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Cold Artichoke Dip w/ Homemade Garlic Crostinis

While I haven’t given you a traditional hot artichoke dip yet, this dip is just as delicious and heart healthy!  I love how a few simple ingredients can marry and create something so divine.  This tapenade has an Italian flare,

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Posted in Grain Free/Paleo, Recipes 4 Everyday, Everyone, Snacks, Vegan

Double Chocolate Muffins or Cupcakes- Gluten Free, Sugar Free, Vegan

These muffins are low enough in sugar that they make a great healthy snack, but are so delicious they could be passed off as a chocolate cupcake- only 6 grams of sugar per large muffin, or about 30 calories from

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Easy No-Peel Creamy Applesauce

I have always loved making my own applesauce..but it was such a time consuming adventure!  Not anymore! Let me introduce you to the easiest applesauce ever: no peeling, AND the fiber of the peel is blended right in. The texture

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

Paleo 5 Minute Muffins – High Protein, Grain Free, Sugar Free!

Here we have a grain free, sugar-free, gluten-free, dairy-free….well pretty much free of everything except eggs and nuts (sunflower seeds and chia eggs take care of THAT too!). I have made different variations of these multiple times, and I always

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Posted in Breads & Muffins, Breakfast, Grain Free/Paleo, Recipes 4 Everyday, Everyone, Snacks, Vegan

10 Super Smoothies: A Roundup!

Creamy Nutty Berry Smoothie Smoothies are an excellent way to get so many healthy foods into your body all at once.  With the christening of my new Blendtec, I have been just a bitmanic in my smoothie creations.  Lately I

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Posted in Breakfast, Grain Free/Paleo, Smoothies, Snacks, Vegan

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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Paleo Coconut Secret Bars/Homemade Healthy Mounds

Dark chocolate?  No sugar? Coconut? Meet the Coconut Secret Classic Coconut Bar. I ran into my friend at the grocery store, and she was begrudgingly buying her husband a very expensive bar that he just loved and HAD to have: 

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Posted in Cookies & Bars, Dessert, Grain Free/Paleo, Snacks, Vegan

Lower Fat Chocolate Peanut Butter Dip – Plus Peanut Flour Info!

My original post on this dip was erased in a harried moment where I was attempting to quickly add a link while my toddler was needing my attention.  Rather than do something quickly, I erased the whole kit and kaboodle. 

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Gluten Free Vegan Wholesome Fig Newtons Bars

So I did one of those forehead slapping things.  I accidentally, and very permanently deleted this post…3 days after originally posting it.  So now I have to re-write it.  GRRR!!  Of course, this was one of those posts that takes

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Raw Chocolate Macaroons- Hail Merry Knock-Off

I am sorry.  I will go ahead and say it now.  I am sorry because once you make these incredibly easy and unbelievably good little morsels, you will curse my name for bringing them into your house.  Unless of course

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Posted in Cookies & Bars, Dessert, Grain Free/Paleo, Snacks, Vegan
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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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