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…
Dairy free
Can’t eat dairy or just keep it out of your diet by choice? From How To Cook Tomahawk Rib Eye Steak to How To Make Beef Bone Broth And Why It's Good For You to Healthy Bacon and Potato Salad With Lemon Vinaigrette, I hope you find something delicious to fit your dietary needs.
Spice Rubbed Pork Roast Recipe
This savory, spice rubbed pork roast with its rich basting sauce makes a wonderfully satisfying dinner. This morning John and I went on a walk around our neighborhood. What a lovely, crisp fall day! John commented that these kinds of days remind him of long-ago autumn Sundays when he was a kid. His mom would…
Italian Frittata With Sausage, Red Peppers, Potatoes, And Onions
This Italian frittata is a hearty, flavorful dish packed with savory sausage, sweet red peppers, tender potatoes, and soft buttery onions, making it a delicious meal for breakfast, brunch, or a comforting dinner. I would like to make you an omelette… The other night I watched a wonderful movie with my family. The Hundred-Foot Journey…
My Secret For Juicy Grilled Pork Chops (With Chimichurri Sauce)
Fire up the grill and get ready to dig into the tastiest juicy grilled pork chops topped with zesty chimichurri sauce. I almost gave up on pork chops. I had tried many different ways to cook them, but often times they’d come out too tough, like leather. But then I discovered the tenderizing secret: brining! I…
Strawberry Granita (Low-Carb And Sugar Free Recipe)
Light cold strawberry granita is just what you need to cool off on a hot day. Made with strawberries and stevia, it’s a fun dessert with no sugar. All I can say is, “It’s hot outside!” The mercury is rising and icy, strawberry granita is light and cold; just what I need to cool off on…
Sparkling Raspberry Lemonade Pressé Recipe
Find a quiet place to relax and sip homemade sparkling raspberry lemonade pressé slowly with your friends and family. Pour sparkling raspberry lemonade pressé over ice on a hot, summer afternoon and enjoy the delightfully fruity tastes of fresh raspberry and lemon juice. Mixed with chilled, lightly sparkling water, it makes a wonderfully refreshing drink.
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…
Broiled Lamb Chops with Chermoula Sauce Recipe
You’re going to love these broiled lamb chops that have their own little handle and a nugget of meat to savor with each bite! Chermoula sauce elevates these tasty chops to irresistible. Hi friends! Sorry for not posting more this week, but I had one of those nasty kitchen accidents last Friday. I dropped and…
How To Make Coconut Whipped Cream
Here’s a step by step tutorial for how to make coconut whipped cream from coconut milk. Paired with organic blackberries, this is a quick, delicious, and incredibly nutritious dairy free dessert or for anytime you want a dairy free topping. Hi, friends! Nicole here with one of my favorite treats to make on warm spring…
Easy Sheet Pan Roast Chicken and Potatoes
Sheet pan roast chicken with tender marinated chicken thighs baked in their own juices on a bed of vegetables, sausage, and potatoes is an absolutely mouthwatering recipe that will leave you craving for more. I could go on and on about everything I love about this sheet pan roast chicken recipe. The fact that it’s…
My Healing Green Smoothie Recipe
Discover many important green smoothie benefits and a step-by-step guide with beautiful photos showing how to make a healing green smoothie. You’re going to love this smoothie. This healing green smoothie is one of the best ways to start your day. It’s loaded with nutritious organic romaine lettuce, kale, carrots, celery stalks, strawberries, an avocado, and…
Jambalaya Recipe
Jambalaya is a wonderful choice for a party when you need to feed a lot of people or just when you need an extra boost of fun to start your week. Hi friends!!! I am so excited for the first post of this week: Jambalaya! I love trying new cuisines, and Louisiana Creole is one I’d…
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…
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.
Sweet Potato Noodles with Dairy-Free Cream Sauce
Sweet potato noodles are an easy delicious side dish to make with your spiralizer. The winter has been so long and cold here in New York that some days I’d rather curl up on the couch with one of my hot soups, like Wild Salmon Chowder, than venture outside. But this week the weather has been…
Slow Cooker Braised Short Ribs Recipe
Slow cooker braised short ribs are the ultimate paleo, low-carb, and gluten-free comfort food. They’ll simmer in your slow cooker in a beautiful red wine sauce until the meat is so tender and juicy it literally falls right off the bone. These mouthwatering slow cooker braised short ribs are one of my go-to recipes when…
Wild Salmon Chowder Recipe
Happy Tuesday, friends! As we rush towards the first day of spring, I’m hurrying to enjoy a few last winter dishes. And this one has definitely been a family favorite over the past week. A bowl of warm salmon chowder: bits of crispy bacon and chunks of tender fish floating in an oh-so creamy vegetable broth.
Gluten Free Apple-Filled Pumpkin Crepes Recipe
Here in the Northeast where we’re experiencing one of the coldest winters on record, I’ve found one of the best ways to boost my family’s spirits is by whipping up a warm and tasty breakfast. And this one definitely tops the list. These golden-brown pumpkin crepes are stuffed with a sweet apple cinnamon filling and served with homemade coconut whipped cream for a deliciously nutritious breakfast or even dessert.
