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Quinoa Crusted Chicken with Creamy BBQ Sauce

March 2, 2014 by jlpenner 1 Comment

I thought this looked interesting.  I saw a Quinoa Crusted Chicken in the latest Rachael Ray Magazine and thought it sounded interesting. So I took the idea and did my own sweeter take on it. I hope you enjoy my Quinoa Crusted Chicken with Creamy BBQ Sauce.  quinoa is an interesting grain.. I love that it cooks in the same time it takes white rice to cook! FrugalFreebiesandDeals.com Yields 4-6Quinoa Crusted Chicken with Creamy BBQ SauceQuinoa Crusted Chicken with Creamy {Read More}

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Filed Under: Chicken, Dinner Recipes, Gluten Free, Gluten Free Dinners, Recipes

Carrot and Roasted Almond Salad

February 18, 2014 by jlpenner 3 Comments

Carrot and Roasted Almond Salad

I loved Carrot Salad as a child (still do), but looking back I am not really sure that drowning carrots in mayo is the best choice out there.  So I decided to lighten it up a bit and make this Carrot and Roasted Almond Salad. It is going to be spring soon and this is a perfect spring or Easter salad. And just because the Easter bunny brought them goodies your kiddos might be just that much more willing to {Read More}

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Filed Under: Gluten Free, Gluten Free Side Dishes, Recipes, Side Dishes, Vegetable Side Dishes

Oatmeal Cinnamon Raisin Protein Bars

February 13, 2014 by jlpenner 2 Comments

Oatmeal Cinnamon Raisin Protein Bars

I recently shared my Homemade Chocolate Chip Protein Bars with you all, and they are amazing! Since I make these weekly  from my husband I am taking requests from him.  So far we have tried these Oatmeal Cinnamon Raisin, Chocolate Mint, Coconut Pecan, Chocolate Chip, Gingerbread, and a No Bake Chocolate Brownie flavor that is not a protein bar, but make the same way. Seriously, there has not been a bad one in the mix. I hope to sprinkle in {Read More}

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Filed Under: Gluten Free, Gluten Free Snacks, Heathy Snacks, Kid's Snacks, Recipes, Snack Recipes

Homemade Ranch Dressing

February 3, 2014 by jlpenner Leave a Comment

Homemade Ranch Dressing Our family doesn’t eat a lot of prepackaged food.. we do eat them, but when you are on a special diet (we are gluten and dairy free) much of the time you find it’s just easier to make your own. Plus, then you get spoiled.. because it tastes SO much better. This is definitely the case with salad dressing.  We make a lot of homemade balsamic dressing.. which is super easy.  But my husband prefers a creamy {Read More}

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Whipped Cream Hearts

January 30, 2014 by jlpenner Leave a Comment

Whipped Cream Hearts

I saw this adorable idea in the Feb. 2014 edition of Every Day with Rachael Ray and I knew I needed to do a version of my own. I have a recipe for Coconut Whipped Cream for a non-dairy option. So if you don’t eat dairy you definitely want to check that out. I will admit these were a bit harder than I thought to get right. But I have a few tips for you. 1.This is a delicate process. {Read More}

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Filed Under: Dessert Recipes, Gluten Free, Gluten Free Desserts, Gluten Free Snacks, Healthy Dessert Recipes, Heathy Snacks, Kid's Snacks, Paleo Snacks, Recipes, Snack Recipes

Lentil and Sausage Soup

January 16, 2014 by jlpenner 1 Comment

Lentil and Sausage Soup

Some blogger friends and I decided to start our own page called the Slow Cooker Squad and combine it with a Slow Cooker Linky. We would love it if you would join us on Facebook- make sure you like the Slowcooker Squad! This slow cooked Lentil and Sausage Soup was a last minute, easy Sunday dinner recipe.. I didn’t have a lot on hand (end of the month empty fridge!!), so it’s pretty easy. This is also a VERY inexpensive {Read More}

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Filed Under: Dinner Recipes, Dinners with Pork, Gluten Free, Gluten Free Dinners, Recipes, Slowcooking, Soups and Chili

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