Category: Recipes
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Gluten Free Beef and Broccoli
For the most part, I don’t really mind being Gluten Free. When I was first diagnosed as having a gluten intolerance, it was tough. I had never even heard of gluten and didn’t understand why I couldn’t enjoy my favorite products. I used to make a 45 minute drive to a specialty grocery store, once…
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Dark Chocolate & Fig Nice Cream
I scream. You scream. We all scream for ice cream! This week has been HOT in Southern California. Excessively hot! In fact, they just issued an excessive heat warning in Orange County through 10pm tonight! Odd, since tomorrow it is forecasted to rain. On top of the heat, Ryder has a little cold so I…
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Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Please tell me I’m not the only one who can’t manage their household banana inventory!! One week we will through 15 bananas and the next, one bunch of bananas will sit on the counter without being touched all week, while slowly developing those black spots I call yummy freckles (because I love mushy, overripe bananas).…
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Bruschetta Baked Chicken with Crispy Cauliflower Gnocchi
Have you guys tried Trader Joe’s Bruschetta in a jar before? It is, without a doubt, one of the best Trader Joe’s products and that’s saying a lot since I love all things Trader Joe’s. I remember the first time I tried it. I was in New York, visiting my sister in her tiny Manhattan…
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Apple Pie Muffins
When I say these “Apple Pie” Muffins are so simple your toddler can make them, I mean this is the perfect recipe for your toddler to help make because there is no raw egg and the steps include “fun” activities such as mashing bananas. If your kid is anything like Ryder, he’ll love getting to…
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Viking Turkey Burgers
One of the first things I ever cooked when I was first living on my own was this Viking Turkey Burger Recipe I found on Cooks.com. It’s so simple and so delicious! I was in college when I first made this and broiling meat was my version of fancy. It’s the perfect alternative to making…
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Sriracha Aioli Whipped Up in a Breeze
When I say Sriracha, you say Aioli. Sriracha (You: Aioli) Sriracha (You: Aioli). When I say delicious, you say Aioli. Delicious (You: Aioli) Delicious (You: Aioli) When I say breeze, you better make this tonight! Ok, here’s the deal. This Sriracha Aioli hits the spot. It’s three ingredients and the perfect burger topping or French…
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Guilt-Free Dessert: Strawberries and Nutella
Can you believe that there are people who actually dislike Nutella? None of the people that live in my house, but it’s true! You probably noticed the food checklist that circulated social media recently listing off foods people won’t eat. I was shocked to see that more than one friend checked off their dislike for…
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Greek Yogurt Caesar Dressing
Caesar salads are the perfect compliment to almost any dish. It seems to be a pretty universally liked dish and you can find them at almost any restaurant. The only down side to Caesar salads is the dressings seem to range in flavor and calories!! I never know if I’m starting my dinner with a…
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You Had Me At Sriracha: Sriracha BBQ Pulled Chicken
Looking for a meal you can make in less than five minutes and tastes delicious?? This dinner is so simple, I feel guilty calling it a “recipe”. It can be prepped in five minutes, cooks in a crock pot in four hours and tastes even better the next day for leftovers. Pulled meats are a win…
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