These Instant Pot Refried Beans are a staple in our house. They are creamy and satisfying, yet incredibly affordable. Enjoy these flavorful beans over rice, in tortillas, or however you desire. You won’t believe how easy this recipe is! From Reader Carole: “I made these today: the BEST beans I’ve ever made. I’ve been searching…
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Best Gluten-Free Pizza Crust
Pizza is one of those timeless classics that never loses popularity. It can be personalized according to individual preference, and thankfully, allergies. Just because you’re gluten and/or dairy free doesn’t mean you still can’t sink your teeth into a delicious slice of pizza. I developed this Best Gluten-Free Pizza Crust out of necessity. Shortly after my…
Gluten Free Chocolate Crinkles
When I was little, these Chocolate Crinkles were my favorite cookie. I liked that they were chocolate, but I super loved that they were rolled in powdered sugar and then crackled on the baking sheet as they cooked. They taste like decadent brownies, just in cookie form! While these Gluten Free Chocolate Crinkles are a sweeter recipe…
Sausage Stuffed Mini Peppers with Kale
I’m in shock that it’s December 14th. Wow! Where has the first half of December gone?! Thankfully, I started shopping on Amazon and Etsy for Christmas presents months ago (I LOVE Etsy!), so we are nearly done. Now it’s just getting through this week of work (I’m taking the week of the 21st off), cleaning,…
Gluten Free Dairy Free Sugar Cookies
I am SO happy to be sharing a new recipe with you today! It feels like, in terms of this site, I’ve fallen off the map. That’s mostly true. Working nearly 30 hours a week, homeschool, and a calendar full of appointments has me neglecting my passion. I promise you, I have no intentions of…
15 Ways to Help Someone in Chronic Pain
15 Ways to Help Someone in Chronic Pain By Megan Ancheta As someone who battles psoriatic arthritis, spondylitis, and Hashimoto’s disease, Megan Ancheta understands first hand what it’s like to suffer from chronic pain. 1. Ask about their pain levels (they change daily). I am a master actor. It is second nature for me to…
Gluten Free Vegan Sandwich Bread
I had a really good day today in the kitchen. It is so therapeutic for me to make a mess, sink my hands into dough, and bake all day… and that’s exactly what I did. See, what I haven’t shared with you, and what I hadn’t anticipated sharing, is that I’ve been working on a gluten-free,…
Part 2: When a Diet Doesn’t Heal Chronic Illness
When I first wrote When a Diet Doesn’t Heal Chronic Illness, it was an attempt to let loose some very raw emotions. I didn’t count on it turning into something so encouraging. The minute I clicked on the post publish button, the comments, emails, and Facebook messages started pouring in – in droves. I had no…
When a Diet Doesn’t Heal Chronic Illness
I’m struggling emotionally. I’m in physical pain, yes, because of my psoriatic arthritis and spondylitis, but mentally I’m beating myself up. I’m grieving. Grieving the idea that some days I. Just. Can’t. I can’t continue with treating this illness with diet alone and I’m on the brink of heading into my rheumatologist’s office and asking…
Smoked Salmon and Veggie Frittata
Darn autoimmune diseases. They totally messed up my exercise routine last week. I was so disappointed! It is such a battle when my mind is willing and able, but my body is not. 🙁 It all started with exhaustion, but when the pain set in at the bottom of my spine and I was overcome with horrible nausea, I…
Sugar Free Vanilla Macaroons
Low carb cookies without the guilt! These Sugar Free Vanilla Macaroons are totally sugar free, sweetened entirely with stevia. So have two… or four! 😉 This summer I set a personal goal to exercise and get healthier since, as of lately, exercise has essentially been nonexistent in my life. Not only would I love to trim down…
Gluten Free Honey Graham Crackers
Summer… oh how I love summer! While we haven’t been camping just yet, we’ve done a few home improvement projects. Last weekend, what we anticipated would be a cheap Saturday single-day project turned into a slightly spendy, multi-weekend one. I’m afraid if I mention the words “coffee table” or “paint” to my husband one more time…
Tropical Orange Fruit Snacks
You know the feeling when you’re working really hard to get something just right, and then suddenly a little one appears, and they give a giggle and sneak in for attack?! Yeah, that totally happens here all the time. This time I certainly couldn’t blame little Abbi though. These Tropical Orange Fruit Snacks are soooo…
Paleo Chocolate Zucchini Bread
You know those phases of life, the ones where you feel like you are so busy you can’t see straight?? That is where I’m finding myself, in a season of busyness. I haven’t had the chance to play in the kitchen much, and don’t tell my family that I’m openly admitting this, but when momma…
Gluten Free Vegan Strawberry Pop Tarts
3.14.15 Happy Pi Day! What better way to celebrate Pi Day than with hand pies, that are made with a perfectly flaky crust, full of strawberry jam, and covered in a sweet glaze (a.k.a. pop tarts)? Did you ever eat pop tarts as a kid? I did; I liked mine toasted, and then covered in butter….
Paleo Double Chocolate Mint Cookies
Rich chocolate meets peppermint for the ultimate Paleo indulgence! I originally developed this recipe for Paleo Double Chocolate Mint Cookies about 2 years ago. Between my SIL and I, we’ve made them numerous times for get togethers, birthdays, camping trips, and various holidays. We’ve stuffed them with homemade marshmallows, and even used them for Paleo…
Chai Spiced Honey Granola with Coconut Oil
Have you seen Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day? Oh my goodness, it’s absolutely hilarious! We watched it last night as a family and really enjoyed it. I just love Steve Carell! In addition to spending some quality family time with my loves this weekend, Sunday afternoon I spent several hours prepping food for the…
Real Food Strawberry Marshmallows (Corn Syrup-Free)
Boost your s’mores up a notch with these luscious Real Food Strawberry Marshmallows (Corn Syrup-Free). These babies are fluffy and light, yet have a delicious and distinctive strawberry flavor. Hi everyone! Sorry I’ve been few and far between these days; I ended up going back to work. It wasn’t something I planned on doing, but a part-time…
Best Gluten-Free Food Blogger Recipes of 2014
There were a CRAZY amount of amazing recipes posted by my fellow food bloggers in 2014. So many, that I decided to compile a list of my favorite gluten-free recipes from some of the food bloggers I consider friends. So… go grab a cup of coffee or tea, and settle in to peruse the list. And…
Smokey Chicken and Green Beans Over Quinoa
Happy New Year! 2014 was a fantastic year filled with lots of great moments and memories, but I look forward to 2015 with hope and excitement. There will be new goals, accomplishments, and even more memories made. I can’t wait to see what this new year brings! When I set out to make this Smokey…
