This week I was invited to a grand opening party at a new Earth Fare location in Charlotte! It is in the Steele Creek area of town. If you’ve never been to an Earth Fare, you should check it out! This is their 7th location in the Charlotte area, and they carry plenty of healthy […]
The Best Gluten Free (Dairy Free Option) Chocolate Chip Cookies with Sea Salt
I’m not trying to brag, but I can make a real good chocolate chip cookie! 😉 I found a recipe years ago, and I have tweaked it slightly, but it is stellar. My friends ask for them, I’ve used them for birthdays, and I’ve even incorporated them into a cake. The cookies are cake-like on […]
Updated: Creamy Butternut Squash Carbonara (Gluten Free and Dairy Free)
In today’s cooking class I am sharing a couple of Fall, Halloween-themed healthy recipes. I decided to go with the color orange, and recipes using squash. Because, even though it may not feel like it in the Carolinas (hello 90 degrees!), it is technically Fall. One of the recipes is an oldie from my blog, […]
Pimento Cheese Deviled Eggs with Crispy Prosciutto
Can you all believe that Easter is almost here already? It still seems like we should have another month or so. But hey, I’m not complaining! Bring on the warm weather! I have Easter on the brain, and wanted to share a full Easter menu for you all. That is coming on Tuesday, but for […]
Dairy Free Cauliflower Mash
Side dishes can get boring and repetitive, quickly. And sometimes we get stuck in a rut and just do the same-old macaroni and cheese or baked sweet potatoes. But this cauliflower mash is always a hit with my boys! It is dairy-free and made with a healthy veggie that your kids will barely notice. Any […]
Classic Risotto with Pan-Roasted Chicken Thighs
I know it’s kind of old school, but I have really been on a risotto kick recently. It started when my brother and I made dinner for my mom’s birthday in January. Then we had friends over for dinner last weekend, and I made risotto to go with our steaks. I had leftover arborio rice […]