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A cookbook review of Nourishing Meals… and a giveaway!

A few weeks ago I got an email from Ali Segersten of Whole Life Nutrition asking if I’d be interested in reviewing her and her husband, Tom Malterre’s, new cookbook, “Nourishing Meals.”  Like a giddy school girl I hastily responded with a resounding “YES!” I’ve been an avid fan of Ali and Tom’s since I [...]

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Holy Guacamole!

Due to popular demand… here is my guac recipe (sorry no pic)! Super Simple Guacamole Recipe: 2 large avocados 1 garlic clove, minced 1 – 2 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh squeezed 1/2 tsp sea salt 1/2 tsp adobo seasoning (I use Penzey’s Adobo, but if you don’t have this seasoning in your cupboard, try a [...]

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Macaroni & (Goat) Cheese with Peas & Chicken

16 oz. of gluten free pasta 5 oz. of goat cheese (I like the Kirkland Goat Cheese best) 1/2 cup frozen peas 1 1/2 cup chicken breast, already cooked and chopped sea salt pepper Cook the pasta according to package directions and strain.  Pour hot pasta into a large bowl; crumble pieces of the goat [...]

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SF Blueberry Topping for Pancakes & Waffles (stevia sweetened/diabetic & anti-candida friendly)

  It’s day 3 of the sugar free challenge and so far so good.  I think I’ve noticed a few slight differences in how I’ve been feeling, but I’m going to wait a few more days to report on them. I made Fluffy Gluten Free Pancakes for breakfast this morning.  I normally have pure maple [...]

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Healthy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (egg, refined sugar, xanthan/guar gum free)

I know… it’s been a while since I’ve posted a recipe!!  Sorry!  We’ve been busy working on the house and enjoying what’s left of summer.  Leaves are already starting to turn colors here in Alaska; fall is quickly approaching! These cookies are a perfect healthy treat for lunch boxes! Healthy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (egg, refined [...]

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The better way to cook quinoa

  photo source For the longest time I had a really hard time eating quinoa.  The smell of it would bother me and the taste of it would make me nauseous, if not sick. The suggested way to cook quinoa, is to rinse it, then cook it like you would rice: simmer quinoa in water [...]

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Homemade Ranch Dressing

We all love this ranch dressing recipe.  Thankfully Abbi (my very picky eater) is interested in eating more of her dinner if she can dip whatever it is we’re eating in a bit of ranch.  Works for me.  I know many of you moms out there can relate! This recipe is linked to Slightly Indulgent [...]

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Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Apple Chutney Stuffing

  Let me just say this: Bacon + pork tenderloin + homemade apple chutney = juicy, tender, flavorful awesomeness!   Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Apple Chutney Stuffing Here’s what you’ll need: 1 pork tenderloin, 2.5 – 3 lbs 1 package Applegate Farms Hardwood Smoked Sunday Bacon 1 Apple Chutney recipe (see below) cooking twine [...]

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Gluten Free Hamburger Buns

It really bothers me when we have hamburgers and my girls have to go without a bun.  I go without a bun too, but that doesn’t bother me.  Okay, maybe it bothers me a little teenie bit, but it hurts my heart knowing my girls are missing out on something. I’ve made hamburger buns three [...]

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Dairy & Sugar Free Fudgesicles

  Have you ever had Jello Pudding Pops?  They used to be my favorite popsicle treat when I was a kid (pre-gluten free/dairy free lifestyle, of course).  I probably would have eaten a whole box of them if my mom would’ve let me!  This recipe some-what reminds me of those beloved pudding pops.  I hope [...]

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