Chocolate Pots de Creme

Posted on June 17, 2013

Dairy-free Chocolate Pots de Creme made with a mere five ingredients. This recipe for dairy-free Chocolate Pots de Creme is based on an award winning recipe by one of my favorite bloggers, Michelle of Nom Nom Paleo. Michelle is an amazing person and chef, and both she and her recipes are beloved and admired in


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Banana Cream Pie

Posted on May 16, 2013

Banana Cream Pie –made with coconut milk, coconut oil, bananas, dates and stevia– is the perfect after dinner treat. If you made my Paleo Pie Crust but didn’t fill it with anything yet, fear not. This dairy-free Banana Cream Pie filling is the perfect companion for it. It’s made with five ingredients (coconut milk, coconut


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Basil Salad Dressing

Posted on September 7, 2012

We planted more than ten little basil plants earlier this year and now my garden is overgrown with luscious green goodness. Since I have an entire bed of basil, I am of course, on the lookout for basil recipes. When I looked back in my files, I found this one by Charlie Palmer. This recipe


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Mint Chip Protein Shake

Posted on August 21, 2012

I love a good protein shake. I don’t love eating a lot of protein sans vegetables or fruit. This shake solves that issue with a healthy handful of kale. Yes, you heard me, kale. I’ve had this gluten free, dairy free protein shake for breakfast the last three days in a row. I used kale


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Vegan Mint Chip Ice Cream

Posted on July 27, 2012

Vegan Mint Chip Ice Cream ½ cup 1 cup water 1 (13 ounce) can ⅓ cup or agave 1 tablespoon 1 teaspoon ¼ cup Place hemp seeds and water in a Blend on high for 30 seconds until smooth Blend in coconut milk, honey, vanilla and peppermint Blend in chocolate chips until they are in


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Breakfast Power Smoothie

Posted on February 16, 2012

  Have you seen Hallie Klecker’s new book The Pure Kitchen? This cookbook is a lovely collection of healthy gluten free, dairy free recipes. I absolutely love the “Energizing Breakfasts” section which contains quick and easy smoothie recipes full of superfoods; the book also contains wonderful recipes such as Spring Pesto Drizzle, which is packed


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Roasted Cauliflower Soup

Posted on January 19, 2012

Butternut Squash Apple Soup

Posted on November 3, 2011

This simple and healthy butternut squash soup recipe will warm your belly on those cold winter days. Tis the season for all things squash and pumpkin. On the menu tonight? Butternut squash apple soup spiced with sweet, warming cinnamon. If you’re looking for an easy soup recipe this one is great for beginners. My younger


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Strawberry Sorbet

Posted on August 22, 2011

Strawberries are higher in antioxidants than just about every other fruit. Strawberry Sorbet is the perfectly refreshing dessert for any summer meal.  This sorbet recipe is loaded with wholesome strawberries, which have numerous health benefits.  Strawberries are thought to be a cancer fighting food as well as high in vitamin C, anti-inflammatory and good for


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Piña Colada Ice Cream

Posted on August 12, 2011

Serve a couple scoops with a slice of Gluten Free Carrot Cake Hey all you vegans out there, this dairy free Piña Colada Ice Cream might be just what you’re looking for on a hot summer day.  With a mere 3 ingredients (coconut milk, agave and pineapple), this simple vegan ice cream recipe will appeal


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Arugula Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette

Posted on August 9, 2011

There’s nothing like a refreshing salad on a hot summer’s day; this gluten free Arugula Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette hits the spot.  Finding gluten free salad is easy (arugula and raspberries don’t contain gluten).  Finding gluten free salad dressing is another story altogether. Gluten lurks in the strangest places.  And salad dressing can contain various


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Peanut Butter Protein Shake

Posted on August 4, 2011

This dairy free peanut butter protein shake is a great way to start the day.  I like to drink it before I go to the gym –the protein (about 50 grams) gives me energy during my entire workout, and then some. I’ve been on a major peanut butter kick lately, in fact, this is my


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Porridge

Posted on July 27, 2011

I discovered this hot cereal on Ricki Heller’s blog, Diet Dessert and Dogs, after she tweeted it a couple of days ago.  I’ve had it for my gluten free breakfast every day since!  You can call it hot cereal or porridge, either way, it’s a superfood way to start your day, and quick and easy


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Coconut Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

Posted on July 5, 2011

This Coconut Chocolate Chip Ice Cream is the perfect refreshment for a hot summer day.  Since every child in the neighborhood seems to be at my house at present, bouncing on our trampoline, it is going to make the perfect afternoon snack in a few short minutes. It’s fun (and super easy) to make dairy


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Popsicles from Simply Sugar & Gluten-Free

Posted on June 28, 2011

Summer is definitely here and our house is the place to be.  The neighborhood boys congregate on our trampoline –with the sprinklers aimed at it for a good cool down and a great deal of healthy fun. With all of this activity I keep the food flowing morning, noon and night.  From the time they


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Banana Walnut Muffins

Posted on May 12, 2011

I originally posted this date sweetened, gluten free muffin recipe the year before last in my Great Agave Debate post.  Because it was part of something so much bigger, it kinda got lost in the mix.  I’m re-posting it because I think it’s an easy, super tasty, healthy recipe that will please both agave lovers


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Green Eggs

Posted on March 14, 2011

When the boys were little we used to have green eggs for breakfast everyday.  They grew out of that phase a while ago and now I think this Green Eggs recipe is perfect for St. Patrick’s day. Now when I make these, I serve them with chicken breakfast links and my Dark Rye Bread (as


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Mushroom Soup

Posted on February 27, 2011

Tonight is the Oscars and we’re having a nice little party over here (as usual).  I’ll be serving this super quick and easy gluten free Mushroom Soup in little shot glasses.  As you can probably tell by now, pretty much any event is an excuse for me to have people over and cook healthy gluten


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Mexican Hot Chocolate

Posted on January 20, 2011

We had a huge snowstorm here last night and I made my family a batch of this warming Mexican Hot Chocolate.  A hot drink is perfect for a cold day, and it’s even better when warming spices such as cinnamon, chili and cayenne are added. There is a ton of cinnamon in this recipe, so


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Broccoli Soup

Posted on January 10, 2011

A piping hot bowl of this gluten free Broccoli Soup is the perfect dish for today.  Why?  We’re expecting a nice balmy high here in Boulder of 15 degrees, while we’re buried in snow from yesterday’s storm. I was fortunate enough to spend yesterday, my Sunday, at a yoga class, and then hiking the gorgeous


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