Cajun Salmon

When you are a busy parent, you want to get dinner on the table as quick as possible. Last week, I posted a Cajun Spice Mix.  We love it on our chicken and our fish.  Quick Tip: I actually sprinkled it on the fish before I put it in the freezer. I take it out of … Continue reading Cajun Salmon

Citrus Roasted Chicken

This year we decided not to make a ham for Easter. There are many reason why...the sodium, the kids aren't big on it or just that this mom didn't spend enough at the market to get her free ham this year...Ahem!  Given whatever the reason, we decided to make this Citrus Roast Chicken.  My kids … Continue reading Citrus Roasted Chicken

Mexican Stuffed Cabbage

When it comes to dinner, do you feel like you have to constantly make something new? That there are those in the house the REFUSES to eat leftovers...ahem..hubby.... Sometimes all it takes is a little tweak to the old to turn it into something NEW.  This past week was St. Paddy's Day, this means cabbage was 17cents … Continue reading Mexican Stuffed Cabbage

A Small Jar of Cajun Spices

Cajun Spices When you are trying to eat cleaner and you have limited use of butter, olive oil or sauces...your spice rack becomes your best friend.  At first, I was very hesitant and let's be honest intimidated by using spices. However, there is so much flexibility to mixing your own and you know exactly what is … Continue reading A Small Jar of Cajun Spices

Cheesecake or Pie?

This weekend is Easter and you are in charge of bringing a dessert. They tell you they already have a fruit bowl, so you are left with the "decadent" dessert. You know what I'm referring to...cookies, cake, pie, etc... Hmmm...something decadent but clean, healthy and gluten free?  I was debating on a "cleaned up cheesecake … Continue reading Cheesecake or Pie?

A BLT By Another Name Is Still A B.L.T!

Someone asked me..."What am I suppose to do with that Cauliflower Toast recipe you posted? It would be weird with PB&J and I don't eat grill cheese..." This is what I did with mine....B.L.T.!!!! This is what dreams are made of...bacon...LOL   Sandwich between 2 slices of cauliflower toasts with ingredients below: 4 slices of … Continue reading A BLT By Another Name Is Still A B.L.T!

Non-Dairy Cauliflower Toast

Non-Dairy Cauliflower Toast Not sure if other people struggle with autocorrect as much as I do. It took me forever to type the title!  The reason being that I kept on getting "Collie Flower" instead of "Cauliflower". I have to tell you...I almost gave up posting today because of that...LOL 😂 I know lately there … Continue reading Non-Dairy Cauliflower Toast

Carrot Cake Overnight Quinoa

I thought I was done with my quinoa series but I can't seem to stop. However, what else am I going to do with a 15lb. bag of quinoa? This weekend I was playing around with different varieties of overnight quinoa. This last one...I liked A LOT! If you like carrot cake...then this is it! … Continue reading Carrot Cake Overnight Quinoa

Homemade BBQ Sauce

Homemade BBQ Sauce Today's post is about BBQ SAUCE!! A few of you have asked for sauces and seasonings. This one is a favorite in our house and its gluten-free and soy-free. In fact, the bbq sauce is top 8 allergen free. This sauce is pretty easy to make and the fact that its soy free … Continue reading Homemade BBQ Sauce

Super Ripe Tomato Jam

Super Ripe Tomato Jam You know how you buy all those tomatoes to put in your salads or to eat with your hummus? You get this bulk size container, convinced you would eat it. Then at the end of the week, you see these soft reddish balls of ripeness in your fridge. It’s not rotten but … Continue reading Super Ripe Tomato Jam