I 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 MoreI just needed something simple to make for dinner and the normal chicken and beef just wasn't what I was in the mood for. My kids are used to Sunday sauce, so I wasn't sure they were going to go for Turkey meatballs, but these turned out so tender and flavorful, that everyone was happy. These really take minutes to throw together and only need to simmer for about 30 minutes, so it is quick too.
Read MoreI know its that time of year when grilling is at the top of the list, but nothing gets old about roasting meats until they burst with flavor and juiciness. I have cooked my fair share of chicken lately, and my son asked me to make him turkey. TURKEY? who makes turkey in the Summer?
Read MoreUsing 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 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 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 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 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.
Read MoreAfter the chaos of the holidays and probably some not so healthy food choices, I decided I needed to get down to business on dinner offerings. I'm comitted to cooking healthy dinners for my family almost every night, but this Mama gets tired and runs out of ideas to.
Read MoreThere is nothing more soothing and satisfying than a bowl of warm soup. Since Winter has set in big time on the East coast, I have been going soup crazy.
Read MoreEvery Tuesday night I go to school to learn about the amazing teachings of Homeopathy. That means, Mama is taking time for herself, but unfortunately I still need to make dinner.
Read MoreLunch is always my hardest meal to figure out. Most days, I hate to stop and make myself a meal. I try my best not to skip, because when I'm starving, I risk snacking and making unhealthy choices. This is so simple and doesn't require any cooking.
Read MoreAs the New Year begins, everyone is looking for easy, healthy dishes that taste delicious and can fit into the many new lifestyle approaches that the internet is claiming is the best new thing for your heath.
Read MoreThis is definitely one of my top chicken dishes of all time. My family eats a lot of chicken and It has become my job to make it exciting, different and just plain spectacular or they are not interested! Its all about the sauce with this recipe. The chicken is amazingly tender and although there a few steps to this dish, it is simple and some tasks can be done ahead of time very easily.
Read MoreI can’t think of anything I would rather eat on a hot day, but something spicy and delicious. This Spicy Cajun Stew hits all the spots and it is so easily adjustable to make the whole family happy. I called it Jambalaya at first, but when I swapped out the ingredients on the 6th- or 7th try of this recipe, I decided it needed to be called Spicy Cajun Stew because I wanted to switch it up almost everytime I made it!
Read MoreLiving a gluten free lifestyle is an adjustment. I have learned a few tricks that even the pickiest eaters will love, and will never be able to tell the difference. Growing up a child of an Italian mom who loved to cook homemade feasts on a weekly basis, food was central to my families upbringing.
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