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calais homemade
calais homemade
As the namesake suggests: I'm Calais and here, I make everything at home in my little New York City kitchen with easy-to-follow tutorials so you can too! These healthy, every day recipes I've developed will make you happy feeding to yourself & loved ones. Because I've found that knowing how to take care of yourself in the kitchen makes life more breezy. As a child, I had a fascination with fake food - think strips of rubber bacon, velcro fruit & plastic hamburger buns.
RECIPES & TUTORIALS BELOW
Calais Bird
Dec 10, 2024
EASY BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP
FOOLPROOF RECIPE FOR DELICIOUSLY SATISFYING, CREAMY, HEARTWARMING, FLAVORFUL HOMEMADE SOUP ~ need I say more? Follow along with me here !...
Calais Bird
Nov 27, 2024
HEALTHY APPLE CRUMBLE
VEGAN, REFINED SUGAR FREE It's always nice to have something on the dessert table that's a little on the lighter side. I suppose you...
Calais Bird
Nov 17, 2024
CRISP SALAD GARNISH
For an easy salad garnish: use a regular peeler and your favorite apple variety to create paper-thin apple slices. To compliment the...
Calais Bird
Nov 16, 2024
HEALTHY VEGAN DONUTS
VEGAN, REFINED SUGAR FREE Between the warm & sticky cinnamon-infused maple glaze and mochi-like center, some say they taste like “the...
Calais Bird
Oct 9, 2024
EASY HOMEMADE CHICKEN SOUP
My favorite thing to make in the kitchen (aside from fresh sourdough) is soup! When it comes to this heartwarming elixir, there aren't so...
Calais Bird
Oct 8, 2024
HEALTHY BERRY MUFFINS
GLUTEN-FREE, DAIRY-FREE, REFINED SUGAR FREE Here we've got the ideal breakfast muffin to enjoy with a side of fluffy scrambled eggs....
Calais Bird
Sep 24, 2024
CREAMY PUMPKIN FARRO & BUTTER BEANS
Whenever I buy a can of pumpkin purée for baking, I know that I am always going to have some leftover. Usually it sits in a tupperware...
Calais Bird
Sep 21, 2024
SPICED AUTUMN CAKE
GLUTEN-FREE, DAIRY-FREE, REFINED SUGAR FREE Couldn't quite get out of the city to pick these apples from an orchard, but they are still...
Calais Bird
Sep 17, 2024
PUMPKIN CUPCAKE CONES
GLUTEN-FREE, DAIRY-FREE Pumpkin season is upon us and here, we've done a little something extra to celebrate. Cozy spices folded into a...
Calais Bird
Sep 8, 2024
APPLE CRUMBLE PARFAIT
VEGAN, GLUTEN-FREE, REFINED SUGAR FREE As a kid, I wasn't a fan of Granny Smith apples. In fact, I thought they were the only type of...
Calais Bird
Sep 2, 2024
5 EASY WORK-FROM-HOME LUNCHES
Some things change, but the holiness of "lunch time" remains. From pizza Fridays in elementary school to buying your own cafeteria...
Calais Bird
Sep 2, 2024
How To Use Medjool Dates for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
As a home cook, dates are a staple in my kitchen. If you're looking to do some refined sugar free baking, these multi-purpose gems (that...
Calais Bird
Aug 19, 2024
SOURDOUGH BAKED CHICKEN
Cooking Time: 50 minutes This is one of the coziest dinner dishes. I was inspired by watching Erin French's show Getting Lost -- the...
Calais Bird
Aug 18, 2024
STRAWBERRIES N' CREAM OVERNIGHT OATS
VEGAN, GLUTEN-FREE, REFINED SUGAR FREE Because there are never enough variations of oatmeal for breakfast. This overnight chilled version...
Calais Bird
Aug 18, 2024
FAVORITE HEALTHY CLUSTER GRANOLA
VEGAN, GLUTEN-FREE, REFINED SUGAR FREE Oats are a clear staple in my diet - whether I'm making a warm bowl of oats for breakfast or...
