Using different cuts of meat is a great decision when you are trying to go the economical route. Sure, I would always prefer a beautiful Strip Steak or Filet Mignon, but when you are feeding a family of five, that is saved for special occasions or just once in awhile. The beauty of choosing a Flank steak is, if you find a larger sized piece, you can get two dinners out of it.
Read MoreGrilling season has officially arrived and throwing Kabobs together is a simple way to create a easy dinner and one that can be changed to suit anyone's tastes. I choose chicken and zucchini with onions for more flavor. Any veggie is perfect and will work depending on the flavor profile you are trying to accomplish. I marinated in our favorite homemade Italian Dressing, but anything goes with this approach.
Read MoreI have been on this crazy kick, making all things salad dressings, marinades and spice rubs. I am just amazed at the elevated flavors when you take the time to make them homemade. Italian dressing is one of my favorites because it not only makes a great addition to most any salad creation that I make, but also is a great simple marinade for steaks, veggies or chicken.
Read MoreI have been so intrigued lately, with creating my own seasoning blends and dressings. I just find that when you can choose your own ingredients, it is not only a healthier option, but you can choose the flavors you like. Yes, it is probably more convenient to buy it already made in a bottle, but sometimes they throw in preservatives, caking agents and terrible oils, ohhh and sometimes gluten, who knew?
Read MoreThe idea of a breakfast cookie blows my mind. First, who doesn't want a cookie for breakfast?; second, there are so many nutrient dense ingredients to use; and third, I can eat a complete meal without any work! Can you see me running out the door with two of these in hand? Can you say satisfied and happy?
Read MoreEasy gluten free dinners that take minutes to pull together, are so important when life is busy and you want to sit down with your family for a nutritious meal. This Chicken and Rice compilation, is a Mediterranean bowl of sorts, that uses basic ingredients as the starting point, but can take many additions like spinach and mushrooms to make it even better. It doesn't even have to be served piping hot, which makes it an even bigger winner for a make ahead dinner.
Read MoreWhen you are eating gluten and grain free, it can be difficult to find sweet treats that please everyone in the crowd. This Vanilla Bundt Cake is just that, a crowd pleaser, that is simple, not too sweet and is the perfect dessert for a special brunch.
Read MoreMother's Day is just around the corner and I have put a new spin on an old classic. Bloody Mary's are the perfect compliment to Sunday Brunch and what a better way to celebrate Mom or any special woman with this delicious, healthy drink over ice.
Read MoreThis recipe has a long history. My Mom has been making it for as long as I can remember and everyone is in love with it. I even added it to the menu at my Italian restaurant, with rave reviews from customers. It never really had a name, so I"m simply calling it White pizza with Olives and because of the amazing crust created from the amazing company Cappellos, it is also gluten and grain free.
Read MoreRemember when you where a kid and Macaroni and cheese was a staple? The idea of pasta and cheese is amazing but somewhere along the way, the Standard American Diet demolished any nutritious value that this simple dish could provide.
Read MorePesto is just one of those recipes that really should say, add whatever you like and blend. Traditionally it is a mixture of basil, pine nuts, garlic and extra virgin olive oil. It is an accompaniment to many Italian recipes, whether it is used alone as a sauce for pasta or additional flavor to soups, stews or even added to meatballs or meatloaf.
Read MoreWhen you need to create a show stopper and don't feel like putting in the work, here is your answer. There is no baking involved and it only calls for 5 ingredients. I am going to scream easy, simple, silly, so just make them and watch the applause!
Read MoreI'm not going to lie, I make pancake mixes for the kids often. Mostly because we all have different limitations, and this Mama isn't going to make 3 batches from scratch! I have struggled to find a Paleo pancake that we all like and that actually works and looks like a pancake when it is served.
Read MoreEaster is right around the corner and treats are everywhere! When it comes to sugar overload, its right up there with Halloween. I get kind of crazy trying to control the consumption, but what I am good with is one and done.
Read MoreAnytime I can sneak a healthy food into something I’m making, I do and when its in a sweet treat even better. When my daughter tasted these and said they are delicious, they don’t even taste healthy. I giggled because, she really had no idea.
Read MoreI was so impressed with how delicious this turned out, I had to share. Sometimes, an after thought, turns into the best idea. A few weeks ago, I made a traditional chicken marsala, coated in tapioca flour, to make it grain and gluten free.
Read MoreIf eating healthy real food has been a battle, a steep climb, really a struggle, I'm going to now tell you to stop buying all of those bottled condiments and make your own! It is just so easy and worth it. You can build the recipe just for you, adding spices and herbs that you love, and adjusting the heat if you like spicy too.
Read MoreLiving a gluten free lifestyle may sound overwhelming when you are first beginning the journey, but in today's food world, there are so many options its impossible not to be satisfied. Most people that ask me questions, start with saying they can't live without bread or pasta.
Read MoreMaking homemade dinners every night becomes monumental, even for someone who loves to cook. I think about my Mom aka Superwoman, who managed to put meals on the table each night, always with a protein, starch, salad and sides galore.
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