Simple, fun to make, and very filling, this makeshift veggie toast is great for a snack or lunch. There are so many fun things to do with toast and, when I set my mind to it, I feel like I can get pretty creative – which is abnormal for me, especially when it comes to… Continue reading Veggie Toast
I have met many people who are repulsed by the idea of consuming a brussel sprout. All the excuses sounded something like: “No way, my mom used to make those and they were disgusting,” or, “my grandma made me try them and they tasted like butt.” But of course, these rebuttals – haha, get it? – are simply the… Continue reading Bangin’ Brussels!
This is one of my favorite recipes in the whole world. Everyone loves it! It’s only 5 ingredients, super easy, and crockpot friendly. On that note, GET A CROCKPOT!! They will save your life. Just throwing stuff in there (usually) turns out delicious.. unless you really are trying to make something disgusting.. don’t do that.… Continue reading White Bean Chicken Chili
By detoxdiy, I love this recipe! It is tangy, herbal, and just the right amount of creamy. I was feeling very bloated from this weekend’s cheat days, so I definitely needed something just like this to cleanse my system. Fun fact: Turmeric is an anti-inflammatory! How cool is that?? I have bad knees, so I… Continue reading Turmeric Tomato Detox Soup
Perfection in all it’s greatness = this dish. I don’t even want to say anything about it, just make them and find out for yourself why I am obsessed. Ingredients 1/3 cup apple cider 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup brown sugar 3 parsnips, peeled & cut into 2 inch pieces 1 onion, chopped… Continue reading Roasted Root Veggies
Over the years, my mother has treated my family with her own delicious spaghetti sauce recipe. Last night, we had it over squash noodles, but had way too many leftovers. Hence, I came up with the idea to make Zucchini Boats with the extra meat sauce! This is a low carb, high protein meal –… Continue reading Zucchini Boats
I can NEVER find a pesto from the store that does not have parmesan cheese!! It’s that secret hidden little ingredient that you would never think to look for when you’re lactose intolerant. I finally decided to make a dish where I can make my own and woo weeee did I ever find the PeRFecT recipe from… Continue reading Spinach Basil Pesto on Quinoa Pasta
If I had to write a book about the struggles of being gluten and lactose intolerant, the title would read something like this: In Memory of Bread: A Memoir Sounds kind of dramatic, doesn’t it? Well, for those of you who truly know how it feels to desperately resist the temptation to have “just one bite” of that… Continue reading Creamy Spinach Sweet Potato Noodles with Cashew Garlic Sauce
With respect to food.com, I took the skeleton of the recipe and tweaked it to make my own (dairy and gluten free). Truthfully, I went to the store intending to duplicate this exact recipe, but forgot to get a few ingredients. Make do with what you got, right?! It’s been cold and cloudy lately, so… Continue reading Chicken Tortilla Soup
Texas! I love my state. I found while traveling in the UK that people really believe there is just nothing like our Texas BBQ. So, I decided to share an ole recipe that my grandmother showed me. What’s that you say? Does that mean it is passed down from generations? Dang right. That is how you KNOW… Continue reading Pork BBQ Lettuce Wraps
Hold the Cheese Please 