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Broccoli Salad w/ Bacon & Cranberries

I have made this salad more times than I can count.  It was a salad we had picked up at our local deli one night for an easy side to our BBQ.  I loved the combo, but hated that everything

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Vietnamese Salad Rolls w/ Dipping Sauce

Salad rolls are an absolutely dear food to my taste buds.  I have had them so many different ways, each restaurant has their own style.  I love making my own at home for many reasons. A.)  It’s WAY cheaper!  I

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Homemade Mayonnaise

This is one thing that is so ridiculously easy to make, and so delicious, you’ll wonder why you’ve never attempted it before!  Even better, there are so few ingredients in homemade mayo, it is easy to control the allergens, and

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Posted in Grain Free/Paleo, Miscellaneous, Recipes 4 Everyday, Everyone, Sides & Salads

Sauteed Kale w/ Caramelized Onions

The most “un-staged” picture in the world! I think I am in love.  It seems so hard to believe I once hated dark greens.  I still am averse to chard, and spinach has a weird texture for me…but kale?  I

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Frugal, Low Sugar Pancake Topping

 This recipe was born out a desire not load my kids up on massive amounts of sugar for what would otherwise be a healthy meal: homemade pancakes and waffles.  Almost all kids LOVE pancakes, and it can’t be a coincidence

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Posted in Breakfast, Grain Free/Paleo, Recipes 4 Everyday, Everyone, Sides & Salads, Vegan

Crunchy Cabbage Salad

Like many of you out there..I am CRAVING greens right now!!  After the deluge of the holidays, I am content to avoid sugar and overeating for a very long time (I’d like to say forever..but then I probably wouldn’t be

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A Perfect Holiday Stuffing – Gluten Free!!

I finally nailed it!  It took three very different attempts…but I have finally perfected a basic stuffing to put on the Thanksgiving table (this is for YOU sister dear!)! Let me first share that I am not a huge connoisseur

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Totally Addictive Kale Chips

  Kale chips: the worlds most addictive snack…REALLY!  I have been obsessively noshing on these for the past two months. Confession: I am not a huge fan of dark greens (insert screeches of horror here!)  I am so in to

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Corn-Free Millet ‘Cornbread’ – Gluten Free w/ Vegan Option

I was making a pot of my Easy Chili and wanted to have some cornbread to go with it.  Of course, that was a bit of problem since corn is on the no list.  When I hit Google to look

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Posted in Breads & Muffins, Sides & Salads

Roasted Whole Cauliflower w/ Breading

This is one of those recipes that I had to try because it looked so interesting, and it got rave reviews on allrecipies.com.  I was not to be disappointed!  The cauliflower was tender, sweet, and had just the right amount

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My name is Tessa, and I have learned to cook without almost all major allergens! I have a focus on making family foods as healthy as possible. Real food is my obsession. Gluten free, casein free, vegan, Paleo, sugar free: I have a little of something for anyone with restrictions., Take a peek, you're sure to find something delicious, and if you need any help, I am always willing to help you tweak things your tastes and dietary needs!
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