Enjoy a delicious chicken soup made with a whole chicken in your slow cooker. Ah, there’s something undeniably comforting about a simmering pot of golden goodness, bubbling away in your slow cooker (or on your stove), and that unmistakable aroma filling every nook and cranny of your home. It’s a whole chicken, swirling in a…
Gluten Free Lunches
Let's create a healthier lifestyle with easy delicious gluten-free, paleo, low-carb & keto lunch recipes! My review of Against The Grain Rolls including several easy sandwich suggestions, the greatest all time burger recipe, easy creamy broccoli cheddar soup recipe with cooking video, and Philly cheesesteak lettuce wraps are a sampling of what's in store for you here in this lunch recipe collection.
One Pan Chicken Pizza (Low Carb)
Warm, tomatoey, melty cheese pizza! Following a low carb diet doesn’t mean giving up your traditional pizza night. For several years, I’ve been making keto pizza with a grain-free mixture of egg and cheese in place of crust. Today, I decided to add chicken to make it a satisfying main course for dinner.
Gluten Free Cream of Mushroom Soup Recipe
There are a lot of things I love about fall: the leaves changing colors, comfy sweaters, the Thanksgiving holiday, and, of course, all the wonderful seasonal foods. Here in North Carolina, we’ve had a long Indian summer, but the temperature will be diving soon, and I am looking forward to whipping up delicious soups for those crisp days.
Easy Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Curling up on the couch with a steaming bowl of soup is one of the best ways to warm up on a crisp autumn day. So, when I saw the leaves beginning to fall from the trees, I whipped up this creamy broccoli cheddar soup. It’s loaded with cheese and tender broccoli floating in a velvety cream broth.
Philly Cheesesteak Lettuce Wraps Recipe
As I’m writing this, it’s absolutely pouring rain outside and that makes it the kind of day for Philly cheesesteaks. The kind of day when you just want to curl up with some rainy day comfort food. This popular fast food combo originated in Philadelphia hence the name Philly cheesesteak.
How To Cook Bacon In The Oven
It’s easy to cook bacon in the oven in less than 25 minutes. No fuss, no mess, just delicious perfectly done bacon. Bacon! There are so many delicious ways to enjoy it – on its own, as a topping on a salad or burger like this amazing bacon cheeseburger, or even added to this easy and…
How to make Mini Spinach Pies With Cauliflower Crusts
My three cheese spinach pie is one of the first recipes that I published here on the blog and has long been one of my family’s favorites. Since I’ve started eating low-carb and grain free, however, I wanted to try making a grain free pie crust. How to recreate the golden pie crust that is usually made with flour? Cauliflower to the rescue.
6 Low-Carb Lunches You Can Bring To Work
Ideas for delicious and easy low carb lunches perfect for work! Our roundup features a variety of satisfying recipes that are low in carbs, high in flavor, and simple to prepare. Stay on track with your diet while enjoying tasty and convenient meals. Eating lunch out when you’re trying to watch your carbs is a…
Small Batch Slow Cooker Beef Chili With Bacon
I’m writing this from the local coffee shop where I’m enjoying some special time with my daughter, Nicole. What could make the day more wonderful? Well, how about knowing that there’s a tasty beef chili with bacon simmering away in the slow cooker
How to Cut Open a Pomegranate
Discover the easiest way to cut and seed a pomegranate with our straightforward video and step-by-step photo guide. Learn techniques and creative recipes ideas for these nutritious, jewel-like seeds. I’m excited to share my latest YouTube video: How to Cut Open a Pomegranate! You can watch it right here or head over to YouTube….
Amazing Pomegranates: One Of The Healthiest Foods In The World
Pomegranates have been prized by numerous cultures throughout the ages and may be one of the healthiest foods in the world. When I was a child, I remember my mom bringing home an unusual fruit one day. It looked a little like an apple but not exactly. She said it was a Chinese apple. I…
Festive Autumn Kale Salad with Apples, Pomegranate, Pistachios, and Goat Cheese
Autumn in New York usually means a slight chill in the air, a visit to the pumpkin patch or apple orchard, and afternoon walks to admire the vibrant fall foliage. It doesn’t mean softly falling snow. But this morning I looked out the window only to see that it was snowing. I’m not ready for winter yet! Thankfully, the tiny snowflakes soon turned into rain.
Super Delicious Massaged Kale Salad With Pistachios, Tomatoes, And Olives
Who doesn’t love a good massage? Well, my kale is loving one right now as I’m getting ready to prepare a delicious kale salad tossed with pistachios, cherry tomatoes, and juicy Kalamata olives. But why am I massaging the kale first? If you’ve ever had a raw kale salad, you might have noticed that the kale was a little bitter and its texture a little coarse. However, if you massage the kale for only about five minutes, it will begin to soften and wilt. This seems to break down its dense cellulose structure leaving it easier to digest and much tastier.
How To Make Delicious 24-Hour Probiotic Yogurt
Do you eat 24-hour probiotic yogurt?
Well, if you’re one of three million Americans who have celiac disease, or if you’re one of seven hundred thousand people who have ulcerative colitis, or if you’re one of the twenty-five to forty-five million people in the U.S. suffering from irritable bowel syndrome, or you’re someone that is taking or has taken a lot of antibiotics, then you probably should be eating this healthy yogurt.
Healthy Lemony Marinated Zucchini Salad
This healthy and delicious lemony marinated zucchini salad is the perfect side dish to bring to a summer cookout or on a picnic! The zucchini is topped with slivers of red onion, crumbled goat cheese, toasted pistachio nuts, Kalamata olives, and crispy bacon. So much tastiness in every bite!
