My sister-in-law brought a wonderful sesame noodle salad to a recent celebration. It wasn’t my birthday, but her homemade dish tasted like a delicious gift. She used zucchini noodles in lieu of pasta for a purely plant-based spin, and to make it naturally gluten-free. Everyone loved it. I’ve since made several renditions of her recipe,…
Salads & Sides
Gluten Free Pasta Salad
Nothing attracts more eyes on a summer table spread than this colorful gluten-free pasta salad. It’s a simple, yet beautiful array of complimentary tastes tossed with a savory Greek-style salad dressing that my whole family loves. My brother actually wants me to bottle and sell the dressing. So he’ll be upset that I’m sharing this…
Gluten Free Sautéed Green Beans and Mushrooms
Made with just a handful of ingredients, this easy Gluten Free Sautéed Green Beans and Mushrooms recipe will compliment any meal this holiday season! Enjoy these tasty green beans with Garlic & Herb Crusted Beef Roast and Gluten & Dairy Free Dinner Rolls for a dinner your family won’t forget! Saturday, I was grocery shopping…
Dairy Free Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
These smooth and creamy Dairy Free Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes are so easy and convenient to prepare. I love being able to throw everything in the Instant Pot bowl and walk away, instead of babysitting a boiling pot over the stove. I can’t believe this weekend is Easter! It just seems unreal to me that…
Oven Roasted Horseradish Dijon Potatoes
Thank you Potatoes USA for sponsoring this post. Make a delicious and convenient meal for your family tonight with potatoes! These Oven Roasted Horseradish Dijon Potatoes are a side dish my family all loves. When I had the opportunity to collaborate with Potatoes USA, I decided it was the perfect time to share this recipe…
Quick Kimchi Cucumbers
These Quick Kimchi Cucumbers will easily become one of your favorite healthy recipes. The combination of salty + spicy is addicting! 2018. Happy New Year, everyone! I’m starting off this new year feeling very inspired. I recently bought a new camera, enrolled in a new photography course, and am looking forward to creating more new…
Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe
This delicious roasted butternut squash recipe will be the highlight of your dinner table. Sweet squash and tangy apples are paired with tart cherries and crunchy walnuts. It’s literally a match made in heaven! Fall is here! Our weather has cooled down and my electric blanket is already getting a ton of use! One of the…
Tuna and Bacon Quinoa Bowl with Lemony Vinaigrette
This Tuna and Bacon Quinoa Bowl with Lemony Vinaigrette came to fruition one afternoon when I was trying to think of some new easy and convenient, yet healthy meal ideas. We’ve been so busy lately, that our dinners have often times been made on the fly. “Fast food” in our family does not mean running through…
Asian Chicken Salad
I finally signed up for a 6-week photography class (yay!) with a local professional photographer. So once a week I spend 2.5 hours of kid-free time (double yay!) learning about my camera and photography in general. The class has been extremely helpful! I’m already feeling more comfortable with my camera, but definitely looking forward to learning more…
Instant Pot Refried Beans
These Instant Pot Refried Beans are a staple in our house. They are creamy and satisfying, yet incredibly affordable and freeze well. Enjoy these flavorful pinto beans over rice, in tortillas, or however you desire. You won’t believe how easy this recipe is! When I first got my Instant Pot, I was so excited that…
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,…
Pan Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Apples
I was in Costco the other day (By myself… kid-free… that never happens!) and came across these pretty Brussels sprouts. My oldest daughter loves Brussels sprouts – like loves them, loves them. So I decided to get some, and make this Pan Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Apples dish for her that’s full of…
World’s Best Crock Pot Refried Beans
I don’t know about you, but if I can make a big batch of a particular food item and freeze it in portions for later use, I will. This is one of those classic recipes where I do just that, because it makes a whole lotta delicious beans that the entire family loves (and double bonus – beans…
Dairy Free Macaroni & Cheese
Your whole family won’t believe this creamy Dairy Free Vegan Macaroni & Cheese contains no dairy! It will satisfy the pickiest of eaters! When I gave up dairy it was very difficult for me to also give up my macaroni and cheese. Well… okay, honestly it was hard to give up cow’s milk dairy cheese in…
Berry Spinach Detox Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
Weather: overcast & cloudy, 17 degrees (F) Not food related, but are you a fan of Despicable Me? Or are your kids? Some good family friends recently bought our girls Despicable Me 2 Monopoly. What a HOOT that game is! I highly recommend it for kids; it’s much easier to play and learn than the…
Traditional Stuffing with Parsley, Sage & Thyme
Whenever I think of Thanksgiving meal, my mind immediately goes straight to dessert (like to Dairy Free Eggnog, Guilt-Free Pecan Pie Cookies or Maple Pumpkin Pie). But coming in at a close second is always stuffing. I love stuffing, especially slathered in gravy and mingled with small bits of turkey or whatever else is…
Mashed Cauliflower with Roasted Garlic & Chives
Several weeks ago I was checking out at the grocery store when the man behind me was inspecting the goods in my cart and says, “Wow, you eat really healthy; you’ve got a lot of produce there.” The man went on to tell me he owned a farm, which to my surprise was located within…
Raw Beet, Carrot & Apple Salad with Ginger Lime Dressing
Beets are not something I would normally purchase, so working with them was a new experience (but a good one!). After a quick search online, I found that beets are highly nutritious (especially when eaten raw) and contain antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and detoxification properties. They’ve even been thought to have anti-cancer benefits. All the more reason…
Marinated Veggie Kabobs for the BBQ
Invited to a barbeque or a family get together and need to bring a dish to share? No problem! These veggie kabobs will feed several people, fit several diet types (gluten free, allergy friendly, GAPS, Paleo, Primal, vegan, etc.) and will certainly be a popular favorite. Marinated Veggie Kabobs Recipe: For the Marinade: 4 tablespoons…
Garlic Lover’s Roasted Cauliflower
This Garlic Lover’s Roasted Cauliflower is one of my family’s favorite recipes. We fight over the crunchy bits of garlic! This Garlic Lover’s Roasted Cauliflower is seriously my favorite way to eat and prepare cauliflower. When cauliflower is roasted in the oven, it gets nice and golden, and a little crispy! It’s almost like a…