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…
Herb Roasted Whole Chicken Recipe
Here’s a simple and delicious dinner idea: a roasted whole chicken! Learn how to roast a whole chicken with ease! In this recipe, I’ll guide you through basting the chicken with a flavorful mixture of butter, orange, and spices for a subtle kick. It’s a juicy roasted chicken that’s a breeze to make! It’s good…
Rosemary Sweet Potatoes and Mushrooms
Caramelized shallots, roasted sweet potatoes, mushrooms and chopped garlic cloves are sprinkled with fresh parsley in this delectable holiday treat. I’m looking forward to serving this up as one of the vegetable side dishes at my family’s Christmas dinner.
Gluten Free Bacon Wrapped Barbecue Chicken Bites
Gluten free bacon wrapped barbecue chicken is quick and easy and can be made on your grill or in your oven. You’re going to love these fun little bites. This post today is brought to you by bacon. Yes, that’s right. Slices of juicy bacon wrapped around tender strips of chicken and brushed with mouth-watering…
Gluten Free Apple Cider Vinaigrette: A Nourishing Delight
We’re obsessed with this sugar free, gluten-free apple cider vinaigrette! It’s made with raw apple cider vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil and lemon juice. Drizzle it on your favorite salad to give it a delicious kick. This post has been updated with more helpful tips, new photos, and a video. After enjoying a delicious Thanksgiving dinner…
See What’s Growing In Our Garden And Sautéed Kale Recipe
Come and see pictures of our organic vegetable garden and try my delightful garden kale recipe prepared with homemade gluten-free chicken broth. As fall arrives this week, our organic vegetable garden’s summer season is winding down. We enjoyed homegrown vegetables all summer long (more about our garden here). Picking fresh vegetables from the garden is as…
Summer Salad Recipe with Cherry Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives, and Corn Strips
This colorful summer salad recipe of cherry tomatoes, red onions, purple Kalamata olives, crisp radishes, and yellow corn strips is so delicious. And the best part is, it’s gluten free and dairy free, too! This post has been updated with more helpful tips, new photos, and a video. As a lover of fresh, seasonal produce,…
How to Make Gluten Free Lamb Stew In Your Slow Cooker
Indulge in savory gluten-free lamb stew with minimal prep! This is one of my delicious slow cooker recipes. It promises rich flavors and tender meat, perfect for busy days. Today, I have an incredible slow cooker gluten free lamb stew recipe for you. With just 15 minutes of morning prep, the stew fills the house…
Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing Recipe (Gluten Free)
As winter continues to drag on here in the Northeast, I am looking forward quite impatiently to warmer weather. This salad reminds me of spring: fresh spinach and mushrooms topped with a delightfully sweet raspberry dressing.
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…
How To Brew Espresso In A Moka Pot Step-by-Step Photos and Video
Discover how to brew rich, authentic espresso using a traditional moka pot with our detailed step-by-step guide. This post includes a helpful video tutorial and beautiful photos to ensure your coffee-making experience is a success. Perfect for coffee lovers looking to enjoy their home brewing even more! My son Peter and I have been having…
Flavorful Chicken Cacciatore Gluten Free And Low Carb
Easy-to-make gluten free and low carb chicken cacciatore. Enjoy a hearty, flavorful meal with this classic Italian recipe. This post has been updated with more helpful tips, new photos, and a video. Over fifteen years ago, I had a lovely neighbor who shared this incredible recipe with me that she had learned from a cooking…
Gluten Free Chicken and Rice Soup
Cozy up to a nutritious bowl of gluten free chicken and rice soup. It’s so fast and easy to make! I knew this evening was a fine evening for a comforting bowl of chicken and rice soup because the weather is raw outside and some in my family are starting to sniffle. But time was…
Gluten Free Cowboy Stew (With Beef And Bacon)
Wholesome and dairy-free, this gluten-free cowboy stew features beef, bacon, and hotdogs (or sausage) – an easy and tasty meal that will knock your boots off! Cowboy Stew conjures up memories of a World Expo that my children participated in for school many years ago. Thus, each child had a table where they could display…
Cucumber Salad
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 whistles…
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…
Tropical Smoothie Recipe: Sunshine In A Glass
Tropical smoothie is a blend of tangy pineapple, creamy banana, crisp apple, and the subtle tropical essence of coconut oil. It’s like sunshine in a glass. This post has been updated with more helpful tips, new photos, and a video. Today, I have a delightful smoothie for you with a harmony of tropical flavors that…
Berry Good Smoothie: Refreshing And Nourishing
Indulge in this delightful Berry Good Smoothie, bursting with antioxidants and superfood goodness. It’s a refreshing treat that will put a smile on your face! This post has been updated with more helpful tips, new photos, and a video. Today, I’m switching things up a bit by adding berries to this smoothie. I call it…
Gluten Free Barbecue Baby Back Ribs: A Finger-Licking Good Recipe
This is the best gluten free barbecue baby back ribs recipe. Promise. 🙂 And it’s paleo, whole 30 compliant, dairy free, and keto friendly with zero carbs! This post has been updated with more helpful tips, new photos, and a video. I stumbled upon the meatiest, juiciest baby back ribs at my local health food…
Gluten-Free Chicken Fajitas: Recreate Restaurant Quality in Your Kitchen
Gluten free chicken fajitas made with juicy, tender chicken and colorful peppers and onions is a restaurant quality dish you can easily make at home. And it’s gluten free, low carb, and dairy free so everyone at your table can enjoy it! This gluten free chicken fajita recipe has succulent, tender chicken infused with homemade…
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…