When Food Network first offered up their Fall Fest calendar, there were a number of ingredients that I was excited to work with…then there were a few that made me think: “What on earth am I going to do with those?” This is one of those weeks. You see, I don’t normally work with beets. […]
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Healthy Lunchbox–Garlic Tomato Basil & Pesto Bruchetta (Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free)
August 31, 2011 By 16 Comments
When preparing school lunches for children with allergies or food sensitivities, most moms (myself included) stay focused on keeping the food we send with our children as “normal” looking as possible. There are times though, where sending our kids with something ‘outside of the box’ is just what they need. I shared my recipe for […]
Cucumber, Mint and Watermelon Salad
July 20, 2011 By 24 Comments
I love cucumbers,which is good since (as mentioned before) , my garden is overflowing with them this year. When Food Network presented cucumbers as the next ingredient for their Summer Fest, I was elated to have another opportunity to share one of my family’s favorite ways to eat this delectable vegetable with you. This Cucumber, […]
Organic Bread and Butter Pickles (Grain-Free, Refined Sugar-Free, Vegan), Ingredient Challenge Monday
July 4, 2011 By 2 Comments
Summertime is a time filled with happy memories of childhood. Family reunions out on the lake. Working with grandpa in the garden. It was in the making of these memories that I learned to love home-grown fruits and vegetables. To favor small batch canning; and to know that with a little time and a lot […]
Italian Seasoned Almond Ricotta Cheeze (Vegan)
June 30, 2011 By 2 Comments
Several months ago, I posted a very flavorful recipe for Seasoned Almond Ricotta Cheeze which was inspired by Heidi from Adventures of a Gluten-Free Mom and Carrie from Ginger Lemon Girl. This cheeze is still a favorite in my household, although I have taken time to tweak and refine this recipe to match a number […]
Vegan Ratatouille With a Twist and Braised Orange Roughy with Fennel, Ingredient-Challenge Monday
March 14, 2011 By 6 Comments
A few weeks ago, I became overwhelmed with the need to add fresh fennel to our menu. I suggested this as an Ingredient for our Ingredient-Challenge Monday group, and while it took a couple of weeks to get everyone on board, I am so excited to have fennel as our featured ingredient today! So excited, […]
Parmesan Cheeze Sprinkles
I have a confession. I am an addict. It is a serious problem. No matter what I do, I can’t seem to break my habit. Don’t get me wrong…I don’t drink. I don’t smoke. I certainly do not do drugs. So now you are asking what I might be an addict of. Well, cookbooks to […]
Parmesan Cheeze Sprinkles
October 16, 2010 By 7 Comments
I have a confession. I am an addict. It is a serious problem. No matter what I do, I can’t seem to break my habit. Don’t get me wrong…I don’t drink. I don’t smoke. I certainly do not do drugs. So now you are asking what I might be an addict of. Well, cookbooks to […]
Easy Tortilla Soup (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Soy Free)
For those who know me personally, you know that my life has gone from zero to 180 in just the last few weeks. Well, okay, with five kids maybe I was never at zero, but comparatively speaking it certainly feels that way. This week I spent five days at my kids school subbing for a […]
Easy Tortilla Soup (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Soy Free)
October 8, 2010 By 3 Comments
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.
