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This delicious Instant Pot Bolognese sauce is made with red wine and served over penne, spaghetti or your favorite pasta. It takes less than an hour to make this sauce in a pressure cooker, so it’s great for meal prepping.

Instant Pot Bolognese

This Instant Pot Bolognese Sauce is one of my most favorite recipes that I love to serve with penne or other type of pasta. Thanks to the pressure cooker, the cooking time is cut in half and tastes absolutely delicious. Also, this is a super great recipe for meal prepping. You can easily double the recipe and freeze. So, when you don’t feel like cooking, you can easily defrost it, cook up some pasta, and voila! You have your dinner or lunch for the week.

Main Ingredients Needed For Instant Pot Bolognese

  • Ground Beef – Swap with ground turkey for an even leaner dish, or ground tofu.

  • Pancetta – seasoned Italian salt-cured meat made from pork belly. It really brings a lot of flavor to this sauce, so I highly recommend, but totally optional!

  • Celery/Carrot –  I recommend including the carrots & celery, but feel free to swap with peppers or other veggies. Or, remove the veggies altogether.

  • (Dry) Red Wine – You can use white wine instead, which will alter the flavor. You can also skip the alcohol and just use water.

  • Pasta – Choose whatever pasta you’d like to serve. I used penne, but you could try tagliatelle noodles.

  • Jar-Crushed Tomatoes

  • Spices – Oregano, salt, black pepper, fresh parsley

Instant Pot Bolognese Sauce

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Recipe by Samantha Course: MainCuisine: ItalianDifficulty: Easy
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

30

minutes
Calories

300

kcal
Total time

40

minutes

This delicious Instant Pot Bolognese sauce is made with red wine and served over penne, spaghetti or your favorite pasta. It takes less than an hour to make this sauce in a pressure cooker, so it’s great for meal prepping.

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil

  • 1 Onion (chopped)

  • 1 Celery Stalk (chopped)

  • 1 Carrot (chopped)

  • 3 Garlic Cloves (minced)

  • 1 LB Ground Beef

  • 4 Ounces Diced Pancetta

  • 1 Teaspoon Dried Oregano

  • 1 Teaspoon Salt

  • 1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper

  • 1 28-Ounce Jar Crushed Tomatoes

  • 1/2 Cup Dry Red Wine

  • 1/4 Cup Fresh Parsley (chopped)

Directions

  • Set Instant Pot to sauté setting, add in olive oil. Once hot, sauté onion, celery, and carrots until soft, about 4 minutes.
  • Add in garlic, ground beef, pancetta, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until meat is no longer pink. 
  • Pour in crushed tomatoes and red wine. Stir to combine before securing lid and setting Instant Pot to manual high pressure for 20 minutes.
  • Quick release steam, remove lid, and set back to the sauté setting for 3-5 minutes or until liquid has reduced slightly. Add parsley, then taste and adjust any seasoning as desired.

Notes

  • To store: You’ll want to store the pasta and sauce separately. Once cool, transfer the Bolognese to an air-tight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
  • To freeze: Freeze this Bolognese for up to 3 months in a freezer-friendly container or freezer bag.

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Rich in flavor, yet delicate in texture, gingerbread cookies are a classic Christmas holiday hit! These gluten-free gingerbread cookies are soft, chewy and flavorful from the molasses and warm spices. Dairy-free option is also included, so everyone can enjoy!

Gluten-Free Gingerbread Cookies

I love the holiday season, especially for all the food and desserts that come with it. Gingerbread cookies are one of the Christmas cookies that I love to make this time of year. Since my gingerbread cookies recipe is both gluten-free and dairy-free, it’s super friendly to dietary restrictions and baked slightly crisp with a soft, chewy, and perfectly spiced middle!

Main Ingredients Needed To Make Gluten-Free Gingerbread Cookies

  • All Purpose Gluten-Free Baking Flour

  • Butter – Dairy or non-dairy is fine depending on your preference, but I used non-dairy.

  • Egg

  • Baking Soda

  • Brown Sugar

  • Molasses – if you don’t know what molasses is: a syrupy byproduct of sugars from sugarcane and sugar beets.

  • Spices – ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground allspice, salt

  • For the icing: powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract

Tips When Making Gingerbread Cookies

  • To make vegan, use 2 flax eggs! To make one flax egg you will simply mix 2.5 tablespoons water and 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal and allow to sit for 5 minutes. Once it’s thick, you’ll use the flax mixture just as you would a regular egg.

  • You could substitute the molasses with maple syrup if you need something more “on hand,” but I definitely prefer it with molasses!

  • Blackstrap molasses provides a richer flavor and deeper color. Regular unsulphured molasses can be substituted for a lighter color and flavor.

  • Get your friends and family involved with the gingerbread cookie decorations (while sipping on big mugs of vegan hot chocolate). There’s no better way to get in the Christmas spirit!

  • Be creative! Turn these gingerbread cookies into a snowman, yeti, teddy bear and more.

What to use on GINGERBREAD Cookies For Decorations?

