Gluten-Free Falafel with Homemade Tahini Sauce ~ Baked Not Fried
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Gluten-Free Falafel with Homemade Tahini Sauce ~ Baked Not Fried

Gluten-free falafel with homemade tahini sauce is enjoyed equally by vegans and non-vegans. Most falafel is deep-fried but to keep things healthy this recipe is baked, which means we can eat it more often. Most of the falafel I have found ready-made has wheat in it. This particular recipe has no flour at all and…

Healthy Baked Chicken Taquitos
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Healthy Baked Chicken Taquitos

Healthy baked chicken taquitos served with some spicy salsa is a surprisingly healthy, low-fat dinner entree, appetizer, or snack. Baked taquitos are lightly crisp on the outside and soft on the inside without adding extra grease from frying. When you have leftover chicken, beef, and even pulled pork, taquitos are a perfect quick and easy…

Garlic Roasted Mushroom Appetizers
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Garlic Roasted Mushroom Appetizers

Garlic roasted mushroom appetizers are seasoned with butter, thyme, and garlic. Then a small cube of semi-soft sheep cheese is placed in the center before baking where all these tantalizing flavors meld together. These savory mushrooms are a cinch to make and absolutely irresistible. Mushrooms come in many shapes and sizes but for this recipe,…

Pureed Vegetable Soup  
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Pureed Vegetable Soup  

Pureed vegetable soup is my healthy solution to an abundance of zucchini from the garden. In fact, it’s just about that time of year to think about planting a garden. If you do, be sure to plant some extra zucchini for this soup. A smooth and creamy soup without adding any milk, just by pureeing…

Leo’s Fresh Salsa
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Leo’s Fresh Salsa

Leo’s Fresh Salsa is a delicious reason to grab a bag of chips, especially scoops, and dive into some fresh homemade salsa. I prefer scoop type chips because you get lots of salsa in every bite!! Scoops are like mini bowls that hold all the “good stuff” you dip into. A lighter baked chip I…

Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Bliss Balls
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Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Bliss Balls

If you have about 15 minutes, you have time to make these irresistible Peanut Butter Bliss Balls. There is just something about seeing these colorful little candies in cookies and treats that I can’t resist. Of course, you don’t have to limit yourself to just chocolate chips or mini M&Ms; consider these options too: Raisins…

Easy Chocolate Fudge Protein Bites
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Easy Chocolate Fudge Protein Bites

Snacking is an important part of my day so I try to keep snacks as healthy as possible, like these Easy Chocolate Fudge Protein Bites. And whenever chocolate is included as a healthy snack…I’m in! Dates are natural sweeteners with some great health benefits; they are rich in fiber and antioxidants, a good source of…