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Hands down the best gluten-free carrot cake around! Easy to make with everyday ingredients and topped with a blanket of fluffy cream cheese frosting. Nobody will guess this is gluten-free! Easter dinner isn’t complete without a delicious carrot cake for dessert! I’ve been making this carrot sheet cake for a few years now and it’s ...
The BEST recipe for quinoa salad! Full of toasted pine nuts, corn, cranberries, greens, parmesan and all tossed with a creamy buttermilk basil dressing. Perfect for meal prep, bbqs, parties or anytime! This quinoa salad is an absolute game changer. My friend made it for a playgroup party last month and I’ve been making it […]...
An EASY method for making chocolate fondue at home! Whether you want dark, milk or white chocolate fondue – this method is fool-proof! Rich, DECADENT and perfect for all the dipping. One of my family’s favorite Valentine’s Day traditions is chocolate fondue! We usually do it the weekend before Valentine’s Day and it’s a fun […]...
Gooey, melted cheese with the zesty flavor of marinated artichoke hearts. An easy, party favorite....
Also known as "magic sweet potatoes" at our house. Something about them being cut into medallions and roasted makes them magically extra delicious!...
Instant Pot Southwestern Chicken and Rice! Throw everything in the instant pot and walk away. You’ll have a delicious, satisfying, healthy dinner 30 minutes later! Have you jumped on the Instant Pot train yet? I caved and bought one on cyber Monday when they were a smoking deal last November. I know a lot of people […]...
Sausage Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole! An easy, gluten-free, make-ahead breakfast everyone will love! This Sausage Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole is a total crowd-pleaser! It’s full of flavorful sausage and veggies and makes a great make-ahead breakfast. There are so many times when it’s helpful to have an easy, make-ahead breakfast. I&#...
Gluten-Free Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake! Moist date cakes covered in a decadent, buttery toffee sauce. A show-stopping (but easy!) holiday dessert everyone will love. This post was created in partnership with Nielsen-Massey Vanillas Be sure to follow Nielsen-Massey Vanilla to hear about more of their delicious products! Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/P...
The Best Gluten-Free Banana Bread! EASY to make with perfect texture and delicious flavor! Sure to become your go-to gluten-free banana bread recipe! The Best Gluten-Free Banana Bread Is there anything better than a piece of warm banana bread slathered in butter? Dreamy. Everyone needs a go-to banana bread recipe! Since going gluten-free I have [&h...
Instant Pot Turkey Meatballs and Yellow Rice! Tender skillet meatballs cook together with a flavorful yellow rice. Quick, easy and sure to be an instant favorite! Do you have a favorite go-to recipe that you make in the instant pot? I am SO excited to share this recipe with you because it has become one […]...
Gluten-Free Flatbread! Amazing pockless pita or naan – perfect for wrapping, dipping or as an accompaniment to your favorite meal. Simple to make! When you’re gluten-free, delicious pita, naan or flatbread can be hard to come by. But sometimes you just need something bready to wrap up greek chicken or dip in Indian curry dishes. [&helli...
Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup! An easy, weeknight dinner. Flavorful, comforting and healthy! I’ve never met a soul who doesn’t love Chicken Tortilla Soup! It’s flavorful, comforting and healthy to boot. If you’re like me and always on the hunt for easy, delicious and satisfying instant pot recipes, you’ll want t...
The easiest crepes you'll ever make! Full of wholesome ingredients and perfect for your favorite crepe fillings. ...
Summer corn salad with tomatoes and feta. So simple, but completely addicting. A naturally gluten-free side and great way to enjoy fresh corn and tomatoes! This summer corn salad is such a simple, yet tasty summer side. I’ve made it 3 times over the past month or so for different events and ever time I […]...
Gluten-Free Zucchini Bread! EASY and completely delicious! Lightly sweet and perfectly moist. UPDATED 7/2018: This Gluten-Free Zucchini Bread is still my favorite tried-and-true recipe! I look forward to making it every year and even 3 mini loaves don’t last long at my house. I originally developed this recipe using my gluten-free flour ble...
Gluten-Free Italian Pasta Salad – our favorite pasta salad! Loaded with crunchy veggies, cheese, pepperoni and tossed together with a zesty homemade dressing. Always a crowd-pleaser! Summertime is all about the sides and salads if you ask me. I’m crazy about naturally gluten-free BBQ sides like The Best Homemade Potato Salad or t...
The BEST Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies! A few tricks make these gluten-free cookies perfect – soft, chewy, golden and irresistible! The Best Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies If you’ve been searching for the BEST gluten-free chocolate chip cookie recipe – look no further! I’ve been eating 100% gluten-free for almost 6 ...
