Sautéed Sugar Snap Peas or Beans ~ A Colorful Sidedish
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Sautéed Sugar Snap Peas or Beans ~ A Colorful Sidedish

I Love these sauteed sugar snap peas. The color is gorgeous, and even kids gobble them up. Fresh, crunchy, quick, and healthy. They taste great too!  I even grab the leftovers from the fridge and eat them cold the next day. You will need a few simple ingredients to make this great-tasting side dish. Add…

Fresh Mango Salsa ~ Two different versions
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Fresh Mango Salsa ~ Two different versions

You are right where you need to be if you love fresh mango salsa! Not too sweet…not too spicy. What a treat this salsa is…and a nice variation from the traditional salsa we normally eat on a daily basis. We are serious salsa lovers in this house! As many of you may know, my husband…

Anytime Cookies with Cacao Nibs & Less Sugar ~ Healthy & gluten free
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Anytime Cookies with Cacao Nibs & Less Sugar ~ Healthy & gluten free

I had to call these “anytime” cookies because they are healthy enough to eat just about any time of the day, even for breakfast.  I’ve had cacao nibs in my cupboard for a while, and after tasting them, I wasn’t entirely sure how I would use them. This was my first time using cacao nibs…

Anytime Nut Butter Chip & Oat Cookies – Gluten-free & vegan
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Anytime Nut Butter Chip & Oat Cookies – Gluten-free & vegan

I love to share a great cookie recipe like these Anytime Nut Butter Chip & Oat Cookies.  And these oat cookies are delicious! I am convinced if you served these to your friends, family, or guests, they would never know they were on the healthy side. This healthier oatmeal and chocolate chip cookie is made…

Mostly Oats  Chocolate Chip Cookies ~ Gluten-Free & Vegan
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Mostly Oats Chocolate Chip Cookies ~ Gluten-Free & Vegan

Mostly oats chocolate chip cookies are slightly crunchy cookies that are always popular with all ages. I’m absolutely in love with these new gluten-free cookies. Not only are they quick and easy to make, but they are also perfect for just about anybody who comes through my door!  Oh…and they are delicious too. I can’t…

Healthy GF Chilled Crispy Squares  
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Healthy GF Chilled Crispy Squares  

First things first…Don’t mistake these Healthy GF Chilled Crispy Squares for the “well-known” rice crispy treats. Nope, no chewy, stretchy marshmallows. But they are really good, so please keep reading! These crispy squares are a bit healthier with the same crunchy sweetness. Add some nuts and dried fruit, and you have yourself a satisfying treat or…

Chicken Tortellini Soup ~ Gluten, egg, & dairy-free options
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Chicken Tortellini Soup ~ Gluten, egg, & dairy-free options

Chicken Tortellini Soup is delicious, fun to eat, and popular with all ages. So get ready to make a super easy and delicious soup your whole family is going to love! The base of this soup recipe is very much like your standard chicken noodle soup. I just decided one night to add some tortellini…

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…

Easy Italian Dinner Rolls ~ Gluten-Free & Vegan Options
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Easy Italian Dinner Rolls ~ Gluten-Free & Vegan Options

Easy Italian dinner rolls are fantastic and they don’t require time to rise so you can whip them up and have them on the table in 30 minutes or less. Just when I think I know everything about someone, like my husband who doesn’t cook much, he surprises me and creates an amazing Italian-flavored dinner…