Who doesn’t love a thick, creamy caramel sauce? In my Celebrations cookbook, I made a recipe for caramel apples and have wanted to create a deconstructed version ever since. This Dairy-Free Caramel Sauce with Apples and Cinnamon does not disappoint! With ingredients I can tolerate (no butter or heavy cream here!), plus unrefined sugar, and the fiber benefits of apples, this is an indulgence I can feel great about.  Homemade caramel sauce for caramel apples Out of curiosity, I searched the origins of the caramel apple, and the first was made in the 1950s by a man named Dan Walker. (What ar ..read more

Sometimes, no matter how much I prep or meal plan, I find myself with a night where I have little time to throw together a dinner the whole family will enjoy.  And I know I am not the only one! Over the years and through trial and error, I have created recipes that have become my tried and true staples in this arena. And many are on this list of Last Minute Dinner Recipes that can be on your table in under thirty minutes! Let me know which ones are your favorites to make and to eat! Instant Pot Dairy-Free Broccoli Rice Casserole With minimal prep and the option to shortcut with a store-bo ..read more

Whenever I poll you on what you’d like to see more of, the answer is always resounding: quick and easy dinners. And I get it! I too am in a season of life where I want to make wholesome, healthy meals for my family, but scheduling often leaves little time to make that happen. You all know I lean on meal prepping heavily, but some nights (weeks?) that’s just not in the cards. And that’s where this meal comes in. My 15 Minute Dinner: Chicken Power Bowls check all the boxes — delicious, nutritious, simple, and FAST.  Power Bowl Recipe Power Bowls are dishes packed with protein, vegetables, a ..read more

You know you’ve been food blogging for a long time when you have well-loved recipes that are almost as old as your teenager! In December, I got lost (on purpose) down a beautiful rabbit hole of my older recipes. The ones I shared when I was still finding my own way and purpose; and the ones that may have brought you here to my little slice of the internet. For those early recipes — and for you — I will always be eternally grateful. SO, I have been working on perfecting and revamping some of the most popular ones. And this Almond Flour Zucchini Bread is one of those recipes!  Paleo Zucchin ..read more

I have dozens of different chicken soup recipes, but this one — Gluten Free Chicken Soup with Caramelized Leeks — has become my new go-to. It’s very similar to my Healing Chicken Soup from Eat What You Love, and another here on the blog, but the addition of the richly flavored caramelized leeks and all of the fresh herbs make it so bright and delicious.   Chicken Leek and Potato Soup This soup is the ultimate healer (thanks to bone broth, garlic, and lemon) and its the perfect thing to reach for when there’s a bug going around or my gut is off. It also contains caramelized leeks (mor ..read more

You all love a takeout remake and I do too! Sounds sort of wild, but when I began eating a paleo, grain-free diet, the thing I honestly missed the most wasn’t bread or sweets, but take out dishes. Losing the ability to order food from every delicious restaurant was a small price to pay for my greater health, but missing those dishes lit a fire in me to recreate dishes that I COULD eat! At this point I’ve recreated hundreds in my kitchen; for the blog; and across my cookbooks. But this one — Sesame Orange Chicken — is special. One of the most highly trafficked posts on my old website, againstal ..read more

Unleash the monsters!! These Gluten Free Monster Cookies are to die for; they’re so chewy and irresistibly chocolate-filled.  I believe that indulging in your favorite treats doesn’t have to compromise your health. When I launched this Daniellewalker.com website, I began to incorporate a few grain recipes here and there, which was a departure from my againstallgrain.com website. While my cookbooks remain 100% grain and dairy-free, my family does eat some gluten-free grains and dairy. So I love sharing some of those hit recipes that can be enjoyed more broadly. But never fear my friends, I ..read more

2023 was all about the Easy Gluten Free Dinners for my family. We needed meals that could be prepped or made in advance, or on the fly after tournaments or games, or on weeknights. So when I reviewed your most favorite blog recipes of 2023, it was no surprise to me that the top five were simple, healthy, nourishing dinners! They’re the perfect ones to revisit (or try for the first time!) between now and January 2nd. I hope you enjoy them! *If you’re doing a Whole30, I’ve marked the recipes that are compliant. Paleo meal prep  Instant Pot Taco Pasta This dish’s inspiration comes from a co ..read more

I hope you are all getting set for a beautiful and delicious Thanksgiving holiday with family or friends! While I’m not hosting this year (I know, wild!), I am hoping to repurpose some leftovers into some classic and easy recipes. So if you’re wondering what to do with Thanksgiving leftovers, I’ve got you covered!  I’m including three recipes for your leftover turkey — my Grain-Free Skillet Turkey Pot Pie, Leftover Roast Turkey Soup, and Turkey Salad. And for sides, if you have leftover mashed potatoes, I highly recommend my Shepherd’s Pie. Have butternut squash? Try my Red Curry Butternu ..read more

I have fond and vivid memories of my mom and grandma making decadent fudge every December. For our family to enjoy, to bring to holiday cookie swaps, and to wrap up and give as gifts. This special treat will always be a part of the fabric of the holiday season for me! So when I changed my diet, chocolate fudge was something I instantly missed. I knew I needed to recreate it to carry on those Christmas time memories with my own children and that’s how this Dairy-Free Fudge recipe was born.  When I asked my mom for Grandma’s fudge recipe it turned out she was using the one from the marshmal ..read more