Calais Bird
Aug 16, 2024
PEACHES N' PIE (DESSERT PIZZA)
REFINED SUGAR FREE, DAIRY-FREE Dessert pizza in the summertime is always a good idea. Take any fresh stone fruit or berry, mix in a sweet...
Calais Bird
Aug 8, 2024
EGGPLANT FOR DINNER
There are so many different ways to enjoy eggplant but because of it's shape, I find that it tends to work well in stackable dishes....
Calais Bird
Aug 8, 2024
HOMEMADE MARINARA SAUCE
VEGAN, GLUTEN-FREE, REFINED SUGAR FREE Every great dish needs a good foundation and this simple marinara sauce is SO easy to make, yet...
Calais Bird
Aug 7, 2024
GUILT-FREE BLUEBERRY LOAF
GLUTEN-FREE, DAIRY-FREE, REFINED SUGAR FREE There’s nothing like a classic sweet loaf with a tender crumb and moist inside — and this...
Calais Bird
Aug 1, 2024
STRAWBERRIES N' CREAM RICE CRISPY TREATS
VEGAN, GLUTEN-FREE Every birthday growing up, my kitchen would turn into the "rice crispy treat factory" where my mom and I would pump...
Calais Bird
Jul 23, 2024
CAST IRON SKILLET PIZZA
PSA: No fancy tools needed! I have been wanting to make pizza at home for a long time, but I always thought I needed a special oven or...
Calais Bird
Jul 22, 2024
BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE PARFAIT
VEGAN, GLUTEN-FREE, REFINED SUGAR FREE This is honestly one of the best GUILT-FREE DESSERTS for summer — it tastes like a spoonful of...
Calais Bird
Jul 21, 2024
BLUEBERRY COOKIE TARTS
VEGAN, GLUTEN-FREE, REFINED SUGAR FREE Blueberry season is upon us! Whether you're out in nature picking them off bushes or sifting...
Calais Bird
Jul 15, 2024
HEALTHY CHOCOLATE CAKE
GLUTEN-FREE, DAIRY-FREE, REFINED SUGAR FREE Summer in the city: stay inside, turn the AC on and bake, bake, bake. I experimented with...
Calais Bird
Jul 11, 2024
2-INGREDIENT SWEET POTATO SKILLET
Sweet potatoes are a staple in my kitchen, and since we eat them every week, I wanted to find a different prep for them aside from the...
Calais Bird
Jul 2, 2024
SWEET & TOASTY BANANAS
Escaping the city's scorchers tends to mean bustling back and forth to/from Penn Station & Grand Central for me in the summer time. But...
Calais Bird
Jun 28, 2024
RUSTIC BERRY CRUMBLE
GLUTEN-FREE, REFINED SUGAR FREE, DAIRY-FREE SUMMER! This one takes me back to family barbecues at my Grandma's house with white paper...
Calais Bird
Jun 26, 2024
FRESH VEGGIE & BEAN SALAD
With the summer heat in full swing, avoiding the oven is usually a good idea in a small New York City kitchen like mine. That's when raw...
Calais Bird
Jun 24, 2024
HEALTHY HERBY FRITTATA
For your next breakfast-for-dinner or weekend brunch, this frittata is a sure-fire way to feed & please the crowds (or yourself). From...
Calais Bird
Jun 13, 2024
RAW BRUSSELS SPROUTS SALAD
As the weather heats up, easy-to-assemble healthy hearty salads are at the top of my list -- and this one proves that Brussels sprouts...
Calais Bird
Jun 10, 2024
LEMON POPPY JAM COOKIES
VEGAN, GLUTEN-FREE, REFINED SUGAR FREE These cookies are a classic throwback to me. As a child, I wasn't a big jam fan so any time I got...
Calais Bird
Jun 5, 2024
FRESH MANGO BROWN RICE SALAD
This QUICK AND EASY salad is the perfect side dish for your summer meals. It's particularly great for serving to guests because it can be...
Calais Bird
Jun 3, 2024
OVERNIGHT OATS ~ CINNAMON CEREAL EDITION
VEGAN, GLUTEN-FREE, REFINED SUGAR FREE If you've ever had a small obsession with Cinnamon Toast Crunch like myself. . . this overnight...
