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Dairy-free Mac’n’Cheese Pie (nut free)

If you are a mac’n’cheese lover, then this dairy-free mac’n’cheese pie is a must try modern pioneer recipe for you! Even if you aren’t a huge fan of mac’n’cheese, I bet you’ll find this pie deliciously delightful! It is a hearty pie that works great for a filling lunch or...

Grain-free Spaghetti and Meatballs

These grain-free spaghetti and meatballs put a perfect heritage twist on a classic meal! I went the longest time without ever having a traditional plate of spaghetti and meatballs, topped with some pasta sauce and cheese. When I did give spaghetti and meatballs a try, I was hooked! It is...

Grain-free Chicken Quesadillas

I’m not a huge chicken fan (meaning chicken is not my meat of choice), unless… it is 1) grilled, 2) paired with lots of dairy-free cheese, 3) served in bar-b-que form, or 4) made into a sandwich. These grain-free chicken quesadillas do all of that and more! The dairy-free cheesy...

Modern Pioneer Summer Grilling Guide

Master all your summer grilling meals with this modern pioneer summer grilling guide! While my dad usually does most of the grilling at our house, I have started to learn the tips and tricks to mastering the grill. Once you learn the basics and figure out how your particular grill...

Grilled Cheese Egg Sandwiches with Grain-free Bread

Bread, cheese, eggs…. combine those three together and you have a delicious combination for a perfect sandwich! These grilled cheese egg sandwiches are the perfect nutritious dinner idea or filling lunch option. Packed with nutrition and being allergy-friendly, there’s no guilt associated with these sandwiches! The bread is homemade AND...

Grain-free Tacos

Who doesn’t love a good taco on taco Tuesday!? These grain-free tacos make taco night even better because they are both healthy for you and super easy to make! I love the fact that these tacos a made entirely from scratch, everything from the taco seasoning you use to the...

The Best From-Scratch Taco Salad

I never thought a salad could have it so good, but this homemade taco salad was amazingly delicious! The most exciting part, at least for me anyways, is that the entire salad can be made from scratch and it is totally a modern pioneer recipe! From the homemade taco seasoning...

Dairy-free Chicken Pot Pie Soup

Creamy, rich, and full of flavor… this dairy-free chicken pot pie soup has got to be one of my favorite soups! Soup season is here and I can’t wait to start adding delicious, warm soups to my weekly menu. Dairy-free chicken pot pie soup is the perfect menu item for...

Dairy-free Homemade Mac’n’Cheese

This dairy-free homemade mac’n’cheese makes the dairy-free life so much more bearable and delicious! Creamy, smooth, and flavorful is what this macaroni and cheese is all about. Not only is it delicious, but it is also allergy friendly and super easy to make! The homemade cheese sauce uses simple, healthy...

Dairy-free Cheesy Ham Quiche

You can enjoy the true pleasures of a nice thick slice of quiche with gooey cheese, flavorful ham, and nutritious eggs, all while still respecting your dietary restrictions! How is this possible? With this dairy-free cheesy ham quiche recipe! I love this quiche because it is simple to make, uses...

Chicken Curry with Cauliflower and Sweet Potatoes

This past weekend I made my family this wonderful chicken curry dish. It was very delicious and fairly easy to put together. This recipe makes a LOT. In fact, while making it I had to use two big cast-iron skillets to fit all the ingredients. It makes good leftovers though,...