gluten-free chocolate chip cookies
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Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

These gluten-free chocolate chip cookies are absolutely delicious and a little bit chewy. In fact, you won’t believe they’re gluten-free. So get ready for a new favorite treat! In many of my cookie recipes, I use Earth Balance Buttery Sticks or Plant-Based Country Crock, which are dairy-free butter. There are many other non-dairy butter substitutes…

Hearty allergy-friendly low fodmap beef stew
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Not My Mother’s Beef Stew ~ Allergy-Friendly

This is not my mother’s beef stew recipe! Honestly, I was never a huge fan of Sunday stew in the first place. Yes…we had it every single Sunday, and I would always get a miserable stomach ache after eating it. It wasn’t my mom’s fault her stew made me sick; it was the package mix…

GF Double Chocolate Banana Brownies ~ A Low-Fat Recipe
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GF Double Chocolate Banana Brownies ~ A Low-Fat Recipe

GF double chocolate banana brownies are a deliciously decadent dessert idea for those bananas that are getting ripe too fast! Preheat your oven because you are going to want to make these brownies right away! Whether you like them frosted or plain…these will satisfy your chocolate craving for sure!  Perfect for snacks or dessert.  …

healthy plant-based portebella mushroom burgers
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Tasty Portobello Mushroom Burgers

Tasty Portobello Mushroom Burgers are perfect for Meatless Monday or any day of the week. There is absolutely no reason to save them just for Mondays. I wasn’t expecting to like these mushroom burgers because I have tried grilling Portobello mushrooms and have had no luck. Maybe I gave up too soon. I probably wasn’t…

Popular Pizza ~ Nut, Soy, & Corn-Free
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Popular Pizza ~ Nut, Soy, & Corn-Free

Why is this pizza so Popular? Because it’s easy, delicious and your family will love you for making it. In fact, they may never want you to buy a pizza again! To go with your homemade pizza is a special pizza sauce you will see in this post, created by my sister. The flavors of…

The Best Ham and Navy Bean Soup ~ GF, low fat & high fiber
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The Best Ham and Navy Bean Soup ~ GF, low fat & high fiber

  This is without a doubt the best ham and navy bean soup I have ever made. It is incredibly simple and our absolute favorite way to use up leftover holiday ham. Any leftover ham will work, spiral, honey, or smoked…it makes no difference. Let’s face it our bodies need fiber! One cup of navy…

Quinoa cookies that are fruit sweetened and gluten-free
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Quinoa Zucchini Breakfast Cookies

Now on the healthier side of things…here’s a new idea for a breakfast cookie, Quinoa Zucchini Breakfast Cookies. But don’t just save them for breakfast! I like to freeze them and pack them in my lunch for a mid-morning or afternoon snack. There are defrosted by the time I’m ready to eat them. These healthy…

GF quinoa and oat waffles
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Gluten-Free Quinoa and Oat Waffles

Gluten-free quinoa and oat waffles are not only healthy but delicious, with a nutty taste. They do not contain added sugar, fat, dairy, or nuts. This recipe has been a standby for me for over 23 years. I use these waffles for breakfast, snacks, and travel. They don’t have to be refrigerated, so they pack…

Banana Bread – Gluten, dairy, and egg-free options
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Banana Bread – Gluten, dairy, and egg-free options

If you like banana bread, you are going to love this recipe! It is a favorite at our house and can easily be made gluten, dairy, or egg-free. The crunch from the walnuts and the sweetness from the bananas perfectly blend with the rich buttery flavor. We worked hard to get this recipe just right….

Lentil and Rice Casserole ~ GF with a soup option
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Lentil and Rice Casserole ~ GF with a soup option

This savory lentil and rice casserole is gluten-free, low-fat, and makes into one of my favorite soup recipes too. I have always liked this lentil and rice combination; maybe it’s the nutmeg and bay leaf together. Vegetarians may choose to top this dish with a little cheese, vegans may want to sprinkle on some cheddar…