I grew up in the South and we have a love for all things "Red Velvet", which is basically just a chocolate sweet treat with a red tint. One of the best ways (and the most natural way) to get that red tint is with beets. In America, we usually call them beets but in England and Canada they refer to them at beetroots. They are one in the same- a delicious and highly nutritious … [Read more...] about Gluten-Free Chocolate Beet Cupcakes
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Okra Patties From My Pinewood Kitchen
Okra is a real popular dish down here in the south. My mother always loved okra every which way from boiled, to sautéed, to fried. I, on the other hand, was more picky about which okra recipes were acceptable. I didn't like the mucilaginous, slimy nature of certain okra recipes even though my mother assured me that it was good for me and tasted good too! Today, I want to share … [Read more...] about Okra Patties From My Pinewood Kitchen
Healthy Cereal Bar Recipe: Almond Butter Crisps
We all want to eat healthier, right? I mean, we know that the nutrients we consume are the building blocks for our body and our health. It is just a matter of knowing healthy recipes and which foods to eat more of. Well, you can never go wrong eating more veggies and fruits. That's why I was excited to hear about the release of the new book, Simple Green Meals: 100+ … [Read more...] about Healthy Cereal Bar Recipe: Almond Butter Crisps
The Best Gluten Free Brownies Recipe
You know that we are always trying to make our favorite foods and treats in a gluten free form so all of us can enjoy them. A while back my daughter Ella, who loves to cook and bake, decided to try her hand at Gluten Free Homemade Brownies. They turned out amazing and we've made them several times since! They are so rich and chewy and you can't even tell they are gluten … [Read more...] about The Best Gluten Free Brownies Recipe
Gluten Free Popcorn Chicken Recipe
Since our family started a gluten free diet over 2 years ago we've gotten pretty good at making our favorite kid friendly foods from scratch so that we know exactly what's in them but also to because we can play with the recipe until we have something that tastes great. So many store bought gluten free foods taste so different from the classics but this Homemade Gluten Free … [Read more...] about Gluten Free Popcorn Chicken Recipe
Gluten Free Cheesecake Recipe with Cherry and Chocolate Topping
Cheesecake is probably our family's favorite dessert. It is definitely my husband's favorite and what I love to treat him to for special occasions like his birthday, our anniversary, and Valentine's Day. It's a fairly easy dessert to make, it just takes a little more planning. Cheesecake can seem intimidating but even turning it into a gluten free dessert … [Read more...] about Gluten Free Cheesecake Recipe with Cherry and Chocolate Topping
Hot Cocoa Chex Muddy Buddies [Gluten Free]
Is it wrong to admit that even as a grown up, I LOVE Muddy Buddies? It is a snack I just cannot get enough of. With all of our food allergies though we've had to make some modifications to make sure that they are safe for all of us. We make sure to use Rice Chex instead of a mix of Rice and Corn (since I can't have Corn) and avoid any of the Chex varieties … [Read more...] about Hot Cocoa Chex Muddy Buddies [Gluten Free]