These burritos were a hit with the entire family! My daughter is sensitive to spice so I didn’t add any chipotle spice to hers. My son prefers his vegetarian so I stuffed his with cheese and beans. This recipe is fun to make as a family. Everyone can customize their burritos to satisfy their personal…
Month: January 2017
Chipotle Lime Edamame
Edamame is a great afternoon snack. They are high in protein, low in fat and full of fiber. My husband and I love edamame. We were visiting Miami one year and we were served an edamame dish with lime juice and sea salt at a restaurant in Lincoln Mall. It was incredible! This recipe is inspired…
Roasted Squash and Cranberries
This is probably my favorite side dish. I love root vegetables. The cranberries add a hint of sweetness while the onion and garlic make the squash very flavorful. Enjoy this with the Charred Maple Soy Tofu or Chicken Marsala. Ingredients • 1 butternut squash peeled, seeded and cut into 1 ” cubes • 1/2 cup of…
Charred Maple Soy Tofu
Pressed tofu is a fabulous alternative to chicken or beef. It is hearty and meaty and serves as a great protein on top of a salad, rice, in a sandwich or on its own. It’s super easy to press tofu to give it that harder consistency. I’m going to teach you how below… Ingredients • 1 package of extra firm tofu…
Flourless Chocolate Brownies
We could not stop eating these brownies! They are semi sweet tasting as there is NO added sugar. They are moist, light, and delicate with a rich flavor. Top them with berries or low sugar chocolate sauce. Satisfy your chocolate craving with this winner! Ingredients • 1 cup of Enjoy Life Chocolate Chunks (we love these…
Vanilla Matcha Latte
If you love green tea ice cream this latte is for you! Matcha powder delivers a huge dose of antioxidants in just one sip. The more antioxidants you have the more your body is equipped to fight diseases and infections. 1 cup of matcha tea has as many antioxidants as 10 cups of brewed green tea. With…
Orange Ginger Chicken
When you’re in the need of a fast and tasty chicken dish for the family. This is it! Serve on top of rice or a salad. Ingredients • 3 chicken breasts • 1 cup of gluten free panko crumbs • 1 bottle of gluten free orange ginger sauce Staples: 2 tbsp olive oil Directions Heat olive…
Chocolate Mousse Cups
With only 3 ingredients this dessert is incredibly easy and fun to make. Sweet, rich, and satisfying…in only 3 bites! Ingredients • 1 sheet of gluten free pastry (I used GeeFree Puff Pastry http://www.geefreefoods.com) • 16 oz container part skim ricotta cheese • 1 cup chocolate chips Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees Coat 12…
Strawberry Shortcake Stuffed French Toast
This is a yummy, savory, comforting breakfast. It’s a nice combination of both sweet and salty and there is no extra sugar added. The protein from the egg and cream cheese will give you a kick start to the day! Some vitamin C from the strawberries will help too. Enjoy alone or with a pinch of cinnamon…
Mangomole
Give us some tortilla chips and a bowl of guacamole and we’re happy! Guacamole is very straightforward to make. Today I added chopped mango and bought some sweet potato tortilla chips to dip. I can not wait another second to dig in. Ingredients • 2 Avocados • 1 cup diced mango • 1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro •…
Beet and Tomato Stack
We love beets. This recipe is a lot of fun to make and eat! It’s like putting together a piece of art or building an installation. Have fun with this. Stack how you like or use my tower as inspiration. Ingredients • 3 large beets • 3 large tomatoes (any color) • 8 oz fresh…
Chicken Marsala
I like to keep my Chicken Marsala light and low in sugar. I eliminated the cooking wine for chicken broth (you can use bone broth for some extra protein) and very lightly coated the chicken with brown rice flour. Let me know what you think! Ingredients • 3 chicken breasts sliced into 6 cutlets • 1/3…
Effortlessly Gluten and Nut Free 