Gazpacho is a soup best served cold. In this nation-wide heat wave, this soup is a welcome change from the norm. When Shea and I agreed to use bell peppers as this week’s challenge ingredient, there were a number of recipes that came to mind. And while I hope to share my favorite grain-free stuffed […]
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 […]
Zucchini Lasagna (GF/CF, Grain-Free, Soy-Free, Vegan Option Noted)
July 2, 2011 By 2 Comments
I am blessed. Truly, completely blessed. My home is filled with amazing children who make me laugh and fill my world with reasons to celebrate every day. I have a husband who works hard for us and would do anything he could to give his family all they need. In my home, I also have […]
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 […]
Red White and Blue Sorbet Sundae
June 28, 2011 By 4 Comments
It’s hot. I mean, really really hot. Yes, I am fully, painfully aware that this is summer, and summer is our warmest season…but seriously. It’s hot. In the past few months (not weeks, months) my town has seen just a handful of days below 100+ degrees. We have had absolutely no rain in the better […]
Blueberry Cobbler (Gluten-free, Dairy-Free, Grain-Free, Vegan)
June 20, 2011 By 2 Comments
Admit it. Blueberries are ah-mazing. These little sweeties are jam packed filled with nutrition, fiber, and yet manage to bring dessert quality flavor with very few calories. From traditional blueberry pies to frozen blueberry sorbet, these luscious little loves are the perfect summer treat. This blueberry cobbler is a healthy twist on a classic dish. […]
Blueberry Sorbet (Sugar-Free, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Vegan)
June 14, 2011 By 5 Comments
Blueberries. These beautiful tiny treats surely pack a punch! In one cup of raw blueberries, you will find a mere 84 calories, 4g of dietary fiber, and a great source of vitamin c, vitamin k and manganese. Blueberries are fabulous in everything from muffins to oatmeal. Heck, blueberries are pretty darn good fresh from the […]
Zucchini Brownies (Gluten-Free, Casein-Free, Refined Sugar-Free, Grain-Free, Vegan). Ingredient-Challenge Monday
June 6, 2011 By 4 Comments
When grown in the proper environment, zucchini plants can easily produce several dozen squash per plant. Because zucchini flourishes in an organic environment; preserves well as a frozen vegetable and pickles well, zucchini is often a top choice for home-growers. Throughout growing season, my husband often asks: “Do you have to put zucchini in everything??” […]
Celiac Awareness, Memorial Day and my fabulous Salted Cayenne Roasted Carob Cheesecake (Gluten-Free, Casein-Free, Grain-Free, Vegan)
May 29, 2011 By 2 Comments
May is a very important month for our family. A month dedicated to Celiac Awareness, I have found many reasons to share why it is I eat the way I do, and why I participate in the blogging community the way I do, this month. Unfortunately being the last month of school, as a teacher […]
