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Recipe Type: Gluten Free

Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken – A spicy dish with skinless chicken legs and thighs, simmered in a pot with light coconut milk, scallions, onions, tomatoes, garlic, thyme and one very hot scotch bonnet pepper.

Jamaican Inspired Coconut Brown Stew Chicken

February 6, 2012

Skinny potato skins loaded Santa Fe style with mildly spiced turkey, black beans, corn and tomatoes topped with cheese - you won't be able to stop at just one!

Loaded Turkey Santa Fe Baked Potato Skins

February 3, 2012

Spinach and Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms stuffed with sautéed baby spinach, chopped mushrooms, bacon, bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese – a lighter alternative to traditional stuffed mushrooms yet loaded with tons of flavor!

Spinach and Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms

January 31, 2012

Thin strips of grilled flank steak marinated with lime juice, ginger, garlic, sesame oil and soy sauce. These skewers disappear quickly at every gathering, so you may want to make a lot!

Asian Flank Steak Skewers

January 25, 2012

Ok, so I'll admit, first time trying a green monster smoothie... and quite honestly I was not prepared to like it!

Green Monster Smoothie

January 24, 2012

These oven roasted chicken legs take on exotic Asian flavors by the addition of a little Chinese five-spice. So delicious!

Five Spice Roasted Chicken Legs

January 23, 2012

Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites – This is the easiest hot kid friendly appetizer that you'll ever make. Uses only TWO ingredients and it's soooo good, I guarantee these will disappear in minutes!

Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites

January 16, 2012

Coconut milk, brown rice, coconut flakes, fresh ginger and cilantro are combined to create this simple side dish, perfect to accompany many Thai dishes.

Brown Coconut Rice with Cilantro

January 16, 2012

I thought this Asian inspired sweet and fiery pork tenderloin dish with mango salsa would be a great way to celebrate the Chinese New Year on January 23rd, the start of a 15-day celebration celebrating the Chinese New Year – This year it's the Year of The Dragon.

Sweet & Fiery Pork Tenderloin with Mango Salsa

January 12, 2012

Chicken a la Criolla, a simple yet flavorful Latin dish made with stewed boneless skinless chicken thighs bell peppers, onions, garlic, tomatoes, olives, cilantro and spices. Slow cooker or Instant Pot directions provided.

Chicken a la Criolla (Crock Pot or Instant Pot)

January 9, 2012

Slow Cooker Bolognese Sauce is a staple in my home! A slow cooked ragú made with lean ground beef, pancetta, onions, carrots, celery, tomatoes, wine, and cream is one of my favorite Italian sauces.

Crock Pot Bolognese Sauce

January 5, 2012

Thin sliced chicken cutlets sauteed in a white wine sauce with leeks and sun-dried tomatoes. Dinner in less than 20 minutes!

Chicken, Leeks & Tomatoes in White Wine Sauce

December 28, 2011

These decadent chocolate brownie batter pancakes are a guiltless, low fat and vegan with only 170 calories for the entire recipe. Can also be made gluten free!

Brownie Batter Pancakes

December 27, 2011

These Easy Baked Coconut Shrimp are crisp, golden and delicious served a sweet and spicy apricot dipping sauce. Set these out on a platter in front of some hungry guests and I guarantee they will disappear!!

Easy Baked Coconut Shrimp

December 21, 2011

Shrimp, white beans and wilted spinach topped with crumbled feta. Perfect for a weeknight meal, this dish is delicious and super easy to make!

Shrimp with Tuscan White Beans with Spinach and Feta

December 19, 2011

Beautiful specks of vanilla beans are combined with sugar to make a simple yet impressive handmade gift.

Vanilla Bean Sugar

December 17, 2011

What can be better than warming up to a hot cup of cocoa on a chilly night topped with homemade vanilla bean marshmallows cut out in the shape of a snowflake!

Homemade Vanilla Bean Marshmallows

December 7, 2011

This chocolate bark is not only chocolate-y good, it's healthy too! Pistachios, cranberries and dark chocolate are loaded with antioxidants, not to mention fiber, good fats and vitamin C, so here's a sweet treat you won't feel guilty giving out.

Cranberry Pistachio Dark Chocolate Bark

November 30, 2011

These addicting and filling gluten free chocolate peanut butter cookies, made with milk and oats, are perfect for the holidays and no baking is required!

Skinny No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

November 25, 2011

Roasted Parmesan Green Beans

Roasted Parmesan Green Beans

November 15, 2011

Coconut milk, cumin, garam masala, curry powder and cilantro balance the sweetness of the roasted red kuri squash, creating this aromatic Indian inspired soup. Serve this with a piece of garlic naan and you have yourself a meal.

Roasted Red Kuri Coconut Curry Soup

November 9, 2011

Brown rice stuffing made with Italian chicken sausage, celery, mushrooms, and onions. Serve this as a Thanksgiving side dish or you can even enjoy this as a meal. It's so good and naturally gluten free!

Chicken Sausage Brown Rice Stuffing with Celery and Mushrooms

November 3, 2011

Creamy buttermilk mashed potatoes seasoned with salt, pepper and fresh chives. A perfect side dish for Thanksgiving turkey, roasted chicken, pork chops n' apple sauce or garlic lover's roast beef.

Skinny Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes with Chives

October 27, 2011

Pork chops with homemade applesauce.

Pork Chops and Applesauce

October 25, 2011

Ghost-shaped Halloween frozen banana pops made with just white chocolate and bananas. Fun, healthy treats to make with the kids!

Frozen Chocolate Banana Ghost Pops

October 24, 2011

Boneless pork roast slow cooked in Asian spices creates a aromatic pork dish with mushrooms and broth, perfect over noodles or rice with fresh chopped green onions, cilantro and sriracha.

Crock Pot Asian Pork with Mushrooms

October 19, 2011

Tilapia filets topped with crushed pumpkin seeds, panko and seasonings, then baked until golden. This is super easy to make and is ready in less than 30 minutes.

Pumpkin Seed Encrusted Baked Tilapia

October 18, 2011

Sweet Potato Casserole

Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows

October 13, 2011

Sweet coconut milk and spicy green curry paste are blended with shrimp and basil to create a comforting Thai curry dish in less than 10 minutes! Serve over Jasmine rice or cauliflower rice to make it a meal.

Thai Green Curry Coconut Shrimp with Basil

October 12, 2011

Pumpkin Ice Cream – All the flavors you love about pumpkin pie, only frozen! This sherbet is creamy and perfectly spiced, made with milk, pumpkin puree, and spices.

Pumpkin Ice Cream

October 11, 2011