New Recipe: Kale Chips

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Kale Chips. Yep, this one is interesting. This is going to be one of those recipes you either love or you hate. There's no in between. I do want to tell you that my entire family thought this was awful but I loved it. This is a great alternative to chips if you can get your kiddos to like it. In my case, they're all mine! Be sure and check out more on recipes in our Recipe Index. … [Read more...]

Buying Prepared Cut Fruit: Is it Safe?

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  I love Whole Foods. Really, I think I might be addicted. In saying that, as I was walking through the produce aisles, I noticed ready-to-eat prepared fruit. Wow, these look good. I had both of my boys with me at the time and I picked up one of the containers for them thinking it would be an easy and healthy snack. As I picked up that container, I was struck by that sickening feeling I seem to always get whenever I try to feed my son something out of the norm. That feeling stopped me … [Read more...]

Menu Plan Monday

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It's time for another Menu Plan, so let's get right on to it! Monday- Chicken & Veggie Tortillas Tuesday- BBQ Country Style Ribs Wednesday- Leftovers Thursday- Oven Fried Chicken Friday- Bruschetta Burgers with Vegan Cheese and Safe Hamburger Buns Saturday- Lemon Pepper Drumsticks Sunday- Taco Salad That's a menu plan wrap!  Enjoy your week! Be sure and check out more on recipes in our Recipe Index. As always be sure to check all … [Read more...]

Chicken & Veggie Tortillas with Liquid Smoke

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I have never been a huge vegetable fan but as an adult I have tried to eat healthy and I include veggies even if I don't care for them. That was until I found Liquid Smoke. Hands down, this is my favorite ingredient on the planet. This will take your old chicken tortillas to a new level! The Liquid Smoke will make them taste like they were cooked on the grill. Oh, it is yummy! Be sure and check out more on recipes in our Recipe Index. … [Read more...]

A Review: GoPicnic Ready to Eat Meals

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A few weeks ago, I ran into Target and stumbled upon GoPicnic's ready-to-eat meals and I was SO excited! Having food allergies typically means you have to prepare everything ahead of time. For us, this means I think about every meal and every snack every single day. It also means, if you are on the run and forget a meal then you are up a creek. Several times, I have found myself having to drive all the way back home to make my son something to eat then hit the road again. This product changes … [Read more...]

Menu Plan Monday

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Have you started menu planning this week?  I hope these recipes help you get creative with your allergy free meals! Monday- Honey Dijon Pork Chops Tuesday- Slow Cooker Taco Stew - (Be sure to use a safe flour, it is simply used as a thickening agent.) Wednesday- Leftovers Thursday- Cinnamon Orange Waffles with Bacon or Sausage Friday- Grilled Gluten Free Burgers Saturday- Taco Pizza (Use the King Arthur Pizza Crust recipe, black beans instead of ranch beans, … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Rosemary Roast and Potatoes

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Sarah and I are working hard to bring you some new recipes that are perfect for those with food allergies; however, I thought today I would share with you this recipe, Slow Cooker Rosemary Roast and Potatoes, that I posted on Mommy Hates Cooking. As soon as I made this, I knew it would be perfect for all those with food allergies because it is essentially free of the top 8 food allergens and it taste fantastic! The only change necessary to make is to use a vegan butter such as Earth's … [Read more...]