Looking for a healthy muffin? One that is gluten-free, dairy-free and egg-free? Look no further! This healthy gluten-free apple bran muffin is also full of fiber and omega 3’s! I keep thinking dairy and I are still friends. But every time I eat or drink dairy, he leaves me bloated and feeling miserable. So I have [Read More]
Mango, Avocado, Chicken & Rice Salad
I am super excited to post this new recipe I created! This Mango, Avocado, Chicken & Rice Salad has an explosion of flavor with every bite. I used half forbidden rice (a purple nutty-flavored rice from China) and the other half is Jasmine rice. The two blended together give this dish an extra pop of [Read More]
Fresh Peach Tart (Gluten & Dairy-free)
The peaches are ripe and ready for a summer dessert. Peach pie is delicious, but why cover the peaches with a top crust when they make such a beautiful display of colorful peachy swirls in a peach tart (gluten & dairy-free of course)! There is nothing quite like a succulent peach with the rich nectar dripping from [Read More]
FDA Rules on Gluten-Free Foods
If you are celiac, you know the dangers and outcomes of digesting even the smallest amount of gluten. Anything and everything is being labeled “gluten-free” these days because it is a common buzz word and no one wants to be left off the “money train”. Just about any manufacturer will jump on board to snag [Read More]
Gluten-Free Flours & How to Store Them
Have you ever said, “Help! I just found out I am gluten-free and I don’t know where to start!” One of the most daunting aspects of turning gluten-free is learning to bake with flours that contain no gluten. As many of you know, I have been gluten-free all my life. I experimented with gluten-free flours [Read More]
Lemon Mousse with Fresh Blueberries
Lemon Mousse with Fresh Blueberries is a perfect summer dessert. It is light and creamy and a great way to end just about any evening meal. It doesn’t take much to whip this together, just remember to allow time for it to set. Lemon Mousse with [Read More]
Teriyaki Tilapia with Japanese Rice Cakes
The trick to cooking good fish is to not over cook it. Dry fish is not very appetizing. I used tilapia for this recipe, but any white fish such as halibut or mahi mahi, may be substituted, just allow for extra cooking time if the fish is thicker. The little rice cakes are cooked in [Read More]
The Best Gluten-free Chocolate Chip Cookies
I almost fell to the floor when my husband said, “I would eat these gluten-free chocolate chip cookies over regular ones any day!” Just so you know, I have been cooking gluten-free recipes and having my husband taste them for almost thirty years. And he is very particular when it comes to comparing gluten-free to [Read More]
Shrimp Salad with Fresh Dill Dressing
This is a low-calorie version of most shrimp salad recipes that call for a lot of mayonnaise. If you can handle dairy, Greek yogurt is a great substitute for high calorie/high fat mayo. I like using the Fage Greek yogurt because it is a very thick Greek yogurt and replaces recipes calling for sour cream [Read More]
Dried Fig & Wild Honey Tart
Summer is a great time to whip up a tart or pie and starting with a good crust is a must. I purchased a Mama’s Pie Crust package to see if their claim for “light and flaky pie crust that tastes like the real thing” was really true. And the verdict…I concur. This gluten-free crust is [Read More]