If you know me, you know that I am cautious about what brands/products I recommend/suggest. But, if I find something I love, I can’t help but share! If you know me, you also know that as a mother of 6, I have spent years doing all I can to feed my family nutrient-dense, high-quality foods […]
Puerto Rican Pasteles (Grain-Free Tamales!)
December 20, 2018 By 5 Comments
This time of the year, while everyone is busy working on cookies and candies , I decided that this was the year that I needed to perfect a grain-free tamale. Being from Southern California, I grew up surrounded by a variety of cultures; although a majority of my friends were of Mexican descent. With that, tamales […]
Old Fashioned Buttermilk Pie (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Grain-Free, Paleo Friendly)
November 21, 2018 By 2 Comments
Alright, I know we are on Thanksgiving Eve and your menu is probably set…but, if you’re anything like me, especially if you are prepared to do any sort of grain-free dairy-free type baking today; you probably have everything you need to make this pie on hand! Last week, I asked my Facebook followers what pie […]
Instant Pot Carnitas (Whole 30, Keto)
May 7, 2018 By 2 Comments
As a recipe writer/food blogger, I spend a lot of time working with and testing other people’s recipes…sometimes per their request, sometimes because I know they are just that fabulous and I really want to try their food. When I was gifted Melissa Joulwan’s original Well Fed, there were several recipes that I had […]
Meringue Cookies (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Paleo Friendly)
May 2, 2018 By 4 Comments
Yesterday was my oldest child’s birthday, and as usual, he asked for his favorite cake: German Chocolate. Since I long perfected an “our safe” recipe for this, it was a no brainer how to go about making it happen… But then as I sat and looked at the 6 egg whites that remained after […]
Alfredo Sauce (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Paleo)
April 23, 2018 By Leave a Comment
It may come as a surprise to some of you, but even though all of my recipes shared on this page are 100% gluten and dairy free, except for my children who are sensitive or allergic to dairy, we actually have a few dairy eaters in this house. And every now and then I […]
Cauliflower Stuffing (Paleo, Whole 30, Vegan and Keto Friendly)
November 16, 2017 By Leave a Comment
This time of the year, Americans all have one thing on their mind…. Thanksgiving. And whether it’s the Turkey, the green bean casserole, or even your favorite pie; chances are, we’ve got a great recipe for you. And while most of my feast contains some year over year favorites,there are a few things I like […]
Instant Pot Creamy Tomato Basil Soup (Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Paleo, Whole30, Vegan and Slow Cooker Options Noted)
November 10, 2017 By 1 Comment
This time of the year we eat a lot of soup. Between colder temperatures, hungry teenagers and athletes in our home; soup provides a great way to get a lot of nutrition in one little package, while filling bellies and warming the body. The unfortunate reality is that in order to really get the flavors […]
Vegan 3-Bean Instant Pot Chili
September 25, 2017 By 2 Comments
This recipe is long over due… I have had this recipe in my pocket for some time now, and frankly, it has become a weekly favorite in our home. Which is interesting, because if you look at the history of my shares, you’ll note that our family is primarily Paleo and beans are not […]
