I spent this past week several hours away from home in work related training; away from my children, husband, phone and computer. On Wednesday, in a panic, I realized we were approaching a challenge week and hadn’t even picked an ingredient! Thankfully, I was able to reach my Ingredient-Challenge Monday partner, Shea who had something […]
Cherry Pecan Chicken Salad
August 3, 2011 By 14 Comments
This week, Food Network Summer Fest has challenged participating bloggers to work with the wonderfully sweet, perfectly in season: cherry. I am blessed to be able to share two recipes this week…the first can be found on my other website: Ingredient Challenge Monday (trust me, you WANT to check this one out). Because it is […]
Easy Vegan Ranch Dressing
August 1, 2011 By 8 Comments
Ranch dressing. Who doesn’t love ranch dressing? Well, okay, maybe people who can’t have dairy…and people who don’t like preservatives and unnatural chemicals in their dressing. I happen to love the flavor of ranch dressing, but I do not like what dairy does to me, nor do I love preservatives or unnatural chemicals in my […]
Ingredient-Challenge Recipe: Gazpacho
July 25, 2011 By 1 Comment
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, […]
Molten Lava Cake (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Grain Free, Soy Free)
July 19, 2011 By 16 Comments
This is not one of those healthy desserts that I so love. This is one of those “I really need a chocolate fix, and not just any chocolate fix, something over the top” desserts that I indulge on just a few times a year. When my family and I took the opportunity to turn a […]
Pan Seared Salmon with Fresh Peach Salsa
July 6, 2011 By 22 Comments
Summer Fest is off to a great start with some amazingly beautiful Grilled Eggplant Recipes. While I unfortunately was not able to join in on the eggplant challenge, I am happy to be able to jump on board with the next seasonal item of choice: Peaches! Succulent and sweet, peaches are favored in desserts, […]
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 […]
