• Appetizer,  Dinner,  Gluten Free,  Kids,  Lunch,  Recipes,  Salad

    Marinated Steak And Veggie Wraps

    You’re going to love these braised steak wraps. The beef is marinated in an Asian inspired sauce before its braised that really gives the meat such a delicious zing. This recipe is a very fresh and fun lunch, dinner or appetizer option that is low carb and gluten free. I marinated steak cubes (skirt steak, flank, chuck or round steak work well) in flavored rice wine vinegar and low sodium soy sauce with some ginger, garlic and a few dashes of cayenne pepper. The cayenne is optional but a few dashes won’t over power the recipe.  Marinating the meat first helps break down the protein fibers causing a more tender…

  • Appetizer,  Gluten Free,  Kids,  Vegetarian

    Delicious Salads For Summer

    It’s getting warm outside, (finally)! In Washington state where I live, we have already reached 80 degrees a few times this year. It’s an exciting time of year full of delicious seasonal foods. Time to show off your salads, friends! Here are some that really hit the spot for me.  When you’re looking for a tasty, simple and filling dish that is still on the lighter side, this variety of summer goodness will hit the spot. Memorial Day is right around the corner so time to get planning! Summer Melon Salad This is an incredibly cute salad full of sweetness. It is a trio of melons with some crunchy red…

  • Appetizer,  Kids,  Vegetarian

    Five Spice Chicken Hand Pie

    There are beyond numerous options for pizza crust these days with each their own separate health benefits. Whatever pizza crust you’re into, here is an delicious recipe for you that goes beyond the traditional toppings and can work with gluten free crust, egg free crust and almond flour crusts. I have not tested with cauliflower crusts. This recipe has been tested with 120 little ones and the popularity was overwhelming. I came up with this recipe because I wanted to create a dairy free type pizza. Often a good choice for a dairy swap is coconut milk. In this recipe, I used canned coconut milk. Coconut milk has a good…