If you've been following my blog or social media, you've probably noticed that I follow a Gluten Free diet. While I've gotten used to eliminating gluten from my diet, unfortunately, unlike other food choices that I choose to make, this is not one of them. I was diagnosed with Celiac, a genetic, autoimmune disease that triggers … Continue reading The Low Down on Eating Gluten Free – PART TWO
Category: Nutrition
Cauliflower Gnocchi w Homemade Pistachio Pesto
One of my favorite things to do in the kitchen is to take a traditional dish and substitute/swap ingredients to put a healthy twist on it. So tonight I took a shot on this Italian classic - gnocchi. Typically a heavier dish, I swapped potatoes and all-purpose flour for cauliflower. While the texture and consistency … Continue reading Cauliflower Gnocchi w Homemade Pistachio Pesto
A look into my routine
The secret of your success is found in your daily routine. I get this question a lot and while it's different for everyone, I think having a routine is so, so important. Here's a look into my routine and while yours may (and probably should look a little different), you can use it as a … Continue reading A look into my routine
The Low Down on Eating Gluten Free
I get a lot of questions/comments about Celiac and my gluten free diet, so I put together some of my go to GF brands and tips/tricks for eating out. But, before you keep reading I want to set a few things straight. In recent years more and more people are choosing to go gluten free, but … Continue reading The Low Down on Eating Gluten Free
[ quick & easy ] Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
Earlier this week I made a delicious Chicken and Sausage Gumbo. The best part about it? It was relatively quick and super easy to make. All of the ingredients are pre-cooked (chicken and sausage) and the only real prep work involved is cutting the vegetables. Most importantly, this take on a classic southern dish is loaded … Continue reading [ quick & easy ] Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
Stuffed Bagel Balls
I'm always flipping through cookbooks, blogs and Pinterest to find recipes and inspiration. There are only a handful though that I really trust because honestly, I'm just picky like that - one of my go-to's is Skinnytaste. In addition to her 2 cookbooks , the skinnytaste cookbook and skinnytaste fast and slow, (which I both … Continue reading Stuffed Bagel Balls
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Tacos w Pineapple Slaw
Slow cooker meals have been a go-to for me recently - they're just so dang easy. Last week I made pulled pork tenderloin tacos with a pineapple slaw. They make great leftovers too! Using the extra pulled pork and slaw, I made a bowl with brown rice and black beans for lunch. Slow cooker meals … Continue reading Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Tacos w Pineapple Slaw