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Pioneer Recipes

Grain-free Burger Buns (nut free & gluten-free)

These grain-free burger buns may not be exactly like traditional buns, but they are as close to grain-free perfection as one can get! They also taste amazing with a perfectly grilled venison topped with some dairy-free cheese, bbq sauce, and some pickles. It’s the perfect grill-out recipe if you ask...

Grilled Steak Kabobs with Grilled Summer Veggies

Super simple, super delicious… the two qualifications for a perfect summer meal, and these grilled steak kabobs with grilled summer veggies meet those qualifications exactly! I love making grilled steak kabobs because they are so simple yet delicious and bursting with flavor. I also have fond memories of grilled summer...

Grain-free Strawberry Shortcake (nut free)

This grain-free strawberry shortcake is everything that shortcake should be: fluffy, soft, buttery, and perfectly delicious! Top off the shortcake with some fresh, organic strawberries and a dollop of dairy-free whipped cream… it’s a match made for modern pioneers! I love strawberry shortcake, so coming up with this grain-free and...

Gluten-free Homemade Strawberry Oatmeal

Sometimes I wonder if sharing such simple recipes, like oatmeal, is really helpful. Then I think back on the struggles I’ve had with making just a bowl of oatmeal and I realize that even simple recipes are sometimes necessary! For the longest time I could not make a perfect bowl...

Dairy-free Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches

I am an ice cream lover, through and through. And being on a gluten-free, dairy-free diet has not squelched that love either! These dairy-free cookie ice cream sandwiches remind me of summer and are perfect for satisfying my ice cream craving. Ice cream sandwiches are always somewhat tricky to make,...

Grain-free Butterscotch Pie (gluten-free)

On our homestead, we all happen to be pudding pie fans. My mom loves this chocolate pudding pie, Anna likes any pudding pie, and my dad, it just so happens that his favorite pudding pie is this grain-free butterscotch pie! And I must admit, butterscotch pie is one of my...

Grain-free No-Bake Cereal Bars

Cereal never had it so good in the form of these grain-free no-bake cereal bars! I love cereal, and I love sweet snacking bars… so these no-bake cereal bars were just meant to be! Whether you want to enjoy one as a high protein, energy rich snack or a quick...

Venison Cheesesteak Sandwiches (gluten-free)

I love venison, and I love sandwiches. So, these gluten-free venison cheesesteak sandwiches combine the best of both worlds! Melty, gooey cheese mixed with tender, juicy steak sandwiched between the halves of a soft gluten-free roll and topped with a sweet flavorful barbeque sauce… you can’t get much better than...

Grain-free Brownies (gluten free)

These grain-free brownies are my favorite brownie recipe ever! I absolutely love their fudgy texture and chocolatey taste! Topped with homemade mint frosting and a sugar-free chocolate ganache… I don’t think these brownies can get any better! They are super easy to make and are the perfect allergy-friendly dessert for...

Grain-free Carrot Cake Sweet Rolls

I love carrot cake, and I love sweet rolls. So, it only makes sense that I would love a big, soft sweet roll filled with the delicious combination of carrot cake flavors and topped with a healthy dose of sweet, sugary glaze! Irresistible! These grain-free carrot cake sweet rolls are...

Crockpot Paleo Venison Stew

Crockpot Paleo Venison Stewgluten-free | grain-free | dairy-free | tree nut free | egg freeby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | April 21, 2022This post may contain affiliate links. See our Disclosure for more information. This crockpot paleo venison stew is a delicious, hardy meal that is healthy and...

Gluten-free Carrot Cupcakes (grain-free)

Perfectly moist, perfectly sweet, and perfectly flavorful… these gluten-free carrot cupcakes are everything a carrot cake cupcake should be! Made completely grain-free and dairy-free, these cupcakes are the perfect modern pioneer dessert option even if you are on a restricted diet. While I might not dare say they are ‘healthy’...

Dairy-free Cheesy Cauliflower Soup

If you have never had cauliflower soup before, please don’t let the name throw you off! This dairy-free cheesy cauliflower soup is one of my favorite vegetable soups ever! Cauliflower soup has always sounded good to me, but not so for other members of my family. When I first made...

Grain-free Breaded Perch Fillets

Fish is one of my favorite meals to both eat and make! Not only do I like to eat fish, but I also like fishing for fish! Eating fish can provide you with some great health benefits and it tastes delicious. One of my favorite types of fish to eat is...

Gluten-free Coffee Cake

I love a good coffee cake. In my opinion, coffee cake goes with just about anything, not just coffee. A hot cup of tea…. a warm bowl of homemade soup…. some fresh eggs fried over easy with some bacon…. yup, it all sounds good to me when paired with this...

Gluten-free Tamale Pie (grain-free)

Gluten-free tamale pie has all the bold flavors of a delicious, warm chili mixed with soft, flavorful cornbread! I had never heard of this pie until I was looking for new meal pies to try. As soon as I saw what was in a tamale pie, I knew I had...

Grain-free Moist Chocolate Cake

Are you ready for the best, richest, moist, grain-free chocolate cake you will ever try?! This recipe is perfection! I couldn’t believe my taste buds when I took my first bite of this chocolate cake. It has the perfect moist texture, a nice crumb, and the absolute best rich chocolate...

Dairy-free Spinach Skillet Frittata

I’ll admit, I had my doubts about a spinach skillet frittata. Initially I was trying a sweet potato crusted spinach frittata recipe that my mom made. It tasted so good I just had to make my own variation! This dairy-free spinach skillet frittata blew me away! I thought anything that...

Perfect Pan-Seared Venison Steaks

Wild game, especially venison, is a staple in my house. Which means, when it comes to fixing dinner, you have to know how to cook all different cuts of venison. Thankfully, I had the best teacher (my dad) and have been slowly acquiring wild game cooking skills. These perfect pan-seared...

Grain-free Fudge Pie (nut free)

Grain-free fudge pie is the perfect pie for chocolate lovers! Even if you don’t qualify yourself as a chocolate lover (like myself), you will still love this pie, just like I do! It truly tastes like fudge and has a delicious fudgy texture! I love that this pie is made...