Cajun Popcorn Popcorn in our family is pretty big. Its one of those snacks that all 6 members of the family will eat. Lately the older members of the family wanted to try some of the specialty flavor popcorns that we see at the store. The only problem was that it contain allergens that we … Continue reading Cajun Popcorn
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White Bean Salad
White Bean Salad This is probably one of the most economical salads I have ever made. I usually get the beans when they go on sale, so I always have some in the pantry. The rest of the ingredients for the salad are staples in the house; such as parsley, onion, garlic, etc... What is important … Continue reading White Bean Salad
Homemade Ranch Dressing
Homemade Ranch Dressing I have to tell you, this particular recipe has been very difficult for me. I really wanted to make a light, tangy ranch dressing that was dairy-free. Ahhhh...now you understand the difficulty in making this particular dressing. First we have to balance all the herbs and seasoning and then figure out how to … Continue reading Homemade Ranch Dressing
Jenny’s Poppy Dressing
Jenny's Poppy Dressing This recipe might look familiar, thats because you may have seen it before in my Rainbow Salad Recipe. However, feed back for this dressing has been so positive I decided to let it have its own page. To be honest with you, I happen to really like poppy seed dressing, but many … Continue reading Jenny’s Poppy Dressing
Very Berry Smoothie
Very Berry Smoothie This is not a piece about fresh vs. frozen fruit or vegetables. It all comes down to what you can afford or what is "in season". In the dead of winter a pint of berries can be hard to track down and can go as high as $7 per pint in the … Continue reading Very Berry Smoothie
CGA Smoothie
CGA Smoothie You are all probably asking what is a CGA Smoothie? A CGA Smoothie is a carrot, ginger and apple smoothie. Yes, I said "ginger"! Ginger will give an extra kick to your normal carrot and apple smoothie. Plus, ginger is an anti-inflammatory, as well as helps with digestion and nausea. I usually like to … Continue reading CGA Smoothie
Green Apple Smoothie
Green Apple Smoothie The idea of green apples always sticks a cord with me as being refreshing. In our fruit bin, we always try to keep one of two Granny Smiths for eating or for smoothies. Today we are going to make another green smoothie, this one is very different in flavor from our Lean … Continue reading Green Apple Smoothie
Pumpkin Cranberry Smoothie
Pumpkin Cranberry Smoothie Over the last few days of the holidays, I felt like I have been drowning in food. I really needed a lighter way to nourish myself. So, I decided to make a smoothie using the flavors of the season. The flavors that I really favor are pumpkin, cranberries and cinnamon. It turns out the … Continue reading Pumpkin Cranberry Smoothie
Vegan Chocolate Sauce
Jenny’s Vegan Chocolate Sauce When I set up the dessert table, I always think that it's not complete till there is chocolate. However, if you are throwing a dinner party and there are a lot of guests then it gets expensive buying allergen friendly chocolate. As always "Necessity is the Mother of Invention" and this drove … Continue reading Vegan Chocolate Sauce
Bolognese over Zoodles
Bolognese Over Zoodles Many people think that if you eat clean or gluten free, pasta is out of the question. This is not true. With everything in life, you just have to make better choices. There are many clean brands of gluten free pastas out there, that even the pickiest kid would eat. Ahem..... (*cough*) ...hubby! Although I eat … Continue reading Bolognese over Zoodles