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Candle lightings, family time, an abundance of gifts, and indulgent holiday foods. Oh yeah, you know what time of year it is … Chanukah! As my family and I get ready to celebrate this holy eight-day “festival of lights”, I’ve compiled a quick list of traditional Chanukah foods and the ways I flexibly serve them. Enjoy […]

Top Chanukah Foods To Make This Holiday

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Gluten-free brownies

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These caramel swirl gluten-free brownies are such an indulgent, delicious Valentine’s Day treat. And, a bonus they boast a surprisingly gooey center that will melt your heart! The secret to achieving a gooey center for any brownie recipe you follow is to watch your oven carefully and underbake your brownies slightly. There is really nothing […]

Caramel Swirl Gluten-Free Brownies

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Nothing beats the combination of creamy cheesecake filling and delicious cinnamon spiced apples! These Dairy Free Apple Crumble Cheesecake Bars are a classic twist on an apple pie cheesecake with an allergy friendly spin using gluten-free flour for the crust and a dairy free filling! The center features a smooth cream cheese filling with a […]

Dairy Free Apple Cinnamon Crumble Cheesecake Bars

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potato chip chicken

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Ever get hit with a craving for fried chicken and French fries? Next time, make this better-for-you and satisfying dish instead. With only five ingredients and about five minutes of prep time, this potato-chip crusted chicken will become your new favorite gluten-free splurge meal! The chips offer a nice savory crunch that replaces the fried […]

Potato Chip Chicken: Delicious Dining for Dad

Lunch and Dinner by nealy

carrrot banana muffins gluten free

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Back in my New York City college days my friends and I used to walk 20 blocks to line up for the most amazing giant carrot muffins. They were way too good and way too bad for you all at the same time. I’ve since given up anything with copious amounts of sugar and any […]

Gluten-Free Carrot Banana Muffins

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One whole green zucchini sits on a cutting board next to a bowl of spiralized zucchini noodles or zoodles. Another bowl with green pesto sits waiting to be poured into the noodles.

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Can you keep a secret? One of my favorite ways to get my kids to eat vegetables is to be SNEAKY. Creativity is key when it comes to serving up the nutritious stuff. I’ve mastered the art of sneaky with zucchini noodles (AKA zoodles)— especially since you can just tell them it’s green noodles! Plus […]

Zoodles: 2 Ways to Jazz Up Zucchini Noodles

Lunch and Dinner by nealy

Quinoa Salad

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Quinoa is a staple for eating flexibility! Its chameleon-like quality lends it to get along with so many different flavors. It is both rich in protein and fiber and one of the easiest sides to make. This salad keeps really well in the fridge for a few days and makes a great make-ahead side for […]

Quinoa and Kale Salad with Apricots and Cherries

Salads and Sides by nealy

Naturally Sassy Double Chocolate Cake

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One look at this double chocolate cake and you just want to eat it, right? Well, you kinda can because this chocolate cake tastes as devilishly naughty as it looks, but has none of the bad stuff! Brought to you by Naturally Sassy‘s kitchen, this one’s a winner. It’s vegetarian, totally gluten-free, and only contains […]

Double Chocolate Cake

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Life’s little pleasures lie in the simplest of things, like chocolate. These raw chocolate macaroons are a great kids party food, after school snack, or a sneaky treat when you’re craving something sweet. I am even filing these goodies for my Passover menu plans! Karin, mom and nutritionist, uses coconut sugar which ranks lower on the […]

Healthy Raw Chocolate Macaroons

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Chom Chom Cha Ca Hanoi Fish

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I’m not sure if my love of Chôm Chôm started with love at first sight or love at first bite. Perched atop a quaint SoHo street in Hong Kong, this little gem is always buzzing. The food (and drinks) are outstanding and there are several gluten and grain-free dishes on their menu. Chôm Chôm’s Cha Ca Hanoi is inspired […]

Chôm Chôm’s Cha Ca Hanoi Fish Recipe

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What’s your favorite kitchen tool? I'm personally obsessed with my dehydrator! In this post, I'm sharing why I love it so much and 9 things I make in it!

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What’s your favorite kitchen tool? I’m personally obsessed with my dehydrator! Sure, dehydrating food takes a long time. But here’s the good news: While your dehydrator may need a few hours—or in some cases, a few days—to deliver the decadent dish you’ve been craving, once you prep your ingredients, you can leave them and forget […]

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Love sipping on a flavorful beverage, but hate all those extra calories and chemicals? In this article, my friend and health blogger Melissa Gundersen shows us 11 delicious infused water recipes and steps us through how to make them! Every morning I wake up, stumble to the kitchen, and make myself a pitcher of infused water. […]

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Many of you read with fascination about xenoestrogens and the affect on our health and waistlines last week. We’ve followed up this week with a Part 2 to Dave Catudal’s popular post: a handy lists of foods to eat and avoid to help balance your hormones to achieve optimal health. What is the one thing you do everyday? You […]

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