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Healthy Living: My Mother’s Day Menu

This past weekend, two of my sisters and I celebrated a late Mother’s Day with our mom.  We decided to create a gourmet lunch, complete with menu. Below are the recipes: Raspberry Lemonade Ingredients: 10 sliced lemons 2 cups raspberries (frozen) 1 1/2 cups of sugar (optional) 6 cups of water 3 cups of ice… Read More ›

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Healthy Living: Spicy Roasted Garlic & Vegetable Quinoa

Spicy Roasted Garlic & Vegetable Quinoa Submitted by Chef Jess Ingredients: 1 whole garlic head 1 T. oliveoil ¼ t. crushed red pepper ½ C. quinoa,uncooked 1 C. chicken broth ½ C. baby spinach leaves, fresh 1 handful of cherry tomatoes, halved ¼ t. salt 1/8 t. black pepper 2 green onions, sliced Directions: Preheat… Read More ›

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Recipe Box: Gluten-free Blackberry-Lemon Trifles

Two years ago, my mom gave me an incredible gluten-free cookbook from Blackbird Bakery and for the first time, I’ve actually used it!  It has 75 of the most decadent dessert recipes I’ve ever seen yet, they are easy enough to make. Below, is the recipe for the one I’ve just made – the Blackberry-lemon… Read More ›

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Recipe Box: A Crustless, Healthy Quiche

Being gluten-free AND on the Dukan Diet may seem like a lot but when you know what foods you are restricted to, you sort of learn to become a “MacGyver” in the kitchen.   The recipe below is pure protein and completely healthy.  If you are on the Dukan Diet, you know that you can eat… Read More ›

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Recipe Box: Gluten Free Recipes: A Full Chicken Dinner

Rosemary Whole Chicken Ingredients: 1 four-pound chicken 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 whole lemons, plus one sliced cross-wise for garnish 1 tbsp. coarse salt 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper Fresh springs of rosemary Cooking twine Meat thermometer Directions: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees with the rack set in the upper third Remove… Read More ›

Recipe Box: No Boys Allowed! The Menu

I LOVE to throw dinner parties and this one was by far, one of my most expansive menus!  I had a few requests for the recipes of my menu and they are included below: Grilled Meatballs with Spiced Indian Yogurt Ingredients: Meatballs 2 lb. ground beef 1 large red onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic 3… Read More ›

Recipe Box: Another Dinner Guest – Another Tasty Recipe

Last night I had another girlfriend over for dinner and this time, I chose an oldie but goodie but with a twist: meatloaf. In actuality, I use ground turkey over ground beef, as it’s leaner and healthier.  Recipe below: Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs. ground turkey 1 cup gluten-free bread crumbs 1 1/4 cups of milk… Read More ›

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Recipe Box: Another Dinner Guest and More Great Recipes!

Tonight I had a long-time friend come over for dinner and I pulled out some recipes I hadn’t made in quite some time.  It proved to be healthy (well dinner at least) and very tasty!  You can never go wrong with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and oregano  Below are the recipes for what I… Read More ›

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Recipe Box: My First Gluten-free, Vegetarian Meal

When my best friend told me that she needed a vegetarian meal, I really didn’t think it could prove that difficult.  But, when you’re gluten-free, it definitely becomes more challenging.  Being up for the challenge, I did a little sleuthing and came up with quite the meal that I’m excited to make again.  Below are… Read More ›

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Recipe Box: A Great Gluten-free Breakfast Recipe

Part II of my boyfriend’s birthday celebration involved a fantastic gluten-free breakfast recipe, meant to make churros.  As I came to find out, this recipe also allows to make fried dough instead, which serves as a great breakfast pastry. (They taste a lot better than they look in this picture).  Recipe below:     Ingredients… Read More ›

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