Mashed Potatoes and Carrots ~ Sweet & Savory
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Mashed Potatoes and Carrots ~ Sweet & Savory

Rich and buttery is how I would describe Mashed Potatoes and Carrots, and not by adding a load of butter; it’s the blend of flavors that naturally occur when mixed together.  Healthy comfort food that’s what this colorful vegetable combination is. This is the kind of side dish that goes together perfectly with meatloaf, roasted…

Gluten-Free Stuffing
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Gluten-Free Stuffing

Delicious and easy gluten-free stuffing. It’s time we can enjoy stuffing during the holidays and not feel terrible afterward! Kids will love this simple gluten-free stuffing too. The two best things about this recipe are it is incredibly easy and insanely delicious. Try these variations: ~ Add 1 tsp minced garlic and 1 tsp thyme….

Quick & Easy Spanish Rice  ~ Gluten & dairy-free
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Quick & Easy Spanish Rice  ~ Gluten & dairy-free

I love an easy recipe and this Spanish rice is definitely easy and absolutely perfect served with all your favorite Mexican dishes. One of my very favorite things to eat for lunch is a plate of refried beans and Spanish or Mexican rice with some salsa and baked scoops. It’s a perfect combination; I guess that’s…

Fresh Pesto ~ Less Fat Recipe
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Fresh Pesto ~ Less Fat Recipe

Pesto is a fairly new favorite food of mine. I keep about 3 basil plants growing in my kitchen year-round because we eat them so often. Growing basil inside is almost too easy. I just keep my plants sitting in a sunny spot and water them every single day. The full leaves remind me it’s…

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…

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…

Gluten Free Applesauce Muffins – No added sugar & less fat
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Gluten Free Applesauce Muffins – No added sugar & less fat

A completely healthy muffin for those on a strict gluten-free, low-sugar and low-fat diet.   I love these muffins so much. In fact, I think the flavor gets even better by the next day. So, if you don’t gobble them all up the first day…. you will see what I am talking about. Gluten-Free Applesauce…