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Recipe: Bocconcini and Tomato Salad
Bocconcini and tomato salad – it’s such a quick, easy and fresh salad. Perfect for lunch, a weekend picnic or even on a Wednesday in May. The fresh basil is the trick! Okay, let’s get started. Ingredients 4 large bocconcini balls 3 cups of grape heirloom tomatoes 4 fresh basil leaves 3 tablespoons of olive oil 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar salt and pepper to taste First, cut the large bocconcini balls into quarters and then cut those in half. Slice the tomatoes in half,…
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Recipe: Pierogi Tacos
Pierogi tacos! What? Yes – pierogi tacos. I love tacos and since becoming a Celiac in 2015 pierogis is one of the top five items I’ve missed the most. It’s been difficult to find a gluten free substitute for these scrumptious dumplings. So, I took all of the ingredients – potatoes, cheese, onions, bacon and chives and made tacos! Let’s get cooking. Ingredients a recipe of breakfast potatoes (use salt as the only spice) 1 large yellow onion 8 strips of turkey bacon 2 tablespoons…
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Recipe: Breakfast Potatoes
Breakfast potatoes. They’re easy to make, crispy and you can add any spices you like to change things up. Cumin? Yes! Garlic? Yes! Tex-Mex? You bet! Okay, let’s get cooking. Ingredients 2 pounds of yellow potatoes 3 tablespoons of salted butter 2 tablespoons of grape seed oil about 1/2 a teaspoon of garlic and onion powder 1/4 cup of chopped green onions salt and pepper to taste First, wash and peel the potatoes. Then, quarter them and nuke them in the microwave for about 3…
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Recipe: Mexican Eggs Benedict
Mexican eggs benedict. I love breakfast. It’s without a doubt my favourite meal of the day (snacks are not a meal, yet they’re awesome!) and I love ordering eggs benedict. This recipe takes my love of Mexican food and mashes it with my love for breakfast. Plus, it builds on a few other recipes I’ve shared on the blog. Okay, let’s cook up! Ingredients 2 gluten free english muffins 1/2 jalapeño guacamole recipe 6 slices of turkey bacon 4 poached eggs 1/2 burrito sauce recipe…
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Recipe: Green Sprinkle Cookies
Green sprinkle cookies – just in time for St. Patrick’s day! I made these same cookies, just with pink and red sprinkles back on Valentine’s day and they were delicious. Full of fun and a sweet little treat. Okay, let’s bake up. Ingredients 2 cups of gluten free flour 1 teaspoon of baking soda 2 teaspoon of corn starch 1/2 cup of white sugar a packed 1/2 cup of brown sugar 1 cup of salted butter 2 eggs 1 tablespoon of vanilla 1/4 cup of…
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Recipe: BBQ Chicken Pizza
BBQ chicken pizza – it’s cheesy and full of flavour. The perfect Friday night dinner to eat while staying home and watching a movie. Friday is so soon! What movie? I can’t wait to see Wonder Women 1984. Have you watched it? No spoilers, please! Okay, let’s get cooking. Ingredients Gluten free pizza crust 1/2 cup of pizza sauce (homemade) about 1/2 cup of BBQ sauce 1/2 pound of pulled chicken (cooked) 250g of shredded mozzarella cheese 1 tablespoon of red chili flakes 2 tablespoons…
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Recipe: Mexican Hummus
Mexican hummus – chickpeas with some jalapeño kick and we’re in business for a protein packed snack. I love snacks – small meals and a lot of snacks is the perfect way for me to eat. Okay, sometimes the meals aren’t so small, yet don’t underestimate the power of a snack. Let’s get cooking! Ingredients 19 oz can of chickpeas 2 jalapeños a loose cup of fresh cilantro 1 teaspoon of cumin 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder 3 tablespoons of grape seed oil 4 tablespoons…
