When I eat a cookie, I want it to be soft and chewy. The gluten-free cookies that I have tried are usually the opposite. Michaell at Foodscape is in agreement with me and has created a softer gluten-free chocolate chip cookie. While I’m trying to eat healthier, it can be hard to let go of some of the comfort foods, … Read More ...
Mexican Cauliflower Crust Pizza
There are many people trying to eat gluten free these day. There are many restaurants that are also trying to add more gluten free items to their menu. Our favorite pizza joint has a gluten free pizza. This would be an extra way to get veggies into your kids diet. I might give it a try, but I’m not big … Read More ...
Raw Salted Caramel Brownies
For you health nuts and those still sticking to your diet, here is a treat for you. The only thing I hate about eating healthy is that it is so expensive. At least when you first start out with supplies and ingredients. I’m not chocolate cake fan, but I love brownies and caramel. I’m hoping these brownies will take care … Read More ...
Tiramisu Macaron Cake
I’m not a tiramisu fan, since I don’t like coffee. This macaron cake looks splendid! I think I would change the flavors for a s’mores. What a wonderful dessert to serve after dinner or for a brunch. Angela created this dessert to serve after an afternoon tea. Someday, I will have afternoon tea!
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Banana Smoothie Breakfast Bites
I’m always in search of a breakfast item, that I can send out the door with my daughter. Unfortunately, she is like me as a teen and doesn’t have breakfast before school. The extra sleep is so vital for teens. Plus, neither one of us are big breakfast fans and can’t eat before 8:00 am. These no bake banana smoothie … Read More ...
Blueberry Lemon Ice Cream Pie
This pie is gluten-free and dairy-free! A bonus no bake recipe, you let your freezer do the work. What a great dessert to end a barbecue with! You might have to dig into the blueberries you froze early, but it would be worth it. I’m having dinner with my parents tomorrow night and I think I’m going to surprise them … Read More ...
Cuban Picadillo
If you love chili, but want it fast. This might be a good replacement for you. This is kind of the Cuban version of chili and it is gluten-free. Another great meal if you are teaching your teens how to cook. There isn’t a lot of ingredients and it’s an easy recipe. I’m thinking this would be perfect for those … Read More ...
Coconut Lime Watermelon Slushie
When the humidity and heat come in, I just want something cold and refreshing to drink. This watermelon slushie looks like it would hit the spot. Serve it in the mini watermelons as shown, or in a glass. You can even freeze the leftovers into popsicles.
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Healthy Fresh Mint Chocolate Cookies
Here are some refreshing and gluten-free chocolate cookies. These cookies are gluten-free, but you could use real flour instead. Dip them in chocolate and it would be a healthier thin mint cookie. A great cookie to cleanse the palate after a barbecue. Make sure you cut some extra mint to have in your sweet tea.
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10 Gluten-Free Cinco De Mayo Recipes
Here are some gluten-free recipes to help you ring in Cinco De Mayo or anytime you feel like eating Mexican food. For me that could be every night, luckily I try to cook more for my family. Even if you don’t have to eat gluten-free, give the recipes a try.
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Gluten-free and Dairy-free Hot Cross Buns
Since Good Friday is coming up, I thought I would provide a gluten and dairy free version for everyone. I’ve never had a hot cross bun, due to the raisins, but I might have to replace them with dried cranberries or cherries as suggested. This wasn’t a Easter tradition in our household either, but they did look delicious in the … Read More ...
No Bake Chocolate Coconut Butter Bunnies
Here is a healthy chocolate bunny for those of you that are trying to be healthier or have children with allergies. It is listed as gluten free, dairy free and sugar free. Looks like you have to make sure you pick up the right stevia product or you may not get the correct result. It is liquid vanilla flavored stevia. … Read More ...
25 Gluten-Free Easter Recipes
Here are some ideas for the Easter dinner to the desserts that are gluten-free. Remember just because it says gluten-free, it doesn’t mean you can’t try these recipes if you don’t have a gluten problem. It’s just like eating sugar-free or dairy-free, there are certain ingredients that are replaced with alternatives. You can give some of the recipes a try … Read More ...
10 Quinoa Recipes
Quinoa has been around for many, many years, but has recently come back on the “popular market” with the increased awareness of gluten intolerance.
Did you know that quinoa is actually a seed from a plant related to the spinach family? Because of it’s family genes, it carries with it a lot of nutritional value and has a flavor almost … Read More ...
Healthy Dessert Recipes – gluten, dairy and sugar-free
Valentine’s Day is a week away. I’m behind on my preparations, thanks to old man winter. Here are some treats to make for your loved ones with food allergies or because you want to try to be healthier. These look so good, I don’t think anyone will know that certain main ingredients are missing.
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