Here’s to another fresh and tangy salad just in time for the beautiful spring season. This salad if full of vitamins and nutrients. I used 5 oz of pomegranate seeds in this salad! Pomegranate seeds (arils) are an antioxidant that are high in fiber, vitamins K, C, B6, Folate and low in calories. I love…
Month: April 2017
Spicy Chickpea and Squash Quinoa and Kale Bowl
If you are in search of a yummy and healthy spring salad, look no further. This quinoa, kale and grilled vegetable salad is spicy, sweet and satisfying. The chickpeas and quinoa provide protein and fiber while the kale and vegetables deliver tons of essential vitamins. This salad is easy to whip up and the dressing uses…
Chocolate Drizzled Root Vegetable Chips
Having a party? Impress your guests with this easy snack! These are sweet and salty and so delicious 🙂 Ingredients • 1 large bag of gluten and nut free root vegetable chips • 1 cup of chocolate chips Directions 1. Place chocolate chips on a shallow bowl and melt in the microwave on 20 second intervals….
Grain Free Soft Pretzels
This recipe is really fun to make with your kids! From the chemical reaction you see from mixing the baking soda and baking powder with water to rolling out and twisting the dough…it’s non stop fun! The results are sweet and salty. Below is a recipe for an easy cinnamon and sugar dip. I like to…
Healthy Shepherd’s Pie
It was very cold and rainy yesterday and we all craved something warm and hearty for dinner that didn’t pack too many unhealthy fats. For the most part we eat a pretty clean and healthy diet in our house. With the occasional scoop of ice cream or a gluten free, nut free cookie. Everything in moderation! I…
Restaurant Style Chicken Wings
My daughter loves chicken wings. She loves breaded, fried chicken wings. I came up with this healthy version by using gluten-free Panko crumbs and then baking them on high heat in the oven. They came out very crispy and flavorful. I served them with three types of dipping sauces and veggies. She was in heaven…and…
Cassava Tortillas
This was definitely a more challenging recipe for me. I am limited to very few specialty flours that I can use in my recipes due to cross contamination with nuts. I found cassava flour at our local grocery store and had to try it. Cassava is a root vegetable and when dried and ground up can be used…
Avocado Toast with Shredded Chicken
Do you have any leftover chicken hanging out in your fridge dying for a makeover? Try this Avocado Toast with Shredded Chicken for Lunch! It is so delicious and high in vitamins. Whip up my easy avocado spread and get topping. It’s so easy and fun to do with your kids. Top with any veggies…
Stuffed Salmon
Do you want to impress your family and friends with a meal that looks like it took you all day to make? This restaurant ready salmon took no time at all but looks like it requires a lot of effort. It is so savory and flavorful. Full of healthy fats, protein, calcium and vitamin C this dish is a…
Chewy Chocolate Banana Brownies
My daughter’s favorite dessert is brownies. I’m so happy that I’ve found prepackaged gluten and nut free brownies for her but I hate seeing her eat so much sugar. I decided to come up with a brownie recipe that doesn’t use sugar and is naturally sweetened with fruit. Follow my recipe below for some healthy, high fiber, high…
Kale, Beet and Brown Rice Salad with Honey Vinaigrette
My daughter really enjoyed this recipe!! She has never eaten kale before (nor did she want to) and had a huge bowl full of this salad. It was a hit and a “must make”. You and your kids will love this nutritious dish. Beets are high in vitamin C, fiber, magnesium and folate (great for expecting…
Chocolate Cookie Cups with Rich Chocolate Mousse
I firmly believe in eating sweets in moderation. Having now lived with multiple food allergies I personally don’t believe in cutting out foods unless you can’t tolerate them. Depriving yourself leads to overeating, binging and bad habits. You may not all agree with me but thats how we do it in our house. A sweet dessert once in…
Effortlessly Gluten and Nut Free