fri and burger sauce ~ gluten, egg, and dairy-free options
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Burger and Fry Secret Sauce ~ Dairy and Egg-Free Option

Burger and Fry Secret Sauce is the best flavor addition to burgers (beef, turkey, chicken, or meatless), burritos, French fries, and Rueben sandwiches. It’s a classic, and this version was a game-changer for us. Every time we make it, we plan our meals around it for the next 7 days. Thinking beyond burgers and sandwiches,…

gluten-free trail mix krispie treats
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GF Trail Mix Krispie Treats  

GF Trail Mix Krispie Treats are a fun new twist on Rice Krispie treats. They have all my favorite ingredients and textures: sweet, chewy, and crunchy, with a little tartness from the dried cranberries. You could almost call these trail mix treats a “grown up” krispie treat, but kids love them too.   I’ve seen…

beef carnitas - gluten-free in the slow cooker
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Beef Carnitas In The Slow Cooker

These beef carnitas are as flavorful as any pork version and super easy; just let the slow cooker do all the work. Cooking time will vary on meat, choice, and size, but approximately 6-7 hours on low. There are many ways to eat carnitas, but we like to add some sauteed onions and peppers and…

powerhouse energy cookies
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Power House Energy Cookies

These Power House Energy Cookies are full of highly nutritious ingredients. They have a crisp, nutty taste that makes them impossible to stop at just one. Power house cookies are not your everyday oatmeal cookies; there’s a lot more going on in these cookies! Here is an ingredient beyond the oats that makes these cookies…

easy gluten-free smashed potatoes
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Smashed Potatoes ~ Gluten-Free and Vegan

Smashed potatoes go down easy; I’m just warning you. These tasty little gems are not complicated, but they are addicting and delicious. There is a simple two-step process to make smashed potatoes. First, the potatoes are boiled, then seasoned and flattened before being baked in a hot oven. I like to season mine with olive…

celebration muddy buddies, gluten and dairy-free
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Celebration Muddy Buddies – Gluten-Free With Dairy and Nut-Free Options

Celebration Muddy Buddies are among the most popular treats during the holidays, at parties, and while tailgating. Mix and match the colors of Peanut and plain M&Ms to the occasion you are celebrating. It’s a colorful, irresistible treat well loved by many. Add a little salty flavor to the mix by tossing in some small-sized…

brown sugar steel cut gluten-free ranger cookies
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Brown Sugar Gluten-Free Steel-Cut Ranger Cookies

Brown Sugar Gluten-Free Steel-Cut Ranger Cookies are soft and chewy, with a little nutty crunch. Recently, someone left a comment asking me if they could substitute quick-cooking steel-cut oats for the old-fashioned oats in my Ranger cookie recipe. Knowing how coarse steel-cut oats are, even quick-cooking ones, I honestly didn’t know what the results would…