When I was little, I remember my mom making popsicles very similiar to these, but she used orange juice concentrate and cane sugar instead of pure unsweetened orange juice and honey/stevia. In any case, I loved the popsicles she made for my brother and I, and wanted to recreate them for my girls, just with…
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Grain Free Fried Alaskan Rex Sole
My sister was in town last week. We had a really great time camping, sightseeing, and just hanging out. One of the highlights of the past week was our trip up to the Matanuska Glacier. The Matanuska Glacier is located north/northeast of Anchorage, Alaska (I’d say it’s about a 2 – 2.5 hour drive from…
Version #2 – Gluten & Rice Free Multigrain Bread Recipe (for two full-sized bread loaves)
Making bread, or any other baked good gets to be a chore when life is busy or I’m not feeling well. Lately I’ve been making our family’s favorite bread, but making two loaves at once. I leave one out for us to use, and slice, wrap, and freeze the other. It’s been a huge time…
Pretty Pretty Pink Princess Slime
There once lived two little princesses who were driving their mother insane. So mother decided to test out a recipe for slime online. It was a success the princesses were impressed! They played with the slime and saved mother 2.5 hours of time (no kidding)! Enough of the rhyming! This stuff was cool and super…
Chocolate Chip Cookie Bites (Grain, Egg & Refined Sugar Free)
Here is another favorite recipe I make for my goofy girls (I love these cookies too)! This recipe is linked to the GFE Virtual Support Group, Grateful GAPS Holiday Foods, Allergy Free Wednesdays, Allergy Friendly Friday, Slightly Indulgent Tuesday, Simple Lives Thursday, Wellness Weekend, and the Gluten-Free Homemaker. Chocolate Chip Cookies Bites Yields 1 dozen…
Abbi’s Grain Free Toddler Bites (vegan)
Prior to becoming gluten and corn free, my Abbi used to be a very picky eater (she still can be at times – she is definitely a toddler!). Though throughout all of her picky stages, one food has always remained a constant favorite: raw almonds. If I couldn’t get Abbi to eat anything on her…
Goat Cheese Spread for Crackers or Veggies
We put our Christmas tree up this weekend. We had a wonderful time as a family decorating the tree, but unpacking the ornaments is always an extra special treat for me. When I was little, my Aunt owned a Hallmark store in Michigan, so every year she would send me and my brother ornaments. As…
Refined Sugar-Free Cranberry Sauce
I don’t know about you, but growing up, cranberry sauce always came from a can. It didn’t dawn on me until I was older that you could actually make your own cranberry sauce (I know, what a concept). When I was little, I actually prided myself on being able to get the cranberry sauce out…
Dairy Free Peppermint Hot Cocoa
A baby moose was hanging out in my driveway this morning. Momma wasn’t too far behind him, but this little guy was so cute – I just had to share his picture! It is COLD outside! The high temp at my house for today was 1 degree (F). Supposedly the winds are supposed to pick…
Tomato Free Chili with Fire Roasted Poblanos
I am really, really giddy about this recipe. For two years now I have dreamt of a tomato free chili and finally, FINALLY… I have a recipe that will become a staple in our house! I am confident all chili lovers (whether you can have tomatoes or not) will enjoy this recipe. You don’t even…
Mom Ancheta’s Filipino Pancit Canton
My husband is Filipino, so I’ve had the opportunity over the years (before going GF anyways) to sample some of my MIL’s Filipino cuisine. Hands down, my favorite traditional Filipino food is pancit – fresh veggies, tender chicken, flavorful noodles… yum! Did you know that in the Filipino culture noodles represent long life and good…
Homemade Sugar Free Chocolate Bars
Many of you who follow my Facebook page know I began a 10 day sugar free challenge today in the hopes of getting my current arthritis/psoriasis flare under control. For the next 10 days I’ll ONLY use stevia as a sweetener (I’m even giving up agave nectar, maple syrup, honey, and coconut sugar). BUT… what…
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…
Homemade Ranch Dressing
This Homemade Ranch Dressing recipe is so delicious and easy to make (even your kids can make it!). You’ll never want to go back to store-bought again! It is very rare that I purchase an already made salad dressing or dip. I generally make all of ours from scratch, or mostly scratch (I use store-bought…
Gluten Free Outback Steakhouse Copycat Bread
We had a great Memorial Day weekend. I hope you all did too. We couldn’t have asked for better weather here in south central Alaska. I have tan lines (which is amazing… I am your typical halibut-belly-white Alaskan girl). The lawn now looks wonderful thanks to my husband, and the girls even got to jump…
Sugar Free Chocolate Macaroons
What a beautiful evening in Alaska! It’s 9pm and the sun is still shining. We even have blue skies! Sugar Free Chocolate Macaroons: Yields about 16 cookies 4 egg whites from large eggs 1/8 tsp sea salt 1 tsp vanilla 1/4 teaspoon NuNaturals Liquid Vanilla Stevia 2 cups unsweetened coconut, finely shredded 2 TBSP…
Gluten Free Oatmeal Millet Bread
This Gluten Free Oatmeal Millet Bread is a hearty, soft loaf of bread that can be used for everything from sandwiches to toast. It’s a full-sized loaf of bread, so it’s much larger than any of the pre-made gluten-free loaves you’ll find in stores. The texture on the inside is tender and springy. It’s hard…
Melt-in-your-mouth Valentine’s Day Brownies!
The only thing missing is the non-dairy vanilla ice cream and 2 spoons!! The perfect texture… slightly gooey, a little cake like, and a bit of a crunchy top layer. Don’t be afraid to add chopped pecans, walnuts, or even Enjoy Life GF/DF chocolate chips to the mixture! Happy Valentine’s Day!! Preheat your oven to…
The Gluten Free German Puffed Pancake
I had never heard of a German Puffed Pancake (a.k.a. Dutch Baby) until my sister in law told me what it was. It’s basically just one big puffed up pancake baked in the oven, normally in a cast iron skillet. It sounded intriguing, so I thought I would try it. The result? Something very similar…
Yeast Free Flatbread / Pizza Crust / Dinner Rolls / Hamburger Buns
I’ve got to hand it to the folks at Living Without Magazine… they’re awesome. If you aren’t familiar with their publication, I highly recommend checking out their website and subscribing to the magazine. They have TONS of great tips, articles, and recipes for those of us who suffer from food allergies and/or sensitivities. There is…