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Chocolate Flourless Cake – Gluten & Dairy Free, Paleo!

Chocolate Flourless Cake – Gluten & Dairy Free, Paleo!

Have you ever wished you could have a slice of flourless chocolate cake out at a restaurant, only to find out it’s full of dairy? Well, here is your opportunity to have a dairy-free flourless chocolate cake… or you could make it to impress your […]

Thai Peanut Noodles with Tofu – gluten and dairy free, vegan!

Thai Peanut Noodles with Tofu – gluten and dairy free, vegan!

  Why not make something exotic for dinner like Thai style noodles? I go through phases of making this dish about once a week. But be warned, it is a major arm workout! I love a good Thai peanut sauce, but when you’re eating out, […]

Weeknight Chili

Weeknight Chili

  I’m not sure if the weather is the same for you, but it has been really cold here. My family and I needed some serious warming-up. So, I decided it was time to put together a recipe for something hot. What better than some […]

Simple Sweet Potato Fries

Simple Sweet Potato Fries

 Its not always easy to make food that is allergy-friendly and something that your toddler will eat. But, I think fries are one of those things that work for everyone at dinner. These sweet potato fries are easy to prepare and make a great side […]

Soft Ginger Cookies – Gluten and Dairy free!

Soft Ginger Cookies – Gluten and Dairy free!

A long time ago, my grandma gave me a cookie recipe book when I was a little kid (before I was gluten and lactose intolerant). This book is called “Homemade Cookies” by Better Homes and Gardens 1989. Over the years, I have made some of […]

Peanut Butter Blossoms – Gluten, Dairy and Grain Free!

Peanut Butter Blossoms – Gluten, Dairy and Grain Free!

  I would rather bake my own cookies than buy anything from the store when it comes to gluten and dairy free eating. I have been disappointed far too many times by the grocery store offerings. Plus if you make the cookies yourself you know […]

Easy Corn Bread – Gluten and Dairy Free (Stuffing/ Dressing Friendly!)

Easy Corn Bread – Gluten and Dairy Free (Stuffing/ Dressing Friendly!)

  When the weather starts to grow colder, it’s time for some comfort food! Whether you prefer a nice chili, stew or soup, corn bread makes a great addition to your meal. This recipe is something I make quite frequently because it is easy and […]

Sugar Cookie Cut-Outs – Gluten and Dairy Free!

Sugar Cookie Cut-Outs – Gluten and Dairy Free!

  One of the best parts of celebrating any holiday, is making and decorating cookies. It’s a rare treat to be able to enjoy a gluten and dairy free cookie, let alone a fun cut-out! Halloween is one of my favorite holidays, so, I wanted […]

Pumpkin Pie Spice Muffins – Gluten, Dairy and Grain Free! (Freezer-friendly)

Pumpkin Pie Spice Muffins – Gluten, Dairy and Grain Free! (Freezer-friendly)

There is just something about Fall and the smell of pumpkin pie baking. I love to eat pumpkin pie, but is not so easy to find a dairy and gluten free version. So, why not just make something a whole lot easier and spend the […]

Raisin Spice Cake – WWI 1918 Poor Man’s Cake – Gluten and Dairy Free, Vegan!

Raisin Spice Cake – WWI 1918 Poor Man’s Cake – Gluten and Dairy Free, Vegan!

  Recently my mom gave me an old family recipe she had found called “WWI 1918 Poor Man’s Cake.” Due to the scarcity of dairy and eggs, during World War I, this recipe was developed out of necessity. I’m not really sure who invented this […]