Two Step Perfect Baked Potatoes
Worth the second step, these Two Step Perfect Baked Potatoes have tender middles and crispy skin, just the way it should be! Every Memorial Day we head to the local military cemetery (wherever we are living at the time) to honor those who have given their lives to the country. While not "fun," it's what this holiday is about, and how we as a family choose to recognize it. Don't get me wrong, … [Read More...]
Grain Free Yumola Granola
Grain Free Yumola Granola Cereal is one of those treats that is still easy to obtain when eating gluten free but becomes much harder when giving up grain. This delicious grain free, sugar free granola is packed with flavor and is just as satisfying (if not more) as any of its boxed counterparts. Ingredients: 1…
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins In the name of Fall, here is another delicious pumpkin morsel! Baking just seems like the right thing to do when the temperatures drop, but finding tasty treats of high quality is always the name of the game. When your two year old keeps requesting more, more, more, you know you’ve…
Lemon Poppyseed Muffins
You may have noticed how few posts have been happening here lately, but there is a good reason…I. Have. No. Kitchen! But after seeing that I got a few hundred hits today that make me feel like I need to post something and stat! So without further ado, here is a lil somethin’ I baked…
Grain Free Tempura Zucchini
Be excited, be very excited – grain free tempura is here! This recipe reminds me of two tasty childhood memories. First I am a huge fan of tempura shrimp and veggies at hibachi steak houses. I haven’t been able to eat them in years but omg the deliciousness is out of control. I love everything…
Dairy Free Creamy Mushroom Soup
Dairy Free Creamy Mushroom Soup I have always said I would love opening a soup shop – a lunch spot with daily offerings where lovers of soup can unite and dine! I would have a set number of soups made each day and once they are served, they are gone for the day. I’d love…
plantain cake ‘tostada’ bites
as they say, you can take the girl outta texas…. and tex-mex really is something that cannot be leached from my bones. so here are some tasty little bites that will satisfy a tex-mex craving without adding unnecessary grain or dairy. taco meat: 1 pound organic grass fed ground beef 1 onion diced 3/4 pouch…
‘Lala’ Truffles
‘Lala’ Truffles These are a combination between Lara bars, truffles, girl scout samoa cookies, and the best healthy food you ever ate! Thanks to my mom, the girl scouts, and the price of Lara bars for the inspiration. My kids were literally fighting over them as quickly as i could roll them and the batch…
fun friday: bacon wrapped hot dogs on a stick
by friday evenings, i am admittedly a little lazier in the kitchen. for awhile we did friday pizza night and splurged on gluten free pizzas – either homemade or delivered. however, in trying to phase dairy out of the house, i realized we needed another fun friday meal. voila! serve with my simply sweet potato chips or…
honey mustard
did you know that you could actually make honey mustard with… wait for it… honey. and mustard? it’s true! you’d never know it from the side of a bottle of this tasty condiment. easiest dressing ever!ingredients: 4 tablespoons raw local honey 4 tablespoons organic yellow mustard (organic stone ground works too) mix above ingredients until…
haricots vert (aka family’s favorite green beans)
i used to buy one bag of these skinny green beans when i went to the store and inevitably ran out every time i made them. they are good enough to make a two-year-old climb across the table to steal them off my plate…true story. so i started buying TWO batches in order to accommodate…
Naturally “Not-tella” (Homemade Chocolate Hazelnut Spread)
We all love Nutella, let’s admit! But when the first ingredient is sugar and the last is vanillin (artificial vanilla flavor derived from processed wood pulp), it’s not exactly health food. I tried convincing myself it just had a few ingredients but really, I was a liar. To myself. And as much as my kids…
seared scallops with orange soy glaze
by now you know that ‘simple’ and ‘kid-approved’ are two of my magic words when it comes to what is blog-worthy. and without following a true rotation diet, i do try to alternate foods for our evening meals as to provide a variety of animal proteins and veggies. this hit the spot and kept my…
Homemade Chicken Broth
Lucky for us there are plenty of choices for organic broths these days. However, if you want to make your own, it is cost effective, simple, and much more nutrient dense. I like to make my bone broth after making this rotisserie crockpot chicken. You can freeze or use within 5-6 days refrigerated and is perfect…
Paleo Coconut Flour Pancakes
Paleo Coconut Flour Pancakes While I often prefer the texture of almond flour for baking, I think it is good to alternate and use a variety as to not develop sensitivities to frequently eaten foods. If you are trying to avoid almond flour and grain based flours, these Paleo Coconut Flour Pancakes are a great alternative served…