I have tried so many cauliflower pizza and bread recipes over the years which were all good but weren’t necessarily something I was in a rush to make again. I recently found this recipe for Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks, decided to give it a try, and in my personal opinion, it is the best I’ve made […]
Gluten-Free Carrot Cake – From Bon Appetit Top 25 Favorite Recipes for 2018
Bon Appetit magazine is one of my very favorite sources for new recipes to try, especially when I’m wanting to cook something that’s totally out of my repertoire. I found this Carrot Cake recipe, which just so happens to be gluten-free, on their list of their 25 most popular recipes for 2018. Now I’ve […]
Grilled Provolone Dip – So Ooey Gooey Delicious!
Looking for a new cheese dip to serve during football season? Or something a little different for all the holiday gatherings coming up? Then this cheesy provolone dip just might be the ticket. This dish takes about 10 minutes from start to finish and is so ooey gooey delicious. Because of how provolone cheese melts, with […]
Homemade Lemon Ice Cream – SO Refreshing & No Ice Cream Maker Required
I love the taste of homemade ice cream but I haven’t owned an ice cream maker in years and haven’t felt inclined to buy one. Because we don’t eat ice cream that often, I haven’t wanted to spend the money on a new ice cream maker and then there’s the issue of storing it. Over […]
Fish With Mexican Corn Salad – $10 or Less Meal & Gluten-Free
I have been making Elote, a typical Mexican street food, which is grilled corn on the cob coated with mayo and spices, for years. We love it! In this recipe I deconstruct the corn on the cob recipe and make a salad instead. It is so good with fish, steak, pork, or chicken. I used […]
How To Make Inexpensive Floral Arrangements & $10 or Less Gluten-Free Pizza
I love having floral arrangements scattered throughout our house, especially when we entertain, but I don’t like the expense of them. Today Ashley and I show you how to make some quick, easy, and affordable arrangements using flowers from the grocery store mixed with items from my yard. All of the vases we use, including […]
Pad Thai – $10 or Less Meal (SO Easy & Delicious)
I love this recipe because it’s quick, easy, cheap, and oh so versatile. Prior to being diagnosed with celiac disease I made this with regular dried spaghetti or linguine and soy sauce. If you’re gluten sensitive you can easily substitute gluten-free pasta and soy sauce, which will raise the price a bit. The first time […]
Perfect For A Summer Brunch…Curry Chicken Salad (Easy & Inexpensive)
When the weather is nice, there’s nothing I like better than just being outdoors. And I especially like entertaining when the temperature is warm and the flowers are blooming which means we can dine outdoors, (and I don’t have to clean the house as much!) I recently hosted a ladies brunch where I used my […]
2-Ingredient Homemade Ice Cream (Plus Toppings)
Every summer I think about buying an ice cream maker but then don’t for several reasons. First, do I want another appliance I will only use occasionally that’s taking up cabinet space, and second, do I want to spend money on something that again, I most likely won’t use that often? But homemade ice cream […]
A Beautiful Summer Brunch – A Few Budget-Friendly Tips, Ideas, & Delicious Recipes
Entertaining really can be fun and stress-free, where not only are your guests enjoying themselves but you actually are too. I find that when I plan ahead and keeps lists, everything seems to go smoothly. I also like to keep some aspects simple, and put more of my energy into whatever it is I really want to […]
Easy Oven Baked Spicy Chicken Tacos – $10 or Less Meal
I found this delicious recipe on a friend’s FB page and the tacos looked so good but easy and inexpensive, I just had to try making them. And they were even better than I thought they would be. Becky Hardin, from The Cookie Rookie, is the author of this recipe and she uses Old El Paso […]
Short-Rib Ragu with Bacon & Kale – Less Than $3 Per Person
Ragu is a class of Italian pasta sauces made with at least one kind of meat, veggies and occasionally tomatoes. Simmered for hours until the meat is tender, the end result is a rich and savory sauce that will stick-to-your-ribs…perfect for a cold winter night dinner. I found this recipe in my Rachael Ray every […]
Charred Shishito Peppers – A Delicious & Super Easy “Unusual” Appetizer
My husband and I were in Morristown, New Jersey visiting family this past year. This was the second time for me to be in Morristown and both times were so much fun. The downtown area is quaint but modern, with so many beautiful buildings and churches, tons of shopping options and some of the best restaurants. […]
Could You Have Celiac Disease Or Be Gluten-Sensitive & What’s The Big Deal or Difference?
Earlier this year I had a routine office visit with my rheumatologist where within the first couple of minutes of her saying hello, I just started crying. Now me being me, I apologized for crying as I cried but I just felt so bad physically and mentally, and was just so tired of feeling that way, I […]
Chipotle Chicken & Corn Tostadas – Serves 4 for Less Than $10
These chicken tostadas are simply delicious! The chipotle-lime cream sauce takes them to a whole new level and they are so fresh tasting with lots of different layers of flavor that all work together for one of the best tasting chicken tostadas I’ve ever eaten. Seriously! If you don’t have a grill, you could always bake the […]
Socca – A Delicious Flatbread That’s Also Gluten-Free & Vegan (And SO Easy To Make!)
I had never heard of “socca” which is a gluten-free chickpea flatbread, a lot like a thin pizza, popular in the South of France. The crust itself has a very mild flavor so it’s best when topped with bold-flavored toppings. This is so easy to make, inexpensive (depending on your toppings,) and can be made […]
Chocolate Avocado Truffles – Seriously Delicious, Gluten-Free & Vegan
I saw my niece post this recipe for Chocolate Avocado Truffles last week and my first thought was “What?” Avocado and chocolate? Turned into truffles? That really tasted good? So I immediately asked her if she had actually made them and did they really taste good and she said “yes” so I had to try them. […]
Salt & Vinegar Veggie Chips – Easy To Make, Delicious & Healthy
For a couple of years now I’ve been making homemade chips using potatoes, carrots, kale, or whatever vegetables are in season. Sometimes I make them in the oven and sometimes I make them in the microwave (microwave recipe to follow.) Recently I found this recipe for a salt and vinegar version (from Joy Bauer, MS, […]
Cream Of Broccoli Soup – About A Buck A Bowl & Only 85 Calories Per Cup
A simmering pot of hearty soup can be inexpensive, delicious, filling, nutritious, and a great meal choice for cool evenings. Not to mention the wonderful aroma that wafts through the house as the soup simmers. I personally enjoy cream-based soups, especially in the winter months, but they can be loaded with more calories and fat than you […]
Sausage with Lentils & Kale – $10 or Less Meal (Rich, Hearty, 30-Minutes & Gluten Free)
This dish is so darn good and easy to make. Everything cooks in less than 30 minutes and while the list of ingredients might seem extensive, they are for the most part, things you probably already have on hand. Lentils are rich and satisfying, the kale mixture is full of flavor, and with the sausage […]