You are going to wonder where these homemade chocolate cupcakes have been all your life! Made with grain-free flours, natural sweeteners, and the perfect hint of rich cacao powder… these cupcakes are a dessert to be reckoned with. The taste and texture are amazing, perfectly soft and moist, just as...

The only way I can describe these delicious mounds of chocolate is by saying they are like having fudge, brownies, cake, and chocolate syrup all at once! Grain-free molten lava cakes are a family favorite in my house. But don’t worry, these chocolate cakes don’t put you on chocolate overload,...

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....

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...

Merry Christmas modern pioneers! Christmas is no doubt my favorite time of year. I love all the family traditions, all the Christmas cheer, the spirit of giving, all the holiday activities, and of course, the true meaning of Christmas is certainly not forgotten on my homestead! One of my family’s...

These grain-free gingerbread cookies are the perfect traditional holiday cookie! I was not a big fan of gingerbread cookies, that is, until I had these cookies. I love making Christmas cookies, so I wanted to create a gingerbread cookie that was delicious and that I would enjoy this Christmas season....

Making a traditional pie crust may seem daunting. And, making a grain-free pie crust may seem even more daunting. However, as a modern pioneer, making your own homemade pie crust is an essential homestead life skill! Thankfully, these two grain-free pie crust recipes are super easy to make and can...

A warm slice of soft and moist coffee cake, perfectly flavored with rich cinnamon and naturally sweetened with coconut sugar…. this grain-free cinnamon coffee cake is so good you will never know that it’s grain-free! It’s has a perfect light cake-like texture and is topped with a delicious grain-free crumble...

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...

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...

I am a huge muffin fan! And that can be taken two ways. For one, I love most any muffin I have ever tried. For two, I love big (huge) muffins! These grain-free jumbo chocolate chip muffins are the perfect treat for when I’m wanting a big, fluffy, sweet muffin....

This grain-free pumpkin coffee cake is the perfect fall cake to accompany soups, salads, tea, or coffee! It would even go with hot chocolate if coffee isn’t your cup of tea! Anyways, I love this coffee cake because it has a nice light, moist texture and an amazing sweet taste....

Gluten-free zucchini bars are one of my favorite late summer, fall snacks! They have the most amazing soft texture and delicious sweet taste. You would never know there is zucchini in them! I also love that they are made with wholesome ingredients like grain-free cassava flour, natural sweeteners, and of...

Who gets excited about vegetable soups!? I do!! Being the meat lover that I am, I never would have guessed how much I love my vegetable soups. Of all the cooks in my family, I am usually the one who wants to try a new vegetable soup recipe for dinner....

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....

This grain-free peach pie gets you the best of both worlds, a sweet and delicious dessert that perfectly highlights the juicy and natural sweetness of fresh peaches! I love making this pie every time peach season rolls around and it’s definitely a highlight of late summer baking. Making this pie...

Want some seriously good bar-b-que? Then you have to try this heritage pulled BBQ venison! I didn’t believe homemade bar-b-que could taste better than store-bought bar-b-que until I tried this pulled BBQ venison recipe! When I created this recipe, I knew I wanted to make a delicious BBQ meal that...

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...