Ok, I’m having fun with the title, but this Pineapple dip is perfect for any occasion, especially when kids are involved. When the kids in my family were young, of course my Mom made this with Cool whip and we thought it was heaven. Do they even still make Cool Whip? Gosh please don’t use that!
Read MoreCremé Brulé has become my new favorite dessert. What I love most, is that the traditional custard is a blank canvas for any flavor. Depending on the time of year, you can add pumpkin, chocolate or eggnog. You choose the ingredient and match it up with the holiday.
Read MoreThese here are a masterpiece of Christmas cookie making and it wasn’t easy. With the help of a master baker AKA…Mom, we recreated the Italian fig cookie (Cucidati) to become a gluten free delight that even my Dad, Big Papa couln’t tell it from the original.
Read MoreRemember the peanut butter cookies with Hershey’s kisses that everyone makes for the Holidays? This is my spin on those cookies, using incredibly clean ingredients and Hu Kitchen Dark Chocolate bars. You will never miss the original with this one!
Read MoreGrowing up these were always called Italian Wedding Cookies, but they can also be called Butterballs or Snowballs. Either way they are delicious buttery balls covered in powdered sugar and I can’t find anything wrong with that. I swapped out regulare flour for gluten free and added lots of butter so the cookies would not crumble and I could not be happier with the result.
Read MoreIf dessert isn't chocolate, it isn't dessert! These cookies are aaaaamazing, chocolatey, moist with just the right amount of sweetness. My family is gluten free, my parents are not. I walked into the kitchen last night and my Dad was sneaking a few of these cookies. That says it all.
Read MoreThe Holidays are all about cookie making. In my family, growing up, my mom made at least a dozen different varieties of cookies. Some were challenging to make, taking days for fillings to soak or dough to become the perfect consistency, so when the opportunity arises to make something simple you jump.
Read MorePies have always been the go to on Thanksgiving and for very good reason. I think a good pie is heavenly and sometimes the best part of the meal. I don’t think anyone is too full on this day to say no to dessert. I wanted to shake things up and try something new. Do you think it is the end of pumpkin season, or do you enjoy it through all of the holiday season?
Read MoreThis Broccoli casserole was created by someone in my family that no one can seem to remember, but a Thanksgiving cannot happen without it. The thing is, it was made with completely processed, horrible ingredients, except the broccoli, so I had to do something about this situation.
Read MoreThanksgiving isn’t really about the turkey. Yes, I know it’s Turkey Day and it is the centerpiece, but in my opinion, the sides rule. What I love most is that every Thanksgiving feast has different sides. There are traditional elements like mashed potatoes and brussel sprouts, but hosts these days are stopping the show with inventive, eye catching, mouth watering sides.
Read MoreGluten free baking mixes are underrated. It is great to find your own combinations that work for you, but when you find one that creates delicious anything, you need to keep it handy. These gluten free Chocolate Chip Pumpkin cookies were made using Pamela’s Baking Mix. I use this mix a lot for my kids… pancakes, waffles, cookies and dinner rolls to name a few. The outcome is always fantastic and most people can’t even tell it’s gluten free.
Read MoreIt’s November and if your weather hasn’t turned cold yet, then you are really lucky. With Fall comes all of those fun things like flu season, damp, cold days and little to no sunlight. All of that can really take it’s toll on your body. There are many defenders to help support the immune system, but homemade bone broth is one of my favorites.
Read MoreQuick, delicious, weeknight dinners are the end all when you are trying to maintain health and sanity. Feeding my kids homemade, real food is very important to me, but like most parents, time is hard to come by. This One Dish Chicken Enchiladas, is really fast and conveniently make ahead. You can get two dinners out of this which is another homerun!
Read MoreYou are not going to believe it, but I have never made Chia seed pudding before, I really never tried it either. It just seemed like another fad along with it’s sister the Smoothie bowl! Ok, I was wrong, I love it and had to give it a try with my twist on it.
Read MoreFresh garden greens at the height of ripeness have the most beautiful flavor. This summer salad is is the perfect example of eating real food, in an incredible healthy way, while being simple and full of flavor. All of the ingredients in this recipe are some of my favorites and at any given time in the fridge.
Read MoreApplesauce is a staple in our house during the Fall and Winter months. When apple season begins, all of the favorites come front and center and I make apple crumble, apple cake, applesauce muffins, anything apple that I can think of. Whether you are doing sweet or savory, there is room for apples in so many recipes.
Read MorePumpkin season is officially here. I just can’t jump on the bandwagon in August, so I pretend that the cold weather isn’t coming until guess what, it’s actually here!. These Grain-Free Pumpkin Muffins are great any time of year, but satisfy that Pumpkin Spice craving that everyone is going crazy for now.
Read MorePressure cooking has me hooked. Last Mother’s Day my present was an Instant Pot and I’m in love. From the best hard boiled eggs ever to the fastest bone broth and all of my favorite soups, this little machine creates intense flavor and quick dinners. I am still creating and testing, but one of our favorites is this basic Chicken Soup.
Read MoreI love turning dishes that my Grandmother made and my Mom still makes into dishes my whole family loves and I can still eat. I turned this Italian classic into a favorite gluten free dish, that not anyone, not even my Father can tell the difference. This Gluten Free Eggplant Parm is a hot commodity and It’s worth making a really big batch, because leftovers are even better.
Read MoreGrain free recipes are my new thing and these “Oatmeal Raisin Cookies” are staying on the list. Grain free you say? How is that possible, well if you are just following a gluten free diet, using oats (that are gluten free) is completely acceptable, but if you are following a Paleo diet or simply feel better when eliminating or reducing your grain intake, then give this recipe a try. They are such a great treat but by no means a health food.
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