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paleo crepe

Paleo crepes

If you are trying to cut back on your carbs and sugars, try this easy and delicious recipe for paleo crepes. They are great with fresh fruit, some jam, a slice of ham and cheese, or simply on their own. Think of them as a wrap or a replacement for bread. So what sets them […]

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Gluten Free Quiche with a Hash Brown Crust

Quiche is one of those things that is not easy to get gluten-free. Sure you can make it but you have to be pretty good with pastry. Rolling out the crust can be a bit intimidating! Why not make a gluten free quiche with a hash brown crust? It saves time and makes for something […]

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gf macaroni salad

All-American Macaroni Salad

This recipe comes straight from my cookbook and seemed appropriate to post here with big barbecue-themed holidays such as Father’s Day and the Fourth of July right around the corner! Ingredients 1 pound gluten-free elbow or small pasta 1 cup regular mayonnaise 1-2 tablespoons white vinegar 1/2 medium diced white or red onion (Tip: To […]

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chard quinoa salad

Chard and Quinoa Salad

This chard and quinoa salad is a great, healthful recipe perfect for picnics and potlucks. Even my children are big fans. It can also be found on page 143 of my cookbook,  The Warm Kitchen. Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa, rinsed 3 tablespoons pine nuts or sunflower seeds (or both) 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/2 onion, […]

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"Spanish Style" Ancient Harvest Gluten-Free Grains

Ancient Harvest Review

Once dietary staples of the various civilizations described in our children’s history books, ancient grains are making a comeback. And the good news is they’re not only packed with valuable nutrition, six out of nine of them are naturally gluten free. Ancient Harvest recently sent me a few samples. The “Spanish Style” blend of Quinoa, […]

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Way Better Snacks variety

Way Better Snacks Review and Giveaway

  Way Better Snacks provided samples to me as part of the review. My opinions are my own. Isn’t it nice when a product seems to truly offer what the name promises? Well, if you haven’t tasted Way Better Snacks Tortilla Chips yet you should give them a try and see why they are simply […]

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#followyourheart

Follow Your Heart dairy-free product review

Following a dairy-free diet, I have generally accepted skipping cheese. (note: when I say dairy-free, I really mean casein-free so goat’s or sheep’s cheeses are not options). My kids are not huge fans of cheese substitutes so often we have pizza with only sauce and toppings, “nachos” with salsa and meat, and quesadillas with only […]

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Massel products giveaway!

If you’ve been reading my blog recently you’ve already heard me rave about Massel’s bouillon and stock products. Over the last few weeks, I’ve experimented with some of the different flavors in my polenta and chicken-less stew recipes and have been very pleased with the results. Massel prides itself on providing healthful and delicious flavor […]

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Massel stock makes chicken-less stew taste like chicken

I was first introduced to Massel’s bouillon and stock products earlier this year when they asked me to do a few blog posts after reviewing their products. At home, I like to use products that are gluten-free and dairy-free for my family and without a lot of added “stuff”. What I didn’t know at the […]

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Vegan Polenta tastes great with Massel Bouillon

I suppose we all get used to brands and products that we like. But, as we know, sometimes change is good. When Massel approached me with an opportunity to review their products, I was curious since I had not tried it before. I liked the fact that their products are clean, free of things like […]

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