cheese and chicken enchiladas
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Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas ~ Gluten & Dairy-Free options

Here is a great way to use leftover chicken, turkey, or beef. Since my family prefers chicken, we will use the name chicken enchiladas knowing any meat could be substituted. Enchiladas are super easy to put together.  You can make as few as one or two, or as many as a 9″x13″ pan can hold….

Savory Beef Minestrone Soup
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Savory Beef Minestrone Soup

Homemade Savory Beef Minestrone Soup is one of those “feel good” recipes. It’s so hearty that it’s a meal in a bowl, with a variety of vegetables, lean cuts of beef, dark red kidney beans, and optional pasta. Gluten and/or dairy-free diets? 1. This recipe is easily made gluten-free by choosing any type of gluten-free…

Homestyle Chili With Mushrooms  ~  Healthy & Hearty
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Homestyle Chili With Mushrooms  ~ Healthy & Hearty

  Homestyle Chili With Mushrooms is a staple at our house. I should say chili in general is a staple at our house; we aren’t too picky when it comes to chili. That would explain why I have so many different recipes and versions of chili. It’s fun to try new foods and recipes to…

easy meatloaf
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Easy Lean Meatloaf ~ Gluten & dairy-free options

Easy Lean Meatloaf is not quite like the one Mom used to make. This homestyle meatloaf is lean with mushrooms, allergy-friendly, and has a sugar-free ketchup option. We’ve enjoyed this basic meatloaf recipe for years. Sometimes, we like to jazz it up with olives, sweet peppers, and, when my husband talks me into it…a little sausage….

Meatballs ~ Gluten & dairy-free options
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Meatballs ~ Gluten & dairy-free options

  Here is a delicious, kid-friendly, meatball recipe that I have used for years. I  serve the meatballs with spaghetti, ravioli, soup, or in a sandwich. Kids love them because there are no onions. Adults love them because they are delicious. Shown in the pictures are gluten-free spaghetti noodles made from black soybeans. I love trying all the…