Cajun Baked French Fries Recipe adapted from Erin Alderson @ naturallyella.com Cook time: About 40 minutes Ingredients: 4 medium potatoes 4 Tbsp. peanut oil 1 Tbsp. oregano ½ Tbsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. black pepper Sprinkling of salt Sprinklings of Cajun seasoning Sprinkling of fresh herbs (optional) Directions: -Preheat oven to 425 degrees. -In a…
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Does your mother know the foods that you love and the foods that you despise? It seems like ever since I was a child, I was amazed how my mom couldn’t keep it straight. “No, I hate tomatoes!” I’d have to tell her again and again. Before a recent visit to my parents’ house in…
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For the past few years, I would excitedly enter into Trader Joe’s in early Autumn expecting to see their Pumpkin Pancake & Waffle Mix finally on the shelves. To tell you the truth, when I first became a confused gluten free eater, I was worried I would never be able to indulge in this particular…
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Oh my, it has been months since I had me a grilled cheese. Currently, I’m visiting family, and to my surprise there was gluten free bread in the freezer and dairy free cheese in the fridge. Trying to recreate one of my favorite grilled cheeses I created this combination with the materials on hand. Ingredients…
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A warm bowl of oatmeal is an ideal way to start your day during the colder months. For those of you that have gone gluten free, this is a creative but quick breakfast. With a gluten free oatmeal, add your favorite fruits, nuts, spices and sweeteners. At one of my last doctor’s visits, my doctor…
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or “Rasta” Rob’s Jamaican “Curried” Chicken Sometimes life offers us these little gems we went for so long without, and we wonder how we ever got by. When I met my fiancé, he raved about a chicken and curry dish he had at a Jamaican place. Being picky, I was reluctant to try his interpretation…
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All too often, I hear of someone claiming that they are magnesium deficient. My first thought is: “You’re probably right.” Not only does our diet lack magnesium rich foods, but the soil in which our food grows has become depleted itself. So, what do we do? We supplement; but have you ever looked at the…
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