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Peach Tart (gluten-free and vegan)

I have a gorgeous Peach tart for you that is super easy and just the ticket for using up some of the gorgeous seasonal stone fruit that is available right now.

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Vegan Chocolate Tahini Cherry Chunk Ice Cream

Unbelievabely delicious ice cream that is VEGAN, nut free and you can make it without an ice cream machine! It's like a less than 10 minute recipe, let it freeze and you will basically be the king or queen of gourmet vegan ice cream!

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Grilled Salmon with Basil Sauce, Cherry Tomatoes and Olives (Paleo)

Welcome to your easiest and tastiest Summer Dinner yet. It’s like one-pot cooking, but without the pot- just the grill- and I LOVE IT!!!

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Ginger Peach Roast Chicken

This chicken is WOW material and one of the best way to use your favorite summer peaches!

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Grilled Spiced Lamb with Mint-Cilantro Tahini Sauce

Pete and Coco were fighting each other for these lamb skewers they are so good- you are going to make friends and family VERY happy with a batch (or three!) of these!

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Strawberry Jello Pie (Gluten and dairy-free)

I hope you are all getting ready for a wonderful week and to have a great time celebrating the 4th of July next week with your friends and family! This festive Pie is the perfect thing for all the holiday festivities!

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Spicy Orange Margaritas

Happy Thirsty Thursday!! Take a load off with these awesome and refreshing margs!

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Spicy Orange Brisket Tacos

Spicy Orange Brisket Tacos are going to rock your world. Seriously flavorful and delicious, this is a recipe to pull out when you need a crowd pleaser!

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Christo House Salad

My favorite salad right now!!! I think since I am eating it several nights a week, I should probably share it with you!

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Spicy Mango BBQ Ribs

In case you are thinking about or have already planned to have a crowd over, this is your recipe! Sweet, spicy and falling off the bone tender, these ribs will be a huge hit!

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Coconut Blueberry Cookies, gluten-free and vegan

I love how these have the texture of oatmeal cookies (with no oats!!!) and an amazing coconut-blueberry flavor- you are going to love them!

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Waffles with Almond Butter Coffee Syrup (vegan and gluten-free)

Happy Mother's Day to all the mamas out there!! Also these are the best waffles ever....

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Strawberry Applesauce Coffee-Cake (Gluten-free and vegan)

This not-too-sweet breakfast cake makes a splash at your next brunch or is perfect for afterschool snacking. Add the glaze or just a dusting of powdered sugar!

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Banana Walnut Donuts with Maple Glaze (gluten-free and vegan)

Join Pia as she shows you how to whip up these super fast and easy donuts chock full of bananas and walnuts and topped with a "lick the plate" maple glaze!!

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Crispy Sesame Almond Ginger Salmon with Garlicky Kale

Not only is this dish healthy and delicious, this is perfect for busy weeknights as the whole thing is like a 15-minute dinner and everyone will love it!

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White Chocolate Raspberry Scones (Gluten-Free and Vegan)

If you are looking for a sweet treat to grace your brunch table, then look no further- these scones are absolutely amazing and dress up your breakfast table!

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Grapefruit Mojitos

Happy Thirsty Thursday!!! I can't wait for you guys to try these extra refreshing Grapefruit Mojitos and celebrate the weekend a little early with me!

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Keto Roasted Fish with Spicy Tomato Garlic Confit

New Video!!! You won’t be shocked that I have one more keto recipe for you! But even if you are not remotely interested in Keto, I think that you are going to absolutely love this recipe. However, if you are trying to eat in a specific way, this recipe checks A LOT of boxes!

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Blood Orange Blueberry Whiskey Sour

Happy Thirsty Thursday!!! Let's start the weekend early with these jaw-droppers!

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Carrot Cake (Vegan and Gluten-Free)

Happy Spring everyone! You will love this sweet treat, perfect for any lucky night of the week or beautiful for Easter!

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Keto Bacon wrapped Salmon with Easy Chimuchurri Sauce

You guys have asked for Keto recipes, so Keto recipes you get! This is an especially great one because it is a snap to make and well, it has bacon- so you know it’s going to be good. Easy enough for weeknight dinner and fancy enough for a dinner party!

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Keto Meatballs with Cauliflower Rice and Easy Chimichurri Sauce

NEW VIDEO!!! You asked and I listened! A few weeks ago, when I let you in on what has been going on around here and then asked what you would most like to see on the blog as I got back to work this Spring, there were lots of great ideas! But one clear front runner: KETO. Soooo, I made you keto meatballs.

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Chicken Avocado Salad with Radish, Celery, Pistachio and Green Onion

I can't wait for you try this! It is not only healthy and easy, but SO tasty that I was fighting Pia for my share!

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Tomato Chicken Vegetable Soup

This is a Christo house special soup that I make several times a month in the cold months and it is a wonderful base from which you can add all different kinds of things depending on your tastes!

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Moroccan Sheet-Pan Chicken

Don't worry about a big mess with lots of pots and pans! You can make the most delicious meal all in one sheet pan that can feed the whole family, or double it and feed a crowd!

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Chinese 5 Spice Beef and Pepper Stir-Fry

If you are looking for a 15-minute dinner, you have come to the right place!!! This is FAST, EASY and Soooo incredibly delicious- your welcome!

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Peppermint Mocha Crinkles, Gluten-Free and Vegan

I am so excited to share with you a whole new variety that I have never made up until this past weekend when I created them and then promptly ate 6. Eek. Peppermint Mocha Crinkle Cookies, my current favorite!