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Stuffed Zucchini Chimneys Dairy and Gluten Free Recipe

I love zucchini season.  They are so abundant and so fresh this time of the year.  I always look for the pesticide free or organic signs at the Farmer’s markets.  One year I would like to grow them myself.  Do you have zucchini in your garden? I’m often playing with what I’ll stuff inside the […]

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I Cook to Relax, 8 Dishes Later

When life gets too crazy or just too overwhelming, I cook.  I love to cook and spending a day in the kitchen really relaxes me.  Of course we then end up with tons of cooked food.  Funny these need to cook days are not scheduled and don’t happen to coincide with lots of people being at my […]

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How A Mom Gets Ready For Back to School

It’s back to school time of year for many of us.  When I was a kid I always loved getting new clothes for school.  I miss that.  I think that we should grab our girlfriends and go shopping for our back to school clothes.  But I digress.  That is not what this post is about. […]

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Muffaletta Burger Recipe With Lindsay Olives

You’re about to see two amazing things.  First a Muffaletta sandwich represented as a burger and second, it’s gluten and dairy free.  Soon after the fun Eat, Write, Retreat conference, Wendy from Celiacs in the House asked me to create a recipe for Lindsay Olives.  As I mentioned before I had sampled them at the conference […]

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Recipe for Meatballs With A Heart

What is one of the best things you can do for the people you love?  Feed them good food that is good for them.  If you have loved ones in your family that are picky eaters and it’s really hard to get them to eat good foods you’re going to love these meatballs. I add […]

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3, 2, 1 Chili Recipe

I love 3, 2, 1 Chili because you change up what you add as your 3, 2, 1! This recipe is 3 types of beans, 2 types of onions, 1 type of meat.  You can change this up according to what you have on hand and what you like to eat.  You can even make […]

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Wild Rice and Mushroom Bake Recipe

Today is the first of 6 weekly installments on A Gluten-Free Holiday.  Today over at Diet, Dessert, & Dogs the focus is Healthier Through The Holidays. When you’re done reading my recipe and tips, take Ricki your favorite healthier dish that won’t pack on the pounds.  Or, maybe you can share your top tips for […]

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Individual Lasagna with No Gluten, Dairy or Soy!

Today I’m sharing the most delicious lasagna you’ll ever eat, and it’s gluten free, dairy free and soy free. You can however, follow this recipe and use regular pasta and dairy. I’ve included the recipes for the pasta, Meat Ragu, and a Fire Roasted Bechamel Sauce.

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Gluten and Dairy Free Homemade Hamburger Helper and Giveaway

In my world of too much and not enough, that is too much to do and not enough time to do it, I need some fast, go to meals that have real ingredients. I started looking at what the commercials were pushing at us that was unhealthy, but promised fast, easy and inexpensive.  My thought […]

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Gluten and Dairy Free Pastelón or Plantain Lasagna Recipe

Pastelón is a popular meal in the regions of the world where plantains grow in great quantities.  This dish is referred to as Plantain Lasagna, a layered baked dish that builds upon fried plantains.  It has the sweetness of the plantains and the saltiness of olives all blended with ground beef. It has a wonderful flavor, […]

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