6 Super Fast Gluten Free Chicken Pan Sauces
You’re going to love these gluten free easy chicken sauces. Which one will you try first? Had enough of boring chicken breast dinners? You’re going to love this post. It’s a collection of six of my favorite easy sauces that will transform any chicken dish into an incredibly delicious meal. Chicken breasts are fantastic for…
Wild Cod Chowder (Whole 30 And Low-Carb)
Trying to get more fish in your diet? Why not enjoy a bowl of cod chowder? Cod is a meaty and delicious fish with a mild flavor and delicate texture. In this chowder, I’ve paired it with bits of crispy bacon and healthy vegetables and spices.
Gluten Free Southern Spoon Bread History And Easy Recipe
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.
Homemade Roast Lamb Soup
It’s the first Monday of 2016, and the temperature is dipping here in New York! If your new year has gotten off to a chilly start too, you’re going to love today’s recipe. A delicious bowl of steaming hot homemade roast lamb soup is the perfect way to warm up and boost your health during the…
How To Make Beef Bone Broth (And Why It’s Good For You)
The days are growing colder here in the Northeast, and winter is nearly upon us. That means it’s also nearly cold and flu season. Drinking a steaming mug of beef bone broth is a wonderful way to strengthen your immune system during these months. In fact, bone broth is such a wonderful health-boosting food that my family and I love drinking it year round.
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…
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.
Zoodle Soup With Meatballs
Zoodles paired with mini meatballs and baby bok choy is 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 I am the only one left…
Sardines on Cauliflower Toast with Gremolata
Keto low carb sardines recipe is served on fluffy cauliflower toast garnished with slightly tangy Mediterranean gremolata. This is the perfect easy power lunch. Drizzled with olive oil and garnished with a beautiful Mediterranean gremolata of chopped parsley, garlic, capers, and lemon zest, these sardines on cauliflower toast make an incredibly healthy and delicious lunch or even dinner….
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 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 Escarole and Bean Soup (With Bacon)
Delicious naturally gluten free Escarole and Bean Soup Recipe: A comforting blend of fresh escarole, hearty beans, and rich flavors. Try this easy 20-minute stove-top recipe today! This post has been updated with more helpful tips and a video. Just around the corner from my house is a little family-run farm where I can find fresh,…
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…
Gluten Free Turkey, Bacon, Swiss Melt Recipe
Gluten free turkey, bacon, Swiss melt with lettuce and tomato is one of the best gluten free sandwiches! It’s a fun way to enjoy turkey leftovers. Hello, friends! With Thanksgiving right around the corner here in the states, my family is already coming up with creative ideas for the turkey leftovers. Honestly, why wait until…
Bacon Cheeseburger with Caramelized Onions and Peppers on a Gluten Free Bun
This is a juicy bacon cheeseburger with caramelized onions and peppers on a fluffy gluten free bun. It’s one of the best burgers you’ll ever have. Friday night is burger night here at our house. Last week I decided to add a creative twist to this old favorite by adding special toppings. One of my…
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,…
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 Pizza Muffins
Satisfy your pizza cravings with gluten free pizza muffins! Easy to make and delicious, these muffins are the perfect snack or meal any time of day. Gather around because I’ve got a tasty treat that’s sure to satisfy your cravings – gluten-free pizza muffins! Savor the irresistible golden brown gluten free English muffin topped with…
Review: Against the Grain Rolls
Here’s my review of gluten free Against the Grain Rolls including recipes for three savory and simple gluten free sandwiches you’ll love. For those of us who often don’t have enough time to bake our own bread, finding the best tasting gluten free brand is a bit of an adventure. There are so many different…
Crustless Quiche Lorraine (Gluten Free And Low Carb)
Crustless Quiche Lorraine is really easy to make. I’ve updated my gluten free recipe without the crust so it’s low carb too. Once you make this moist creamy dish, you’ll probably want to make it over and over again. So good. Quiche Lorraine is a classic egg dish from the Lorraine region in northeastern France….
Gluten Free Pizza In 5 Easy Steps
Homemade gluten free pizza is fun and easy to make. Come and see my cooking video and make some pizza. Following a gluten free diet, doesn’t mean giving up your traditional pizza night. However, poor tasting, dry crumbling or chewy crust ruins the pizza experience and makes you feel like throwing in the towel. Against…
Review: Tasty Gluten Free Hotdog on a Gluten Free Bun
Here’s my review for a tasty gluten-free hotdog on a gluten-free bun. Plus I’ve included fun activities for gluten-free kids. Kids love hotdogs. So I’m adding this review to my gluten-free food reviews along with my gluten free dinner options and tasty lunch recipes just for you. It’s a deliciously satisfying option that both kids and…
Gluten Free Hot Open Turkey Sandwich Recipe
It’s the day after Thanksgiving, and we’re looking for creative ways to enjoy all of that leftover turkey.You can make many different kinds of sandwiches with gluten free bread. Some of our favorites are Udi’s bread, Against the grain rolls, and the newest favorite: The Paleo Bread.
Ready to make a delicious recipe idea for gluten free hot open turkey sandwiches? Let’s go.
Hearty Gluten Free Chicken Noodle Soup in the Slow Cooker
This is the best nutritious gluten free chicken noodle soup. It’s made from scratch in your slow cooker or on your stovetop. You can do this. 🙂 Here’s an easy traditional chicken noodle soup recipe for you. It is prepared using an entire chicken, gently simmering in your slow cooker (or on the stove) for hours,…
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…