Category: Nut Free
Ginger Matcha Protein Bars {paleo, raw, vegan, nut & gluten free}
My husband is my biggest fan {most of the time} and this is a good thing after 20 years of marriage! He has encouraged me with my food blog and… Read More »
Aloha Bars {Special Mom’s Day Giveaway}
This week I am sharing one of my favorite archived recipes and because my love language is giving, I have a special Mother’s Day giveaway of a few of my… Read More »
Baked Tandoori Chicken {paleo, gluten & dairy free }
It happens to us all, the dinner rut! So, there I stood in the spice isle at my favorite Whole Foods Market and laid eyes on pretty little jars with… Read More »
Purple Protein Potato Soup {paleo, dairy, gluten free}
Purple, the color of violets, lavender, grapes, wine, amethysts and let us not forget that favorite 10 foot dinosaur, BARNIE! In fact, when I googled “purple things” because I knew… Read More »
Stuffed Cabbage with Sweet Tomato Sauce {paleo, dairy, refined sugar & gluten free}
I am sure many of us can recall a favorite dish growing up that our families made or perhaps you remember a dreaded recipe Grandma made for Sunday dinners. Stuffed… Read More »
Chocolate Seed Clusters {paleo, nut, gluten & dairy free}
I love having family visit because it just makes cooking and creating that much more fun! So when my sister-in-law and her daughter were visiting for Spring break they willingly… Read More »
Cod with Rosemary & Red Pepper Coulis {paleo, dairy & nut free}
Don’t let that fancy word “coulis” frighten you away from this simple recipe because all I did was throw some vegetables in the Vitamix and viola’ , a sensational sauce… Read More »
Paleo Meatballs {dairy & gluten free}
I absolutely love meatballs but when eating clean and having 2 gluten-free family members, it has been nearly impossible to eat them! That is a tragedy in my household! So … Read More »
Avocado Pea Soup {paleo, dairy & gluten free}
You either love it or hate it…and hate is a strong word when referring to a sweet pea. I love Split Pea Soup and my mom often made a big… Read More »
Basil & Artichoke Stuffed Chicken with Cashew Cheese {paleo, dairy & gluten free}
I know I left you hanging last week with the Velvety Cashew Cheese Recipe over zucchini noodles and how I used it with this chicken recipe! Thanks for checking back… Read More »
My French Onion Soup & Bone Broth {paleo, dairy and gluten free}
Let me just start off by telling you I am not a fan of French Onion Soup but I came across a recipe and was aghast at the ingredients and… Read More »
OREO Truffles {heathified version gluten free}
I bet you almost fell off your chair reading that I eat Oreo cookies! As a child my favorite cookies were indeed the Oreo & Chips Ahoy cookies dipped in… Read More »
Chestnut and Pomegranate Fish Cakes {paleo, nut, dairy & egg free}
Do you ever look in your pantry and try to throw something together and end up creating a winner for dinner?! Well that is what happened here folks! I should… Read More »
Holiday Recipe Roundup {12 favorites}
As I was searching through the archives of my favorite recipes to make for Thanksgiving, I decided to share them with you in this post! I also wanted to say… Read More »
Pumpkin Chicken Chili {bean, dairy & gluten free}
A few weeks back I stopped over at one of my foodie friend’s house and smelled the most glorious aromas coming from their kitchen. I don’t even think I said… Read More »
Acorn Squash with Beets & Fennel {paleo, vegan, dairy free}
The flavors of fall tend to be the most satisfying to our palate and bellies! Between pumpkin, spices and all the festive foods like cranberries, apples and even super foods… Read More »
Chocolaty Clean Cupcakes (paleo, gluten free, nut free)
I LOVE Halloween!!!!!!!!!!!! I have little mice, spiders galore, a life-size mummy, a green flying witch, flying bats, crying cats and spooky eyes glowing from my front door that make… Read More »
Raspberry Coconut Bonbons {paleo, dairy & gluten free}
The hardest thing for many people is staying away from sugar! I am no different, even though you may think I am a health nut…..I must admit I like my… Read More »
Creamy Pop-Art {dairy, egg, refined sugar & gluten free}
Of course I would get inspired by these “Easy Freezy Fun Pops” at the worst time ever {sigh with hint of sarcasm}! The only time I get to thumb through… Read More »
Baby Shower Yum & Fun {paleo, no refined sugar, & gluten free}
You can host a baby shower or any gathering and serve the most delicious and healthy dishes without giving in to refined sugar, food coloring, artificial flavors or slaving in… Read More »
Sesame Seed Crisps {Gluten-Free & Paleo}
I could hardly wait to share this recipe with you because these little seedlings are sensational! I am always culinary inspired by my Italian side of the family because when… Read More »
Slow Roasted Garlic & Oregano Tomatoes with Goat Cheese {paleo, gluten free & vegan option}
Can you guess what food the French sometimes refer to as pomme d’amour, which means “love apple”? Don’t worry, the “love apple” threw me too! I remember hearing that tomato… Read More »
Creamy Lemon Parfait with Nut Crumble {paleo, dairy and gluten free}
Every 4th of July is a bittersweet affair for my family. I am going to bear my heart with you in this post so forgive me if my witty self… Read More »
Italian Eggplant Cakes {paleo, egg & gluten free}
Do you ever look at an eggplant and wonder what else you can do with it outside of the familiar Eggplant Parmesan or my favorite {maybe because it is my… Read More »