When you think of truly American dishes, what comes to mind? Maybe you think of apple pie or a turkey dinner or a juicy cheeseburger. In light of President’s Day, I wanted to revisit another truly American dish, a dish that was a favorite food of many of the founding fathers: spoon bread.
Appetizers & Side Dishes
Easy, nutritious appetizers and side dishes for everyday or fun party foods. All these recipes are gluten free and many are low carb. From finger foods: 10-minute cucumber bites to crunchy grain-free bruschetta cheese crisps to pub-style Irish nachos to popular sides: how to cut and cook spaghetti squash, easy keto bacon Brussels sprouts, how to make velvety smooth gravy and much more!
Gluten Free Game Day Party Recipes
Looking for gluten free snacks for your Super Bowl party? To celebrate the biggest football game of the year, I’ve gathered six of our favorite gluten free game day recipes to help you gear up for a super time. Whether or not you’re a football fan, these recipes are sure to make for a fun party…
Oven Baked Curly Cheese Fries Recipe
Who else is excited for Super Bowl Sunday? After all, we all know one of the best things about football parties. The food, of course! 😉 Today, I have a perfect party food for you that’s sure to be a hit on game day: oven baked curly cheese fries.
Mushroom Risotto in Chicken and White Wine Broth
Mushroom risotto in chicken and white wine broth is a delicious creamy Italian rice that turns ordinary mushrooms into a yummy dish. Looking to enjoy a warm and satisfying dish for dinner tonight? Creamy risotto in a white wine and chicken broth is sautéed with garlic and onions, tossed with cremini mushrooms, and topped with…
Turkey Kale Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Carrots
This tossed turkey salad with roasted sweet potatoes is so refreshing, satisfying, and delicious. Thanksgiving wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without the turkey…or the leftovers! Really, no matter how many family members and friends crowd around the table or how much we eat, I’ve never been to a Thanksgiving feast where there weren’t lots of leftovers for the next day…
Cauliflower And Carrot Purée Recipe
This beautiful cauliflower and carrot purée is a quick, easy, and elegant side dish. Ever been so busy preparing the main entrées for Thanksgiving that you didn’t have time to come up with a special vegetable side? No worries this Thanksgiving! This beautiful cauliflower and carrot purée is a quick, easy, and elegant side dish that pairs…
Pomegranate Spinach Salad With Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Bid goodbye to the boring side salad with this bowl of crisp, baby spinach, juicy pear slices, sweet pomegranate seeds, and tangy goat cheese. Paired with a homemade, paleo apple cider vinaigrette, this salad is a healthy feast of fresh and seasonal ingredients.
How To Cut And Cook Spaghetti Squash: Your Ultimate Guide
How to cut and prepare spaghetti squash for every spaghetti squash recipe. If you close your eyes, you’ll think you’re eating angel hair pasta. That’s why you’re going to love this satisfying, nutritious, low carb alternative to pasta. We all know that the kitchen can be a very dangerous place. Kitchen accidents happen even to…
Grilled Zucchini Roll Ups (Gluten-Free, Paleo, And Low-Carb)
Rolling up grilled zucchini with bolognese sauce and fresh parmesan really takes grilled zucchini to the next level. Wow! These little grilled zucchini roll ups make an amazing appetizer. Nicole took me on a field trip last week. I say that because when my kids were small, I planned many of the field trips for our homeschool…
Mozzarella Wrapped In Prosciutto With Basil Sauce
Baked sweet ground sausage and creamy mozzarella wrapped in delicate slices of prosciutto makes an amazing quick appetizer. I was going to bring you a recipe for a Zucchini Sausage Lasagna Casserole today, but the pictures didn’t quite come out the way Peter and I wanted them too. And by the time we realized this, the…
Sautéed Kale Tossed With Bacon Recipe
Sautéed kale tossed with bacon is a crazy simple side dish that comes together fast. It’s time to up my kale game. Today I’m lightly sautéing my fresh-picked kale in butter, oil and garlic. Then comes a splash of balsamic vinegar and a sprinkling of crunchy bacon. This is now John’s favorite kale recipe. No…
Eggplant Rollatini Bolognese Recipe
You’re going to love this nutritious low-carb eggplant rollatini bolognese . Serve it as an appetizer or as the main course. Buon appetito! Today, I am revisiting one of my favorite recipes: eggplant rollatini. This time I’ve updated it with a special twist, stuffing these delicious bundles of eggplant with mozzarella cheese and a meaty bolognese sauce….
