Posts filed under: Pioneer Recipes

Pioneer Recipes

Simple Homestead Thanksgiving Side-dishes

Thanksgiving is right around the corner…. and for me that means it’s time to start planning what special foods will make it on the Thanksgiving table this year! Diet restrictions can make this planning process a little tricky, but you don’t have to give up all those traditional holiday foods...

Dairy-free Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies

These dairy-free pumpkin cheesecake brownies are the perfect fall recipe that will have you coming back for seconds and even making them multiple times! I know I’ve already made my fair share of these brownies already this fall! The fudgy brownie texture is perfectly complimented by a creamy pumpkin cheesecake...

Grain-free Pumpkin Pie Bars (nut free)

Pumpkin is a traditional fall ingredient and I love creating new recipes that involve this versatile vegetable! These grain-free pumpkin bars are a delicious fall dessert recipe. I love that they are grain-free, gluten free, and nut free. They are also easy to create and make a lot so that...

Grain-free Chicken Noodle Soup

Before you pass this off as another boring chicken noodle soup recipe, I want to assure you that this is no ordinary chicken noodle soup! This grain-free chicken noodle soup has been a menu staple in my house since before I can remember. It is a soup recipe that everyone...

Gluten-free Chocolate Peanut Butter Crepes

Snacks are supposed to be healthy right? Well, yes, but there are some exceptions. With these gluten-free chocolate peanut butter crepes, you get the best of both worlds! They are healthy, but also sweet and delicious! I love making up a few of these crepes for snack because they contain...

Gluten-free Venison Bean Chili

Gluten-free venison bean chili is totally a modern pioneer comfort food! I love how easy and simple this chili is to make, it is a delicious and nutritious dinner meal that can quickly be whipped up in the crockpot. Venison bean chili is full of chili flavor and is loaded...

Dairy-free Dill Tuna Salad

This dairy-free dill tuna salad is the best tuna salad recipe I have ever tried! I know, you may be thinking I’m biased since it is my recipe, but honestly, I like this tuna salad over the pre-made salad I can buy at Whole Foods Market. It is full of...

Grain-free Apple Pie (nut free)

Grain-free apple pie is a traditional pioneer pie that tastes delicious and is easy to make! Apple pie is a heritage recipe and making an apple pie is a must have life skill for any modern pioneer! With this easy apple pie recipe, you can make an apple pie that...

Dairy-free Potato Soup

Creamy and bursting with flavor, this dairy-free potato soup will be a soup that every modern pioneer loves! Even if you aren’t a huge soup fan, this creamy potato soup will get you hooked! How can you go wrong when you add bacon to soup? I love the simplicity of...

Gluten Free Peach Bars (nut free)

Of all the fruits, I think peaches are probably one of my favorite fruits to bake with! I love their sweet flavor and their crisp texture. These gluten free peach bars bring out the delicious, sweet flavor of the peaches and combine it with the buttery flavor of crumble topping!...

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...

Gluten-free Baked Oatmeal

Baked oats sweetened with maple syrup and topped with more maple syrup… I know that doesn’t sound healthy but it sure is delicious! Gluten-free baked oatmeal is an amazing, healthy breakfast option that is quick and easy to make! I love having baked oatmeal for breakfast because it is sweet,...

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...

Gluten-free Cherry Pie (nut free)

Gluten-free cherry pie is the perfect combination of sweet cherries and crumble topping! Originally I wasn’t a huge fan of cherry pie, but after making this allergy-friendly version, I was hooked! The sweet, slightly firm, juice texture of the cherries is complimented nicely by the sweet, oaty crumble topping that...

Dairy-free Oreo Crunch Ice Cream Cake

This dairy-free oreo crunch ice cream cake has the perfect combination of cool, smooth ice cream combined with a sweet, crispy crunch and topped with the most delicious allergy-friendly sandwich cookies! Honestly, this ice cream cake couldn’t get much better as far as I am concerned! Made with dairy-free ice...

4th of July Grain-free Vanilla Cupcakes

The 4th of July is just a few days away and if you are in need of a simple, patriotic, and allergy-friendly dessert, than these 4th of July grain-free vanilla cupcakes are the recipe you have been looking for! They are super easy to make and contain wholesome ingredients that...

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...

Dairy-free Éclair Pie

Chocolate… pudding… graham crackers… if that doesn’t sound like a delicious pie than I don’t know what does! This dairy-free éclair pie has all the sweet, creamy, decadent goodness of a regular éclair while still being allergy-friendly and I dare say healthy! I absolutely love both the rich flavor and...

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...