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Side Dishes

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Spanish Tapas – Patatas Bravas (Part 2)

Spanish Tapas – Patatas Bravas (Part 2)

I really love this recipe, not just because I love potatoes, but because they are easy to prepare and make a great side-dish in a pinch. This recipe is such a versatile side that it can be served with all different kinds of main dishes, […]

Spanish Tapas – Gluten and Dairy Free Spanish Tortilla (Part 1)

Spanish Tapas – Gluten and Dairy Free Spanish Tortilla (Part 1)

I love Spanish tapas but I don’t love feeling bad (for days) after eating them. So, I decided I should come up with a gluten and dairy free alternative to make at home. I like this recipe because it is pretty simple and doesn’t require […]