Calais Bird
May 30, 2024
EASY PICKLED ONIONS (refined sugar free)
Pickling is a fantastic way to add IMMEDIATE flavor to your plate. I remember the first time my now husband cooked me dinner -- he served...
Calais Bird
May 28, 2024
CRUNCHY LEMON LOAF
DAIRY-FREE, GLUTEN-FREE, REFINED SUGAR FREE This delightful little lemon loaf offers everything you could ask for from a 9 x 5 pan. It's...
Calais Bird
May 18, 2024
EASY APPLE COMPOTE
REFINED SUGAR FREE If you're looking for a healthy, DIY natural sweet to brighten up your morning bowl of oats or slather on a piece of...
Calais Bird
May 16, 2024
SWEET HERBY MASHED POTATOES (VEGAN)
The secret's in the dressing. . . and thanks to that one special ingredient (HORSERADISH!) plus some simple fresh herbs, you may just...
Calais Bird
May 9, 2024
CHEWY NO-BAKE TREATS (NUT-FREE!)
VEGAN, GLUTEN-FREE, REFINED SUGAR FREE, NUT-FREE When that sweet sprinkle of maple sugar and flaky salt hit our oat/sunflower seed butter...
Calais Bird
May 7, 2024
EASY & HEALTHY ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE
Maybe you're short on time and you said you'd bring the dip. Or you're hosting a dinner party for friends, time is ticking, and you're...
Calais Bird
May 2, 2024
SMALL-BATCH GRANOLA DUNKERS
GLUTEN-FREE & REFINED SUGAR FREE Picture this: sun rising, air still, coffee slowly drips. The birds "chirp, chirp" outside your window...
Calais Bird
Apr 29, 2024
HEALTHY PLANTAIN CHIPS
Crispy, crunchy, salty & baked ~ these plantain chips are the ultimate easy-to-make, DIY snackers. All you need is plantains + 3 pantry...
Calais Bird
Apr 26, 2024
HEALTHY FIG MUFFINS
GLUTEN-FREE, DAIRY-FREE, REFINED SUGAR FREE I've spent a LONG time searching for a muffin that is gluten-free, dairy-free & refined sugar...
Calais Bird
Apr 23, 2024
GARDEN PARTY ASPARAGUS SALAD
As the day's light fades and spring's evening chill kicks in, this low-maintenance warm salad is a PERFECT rustic dish for the occasion....
Calais Bird
Apr 19, 2024
BANANA CACAO CHIP COOKIES {with an espresso kick}
VEGAN, GLUTEN-FREE & REFINED SUGAR FREE There's something about banana & espresso that just reminds me of sunshine. If you're a baking...
Calais Bird
Apr 17, 2024
HEALTHY CRISPY POTATO STRIPS
A healthy take on potato chips - with just THREE ingredients - these salty crispy potato strips, cooked in olive oil, will have you...
Calais Bird
Apr 15, 2024
WASABI PESTO
Flowers, flowers everywhere... I stumbled upon this edible WASABI flower at the Union Square farmer's market in NY and it 100% inspired...
Calais Bird
Apr 12, 2024
ALMOND SESAME CRUSTED SALMON CAKES WITH CRISPY CARROT RIBBONS
A long-winded name for a relatively simple dish that boasts COLOR and FLAVOR... it's hard to believe it all started with some canned...
Calais Bird
Apr 6, 2024
SUNNY ESPRESSO PICK-ME-UP
We still have some April showers ahead here in New York but fear not - this sunny espresso pick-me-up will keep you shining even when the...
Calais Bird
Apr 4, 2024
PROTEIN PACKED {CHICKPEA} PASTA
A rare occasion where there's no need for sauce - the sizzling onion & juicy beef make an irresistible (and healthy) tag team. SO QUICK,...
Calais Bird
Apr 1, 2024
TURKEY MEATBALLS!
A flavor extravaganza... not to mention their texture... the secretly grated onion keeps them nice n' tender. The ingredients in these...
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