Just because I don’t follow a strict diet doesn’t mean I don’t like to experiment eating gluten free. There are so many more options available these days as compared to 15 years ago! Remember when I posted here about gluten free entertaining and explained there are plenty of naturally gluten free foods like fruits, vegetables, legumes and nuts,…
Swiss Chard and Feta Rolled Omelet
The following post is sponsored by ConAgra foods. All opinions are my own. I am sure many of you know that food with more volume and protein can help you feel fuller longer which can be a great and effective weight management strategy. Also, when it comes to weight management, choosing the right breakfast is…
Cheesy Brown Rice Gratin with Zucchini and Eggplant
I wouldn’t say rice is my favorite grain; I do love it with Asian food but it doesn’t make a very regular appearance in my weekly menus. A couple years ago my kids tried the traditional cheesy broccoli rice casserole during the Holidays and loved it. When I saw this dish, Cheesy Brown Rice Gratin…
Tips for Easy Gluten Free Entertaining
Most people today have a child, spouse, friend or family member that is gluten intolerant and with the Holidays quickly approaching there will be many opportunities for entertaining gluten free guests. Entertaining can be stressful and intimidating enough but by adding food allergies or special dietary restrictions it can make the experience overwhelming if you don’t…
Beano Before Your First Bite & Beans and Greens Soup
The following post is sponsored by Zest Placements on behalf of Beano. I can’t tell you how many clients I have worked with in the past who avoided eating healthy foods like cabbage, beans, certain fruits and vegetables just because it caused them to have gas. Although bad gas can certainly be uncomfortable, it doesn’t…
Chicken Sausage, Pepper & Onion Pasta {Gluten Free}
I have to confess, I don’t care for whole wheat pasta. There is just something about the texture that I don’t like and I love all the crazy whole grains out there so it’s not a whole grain issue. Honestly I think it stems from when I was pregnant in my first trimester with my…
Vegetarian Hummus Pita Pizza
Toasted pita bread and hummus reminds me of my college roommate and friend-turned sister-in-law (how fun is that?). She used to eat it often and it became one of our quick lunches in between classes. The lightly warmed and toasted pita was so good with a smear of hummus on it. I thought this time…
Homemade Ranch Dressing
Hi friends! I just wanted to post a quick update on my pregnancy since I have been a bad blogger since the morning sickness hit. I am 11 weeks and feeling better each day, nausea is a lot better but not completely gone. I got to see the little nugget for the first time this…
Chipotle Roasted Sweet Potato and Cabbage Salad
I am so happy to be sharing this delicious Chipotle Roasted Sweet Potato and Cabbage Salad recipe today. I had envisioned making this all weekend and really meant to get a post up on Sunday but it was just one of those days that I literally ran out of time. We got home from mass…
Peanut Butter Yogurt Dip
I had never been to a Pampered Chef party before living in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. I lived in the most awesome neighborhood and made several stay-at-home mom friends. To be quite honest, there wasn’t much to do there so we had all sorts of fun get togethers. I got introduced to Pampered Chef through…