Healthier Homemade French Fries Recipe
These homemade french fries really are wonderfully easy to make, and they surpass restaurant fries, hands down. Crispy on the outside, fluffy inside, not a bit greasy: these better-for-you fries are in a category all their own. French fries and healthy in the same sentence? I know what you’re thinking: french fries aren’t usually thought…
Zoodle Soup With Meatballs Recipe
Zoodle soup with meatballs pairs nutritious zucchini noodles with mini meatballs and baby bok choy for a winning combination. One of my kids came down with a nasty head cold this month shortly after returning home from a high school debate tournament. The cold quickly spread as my other son caught it too, then John, and then Nicole. As…
Mouthwatering Stuffed Zucchini Boats: A Must Try Recipe
Stuffed zucchini boats prove dinner can be simple and still delicious. Italian sausage adds big flavor, the melted cheese brings cozy comfort, and the easy prep makes them a relaxed, satisfying dish without the fuss. If you’ve been following my blog for a while now, you know how much I LOVE zucchini. Whether tossed in…
Spiralized Potato Chips Recipe (With Pictures)
Crispy, homemade spiralized potato chips—easy to make, full of flavor, and totally irresistible! March Madness is in full swing and has sports fans everywhere on the edge of their seats. The college basketball tournament is looking to be one of the most exciting sporting events of the season and has already served up several thrilling underdog wins.
Homemade Paleo Salsa Recipe
This easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing homemade paleo salsa is perfect for snacking during game day or any festive gathering. My husband, John, is visiting the blog today with a delicious recipe for a healthy salsa dip, perfect for your March Madness celebrations! It’s March Madness time. Yesssss!! I love college basketball. Even though my team the Fordham…
Irish Nachos Pub Style Potatoes Recipe
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! We celebrate this day with all our Irish friends out there and pray: “May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow, and may trouble avoid you wherever you go.” In honor of St. Patrick’s day, …
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Sometimes the best recipes are the simplest ones. The ones that require only a handful of fresh ingredients to make a dish that is elegant and tasty and, yet, so effortless to prepare. I’ve added bacon to many of my vegetable dishes, but I think with asparagus I have finally found the perfect match.
Gluten Free Cauliflower Flatbreads Recipe
A stack of thin, fluffy, golden-brown-to-perfection flatbreads. Can you believe they’re made without a trace of flour? The secret ingredient: versatile, delicious, healthy cauliflower.
Seasoned Cauliflower Rice with Bacon
Cauliflower rice makes a delicious easy side dish that tastes just like fried rice. And it’s keto, low-carb, and whole 30 compliant too! Today, we’ve cooked up something extra special in our gluten-free kitchen. Nicole has been craving fried rice these past several days, so we decided to make a version of this recipe with…
Gluten Free Game Day Chili Dip Recipe
The most important food at a Super Bowl party is undeniably the dip. This homemade, low-carb chunky chili dip has all the ingredients necessary to make it a crowd-pleasing favorite on game day. Hearty ground beef. Check. Jalapeno pepper. Check. Cheddar cheese. Check. Bacon. Check. But, hey, why stop there?…
Gluten Free Baked Zucchini Chips Recipe
Crunchy baked zucchini chips are an incredibly nutritious snack! Two weeks ago, we treated you to our mouthwatering recipe for baked zucchini sticks, and we’re back as promised with another delightful zucchini creation: crispy Baked Zucchini Chips. John had been missing the tasty pub food he used to be able to enjoy before switching to…
Quinoa and Sausage Stuffed Peppers Recipe (Gluten Free)
A new year is all about trying new things. When I saw these large and beautifully colorful bell peppers at the local supermarket, I knew I had to use them for a recipe here on the blog. I realized that I’ve never made stuffed peppers before, and honestly I don’t know why it has taken me so long.
Baked Zucchini Sticks
My husband John is visiting the blog today to share a recipe we made this weekend. Enjoy! Fried mozzarella sticks, fried zucchini sticks, potato skins. I remember back to the days when I was in college, before I knew I had gluten sensitivity. My friends and I would head to the local watering hole after a basketball game or a workout and order up mounds of pub food. Boy, that food was delicious.
Gluten Free Stuffed Mushrooms With Sausage And Bacon
These beautiful little mushrooms are stuffed to overflowing with savory Italian sweet sausage, bacon bits, and Mascarpone cheese. They’re my signature dish that I make each year for my family’s New Year’s Eve party.
