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Flax Crackers – Grain Free

Flax Crackers – Grain Free

    In order to save money on my grain-free/ Plant Paradox way of eating, I decided to make as many things I can myself. I make my own tortillas, bread, crackers etc. and only buy items I cannot make at home or aren’t too […]

Empanadas: grain-free, lectin-free, delicious!

Empanadas: grain-free, lectin-free, delicious!

Sometimes, on the Plant Paradox (lectin-free) way of eating, it can be a bit daunting to try and serve dinner to your family. I found a great recipe for grain free tortillas online and was inspired to create something new with them. One night I […]

Mexican Red Rice

Mexican Red Rice

Mexican Red Rice (Arroz Rojo) Gluten and Dairy Free I love Mexican food because it can be a really delicious way to eat gluten and dairy free. For that reason, taco Tuesday is a regular occurrence in our household. Plus, Mexican food can be an […]

Hoisin Sauce Meatballs Recipe

Hoisin Sauce Meatballs Recipe

I like to keep my pantry well-stocked with gluten-free condiments. Hoisin Sauce is one of the condiments I find very versatile. Often, I use Hoisin sauce for marinades, so I tried using it as an ingredient in meatballs. I think it works pretty well! When […]

Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies

Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies

  Lately I have been obsessed with baking these cookies. So, of course I thought I should share the recipe! I like my recipes simple and delicious. It helps if my preschooler likes it too. I found this gluten free recipe on the Whole Foods […]

Southwest Style Quinoa

Southwest Style Quinoa

I found this great recipe for Quinoa and black beans on Allrecipes.com. I had tried a few other recipes to make quinoa in the past, but they didn’t turn out as tasty as this one. I was really impressed by the fresh flavors of the […]

Drop Biscuits – Gluten & Dairy Free

Drop Biscuits – Gluten & Dairy Free

  One evening I tried making some biscuits from the recipe on the gluten free Bisquick box. But, the mix included sugar, which made the biscuits taste more like a scone or something. So, I never made them again. I mainly buy the gluten free […]

Simple Hash Browns – Gluten & Dairy Free!

Simple Hash Browns – Gluten & Dairy Free!

 I love to eat some good carbs after a run and hash browns are one of my favorite carbs. These are seriously simple you almost don’t need a recipe, but I thought since I make these pretty frequently, I should share. The “secret” to making […]

Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Slow Cooker Beef Stew

      It is so nice to have a hot meal ready for you when you get home… especially if its healthy and tasty! If this sounds good to you, break out your slow cooker and give this recipe a try!  I like to […]

Broccoli Bacon Salad – Gluten and Dairy Free!

Broccoli Bacon Salad – Gluten and Dairy Free!

  Every year, at our relative’s Christmas Eve celebration, someone brings massive amounts of this delicious broccoli bacon salad. I just can’t get enough of this stuff. I asked a few people and they weren’t sure who made it. So, I decided I must replicate this at […]