Enfrijoladas ~ A simple dinner my family loves  (Gluten Free) 
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Enfrijoladas ~ A simple dinner my family loves (Gluten Free) 

Enfrijoladas will satisfy even the hungriest appetite! My husband said it was like eating at a restaurant – which is a nice compliment coming from a meat-eater.  The entire meal was quick and simple. I had been wanting to try Enfrijoladas, but just had not gotten around to it yet. Now I am sorry I waited…

Zesty Italian Pasta Salad  ~ Gluten & Dairy-Free Options
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Zesty Italian Pasta Salad  ~ Gluten & Dairy-Free Options

  I love colorful food like this Zesty Italian Pasta Salad.  This is one of our favorite recipes. Every bite is full of different textures and flavors…it keeps the meal interesting and delicious.   Pasta salad is perfect for any picnic or barbecue. Of course, it can also be a meal on its own with…

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…

Red Inca Quinoa, Bean Pilaf & Tacos ~ Meatless Monday Idea
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Red Inca Quinoa, Bean Pilaf & Tacos ~ Meatless Monday Idea

Make a delicious plant-based taco for Meatless Mondays…or any day, with Red Inca Quinoa & Bean Pilaf. Add some guacamole, pico de gallo and cooked cubed sweet potatoes. Spoon it all inside a warm corn tortilla. Oh yes, …it’s good and it’s good for you! Red Inca Quinoa is a tasty super grain. If you’ve…

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

Easy Lean Meatloaf is not quite like mom used to make. Instead, 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. Try…

Brian’s KC Style Rub – Let’s Barbecue!
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Brian’s KC Style Rub – Let’s Barbecue!

Brian’s KC Style Rub is a quick and easy recipe and cooks in about 16-20 minutes. If you love a spicy barbecue rub you are in the right place! Brian’s KC Style Rub is the real deal. My son-in-law is a natural when it comes to meat rubs and barbecuing.  I decided it would only be…

Hearty & Healthy Chili Con Carne – gluten free
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Hearty & Healthy Chili Con Carne – gluten free

Hearty & Healthy Chili Con Carne is quick and healthy just like the cookbook promises. It’s also really good so I hope you try it! There is something very satisfying about a bowl of hearty chili, especially when it’s also healthy. This chili recipe can be made with extra-lean ground beef or lean ground turkey. The…

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…