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Buffalo & Beef Chili with Goats Eyes

Buffalo & Beef Chili with Goats Eyes

By on March 28, 2009 in Crockpot, Gluten free, Meats, Poultry & Seafood, Mexican, Recipes

It’s been cold and damp for the past few days so I was very happy that Chili was on my menu.  I’ve had this package of buffalo on my inventory list for some time just waiting to be used.  I had found it hiding at the bottom of my chest freezer when I had finally [...]

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Shrimp Tostados

By on March 14, 2009 in Fast/Frugal, Fruit & Vegetables, Gluten free, Mexican, Recipes

These little treats are great for breakfast, lunch or dinner and even as appetizers.  What could be more versatile?  You can also use whatever protein suits your fancy.  Beef, pork, chicken or even keep it vegetarian with peppers and onions or chipotle mushrooms.  They are also gluten free and casein free.  ¡Buenos Dias! Ingredients: Corn [...]

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Refried Beans – 8 Variations

Refried Beans – 8 Variations

By on March 13, 2009 in Crockpot, Game Day Food, Gluten free, Recipes, Vegetarian/Vegan

We love Mexican cooking around here so having refried bean on hand is a must.  I’ve always kept canned beans but working to get away from processed foods I’ve started making my own.  What a difference in taste!  There is no comparison to beans from a can to your homemade beans in your recipes.  Beans [...]

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Lemon Scallops with Black Beans and Polenta

By on March 10, 2009 in Fast/Frugal, Gluten free, Meats, Poultry & Seafood, Pasta, Pizza, & Grains, Recipes

Just a few ingredients and you can pull together an inexpensive meal that looks like it cost more.  Purchase your scallops when on sale and freeze.  I found a great deal at Trader Joes on a 16 oz bag of Wild Caught New England Jumbo Scallops for less than $10.  Polenta costs less than $3 [...]

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Mexican Vegetable Frittata -Gluten & Casein Free

By on February 27, 2009 in Fast/Frugal, Fruit & Vegetables, Gluten free, Mexican, Recipes

I love the one pot/pan meals, it makes clean up fast and easy.  I also love frittatas because you can add in whatever you have on hand.  Keep this in mind as you create your frittata from this recipe.  If I use an ingredient that you don’t have or don’t like, change it up with [...]

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Mom’s Chili Recipe

By on February 3, 2009 in Meats, Poultry & Seafood, Recipes

My mom is a great cook. I learned so much from her. She can open a refrigerator and where most people would see a bunch of different food items she sees meals. This is a gift I am happy to say she passed along to me. I just can’t understand when my family opens the [...]

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Macadamia Nut Crusted Tilapia with Vegetables & Quinoa

By on January 22, 2009 in Celiac disease, Fruit & Vegetables, Gluten free, Meats, Poultry & Seafood, Pasta, Pizza, & Grains, Recipes

Opening the refrigerator 1 hour before dinner, I worked on using things I had leftover from previous meals.  The macadamia nut breading mixture and the quinoa were waiting in the refrigerator.  When I am putting together dinner I know what my protein will be, but sometimes not really how I will prepare it or what [...]

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Turkey Fajitas and Beans with Homemade Tortillas

By on January 20, 2009 in Gluten free, Meats, Poultry & Seafood, Mexican, Recipes

Today I spent the day watching the festivities just down the road from Washington, D.C. What a grand day for our country to watch the peaceful transfer of power and to its first African American President.  There is a strong feeling of hope in our country again.  I can’t wait to see what is born [...]

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Gluten Free Pasta Fagioli

By on January 14, 2009 in Gluten free, Recipes

This is one of my favorite dishes from when I was a kid.  My mother would make it and the aroma would fill the house.  She would put a nice ham bone with some meat on it in a pot of tomatoes and onions to simmer all day.  Sorry Mom, tonight I made mine in [...]

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Mexican Soup

By on December 7, 2008 in Gluten free, Mexican, Recipes, Soups & Salads

Ingredients: 1 large diced onion ½ red pepper diced 1 pablano pepper diced ½-1 cup corn 1 can organic pinto beans 1 7oz can fire roasted diced tomatoes 1 TB Cumin 1 tsp Expote 1 TB Cilantro 1 tsp Aleppo chili powder 2 TB Ancho chili powder 1-2 whole casabella peppers Penzey’s 1 clove Garlic [...]

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Chili-The Easy Way

By on December 6, 2008 in Crockpot, Gluten free, Meats, Poultry & Seafood, Recipes, Soups & Salads

Ingredients: 2 pounds Ground beef or a chuck roast (put meat in first for roast) Can always use ground turkey, ostrich or buffalo. 1 large Onion diced 15 oz can Diced fire roasted tomatoes (I like Muir Glen) 15 oz can crushed tomatoes 4 TB Cumin 4 TB Chili powder (can use pre-mixed, ancho, Aleppo, [...]

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Refried Beans- 8 Variations

By on December 6, 2008 in Recipes

1 bag dried organic pinto beans 9 cups of filtered water for soaking 4 cups Stock- vegetable or chicken 1 onion diced 2 cloves of garlic diced Ancho chili pepper (use your favorite chili powder) or a whole Cascabel dried pepper from Penzey’s 11,000 heat units (remove before serving) 2 tsp Ground Cumin 1 tsp [...]

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Mexican Casserole

By on December 6, 2008 in Fast/Frugal, Gluten free, Meats, Poultry & Seafood, Mexican, Recipes

3 corn tortillas 1 can refried beans (pinto or black)  or 2 cups homemade 7 oz green salsa 6 oz cooked turkey (sub peppers if vegetarian, can always use pork, beef or chorizo) ½ tsp Expote ½ tsp Chipotle Powder (use less if you don’t like spicy hot foods) ½ tsp Aleppo chili powder (can [...]

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Food Gifts Galore!

By on November 30, 2008 in Celiac disease, Gluten free, Holiday, Recipes, Vegetarian/Vegan, WHOLE-istic Living

It’s that time of the year when you search for that perfect gift to give.  Are you looking for something for those who have everything or that special teacher or caregiver that really made a difference?  Why not give a food gift that you made?  People love to get food and they love to get [...]

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Falafel

By on November 23, 2008 in Gluten free, Recipes

Ingredients: 2 cans organic chick peas drained and washed 1 clove garlic 1/4 cup tapioca flour Celtic Sea Salt to taste Pepper to taste 1/2- 1 1/2 tsp Cayanne Pepper depending how hot you want it 1 tsp Cumin 1/2 tsp Coriander 1 tsp Parsley Water Directions: Add all ingredients except water into the food [...]

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Amazing Toasted Mixed Nuts

By on September 10, 2008 in Recipes, Vegetarian/Vegan

Ingredients: 1 (15 or 24-ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus 3 tablespoons 1 cup shelled pistachios or hazelnuts or whatever you have raw 1 cup raw almonds ¾  tablespoon agave 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt like Celtic [...]

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