ever know.

This smoothie is made mostly of sweet vegetables, will keep you full until lunch and has gut-healing benefits.

This gluten/grain-free adaptation of the holiday classic, rum balls, will give you a healthy option with a bit of a boozy slant.

This Blissful Cranberry Bar frosting gets its gorgeous caramel color from date syrup

Maple syrup is used in these gluten and dairy free marshmallow recipe, which can be used in everything from smores to your favorite hot drinks, and the Hot Cocoa Bombes!

These grain and dairy-fee pecan rolls are just the thing for those mornings when I want a breakfast pastry, especially on the weekends. Perhaps it’s the pastry chef engrained (no pun intended) in me.

The sweetness of the blood orange and pear add the perfect balance of sweetness.

Chewy texture but with spice and not so sugary. They are delicious with no ganache topping, and you can fold the nuts into the batter before baking, if you prefer. I like the contrast of the dark chocolate with the spice. Whatever you prefer, this may become one of your new fall favorites.

Cauli-tots fit the bill when you want bar-food alternatives. Perfect for weekend sports gatherings.

A new adaptation of my au gratin potato recipe, using Core & Rind Rich and Smoky Cheesy Sauce. Perfect for steaks or barbecue foods, creamy, bold flavor and the potatoes have the perfect texture.

It’s called Chicken Parmesan-No because it contains no gluten, grains or dairy, but it’s something you cannot say NO to!

This arugula pesto recipe originally appeared with the Yogurt Marinated Chicken Kabobs, and until recently I forgot about it! It’s perfect with the Chicken Parmesan-No if you want to do the pesto version.

My mom used to make a mounded cookie similar to this and she called them Haystacks. I wanted to make a cleaned up version. Call it a cookie, granola thing, whatever! They’re delish.

“Biftekia” refers to Greek style beef hamburgers, typically stuffed with some type of cheese. I’ve changed up the protein in this recipe with turkey, and used vegan feta alternative, which melts beautifully and has a similar flavor profile to the real thing.