Irish Nachos Topped With Corned Beef
One of the best things I did this year was making an extra plate of Irish nachos on St. Patrick’s Day and topping these nachos with corned beef! Try this the next time you want a delicious party treat or hearty main meal. Have you ever had Irish nachos? I never had until my family…
Gluten Free Surówka
Surówka is a Polish sauerkraut, carrot and apple salad that’s nutritious and delicious. Enjoy! Our friends from Poland shared their Surówka recipe with us. Pronounced suˈrufka, it’s a sauerkraut, carrot, apple and onion salad. Especially, they said, that it’s delicious with fish recipes. However, I was planning to serve pork tenderloin tonight and just couldn’t…
Gluten Free Eggplant Rollatini Recipe
Gluten free eggplant rollatini is a fun appetizer that you can make at home. Eggplant rollatini bundled with cheese and Italian Red Sauce has always been a favorite appetizer of ours. Rollatini is a fantastic way to cook eggplant so that it turns out rich and creamy oozing with cheese and sweet basil. However, you…
Savory Gluten Free Stuffing Or Dressing Recipe
This gluten free stuffing is out of this world delicious, easy to make, and everyone at your table will love it. It’s sure to become a favorite trimming at your Thanksgiving feast or any holiday meal. Thanksgiving wouldn’t be complete without the heartwarming embrace of savory stuffing (or dressing, as some like to call it)….
Gluten Free Sweet Potato Pie
Gluten free sweet potato pie is an easy to make treat. It can be made in a gluten free pie shell or without the crust as a creamy custard. Let me show you how to make this scrumptious sweet potato dish both ways. Sweet potato pie is a traditional side dish in the Southern United…
Gluten Free Potato Latkes Recipe
Learn how to make delicious gluten free potato latkes. They’re the best! When I was a little girl, my mother traditionally made potato latkes during Chanukah. Frying them in oil commemorated the oil God miraculously provided that burned for eight days when the Maccabees purified and rededicated the holy Temple in Jerusalem. With a subtle…
Bacon Brussels Sprouts: Restaurant Style Recipe
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of homemade Bacon Brussels Sprouts, a restaurant-inspired recipe. Easy, keto, low carb, paleo, and gluten-free. Delicious side dishes don’t get any better than this. If you want your husband to take you out to dinner, don’t cook up his favorite restaurant dish at home. Just kidding. One of our favorite…
Cucumber Salad Recipe
This cucumber salad recipe is a year-round favorite. Today, my cucumbers are fresh from the garden and super sweet. Come and see. We all need a little salad in our lives. A salad that’s easy to put together, and easy to love. This cucumber salad is just that, and it’s got all the bells and…
Roasted Potatoes
These are the easiest and best roasted potatoes: crispy on the outside and fluffy inside. Enjoy! Savor the crispy goodness of oven-roasted potatoes, a delicious side dish for any meal, be it breakfast, lunch or dinner! Coated in a savory blend of garlic and oil, these potatoes are not only yummy but also a breeze…
Gluten Free French Onion Soup With Low Carb Option
If you’re tired of dinner feeling like a chore every night, this three-cheese gluten-free French Onion Soup brings the comfort back. It tastes like something you’d linger over in a little café, but it’s easy enough to make when you’re already worn out from the day. The flavors are big, the steps are doable, and…
Spring Rolls In Rice Paper Wrappers Recipe
Indulge in the delicious flavors of gluten-free spring rolls, wrapped in delicate rice paper and filled with savory goodness. A wholesome, satisfying choice for appetizers or light meals. One day when my children were very young we made spring rolls together. Oh, how they enjoyed rolling the savory meat inside a phyllo pastry. Since we…
Socca Recipe: A French Street Food Gem
Socca flatbread, a French street food sensation, is naturally gluten free. (In Italy, it is known as farinata.) Learn how to make it at home with chickpea flour and a few simple ingredients. Try this easy socca recipe now! This post has been updated with more helpful tips and a video. Today, my daughter, who…
Gluten Free Spinach Pie With Or Without Crust
Easy gluten free spinach pie is a breeze to make. Have it on its own or pair it with a simple green salad or with a cup of wild salmon chowder or quick homemade chicken and rice soup. I prepare my one-of-a-kind gluten free spinach pie with three delicious cheeses, unlike the traditional Greek Spanakopita…
6 Mouthwatering Gluten Free Gravies
Discover six simple ways to make mouthwatering gluten free gravies and sauces. I love whipping up delicious gravies and sauces to elevate the flavors of a meal. Unfortunately, many canned gravies and gravy mixes contain gluten since flour is often used to thicken gravies. But when you make your gravy at home, you have complete control…