Stir Fry Beef and Celery Many people always ask me how I make dinner for a family of 6 and not break the bank. I always try to shop based on what is in season and what is on sale. Yesterday, my supermarket had celery on sale for $.99 and 2lb. of beef for $10. My … Continue reading Stir Fry Celery and Beef
House Oatmeal Cookie My daughter asked me to make cookies for her today. I am going to call this "House Oatmeal Cookie". I bet you are wondering why I am calling it that, it's because I made it literally with what I had in the "house". LOL! We try to have things on hand when our … Continue reading House Oatmeal Cookie
Mother Dirt:A "Live" Approach to Gluten Free Beauty Products I was recently sent a sample of Mother Dirt's products to review. On August 1, I plan to start a 7 day journal of using Mother Dirt's Shampoo, AO+ Mist and Cleanser. The first question you should have is "What in the world is Mother Dirt?". Mother Dirt … Continue reading Mother Dirt
Simply Sautéed Mushrooms This is one of my favorite dishes! I make this at least once a week. It's delicious straight from the skillet or chilled on a salad! Since, you can have this dish hot or cold, it would work as a side or an appetizer. Close your eyes and visualize your appetizer platter...some grilled peppers, … Continue reading Simply Sauteed Mushrooms
Moroccan Wild Rice Salad This is an easy salad to make and great for all seasons. There is also a great deal of flexibility with the type of greens you can use. One of my new obsessions of late is baby arugula. I literally will put it in sandwiches, toss it with my scrambled … Continue reading Morrocan Wild Rice Salad
Nut and Dairy Free Pesto Before we entered the land of dairy free, gluten free, soy free, and nut free cuisine, I use to make pesto all the time. I really loved the taste of ground nuts, basil and cheese in an olive oil base. Sigh...my mouth still waters when I think about the flavors. … Continue reading Nut and Dairy Free Pesto
Herb Dressing Whether you are growing it or scoping out your local farmers market, herbs and greens are plentiful. I actually like just eating them straight in my salad or adding them to my dressing. They are so much more than just a garnish your meats. This dressing is extra special as it is vegan … Continue reading Herb Dressing
Lean Green Pina Colada The thought process behind this recipe is pure and simple...I LOVE PINA COLADAS! In fact, my children also love pina coladas. However, one of my 4 kids is very naughty about vegetables. To get her to eat more vegetables I have been adding it to her smoothie. I like adding spinach … Continue reading Lean Green Pina Colada
Asian Pineapple Beef Skewers Last night the kids wanted quinoa fried rice and I wanted to grill! To compromise, I made these boneless short rib skewers to go with the quinoa fried rice. The marinade is cross between a Hawaiian and a teriyaki. Usually a boneless short rib can have a chew but the pineapple … Continue reading Asian Pineapple Beef Skewers
Gluten Free Apple Cupcakes Today is a very special day for me. It is my twins 7th birthday! Since their older siblings swim on a lake team, we decided to have "Cupcakes On The Lake". The boys of wanted their favorite vanilla cupcakes. Their big sister however is allergic to wheat, dairy, soy, peanuts, tree … Continue reading Gluten Free Apple Cupcakes
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