Cornish Game Hens

Cornish Game Hens

Ingredients 2 Cornish game hens 3 tbsp garlic 1 tbsp thyme 1/3 cup grape seed oil salt and pepper Directions Trim the hens, disjointing the wings and removing the tail. Using your finger, separate the skin from the breast. Mix grape seed oil, salt, pepper, garlic, and...
5 Must Have Super Bowl Snacks

5 Must Have Super Bowl Snacks

Its almost time for the biggest game of the year, the Super Bowl! Whether you’re a fan of the football, commercials, or the snacks, there’s something for everyone to enjoy on game day! Here are a few staples at our Superbowl party: 1. Wings Wings are...
Caribbean Wings

Caribbean Wings

Ingredients 5 lbs of wings Sauce 1 tbsp dark Karo Syrup 1/2 tbsp garlic, granulated 1 tbsp thyme 1/2 tbsp lemon pepper 1/2 tbsp crushed red pepper 1/2 can concentrated orange juice, frozen Pinch of salt 1 oz coconut rum 2 tbsp brown sugar Directions Place wings on...
What is Gluten Free? The Food You CAN eat!

What is Gluten Free? The Food You CAN eat!

What Can You Eat? Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley, and from there can be hidden in many packaged foods, sauces, seasonings and more. Transitioning to a gluten free diet may be difficult at first, but once you figure out what gluten is and where to...

3 Gluten-Free Pet Peeves

1. Oh you eat gluten free too, awesome! Wait…you just ordered bread sticks… – Realizing someone you know also eats gluten free is fantastic. You now have a friend who KNOWS how you feel when trying to find food to eat. There’s someone who can relate to the...
6 Tips to Going Gluten Free This Year

6 Tips to Going Gluten Free This Year

1. Turn “I can’t have” into “I can have” – If you spend your time focusing on all the stuff you’re missing out on, then all you will want is that stuff you’re missing out on. Change your perception and focus on all the wonderful things you still can have and your...
5 Steps to a Successful New Years Resolution

5 Steps to a Successful New Years Resolution

1. Write it down Writing things down helps you remember them and just like taking notes, you can look back on it later. I suggest writing it down multiple times in multiple places. Keep your resolution where you can see it. A sticky note on your bathroom mirror, by...
10 Things You Should Never Say to a Celiac

10 Things You Should Never Say to a Celiac

1. “Are you trying to lose weight?” If someone was trying to lose weight they’d probably be on one of those popular weight loss diets such as the Atkins, Paleo, Southbeach, Weight Watchers, or Jenny Craig. No, eating gluten free does not mean you are trying to lose...
8 Things Nobody Mentions about Going Gluten Free

8 Things Nobody Mentions about Going Gluten Free

1. It sucks – As much as changing my diet helped with celiac disease, I can’t say it was easy! Even though I rarely ate fast food before going gluten free, the knowledge that I would never again be able to eat a cheese burger from McDonalds was enough to bring a tear...
The BIG SECRET to Getting Others to Eat Gluten Free

The BIG SECRET to Getting Others to Eat Gluten Free

The BIG SECRET to Getting Others to Eat Gluten Free Far too often I hear about gluten sensitive eaters who are eating gluten just to please others, because their family/friend/significant other/coworker/neighbor/whoever won’t like it if its gluten free. Well...
5 Reasons Not to Skip Breakfast!

5 Reasons Not to Skip Breakfast!

You may or may not have heard breakfast referred to as “the most important meal of the day”. While every meal you eat is important, breakfast does play a key role in kick starting your day. Studies show that it could literally make or “break” it. So why is it so...
Fudge

Fudge

Ingredients 3-1/2 cups powdered sugar 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1/4 tsp sea salt 1/2 cup butter, melted (use Nucoa Buttery Sticks if you need dairy free) 1/4 cup almond milk Dash of vanilla extract (gluten free) Directions 1. Using a double boiler, melt the butter. 2. Add...
How to avoid the Winter Blues

How to avoid the Winter Blues

As the days are getting shorter and the weather is getting cooler, you may notice a slight change in yourself. The winter blues, which can also be classified as seasonal affective disorder (SAD), affect many people as the seasons begin to change. If you noticeably...
7 Tips to Traveling Gluten Free

7 Tips to Traveling Gluten Free

As if figuring out what to pack in your suitcase wasn’t hard enough, now you have to worry about what you’re going to eat. Airplane food is prepackaged for a large amount of people, so the chances of it being gluten free are low. So to make sure you get the food...
What is Gluten Free Beer?

What is Gluten Free Beer?

Going gluten free can be a bit stressful at first, and stress may make you want to grab a beer to take the edge off. Don’t do it! Food isn’t the only thing you have to watch out for, gluten is also found in beer and certain other adult beverages! The good news...
How to be a Gluten Free Guest

How to be a Gluten Free Guest

The season of holiday parties is just around the corner, which means there will be a lot of food! While the gluten free lifestyle has continued to be more and more popular over the years, it’s still a crapshoot when it comes to attending holiday parties. Chances are...
Grilled Pita Bread

Grilled Pita Bread

View recipe courtesy of Chebe Can use with your choice of Chebe Dry Mix: Garlic-Onion Breadstick Mix, Pizza Crust Mix, Focaccia Mix, All-Purpose Bread Mix, Original Cheese Bread Mix Ingredients 1 package Chebe mix (7.5 oz or 1 ¾ C) 2 eggs 2 tbsp. Oil Shredded Parmesan...
Green Kale Smoothie

Green Kale Smoothie

Ingredients 1 cup original almond milk (may add more if needed) 2 handfuls of kale ½ medium green apple ¼ avocado ½ cup ice cubes Directions 1. Place all ingredients in blender in the order they are listed and cover. 2. Blend on high for 20-30 seconds or until mixture...
Chocolate Banana Smoothie

Chocolate Banana Smoothie

Ingredients 1 cup original almond milk (may add more as needed) 1 banana 1 tbsp coconut oil 1 tsp ground flaxseed 1 serving chocolate protein powder (your favorite type) ½ cup ice cubes Directions Place all ingredients in blender in the order they are listed and...
Ice Cream Sandwich Cookies

Ice Cream Sandwich Cookies

Recipe courtesy of Breads From Anna Ingredients 1 package of Breads From Anna Black Bean Brownie Mix ¾ cup arrowroot starch (potato starch, corn starch, or tapioca starch will also work) plus more for dusting ½ cup water ½ cup shortening 2 tablespoons vanilla Ice...