Dairy-Free Baked Ziti! This recipe will AMAZE you. The cashew cream sauce sets up just like ricotta – but totally dairy-free! I feel like I’ve been holding out on you with this recipe. I’ve made this Dairy-Free Baked Ziti many times now and have perfected the recipe. Believe me when I say it – this […]...
Creamy Cauliflower Tuna on Rice! A comfort-food favorite made healthy with creamy cauliflower sauce. Easy, kid-friendly and delicious! This post was created in partnership with Chicken of the Sea. Growing up, one of my Mom’s go-to dinners was Creamed Tuna on Rice. It was one of those last-minute, what-can-I-make-from-the-pantry kind of meal...
Sticky chicken! Tender chunks of chicken baked in a sweet and tangy pineapple glaze. A crowd-pleasing, kid-friendly favorite that is perfect for any occasion! This post was created in partnership with Dole Packaged Foods. Happy New Year! I hope you all had wonderful and delicious holidays. We had a relaxing, staycation Christmas which was just [&...
Instant Pot Sausage Lentil Stew! A cozy, hearty stew made easy in the instant pot. Full of flavor and so satisfying! If you’re like me and always on the hunt for easy, delicious and satisfying instant pot recipes, you’ll want to try this one! I love how hearty and cozy sausage lentil stew is and […]...
Gluten-Free Pumpkin Cheesecake! NOBODY will guess this is gluten-free! Lightly spiced, creamy and totally luxurious. The perfect crowd-pleasing holiday dessert! If you’re looking for a show-stopping gluten-free holiday dessert – look no further! This Gluten-Free Pumpkin Cheesecake is one of my favorite desserts of all-time – glute...
Dairy-Free Banana Cream Pie! Made with REAL dairy-free vanilla pudding. Nobody will ever guess this pie is dairy-free! Easily gluten-free using gluten-free pie crust. It’s time to think about Thanksgiving pies! Hooray! Are you a banana cream pie lover? Banana cream pie usually made an appearance at my house for Thanksgiving growing up. It was...
Instant Pot Creamy Pumpkin Maple Oatmeal! No-stir, perfectly soft oats cooked for 10 minutes in the pressure cooker. Lightly sweet with all the flavors of fall! {Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free} I LOVE steel cut oats – but don’t love the long cook time on busy mornings. A few years ago I discovered Overnight Steel Cut Oats and was […]...
Pumpkin Power Breakfast Cookies! Healthy, gluten-free and vegan cookies. Delicious and kid-friendly! CLICK HERE TO PIN THE RECIPE FOR LATER! I decided to call these cookies Pumpkin Power Cookies for a reason! They are like magic. The flavor and texture is so delicious nobody will guess these cookies are gluten-free, vegan, grain-free and naturall...
The Best 100% Buckwheat Waffles! Light, crispy and delicious – but packed with protein, fiber and nutrients! {Gluten & Dairy-Free} These 100% Buckwheat Waffles are a family favorite at my house! We make them so often I actually can’t believe I haven’t shared the recipe yet. Buckwheat is a gluten-free superfood. It is one of [&...
I am currently 33 weeks pregnant with baby #3! I was diagnosed with celiac disease when my oldest son was 18 months old so this is my second gluten-free pregnancy. My celiac disease was actually triggered by my first pregnancy. You can read more about my diagnosis here. Eating gluten-free during the first trimester is […]...
Coconut Flour Peanut Butter Banana Muffins! Easy, protein-rich muffins with a light and fluffy texture. Melt in your mouth delicious! These Coconut Flour Peanut Butter Banana Muffins are one of my favorite gluten-free baked goods to date! My love for healthy muffins runs deep. (As evidenced by these Grain-Free Buckwheat Morning Glory...
The BEST ever potato salad! Everyone always asks for this recipe. Such a crowd-pleaser! Potato salad is one of my absolute favorite things about summer! I love that so many summer BBQ dishes are naturally gluten-free. Give me a plate with baked beans, coleslaw, potato salad and watermelon and I’m a happy camper. This potato salad […]...
Chocolate Flax Superfood Shake! A creamy, healthy way to start your day. Kid-friendly and tastes like a treat! This post was created in partnership with Good Karma Foods. This Chocolate Flax “Superfood” Shake is a breakfast we’ve made on repeat for a few years now. I love making smoothies in the morning for quick, healthy break...
Gluten-Free Mint Brownies! Easy, decadent and undetectably gluten-free! (Dairy-Free Option) Mint brownies are the best of all brownies if you ask me. They hold a special place in my heart because the college I went to is known for it’s mint brownies. My best friends and I would meet up for “mint brownie study breaks” […]...
