Serves: 2 Ingredients: 8 oz chicken tenders salt, to taste 1-2 Tablespoons olive oil 10 artichoke hearts, canned one, 5 oz bag spinach parsley, to taste oregano, to taste water 1 1/2 cups whole grain pasta 16 oz (2 cups) your favorite tomato sauce Directions: De-vain the chicken tenders and slice them into 1/2 inch strips. Season with salt and set aside. Add olive oil to a stove-top pan and bring to medium-high heat. Add the chicken strips to the preheated pan and cook 2-3 mi

Hi there! So you want to bake deliciously tasting and wonderfully textured bread but you are a bit intimidated by the process of it all? This blog post is going to be your good friend because my recipe for homemade bread is uncomplicated, quick, and one that is sure to impress your loved ones. I have written baking directions for either using your hands + a bowl or an electric stand mixer with the dough hook attachment. There is no need to be overwhelmed by the options, I am

After learning to make your own allergy friendly tortillas that are thin, flaky, and full of flavor, you will be adding them to your recipe collection while saying goodbye to the incomparable store-bought variations. These tortillas make perfect soft taco shells and wraps. You can also get a bit creative by toasting the cooked tortilla until crispy, breaking it into pieces, and using it for nacho chips. Makes: twelve, 8 inch tortillas Ingredients: 2 3/4 cups all purpose flour

Ingredients: 1 cup unbleached all purpose flour 1 Tablespoon sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder a pinch of salt a dash of cream of tartar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 cup water (fill up until about 1/4 inch from the top) fresh carrots, grated 1 Tablespoon raisins (optional) Directions: Add the raisins to lukewarm water and allow them to soak while prepping your pancake batter. Heat a pancake griddle on medium heat. Add all dry ingredients in a

Granola is one of my favorite snacks or additions to meals for some added texture. Although it common to first think of granolas as being something sweet, I was curious as to what a savory granola would taste like and if I was going to be a fan of it. This meant it was time to get a little creative in the kitchen with some of my favorite herbs and spices finding the perfect combinations to try. I toyed with the various cuisines that could inspire my recipe- an Italian flavor,

What a chaotic and unsettling time we are in, friends. Am I right? Local and global news outlets are doing a well enough job of informing all of us about the coronavirus including health statistics, symptoms, panic shopping, national guards...okay, I will stop before we start hyperventilating. In all seriousness, this chapter of life is causing a lot of fear, frustration, unease, anxiety, and negativity to fester. I, too, have been feeling the weight of social distancing and

Overnight oats is a fantastic, easy, and delicious way to have a nutritious breakfast. I've always loved overnight oats and have grown a new appreciation for them as I was enrolled in 7:00 a.m. classes at university. This being said, I needed something quick to grab in the morning when stuck in a hazy dream filled state. Overnight oats is prepared the night before being eaten leaving, placed in the refrigerator to chill and soften overnight, and can be enjoyed both warm or co

Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons allergy free butter substitute 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, washed and chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 2 chicken thighs, de-boned 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup chicken broth 2 cups brussels sprouts, washed, de-stemmed, and halved 2 cups red seedless grapes, washed Directions: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Add the allergy friendly butter substitute, rosemary, salt, black pepper, and garli

Stuffing is a classic comfort food side dish and it is rare that we come across a Thanksgiving table without one of its many varieties. After exploring the many different flavor combinations and cooking methods that can be used to prepare stuffing, I developed a simple yet incredibly flavorful stove top stuffing recipe that is sure to impress this holiday season. This stuffing is best served warm after cooking, however, it stores very well in the refrigerator up to three days

The crisp morning air of Autumn. The light scratching sound of fallen leaves rolling over the porch. The lingering scent of the candles burned from the night before. The desire for a comforting breakfast on the forefront of your mind. The flavor combination of apple and cinnamon has always been one to satisfy my appetite and my hunger on cool fall mornings. This recipe has converted most of my friends to oatmeal lovers and keep them coming back for more flavor combinations to

