Gluten Free Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies
Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Wheat Free Banana Blueberry Bread
Bananas are a thing that all of us tend to have all the time in our kitchen. Most times, it seems as though actually eating the bananas before they go bad is not a thing. So what do we do??? Banana bread!!! Generally we all have that one amazing recipe that is from our grandma … Continue reading Wheat Free Banana Blueberry Bread
Chocolate Coconut Cake
So here's the catch: I recently discovered that I am intolerant to wheat and cow milk/cheese. Great 
Because of this I have to stop eating anything with these products for 6 months (I've yet to be able to keep it up for more than 6 days at a time - when I am ready … Continue reading Chocolate Coconut Cake
No Carb Zucchini Lasagna
Layers on layers on layers on layers with CHEESE. Yummy. What are the typical two ingredients you see in a lasagna; pasta, meat, and cheese. Well, I didn't want the pasta part of the lasagna so I decided to go for zucchini instead. Any vegetable part of the squash family usually make great substitutes for … Continue reading No Carb Zucchini Lasagna
Mango Salsa in an Avocado & Some Change
Every time I think salsa, I think chips, dip, parties, carbs, etc... But what if it doesn't have to be that way? Well that's a thought; things don't have to always be the same. This sentence, which I am sure many of us hear over and over, can be applied to an array of different … Continue reading Mango Salsa in an Avocado & Some Change
Citrus Shrimp & Tropical Salad – A Summer Must
It all started with my love of papaya. I am currently on holiday at home in Dubai, woo! And most of you might get it when I say that mother dearest will do everything to please me even though I just love being around her!!! Mother knows me well and she knows that I like … Continue reading Citrus Shrimp & Tropical Salad – A Summer Must
Portobello Mushroom Pizza – No dough, No Fuss!
I often have a hankering for pizza; it is like the thing that completes me.. 😛 But if I let myself satisfy love of eating pizza, it wouldn't be so healthy would it? There are many solutions to this problem that people have been exercising. Zucchini, cauliflower, gluten free flour, etc.. I chose a quick … Continue reading Portobello Mushroom Pizza – No dough, No Fuss!
Turkey and Carrot Pur̩e Shepards Pie РA Healthy Alternative
Shepards Pie has always been a favorite of mine. Meat, potatoes, carrots, and peas? Yes, please! Unfortunately, as I had mentioned in my previous post, I am cutting out most carbs for lent. Although it can be hard at times because for me bread is quite addictive, I find myself enjoying substitutes. It's fun to … Continue reading Turkey and Carrot Purée Shepards Pie – A Healthy Alternative
Farro Couscous – The Ancient Egyptian Grain
I recently started lent and decided to cut out common carbs such as rice, pasta, bread, potatoes, etc. Although Farro is a carb, it has many other benefits that make it better for you. One aspect I found interesting was that I don't eat near as much farro grains as I would a portion of … Continue reading Farro Couscous – The Ancient Egyptian Grain
Grilled Chicken over Parsnip and Carrot Purée
I love mashed potatoes but let's face it, they're not the best for you. What is the closest substitute? What can taste as close as the real thing? Let me tell you this. There are endless possibilities to replace your mashed potatoes with a healthier option and its just as good and might taste even … Continue reading Grilled Chicken over Parsnip and Carrot Purée
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