  • Shredded coconut: This can help to mimic snow when decorating your cookies (especially great when making house-shaped cookies).
  • Mini chocolate chips
  • Cream cheese frosting: Instead of the simple glaze, combine plain vegan cream cheese with powdered sugar.

Gluten-Free Gingerbread Cookies

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Recipe by Samantha Course: DessertsCuisine: American, Christmas
Servings

12

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

1

hour 

10

minutes
Total time

1

hour 

20

minutes

Rich in flavor, yet delicate in texture, gingerbread cookies are a classic Christmas holiday hit! These gluten-free gingerbread cookies are soft, chewy and flavorful from the molasses and warm spices. Dairy-free option is also included, so everyone can enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 6 Tablespoons Butter (softened)

  • 1/2 Cup Brown Sugar

  • 1/2 Cup Molasses

  • 1 Egg (at room temperature)

  • 2 1/2 Cups All Purpose Gluten-Free Baking Flour

  • 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda

  • 1/2 Teaspoon Salt

  • 1 Tablespoon Ground Ginger

  • 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon

  • 1 Teaspoon Nutmeg

  • 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Allspice

  • For the icing:
  • 2 Cups Powdered Sugar

  • 2 Tablespoons Milk

  • 1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Directions

  • Beat butter and brown sugar together in a large bowl with either a hand or stand mixer, until light and fluffy. Add in molasses and egg, beat until combined.
  • In a separate bowl, mix together gluten-free flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.
  • Add flour mixture into butter mixture and beat until a dough forms. Cover dough and let chill in fridge for at least one hour.
  • Once ready to bake, preheat oven to 350° Fahrenheit and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Place dough on a floured surface and roll until ¼-inch thick. Use a cookie cutter to cut out shapes from dough and carefully transfer shapes to prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake cookies for about 7 minutes, then remove, and transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
  • Make icing by whisking all ingredients together in a small bowl. Add food coloring if you’d like, then use to decorate cookies.

Notes

  • To Store: Once the glaze has dried, store the vegan cookies in a cookie tin for 2-3 weeks.
  • To Freeze: Once the cookies are cooled place the undecorated cookies in a plastic freezer bag and place them in the freezer.  The cookies can be frozen for up to six months.

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With a delicious burst of tart lemon flavor and a moist and delicate crumb, this Gluten-Free Lemon Drizzle Cake recipe is a classic dessert that can be enjoyed for any occasion.

Gluten-Free Lemon Drizzle Cake

Main Ingredients For Gluten-Free Lemon Drizzle Cake

  • Sugar

  • Lemon Zest

  • Softened Butter – I used non-dairy.

  • Eggs

  • All Purpose Flour – I use Bob’s Red Mill’s gluten-free all purpose flour.

  • Almond Flour – adds protein and moisture to the cake. 

  • Baking Powder

  • Salt

  • For the lemon drizzle you’ll need powdered sugar and lemon juice

Tips When Making Lemon Drizzle Cake

  • Add poppy seeds: Mix in 1 tablespoon of poppy seeds to the batter just after mixing in the dry ingredients. 

  • How do I know when the lemon drizzle cake is done? The cake should be golden brown on the outside. Insert a toothpick into the center and it should come out clean or with just a few crumbs.

  • How do I store the lemon drizzle cake if there are leftovers? Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Gluten-Free Lemon Drizzle Cake

4 from 2 votes
Recipe by Samantha Course: DessertsCuisine: BritishDifficulty: Medium
Servings

8

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

1

hour 
Total time

1

hour 

10

minutes

With a delicious burst of tart lemon flavor and a moist and delicate crumb, this Gluten-Free Lemon Drizzle Cake recipe is a classic dessert that can be enjoyed for any occasion.

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Sugar

  • 2 Tablespoons Lemon Zest

  • 1 Cup Softened Butter (non-dairy)

  • 4 Large Eggs

  • 1/4 Cup Milk (or non-dairy milk)

  • 3 Tablespoons Lemon Juice

  • 1 3/4 Cups Gluten-Free All Purpose Flour

  • 1/2 Cup Almond Flour

  • 2 Teaspoons Baking Powder

  • 1/4 Teaspoon Salt

  • For the lemon drizzle:
  • 1 Cup Powdered Sugar

  • 1/4 Teaspoon Lemon Juice

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350° Fahrenheit and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
  • Mix together the sugar and lemon zest in a large bowl. Add in the butter and use either a hand or stand mixer to beat until pale yellow.
  • Beat in one egg at a time, before adding in the milk and lemon juice. Mix until combined.
  • In a separate bowl, mix together the gluten-free all purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Slowly fold flour mixture into butter mixture until just combined, do not overmix.
  • Transfer batter to prepared loaf pan and bake for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted down the center comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing and placing on a wire rack to cool the rest of the way.
  • While the lemon cake cools, make the drizzle by whisking together all ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Once cake has cooled completely, spoon lemon drizzle over top. Leave drizzle to set for about 10-15 minutes before slicing and enjoying.

