Cauliflower Tabouli

Cauliflower Tabouli I was at the market yesterday and I found the most gorgeous looking cauliflower.  I'm not kidding, it was the most beautiful shade of lavender. I've only ever seen it in culinary magazines and cooking shows but never in person. What made me even happier was the fact that it was on sale! … Continue reading Cauliflower Tabouli

Crockpot Texas Chili

Crockpot Texas Chili What happens when you buy 2 pot roasts to make for your large family and you realize your crockpot is too small?  I bought 2 and each one is about 3.5lbs but my oval shaped crockpot wouldn't fit my 2 pot roasts (UGH!!!). Yes, I know, first world problems but I have an … Continue reading Crockpot Texas Chili

Chinese Sautéed Cucumbers

Chinese Sautéed Cucumbers Many people think of cucumbers as something that you eat raw on your salad or toss into your smoothie.  You can actually do so much more with it and I mean more than just place cucumber slices over eyes on a spa day.  In Chinese cuisine, we actually sautée the cucumbers.  As … Continue reading Chinese Sautéed Cucumbers

Butternut Breakfast Bowl

Butternut Squash Breakfast Bowl Earlier this week, I posted on Facebook an alternate to a traditional breakfast bowl.  For those of you who have not seen it, it was a butternut squash breakfast bowl.  This is a great alternative to those who don't want to search for gluten free oatmeal or just want something warm … Continue reading Butternut Breakfast Bowl

Easy Salad Nicoise

Easy Salad Nicoise Salad Nicoise, this sounds so freak'n fancy but the first time I ever had this was not at a fancy French restaurant.  It was in 6th grade French class, it was my first taste of this delicious salad.  My french teacher was relocated from France and she wanted us to taste some of her … Continue reading Easy Salad Nicoise

Halloween Menu

Halloween Menu This time of the year,  I get many requests on what to serve for Halloween Parties.  Usually all the Halloween parties I go to, it's more of a cocktail and finger food affair. (Not real fingers of course!). However, I know sometimes we just need to get dressed up in our Halloween gear and … Continue reading Halloween Menu

Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers

Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers I still remember this memory; it was before I became a parent.  My husband and I took a road trip to Philly and we did a cheesesteak crawl.  Yes, a decade ago my body could process the food and we didn't have our allergy child yet.  Over the years, I haven't thought … Continue reading Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers

Citrus Cole Slaw

Citrus Cole Slaw Like most recipes for me, it always starts with what I have in the house.  Last week, the supermarket was selling those bags of shredded cabbage (aka coleslaw mix) for 99cents. To me, that’s a great price because I can get 2 servings out of it and that comes out to be … Continue reading Citrus Cole Slaw

Loaded Devilish Eggs

Loaded Devilish Eggs Eggs are the one item in my house that we buy in 3 dozen.  That's right you heard me, I buy 3 dozen eggs at a time.  This is one item that my kids agree upon and no one is allergic to it.  Let’s face it, it’s also easy to make and … Continue reading Loaded Devilish Eggs

Healthy Halloween Treats

Healthy Halloween Treats Halloween is coming! As an allergy mom planning the class party, I really wanted some fun, healthy and safe snacks.  I know what you are thinking, fruit platter and vegetable platters sound so boring and not fun for the kids. What if I told you there are some easy ways to spook … Continue reading Healthy Halloween Treats