These Chocolate Almond Butter Muffins have fulfilled all my healthy muffin dreams. They are light, moist and full of healthy ingredients. These might look like your average chocolate muffin, but trust me when I say these are anything but ordinary! I love, love easy healthy muffins recipes but was seriously lacking a good chocolate muffin [&hellip...
Gluten-Free Chicken Pesto Melts! Delicious, easy sandwiches with chicken, pesto mayo, spinach, red onion and havarti cheese. All grilled to melty, toasted perfection! Do you eat gluten-free and ever get tired of having sandwiches on mini slices of bread? I totally do! Sometimes you just want a big, real-deal sandwich you can sink your te...
Thai Chicken & Sweet Potato Mason Jar Salads! Easy, delicious and prep for meal prep for the week. Are you into meal prep? It is a whole new world to me and I’m loving it! My husband and I have been trying to get better at prepping healthy lunches at the beginning of the week so […]...
Gluten-Free Spaetzle! (German Egg Noodles) Perfect for serving with sauces and stews! If you’re gluten-free and you’ve been missing egg noodles, this recipe is for you! It is my family’s tradition to serve German food around the holidays and a German feast wouldn’t be complete without spaetzle noodles. If you’ve never ...
Vegan Party Cheeseball! So flavorful and crowd-pleasing you’d never guess it’s vegan! Every year at the holidays my Mom used to make a cheeseball appetizer to be served with all kinds of crackers, veggies, and crudite. I love, love cheeseballs, but these days can’t eat that much dairy. I made this cheeseball for Thanksgi...
Cranberry Christmas Fluff! Tart-sweet cranberries, marshmallows that become little sponges and the crunch of pomegranate seeds make this the best holiday side around! Christmas at my house (or Thanksgiving for that matter!) wouldn’t be complete without Christmas Cranberry Fluff! This has become one of my family’s very favorite...
Chocolate Coconut Cloud Cookies! A cross between a meringue and a macaroon. Soft and chewy with crispy edges and covered in chocolate and macadamia nuts! (Gluten-Free) Holiday baking is here! If you’re looking for a delicious, naturally gluten-free cookie (that doesn’t require weird ingredients) to make for holiday parties and coo...
Gluten-Free VEGAN chocolate pudding pretzel pie! Nobody will guess this amazing dessert is dairy-free! I made a version of this pie last year for Christmas Eve dessert and OH MY! Even amongst the sugar cookies, candy and fudge at Christmas time, this dessert stood out as a one of the best things I’d eaten during the holidays. ...
Gluten-Free Crusty Seeded Rolls! Chewy, crusty, full of superfoods and EASY to make. Perfect for dipping in olive oil and any time you need crusty bread! Sometimes you just need a warm, crusty piece of bread to make a meal feel complete. These rolls will amaze you with how much they taste like regular bread! […]...
Perfect apple crumb muffins with a moist, tender crumb, crispy streusel topping and shredded sweet apple, in every bite! ...
Slow-Cooker Moroccan Apricot Chicken & Carrots! A healthy, easy gluten-free, dairy-free meal that the whole family will love. Delicious over quinoa! I love healthy, gluten/dairy-free slow-cooker recipes that I know my family will be excited about when dinner time rolls around. This Slow-Cooker Moroccan Apricot Chicken and Carrots is just that. ...
This Chicken Kale and Wild Rice Salad is based on one of my very favorite restaurant salads. It is my absolute favorite because I love the contrast of textures and flavors from the rice, kale, chicken, almonds, cranberries, apples and goat cheese. Not to mention it is a totally healthy and satisfying meal. I’m always […]...
50/50 Cauli-Brown Rice Fried Rice! An easy fried rice made of 1/2 cooked brown rice and 1/2 cauliflower rice. One of my go-to healthy dinners! Easy, kid-friendly, yummy. Have you tried cauliflower rice? If you’re not familiar with cauliflower rice, it’s nothing more than cauliflower processed into a fine rice-like consistency. They actu...
There is no dessert more perfect for summer than this! Have you tried vegan "cheesecake" yet? I'll admit I was highly skeptical that cheesecake made with cashews, coconut milk, and lemon juice could create anything that even compared to the real-deal. However, this No-Bake Vegan Cherry Cheesecake is completely delicious in it's own right! If you're...
Do you eat dairy-free and get sick of icy, dense coconut milk ice cream? When I first swore off real ice cream about 2 years ago, I thought coconut milk ice cream would be great. But it is often dense, unsatisfying and has always left me dreaming of real creamy ice cream. I'm all for healthy treats like 2-ingredient banana ice cream, but sometimes ...