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This gluten-free meatballs recipe is perfectly spiced with Italian seasoning and is made with ground beef, pork, garlic and gluten-free breadcrumbs. It’s so easy, and takes less than 30 minutes to make. Dairy-free and paleo options are included!

Gluten-Free Meatballs

Main Ingredients Needed to Make These Italian GF Meatballs

  • Ground Beef & Ground Pork

  • Breadcrumbs – gluten-free

  • Italian Seasoning

  • Garlic Cloves

  • Egg

  • Parsley

  • Milk – I used almond milk

  • Salt & Black Pepper

Tips When Making These Baked Gluten-Free Meatballs

  • Make it Paleo: For a grain-free/paleo version, simply leave out the gluten-free breadcrumbs!

  • Pasta: I used Jovial Brown Rice Spaghetti to keep my entire meal gluten-free. I highly recommend any Jovial pastas. They’re truly the best gluten-free pasta I’ve tried on the market!

  • Cheese: To keep this dish dairy-free, I grated a block of Violife’s Vegan Parmesan Cheese over my spaghetti and meatballs. 

  • Meat: I used beef, but you can use chicken, or turkey to make these meatballs. 

  • Note: You can use oatmeal, potato flakes or breadcrumbs as a binder. My favorite way to make meatballs is with gluten-free breadcrumbs.

The BEST Gluten-Free Meatballs

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Recipe by Samantha Course: Main, DinnerCuisine: ItalianDifficulty: Easy
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

20

minutes
Total time

30

minutes

This gluten-free meatballs recipe is perfectly spiced with Italian seasoning and is made with ground beef, pork, garlic and gluten-free breadcrumbs. It’s so easy, and takes less than 30 minutes to make. Dairy-free and paleo options are included!

Ingredients

  • 1 Pound Ground Beef

  • 1 Pound Ground Pork

  • 1 Cup Gluten-Free Breadcrumbs

  • 2 Tablespoons Italian Seasoning

  • 2 Whole Garlic Cloves, minced

  • 1 Whole Egg

  • 2 Tablespoons Fresh Parsley (finely chopped)

  • 1/4 Cup Regular or Non-Dairy Milk

  • 1 Teaspoon Salt

  • 1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 375° Fahrenheit and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mix together all ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Using a cookie scoop, scoop about 1 tablespoon of mixture into the palms of your hands and roll into a meatball. Place rolled meatball onto prepared baking sheet and continue until no mixture remains.
  • Bake meatballs for 18-20 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted in the center of one reads 160° Fahrenheit.

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This healthy and delicious hot chocolate recipe is a dairy-free alternative to the traditional hot chocolate we grew up with as kids. It also packs a whopping 20 grams of protein in each serving. Quick to make with only 4-ingredients needed, this hot chocolate is perfect to cozy up with on the couch with this winter!

Vegan Hot Chocolate

Main Ingredients Needed to Make Vegan Hot Chocolate

  • Non-dairy milk (or regular, your choice)
  • Cocoa Powder
  • Maple Syrup
  • Collagen Powder – I use the Further Foods Unflavored Collagen Peptides in my healthy hot chocolate recipe! It’s completely flavorless, and doesn’t yield any weird chalkiness or clumps in your drink. However, feel free to use whatever unflavored collagen powder you prefer.
  • Cinnamon & Vanilla Extract – totally optional, but these ingredients really bring out the flavor of the chocolate!

Tips When Making My Hot Chocolate Recipe

  • Want it to be sugar-free? Replace the maple syrup with your favorite sugar-free alternative. 
  • Non-dairy milk – almond milk or oat milk is a great choice. However, if you want a creamier and nut-free drink, try using coconut milk instead.
  • No cup of hot chocolate is complete without whipped cream or marshmallows, or both! 
  • You can also add chocolate or caramel sauces over the marshmallows for a delightful salty-sweet flavor.
  • Who said hot chocolate is just for kids?! You can’t go wrong with adding Irish cream, coffee liqueur or peppermint schnapps.
  • Even more topping ideas – Chocolate chips, finely chopped nuts, crushed graham crackers, and candy cane pieces!
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Healthy Vegan Hot Chocolate

This healthy and delicious hot chocolate recipe is a dairy-free alternative to the traditional hot chocolate we grew up with as kids. Quick to make with only 4-ingredients needed, this hot chocolate is perfect to cozy up with on the couch with this winter!
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Prep Time: 1 minute
Cook Time: 4 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 2 servings

Equipment

  • 1 small saucepan

Ingredients

  • 3 Cups Non-Dairy Milk
  • 2 Tablespoons Cocoa Powder
  • 1/4 Cup Maple Syrup
  • 2 Scoops Unflavored Collagen Powder

Optional:

  • 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Instructions

  • Add the non-dairy milk to a small saucepan over low heat.
  • Once milk is hot, add in remaining ingredients. Whisk constantly until everything has dissolved.
  • Pour into two mugs, top with mini marshmallows or coconut whipped cream and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 4g | Sugar: 20g