Banana Muffins (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)

After the success I had baking the gluten free soda bread recently, I’m all of a sudden motivated to try more gluten free baking.  I found a recipe for low carb/low sugar, gluten free banana bread but was too hungry to wait the full 50 minutes they take to cook.  So I modified the recipe to … Continue reading →

Soda Bread (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)

Truth be told, I’m not much of a baker.  I have a hard time following precise directions when it comes to recipes and now that I’m gluten free I find these ingredients to be a little intimidating.  The one thing I used to bake consistently though was soda bread for St. Patrick’s day.  So when I saw … Continue reading →

Haluski! (gluten & dairy free)

I had never heard of Haluski, a traditional Polish favorite of sweet cabbage and noodles but after watching Guy Fieri make “Holy Haluski!” on the Today show, I was hooked.  Carmelized cabbage and onions with salty bacon and sweet peas, who wouldn’t be enticed?!  But the dietititian in me wanted to see if it was … Continue reading →

Freezer Stockpile: Smoothie Popsicles

I know you are probably wondering why I’m writing about popsicles in the middle of winter in Colorado!  Well, today was one of those beautiful sunny days where despite the lingering snow on the ground you almost forget that it’s winter.  And with bulbs starting to break ground it really feels like spring is around the … Continue reading →

Old Fashioned Homemade Chicken Broth

There aren’t many foods more satisfying than a bowl of homemade soup.   Think of the chicken noodle soup your mom made you when you were sick.  Making soup is a labor of love and taking the time to boil your own broth adds an old fashioned richness to your soup.  Not only will you get that incredible flavor but for those of … Continue reading →

Eat Your Veggies Pizza

As a kid, I remember being excited for my parents to go out to dinner because we would get to eat pizza with the babysitter.  Seems like most childhood parties and celebrations involved pizza.  But at least in my house, pizza was a treat.  And rightfully so.  White flour crust drowned in cheese. This pizza recipe allows you … Continue reading →

Cooking with Quinoa: 15 Recipes

Quinoa, pronounced “keen-wah,” is a South American grain, considered to be a superfood, a great source of protein, iron, folate (needed for healthy pregnancy), magnesium (good for people with migraines) and fiber.  Not only is it high in protein but it’s amino acid profile makes it more of a complete protein than many other vegetarian sources of protein.  … Continue reading →

Immune Boosting Meal Plan

With the chilly air also comes colds and flus.  And no one likes to get sick!  Luckily the foods you eat can help you stay healthy this winter.  Here is a sample menu plan to help boost immunity.  Here’s to staying healthy! Breakfast Oatmeal: Oats contain a type of fiber called beta-glucan, known to have antioxidant and antimicrobial properties.  … Continue reading →