Homemade Sugar Free Ketchup – Preservative Free
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Homemade Sugar Free Ketchup – Preservative Free

After many batches of trying to make a homemade sugar-free ketchup, thank goodness I finally came up with one I liked. One of the hardest parts of being on the yeast-free diet was going without ketchup. I am a huge ketchup and french fry fan. I also simply must have ketchup with steak, even though…

Oat Banana Waffles ~ Gluten-Free & Vegan
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Oat Banana Waffles ~ Gluten-Free & Vegan

Break that all-night fast with these quick and incredibly easy oat banana waffles. This simple banana and oat waffle recipe has been a staple in my freezer for over 20 years. A healthy waffle is hard to find, especially a gluten-free, low-fat waffle. To guarantee you are making gluten-free waffles use certified gluten-free oats like Bob’s…

Light Chocolate Zucchini Cupcakes
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Light Chocolate Zucchini Cupcakes

Light Chocolate Zucchini Cupcakes that don’t even need to be frosted. More zucchini recipes? You bet. It’s one of those vegetables you can easily sneak into a quick bread, muffins, and these light chocolate zucchini cupcakes. Zucchini is one of my favorite vegetables to have in our garden because it’s easy to grow and super versatile….

Mom’s Chocolate Zucchini Cake ~ Gluten-Free & Vegan options
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Mom’s Chocolate Zucchini Cake ~ Gluten-Free & Vegan options

Mom’s Chocolate Zucchini Cake is a great reason to grow zucchini. This easy chocolate cake will likely have you going back for seconds. If you prefer a lighter version, substitute the butter with 1/2 cup of unsweetened applesauce; no one will ever know. And if cake isn’t your thing, bake some cupcakes with chocolate drizzle….

Homemade Blueberry Muffins ~ Gluten-Free, Vegan, & Low-Fat Options
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Homemade Blueberry Muffins ~ Gluten-Free, Vegan, & Low-Fat Options

My family loves fresh homemade blueberry muffins. I have been making variations of this recipe since my children were little.  I’m super excited to share one of the best blueberry muffin recipes I have tasted. The original blueberry muffin recipe has been shared for over 35 years.   I love this recipe for two main…

Big Chip ~ Little Chip GF Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Big Chip ~ Little Chip GF Chocolate Chip Cookies

Big Chip ~ Little Chip GF Chocolate Chip Cookies are my new bakery-style allergy-friendly cookies. I should warn you though; after that first bite, it will be hard to stop eating them! You just never know until you try. I’m talking about if a recipe is going to “work out” or “be normal” with gluten-free ingredients. But…

How To Pick And Cut A Watermelon – No-Fail tips
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How To Pick And Cut A Watermelon – No-Fail tips

How to pick and cut a watermelon… There’s nothing quite like a sweet juicy watermelon but sometimes selecting one can be tricky business. With that said…I wasn’t very good at picking a sweet, juicy watermelon. My mom is a pro at this. She thumps on a few of those big round, sometimes oval-shaped fruits and…

Nearly No Fat S’mores Cookies ~ Gluten-Free & Vegan
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Nearly No Fat S’mores Cookies ~ Gluten-Free & Vegan

You won’t need a campfire to enjoy these Nearly No Fat S’mores Cookies! What will you do with a partial bag of Mini Marshmallows in the cupboard? Add them to your Nearly No Fat Chocolate Chip Cookies, which equals, Nearly No Fat S’mores Cookies. Oh my goodness, I’m so glad I added those little marshmallows!…

Chicken & Black Bean Casserole ~ Healthy Comfort Food
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Chicken & Black Bean Casserole ~ Healthy Comfort Food

This Chicken & Black Bean Casserole was a pleasant surprise, it was not only delicious but super simple to put together.  And the truth is, it took all my strength not to eat it right out of the casserole dish before setting it on the table. The leftovers from this chicken and black bean casserole…

GF Coconut – Oat & Mini Chip Cookies
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GF Coconut – Oat & Mini Chip Cookies

These gluten-free coconut-oat & mini chip cookies are a gluten-free version of my grandmother’s ranger cookies. I was making some Ranger Cookies for my family and wanted to make myself some gluten-free ones too. By the time I started the gluten-free cookies, I realized I was out of nuts…darn! No time to go to the…