These no-bake peanut butter pretzel bars are honey-sweetened and really easy to make! They are the perfect recipe to have for the warmer months ahead. I love healthy treats like this when my kids and I want an afternoon snack. Check out the video below to see how easy they are to make!I use gluten-free pretzels and oats to keep these bars glute...
Chia pudding is my very favorite thing to do with chia seeds. But not just any chia pudding... Like this Banana Chia Seed Breakfast Custard and this Chocolate Chia Seed Custard I only like chia pudding when the chia seeds are ground up in the blender to be nice and smooth.This chia pudding is full of nutrient-dense super foods, healthy fats, an...
Sometimes you need a warm, gooey chocolate chip cookie.And sometimes (all the time for me...) you need that cookie to be gluten-free!And you don't want that cookie to wipe out your kitchen with flour and dishes.
Not to mention your grocery budget tracking down a ton of weird ingredients.These cookies are the cookies you need! 1 bowl. 1...
Friday night pizza might just be my favorite food ritual! It always means happy kids, a bubbly special drink from Trader Joe's, perhaps a side of my favorite kale salad, and the best gluten-free pizza on this delicious crust.I've tried a lot of gluten-free pizza crust recipes and this is my favorite. For awhile I was using......
Every couple weeks I get a breakfast burrito craving and nothing satisfies this craving more than one of these potato, bacon and egg breakfast burritos. They are my idea of breakfast burrito perfection! The potatoes cook in bacon fat and get nice and crispy while being generously seasoned with savory onion and garlic powder.To save time in the ...
I have tried A LOT of gluten-free bread recipes over the years. I can confidently say this is the best gluten-free sandwich bread I've ever made or eaten.It has the perfect texture (not crumbly at all!), delicious flavor (think flaxseed with a touch of honey), is way more nutritious than store-bought gluten-free bread (thank you almond flour an...
One of the best slow-cooker recipes I've ever made! Savory, flavorful and 10 minutes of prep. Delicious as a french-dip type sandwich or as pot roast!...
A cross between pumpkin pie and a cupcake. So easy to make and perfect for a dairy-free/gluten-free Thanksgiving....
Gluten-Free Buckwheat Flax Pancakes! Fluffy, flavorful pancakes made from a wholesome gluten-free flour blend. Our favorite pancakes!...
Soft on the inside cookie with crispy edges, peanut butter, chocolate, and a slight oat-y flavor. Yum!...
The Best Gluten-Free Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies! Chewy and delicious with nothing but rave reviews!I don’t use the term “the best” lightly when it comes to cookies! I’ve made these cookies about 6 times and they are my husband and I’s all-time favorite gluten-free cookie. We are both biased as chewy oatmeal chocola...
Moist spiced cake wrapped around velvety cream cheese frosting! The perfect gluten-free Thanksgiving dessert. ...
The best gluten-free pumpkin chocolate chip bread. Incredibly moist, and packed with fall spices, chocolate chips, and pumpkin flavor!...
Grilling season is here!Here in San Diego it never really left...Lack of seasons is something my Virginia roots will never fully grasp. But nevertheless, hooray for warm weather and meals on the back deck!If you're looking for something to grill this Memorial Day Weekend, let it be these honey sesame chicken skewers......
My very favorite recipe for spaghetti and meatballs! The most flavorful, easy homemade sauce with moist baked turkey meatballs. ...
It may seem like a strange go-to, but slow-cooker pinto beans are one of my favorite meals!My parents made pinto beans a lot growing up. We would eat them with potatoes and pan-fried ham. These days, I like them with roasted sweet potatoes or brown rice on the side, plus a big green salad for a full meal. I also love these inside burritos (thes...
These tacos are bursting with flavor. The sweet pork, creamy avocado, vinegary pickled onions, and tangy feta make the perfect bite if you ask me. And all the colors make a lovely presentation......
Creamy custards sweetened with bananas and dates. These make a delicious and healthy breakfast, snack, or dessert....
Crispy, tender and flavorful waffles! These are great for freezing then toasting on busy mornings. ...
The best gluten-free sugar cookies! Buttery and soft sugar cookies that roll out easily and hold there shape during baking. ...
Fluffy, healthy, pancakes that are full of fall spices! Lightly sweet from applesauce and full of vitamin-rich pumpkin....
My favorite summer dessert! Fresh berries, spongy angel food cake, whipped cream, and sweet cream cheese with a hint of almond....
My absolute favorite chicken fajitas! The marinade for these is the best and they are so easy to make....
Sweet and flavorful island pork - one of my favorite slow-cooker recipes! People always request the recipe. ...