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Veggie Bowls with Fire Roasted Salsa

July 26, 2020 - 2 Comments

The battle to eat more vegetables is an uphill one, to say the least. Modern meals are centered around the protein (usually meat of some kind), starch (grain or potatoes), with a small portion of vegetables on the side. We’re …

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Grilled Steak Tacos with Pickled Radish & Onions

May 31, 2020 - 9 Comments

Everyone loves a good taco, but if you really wanna blow some minds, add some sweet, pickled vegetables. And before you convince yourself it’s too weird or would take too long, trust me when I say it’s not and it …

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Creamy, Classic, 5-Minute Hummus

May 24, 2020 - 26 Comments

I’m not vegan, or even vegetarian, but I aim for 70-80% of what I eat to be plant-based. I just feel better that way. So foods that have been around for generations and are already plant-based are worth memorizing, because …

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Shrimp Salad Endive Cups with Fresh Cherries

May 17, 2020 - 0 Comments

Some fruits and vegetables generally taste the same year round, while others should really be in season to truly be appreciated. For me, cherries fall into the second group, which is unfortunate because I love fresh cherries. BUT! Cherry season is …

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Ham & Leek Soup – Allergy-friendly, Dairy Free, Grain/Gluten Free, No Added Thickeners

March 1, 2020 - 6 Comments

Even though winter is winding down for some of you, we all still have chilly and dreary days standing between us and summer. So let’s make some soup and stay in today. This is an amazing soup – it’s refined, …

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Bee Sting Chicken Wings

February 23, 2020 - 6 Comments

For me, when I’m trying to eat a little better, snacking is the toughest part. Because snacking itself isn’t bad, and helps curb hunger between meals and can aid in preventing over-eating when meal time comes. Unfortunately, so many foods …

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Vegan, Grain-Free Stirfry

February 9, 2020 - 15 Comments

The best allergy-friendly meal is one that doesn’t taste like it’s being restricted. As a non-vegan with vegan and vegetarian friends, it’s important to me that, when they come over for dinner, we all enjoy our meal together. When everyone eats …

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Dairy Free Chocolate Peanut Butter Caramel Corn (Also Gluten Free, Vegan)

December 1, 2019 - 19 Comments

Early in our marriage, I would make caramel corn every week or two. It started off pretty simple and straight forward, but I wanted to switch things up so I started experimenting. I landed on a combination of chocolate and …

The Healthiest, Tastiest Thanksgiving Stuffing (gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free)

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Amazing Allergy-Friendly Thanksgiving Stuffing (gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free)

November 17, 2019 - 28 Comments

I’m just gonna put it out there that I make the best Thanksgiving dressing (stuffing) I’ve ever had. It’s a cornbread dressing and man it’s good. But as we’ve added more and more diet restrictions to various members of our …

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My Recipe for Spaghetti & (Gluten, Dairy, Grain-free) Meatballs

October 6, 2019 - 12 Comments

Spaghetti and red sauce is something that just about everyone can agree on. It’s just delicious, and comforting, and tastes like childhood. Meatballs, however, can be a little tricky once food restrictions come into play. My approach to food restrictions …