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Dairy Free Paleo Chicken Tikka Masala

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A favorite of our pre-allergy days!  It was a sad day when I knew my favorite Chicken Tikka Masala was a big fat NO for my dairy hating body!  And while I have tried many recipes that were good in

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Paleo No -Peanut Thai Peanut Sauce

No-Peanut Paleo 'Peanut' Sauce

This is one the easiest recipes ever, and it is so versatile!! Once a batch is made, it can make any plain meat or vegetables truly sing. As a dipping sauce for fresh salad rolls, it cannot be beat! This

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Dairy Free & Egg Free (Grain-Free Option!) Chicken ‘Parm’ & Sneaky Chef Review

ChickenParm- Allergy Friendly

I was recently given the chance  to sample a new line of foods produced by The Sneaky Chef herself, Missy Chase Lapine.  I was sent two products, Smooth Red Pasta Sauce and No-Nut Butter. I was impressed with the innovative

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Vegan Kale Pesto & Crazy For Kale Launch Party!

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Today marks the official launch of Hallie (from Daily Bites) new eBook, Crazy for Kale.  I was more than excited to participate in this fun party to celebrate a cookbook devoted entirely to one of my very favorite vegetables” KALE!!!! 

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Simple Spanish Garlic & Egg Soup From: Ladled, a Review

I am always honored to be asked to review someone’s new cookbook.  I have followed Kimi from The Nourishing Gourmet for sometime now, she is a local food blogger I hope to someday meet!  Ladled is her new book, a

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Paleo Creamy Root Vegetable Soup @WholeNewMom

Paleo Creamy Root Vegetable Soup (dairy free)Soup

The winter season always requires some imagination in the produce department. No summer bounty over flowing anywhere! I try and stick to seasonal produce as it almost always tastes better and is usually much less expensive. Root vegetables are especially

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Paleo Pepperoni Pizza Casserole

Paleo Pepperoni Pizza Casserole

A sneaky way to get your pizza fix with no dairy and no grains.  This dish is so darn convincing, that my super picky veggie-averse children even gobbled this down.  And not just the first time: we have made this

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Paleo Chicken Marbella – Healthified

Paleo Roasted Chicken Marbela

My good friend Jeneen turned me onto this recipe over ten years ago when food allergies where unheard of and massive amounts of sugar didn’t phase me a bit.  A famous recipe that originated in a cookbook called the The

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Healthy Lunchbox 2012 Series & A Pizza Wrap

I have never considered myself a lunchbox guru.  Just like every other mom out there, I find myself whirling around the kitchen to assemble a lunch before the bus arrives.  But time and time again, I get asked about lunchboxes,

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Mexican Quinoa Salad

I have a good friend that likes to make a version of this salad that is fondly referred to as, “Crack Salad.”  It is an apt name, as quinoa salad, in all it’s variations is incredibly delicious and addicting. Not

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Welcome, I am happy you are here!
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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