When asked to describe my perfect Autumn day, it would start by waking up mid-morning and making my way into the kitchen to warm up a soothing cup of tea. I would turn on my Autumn playlist to dance to - not very well might I add...but I try - while cooking a sweet weekend brunch. This type of morning is a rarity as I am in full swing of my senior year in college, however, when I am lucky enough to enjoy this extra time, I certainly make the most of it. One of my all time fav

Serves: 1 person Ingredients: 1 cup chicken broth (I use Pacific) 1/2 cup whole grain rolled oats 1/8 teaspoon sea salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground parsley 1/2 cup grape tomatoes 1 handful fresh spinach 1 Tablespoon sea salt pumpkin seeds (I use SuperSeedz) Directions: Wash the tomatoes and slice in half. Wash the spinach. Set aside. Add the chicken broth, oats, sea salt, pepper, and parsley to a small pot. Stir together to incorporate all ingredients. Bring

Serves: 5 crepes Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups halved grape tomatoes 2 1/2 cups of shredded broccoli, carrots, and red cabbage (I use Mann's) 2 Tablespoons water to steam pinch of sea salt Eggless Omelette Batter: 1/2 cup whole grain wheat flour 1/4 teaspoon baking powder pinch of cream of tartar pinch of sea salt pinch of black pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground parsley 3/4 cup water fresh parsley to garnish Directions: Wash the tomatoes and slice in half. Set aside. Add the veggie slaw,

Serves: 2 people Ingredients: 1 cup grape tomatoes 1 large green bell pepper 2 Idaho potatoes 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon ground parsley fresh parsley to garnish Directions: Wash the tomatoes and slice in half. Wash the bell pepper and cut into 1/2 inch cubes. Set aside. Wash the potatoes and cut into 1/2 inch cubes. Add to a bowl with the salt, black pepper, paprika, and ground parsley. Pour in the

There is something comforting about biting into a fresh baked oatmeal cookie. I feel a sense of nostalgia remembering the times I would bake with my grandmothers in their kitchens. In our Italian homes, every recipe was baked with care, love, and joy making them taste just that much sweeter. I remember being a little girl when, together, my grandmothers and I would sit down with a cup of tea and oatmeal cookies bonding over laughs as well as priceless storytelling. These drea

My Allergy Friendly Trusty White Bread recipe makes the most fantastic loaves with a light and fluffy, soft center encased in a golden crust. I have expressed my opinions on breads sold in supermarkets that contain highly processed ingredients and how challenging it can be for a person with food allergies to find a nutritious bread that is also safe. This is the reason I bake my own bread! I also enjoy the entire process and get incredibly excited when I watch my little dough

As food allergy awareness week comes to a close, I want to share a very special post with all of you. I teamed up with influential food allergy bloggers who advocate for the allergy community to allow you an inside look into the lives of a person with food allergies. It is easy to feel as if you are the only person experiencing certain emotions or situations. It can seem as though everyone else has their lives perfectly aligned and has their food allergies under control, espe

It is easy to slip into a period of feeling down and a bit sorry for yourself thinking "Why did I have to be the one diagnosed with food allergies? It's not fair that I have to worry about anaphylaxis and cross contact all the time. I am exhausted right now and the last thing I want to do is read an ingredient label...other people don't need to check their ingredient labels before making breakfast"; at least, for me, it is. During this time, it is also all too effortless to f

☓ BLUEBERRY BANANA BREAD ☓ One of my favorite things as a food blogger is to challenge myself to create delicious meals and sweets with whatever I have in the house. It is so often that we feel the need to have every food in the house "just in case" instead of utilizing what we currently have. With a couple of super ripe bananas in my fruit bowl and fresh blueberries in the refrigerator, I decided to bake something sweet for a midweek pick me up. I whipped up my favorite al

Have You heard? Starbucks introduced the Serious Strawberry Frappuccino to their menu in Summer 2018 and this layered beverage is all the rage this Valentine's Day. Naturally, this icy frap contains more ingredients than I want to count and contains more than one type of milk product. Strawberry puree is swirled into their strawberries and crème frappuccino base and topped with vanilla whipped cream. This drink looks too delicious to miss out on which brings me to this recipe