Vegan Basil Pesto with Kale

There are few things in life better than a fresh bowl of pasta swirled with rich, creamy pesto.  The beautiful green hue, tender chunks of ground pine nuts, hints of basil and garlic blended with creamy parmesan; simply blissful. Recently, when faced with exquisite bundles of basil permeating my kitchen, I knew there must be […]

Magic Soup (Simple Egg Drop Recipe) (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Soy Free)

After 11 hours of sleep last night (unheard of in my world), I awoke not only feeling about 80% myself, but also to discover two of my children feeling ill as well.  So a day I hoped to spend making cookies and pomegranate jam, turned into a day of well tested remedies and hopefully the […]

Butternut Squash and Pear Soup, Share Our Holiday Table

If you follow me on Facebook or Twitter, you have likely noted the number of times I have mentioned Share Our Holiday Table this week. To clarify, Share Our Holiday Table is a virtual, progressive fund-raising dinner being hosted by Share Our Strength in effort to raise awareness about childhood hunger. As a mother, ensuring […]

Fried Rice (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Casein Free)

As much as I love turkey, even I grow tired of the same ole same ole following several days worth of leftovers.  Sure, potpie, hot open-faced sandwiches or even cold turkey sandwiches are all great…but what if I just really don’t want another obviously turkey dish?  In steps my favorite left-over solution. Fried rice.  🙂 […]

Cheeze Ravioli (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Soy Free, Casein Free, Egg Free, Vegan)

This is the third and final installment to this weekend’s recipe bundle…I am really excited about this dish and must say, it is one of the better dishes I have made for my family since becoming gluten free.  The fact that this dish is completely vegan yet still rendered a “WOW!” from my meat eating, […]

Easy Tortilla Soup (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Soy Free)

As you can see, this soup is loaded with bright, beautiful vegetables contrasted with nutritious black beans and topped with just a smidge of dairy free cheese. But do you know what the best part of this recipe is? The five minute prep time.

Frozen Lasagna

As much as I would love to continue making posts every Wednesday, I do believe Friday is going to have to be my day.  Between school, children, subbing, church, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and life in general, Wednesday comes and goes faster than I would have ever imagined.  Recently, I was challenged by a couple […]