Category Archives: Breakfast

Bright Green Smoothie

Smoothie is my breakfast food and when I concocted this one it put a smile on my face! So smooth and green and bright and tropical. Bright Green Smoothie 2 bananas 1 cup frozen mango chunks 1 cup frozen pineapple … Continue reading

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Homemade Yogurt in a Crock Pot

I am excited to share my new kitchen creation. Making yogurt has been intriguing to me since I was a child when my mom made homemade yogurt in the oven. I remember the tart clean flavor of the yogurt and … Continue reading

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Huevos Rancheros for One

With Cinco De Mayo around the corner we’re all thinking what kind of new dish can we concoct for the occasion? How about a breakfast dish? This is a colorful, fresh and hearty breakfast that will start your day with … Continue reading

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Banana Pancakes

My nephew in Anchorage was excited about these gluten free, dairy free pancakes last summer. He whipped up a similar recipe and served them. And of course, I so appreciated the gesture. I do miss gluten sometimes…pancakes are one of … Continue reading

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Cranberry Orange Muffins

Cranberry and orange together always remind me of Christmas because my mom made a smashing cranberry orange bread. I found a grain free muffin recipe on Paleo Newbie and adjusted it a bit to my liking of more cranberries and a … Continue reading

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Veggie and Cheese Frittata

If you just can’t imagine taking another bite of turkey and the fixings, here’s a light breakfast option without the meat. A stovetop frittata is a quick, simple and healthy breakfast, brunch or anytime of day meal. It can be served … Continue reading

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Cran-Raisin Pecan Cookies

Being gluten free I always have my eye and ear out for a wheat free baked goods option. The inspiration for this cookie came from the Against All Grain website’s Allergy Friendly Breakfast Cookie. The recipe is changed up quite a … Continue reading

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Strawberries and Cream Cooked Oats

It’s the sweet strawberry time of year and last weekend I had some leftover whipped cream with strawberries from a shortcake dessert. I cooked oatmeal one morning with my usual add of nuts for a heartier breakfast and topped it … Continue reading

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Winter Veggie Omelette

Omelettes provide a protein punch in the morning and I created a tasty one this week. I had brussels sprouts, fresh parsley and mushrooms in the fridge and decided to kick up my usual routine omelet a notch. Omelettes take just … Continue reading

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Zucchini Banana Nut Muffins

From experience, I would say that it’s difficult to find a good solid recipe for gluten free/paleo baked goods. Most I’ve tried have turned out mushy and not good. I recently tried a recipe I adapted from Paleogrubs.com and their Paleo … Continue reading

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