I am totally not a tomato fan. I don’t like tomatoes in my sandwiches, on my salads, or straight from the garden. Don’t offer me ketchup, but I will take bar-b-que sauce. And I will eat a whole jar of salsa in one setting. But plain tomatoes, no thank you....

Gluten-free pb&j energy balls are one of my favorite on-the-go homestead snacks! They are super simple to make and they require just a few wholesome ingredients that are nutritious and energy-rich. I love the fact that these energy balls are sweetened with an all-natural sweetener and that they use homemade...

A hardy bowl of warm, flavorful chili is just what is needed on cold winter days! Or any day for that matter! This paleo venison chili is bursting with nutritious ingredients that will keep you healthy and fueled for busy days on the homestead. Paleo venison chili is one of...

Pudding… made from seeds? Can that even be any good? I know, those were my thoughts too when I first heard of chia pudding. And, much to my surprise, if you make the pudding the right way and have the right expectations, chia pudding can be a delicious and healthy...

Super simple, minimal ingredients, but results that are addicting… that’s what this dairy-free chocolate bark recipe is all about! Chocolate bark was another one of those recipes where I was thinking, this is so simple, do I really need to share the recipe. It seems so straightforward to make. But...

Dairy-free Butternut Squash Soupgluten-free | grain-free | dairy-free option | tree nut free | egg freeby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | Nov. 10, 2022This post may contain affiliate links. See our Disclosure for more information. Dairy-free butternut squash soup is one of my favorite fall soups to make...

This dairy-free chicken and wild rice soup is creamy, flavorful, and perfectly delicious! It’s the perfect mix of roast chicken, wholesome wild rice, creamy broth and milk, and a variety of nutritious vegetables. Loaded with nutrition and protein, this soup makes for a well-rounded meal that is cozy, warm, and...

I love the outdoors and I love cake, so dirt cake sounds fantastic! Making this grain-free chocolate dirt cake was so much fun, especially when I turned it into a fishing-themed cake to match my adventurous spirit. Cake and fishing? Surely those go together when you make a dirt cake...

This gluten-free peanut butter granola has amazing chunks and the perfect peanut butter flavor! It is super easy to make and only takes 15 minutes to whip up! My favorite part about this granola is the subtle sweetness from the maple syrup and the bold peanut butter flavor. The granola...

Dairy-free Broccoli Soupgluten-free | grain-free | dairy-free option | tree nut free | egg freeby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | Sept. 15, 2022This post may contain affiliate links. See our Disclosure for more information. Who gets excited about vegetable soups!? I do!! Being the meat lover that I...

Quick and easy, flavorful and nutritious. What more could you ask for in a homestead meal? This gluten-free Instant Pot rice and chicken is all that and more! I love how quickly this meal comes together, and the rich flavor of the moist wild rice and chicken go perfectly together....

Don’t let the healthy sounding name scare you off from this recipe! These grain-free chocolate chip banana collagen muffins are one of the best chocolate chip muffins I have ever had! If there’s one food that can hide a healthy ingredient perfectly, it’s chocolate chip muffins. You would never know...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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’...

I can’t get over how amazing this grain-free carrot cake is! It has everything necessary to give you the whole carrot cake experience: soft, moist, and flavorful! Carrot cake is one of my top favorite cakes (ranking just below moist chocolate cake) and now I can have it while still...

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...

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...