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Ham is the classic choice for Easter, whether its center stage for brunch or dinner. Typically you’ll find your ham glazed with brown sugar, but if you’re in the mood for something new you’ve come to the right place! So why do we eat ham for Easter? Traditionally, animals were harvested in fall allowing the […]

When I was teaching, each month a grade level would be asked to provide breakfast for the staff during our morning meetings. Inevitably, the fourth grade was always asked to host the March meeting. I had to get creative because so many breakfast casseroles contain meat which didn’t fair well for the many coworkers that […]

A new year always has me thinking about my health goals and getting back to healthy eating. We’re a gluten free household, but that doesn’t mean we always stay away from gluten-free baked goods, especially through the holidays. This post contains affiliate links which means I earn a small commission at no extra cost to […]

My husband asked me recently what I wanted for Christmas, and my first reaction was “to sit and drink my coffee on Christmas morning while everyone opens gifts.” Its simple, but so fitting. Most holiday mornings I’m in the kitchen preparing breakfast for everyone and missing the moment. So, this Overnight French Toast is perfect […]

Growing up my stepmom used to make the most wonderful friendship bread every fall. When Mike and I married, we were gifted a starter, but it wasn’t long before our family needed to go gluten free. Shop the Post At the time there wasn’t much in the way of gluten free bread mixes, and instead […]

Since becoming gluten-free, we’ve faced many challenges, but one that seems most annoying is crumbly cake. I’ve made just about every gluten-free cake mix offered in local grocery stores and every time the cakes are dense and crumble once they’ve been bitten. So, I started making recipes from scratch by simply substituting gluten-free flour, and […]

Craving cheesecake but need something a bit lighter? Try my gluten free cheesecake pastry puffs! Flakey layers of buttery pastry with creamy cheesecake. Top these off with a savory or sweet kick! My husband is not a sweets fan, but the man loves him some cheesecake! The problem with cheesecake is it’s so darn heavy. […]

Missing those puffy warm breakfast rolls from days before you were gluten-free? You don’t have to go without any longer! Those pull apart layers flavored with sweet blueberries and a hint of lemon and vanilla will make this gluten-free blueberry rolls recipe a family favorite! I have been on a nonstop mission for the past […]

I love making this childhood classic gluten free chicken noodle soup for my family on chilly nights.Packed with chicken, vegetables and a rich, comforting broth, this soup is sure to warm you up! I often get asked how do we manage creating meals that fit with all our dietary needs and restrictions. From an outsider, […]