50 Healthy Ways to Eat Eggsgluten-free | grain-free | dairy-free | tree nut free | sugar freeby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | April 11, 2024This post may contain affiliate links. See our Disclosure for more information. Eggs are a wonderful homestead food that are often in abundance during...

Gluten-free Carrot Cake Baked Oatmealgluten-free | dairy-free option | tree nut freeby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | March 28, 2024This post may contain affiliate links. See our Disclosure for more information. I love carrot cake, and I love baked oatmeal….. so let’s just say when this amazing combination...

Healthy Menu Ideas for Busy Homesteadersgluten-free | grain-free | dairy-free | tree nut free | egg freeby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | September 7, 2023This post may contain affiliate links. See our Disclosure for more information. Many of us have chosen to become modern pioneers in hopes of...

Simple Grilled Chicken Salad Bowlsgluten-free | grain-free | dairy-free | tree nut free | egg freeby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | July 06, 2023This post may contain affiliate links. See our Disclosure for more information. One of my favorite chicken recipes is grilled chicken salad! These simple grilled...

Gluten-free Quinoa Bowls w/ Walleye & Coleslawgluten-free | grain-free | nut free | egg freeby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | June 8, 2023This post may contain affiliate links. See our Disclosure for more information. These gluten-free quinoa bowls with grilled walleye are full of flavor and nutrition! I...

Gluten-free Venison Pasta Saladgluten-free | grain-free | dairy-free option | tree nut free | egg freeby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | April 13, 2023This post may contain affiliate links. See our Disclosure for more information. Pasta is not a staple in my house. We might have it three...

Grain-free Breaded Walleye (oven-baked) gluten-free | grain-free | dairy-free | nut freeby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | May 18, 2023This post may contain affiliate links. See our Disclosure for more information. Not everyone may agree with this… but I don’t think modern pioneers should crave deep fried fish!...

Taco Tuesday here we come! Now, not only can you have tacos for dinner, but you can have them for breakfast too! These grain-free breakfast tacos are a huge hit in my family. They are super easy to make, can be customized to each family member’s preferences, and are filling...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

I’ll admit…. I’m a sandwich lover! When I think of sandwiches, I often think of lunch. Lunch is one of those meals that I feel there is such a variety of ‘normal’ lunch foods. Typically, I use lunch to clean out the fridge from last night’s leftovers. However, many times...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...