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In the Kitchen

I love making all kinds of food and bringing new things to life in the kitchen! I think it’s so boring to cook — and eat — the same things over and over again. And while I’m certainly not a recipe creator, here you’ll find links to the recipes that I’ve tried out in my own kitchen to great success and cookbooks that I simply can’t do without. And remember, if you’re not having fun, you’re not doing it right!
Sarah

Recipes for your Sweet Tooth

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Lemon Blueberry Cake

If something has lemon in it, I’m all for it; I absolutely love citrus in deserts! This recipe came together wonderfully and the cake is so moist and photogenic. It’s perfect for the ‘Gram.

gigantic homemade cinnamon rolls

Gigantic Cinnamon Rolls

These ooey-gooey cinnamon rolls are one of my favorite things to make when we’re at our cabin in Montana. They’re gigantic and seem to just take the chill right out of those mountain mornings!

strawberry shortcake

Strawberry Shortcake

At the end of April 2020, I thought I’d be one of the few who celebrated a birthday during the pandemic quarantines but, by the looks of it, we’ll all have spent one…and maybe two birthdays in quarantine.

danielle walker cowboy cookies gluten free

Grain-Free Cowboy Cookies

These cookies — chocked full of nuts, dairy-free chocolate chips, and toasted coconut are staple in our house! I love to make a batch up and store them in the freezer. They’ll keep for around four months — not that they’ll last that long!

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Lemon Strawberry Crumb Bars

I make these all the time when we have guests over because they’re easy to assemble and they’re always a hit! The delicious buttery brown sugar crust and sweet strawberry filling is absolute perfection with the lemon glaze.

Lemon blueberry cake sallys bake blog

Lemon Blueberry Cake

If something has lemon in it, I’m all for it; I absolutely love citrus in deserts! This recipe came together wonderfully and the cake is so moist and photogenic. It’s perfect for the ‘Gram.

gigantic homemade cinnamon rolls

Gigantic Cinnamon Rolls

These ooey-gooey cinnamon rolls are one of my favorite things to make when we’re at our cabin in Montana. They’re gigantic and seem to just take the chill right out of those mountain mornings!

strawberry shortcake

Strawberry Shortcake

At the end of April 2020, I thought I’d be one of the few who celebrated a birthday during the pandemic quarantines but, by the looks of it, we’ll all have spent one…and maybe two birthdays in quarantine.

danielle walker cowboy cookies gluten free

Grain-Free Cowboy Cookies

These cookies — chocked full of nuts, dairy-free chocolate chips, and toasted coconut are staple in our house! I love to make a batch up and store them in the freezer. They’ll keep for around four months — not that they’ll last that long!

Strawberry lemon crumble bars sally bake blog addiction

Lemon Strawberry Crumb Bars

I make these all the time when we have guests over because they’re easy to assemble and they’re always a hit! The delicious buttery brown sugar crust and sweet strawberry filling is absolute perfection with the lemon glaze.

Peppermint Mocha Cookies

I made these (and a bunch of other cookies!) to hand out to some of our neighbors at Christmas. They’re so freakin’ good and – dare I say – photogenic! The cookie itself is rich and chewy like a brownie but the white chocolate and candy cane crunch makes it so it’s not overwhelming. You’ll need to grab some espresso powder — that’s this cookie’s secret ingredient!

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Favorite Cookbooks

Grain-Free, Paleo, & Keto Recipes

Avgolemono greek soup

Greek Avgolemono Soup

Drew loves this soup when we head out to our neighborhood Greek restaurant so I thought I would try to make it at home! I sub the rice for cauliflower rice to make it Paleo, Keto, Whole30, and Gluten-free!

Old Bay Chicken wings recipe healthy paleo

Orange-Sesame Chicken

If you like sweet and spicy flavors with a kick of citrus, this recipe will be right up your alley! I was desperately missing Chinese takeout when I moved to a Paleo diet a few years ago. This has been in our regular rotation since then.

Old Bay chicken wings healthy paleo keto

Old Bay Chicken Wings

I became obsessed with Old Bay seasoning when we lived in Washington D.C. We’d go to this one bar that had Old Bay chicken wings and my favorite spicy jalapeno margaritas all the time! When we moved to Las Vegas, I learned to make both at home. These wings are not breaded so they’re keto, paleo, and grain free!

Avgolemono greek soup

Greek Avgolemono Soup

Drew loves this soup when we head out to our neighborhood Greek restaurant so I thought I would try to make it at home! I sub the rice for cauliflower rice to make it Paleo, Keto, Whole30, and Gluten-free!

Old Bay Chicken wings recipe healthy paleo

Orange-Sesame Chicken

If you like sweet and spicy flavors with a kick of citrus, this recipe will be right up your alley! I was desperately missing Chinese takeout when I moved to a Paleo diet a few years ago. This has been in our regular rotation since then.

Old Bay chicken wings healthy paleo keto

Old Bay Chicken Wings

I became obsessed with Old Bay seasoning when we lived in Washington D.C. We’d go to this one bar that had Old Bay chicken wings and my favorite spicy jalapeno margaritas all the time! When we moved to Las Vegas, I learned to make both at home. These wings are not breaded so they’re keto, paleo, and grain free!

gigantic homemade cinnamon rolls

Gigantic Cinnamon Rolls

If you like sweet and spicy flavors with a kick of citrus, this recipe will be right up your alley! I was desperately missing Chinese takeout when I moved to a Paleo diet a few years ago. This has been in our regular rotation since then.

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I knew I had to find something to rival a delicious pumpkin spice latte or pumpkin pie in order to stay strong on my paleo diet during the fall. Something that’s tasty, guilt-free, and reminds my mouth of campfires, brightly colored leaves, and Christmas carols would normally be a tall order. But once I saw this recipe from PaleoGrubs, I knew I’d found something that could fit the bill.

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