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Recipes to make fabulous dishes you can be proud to serve, and feel great knowing they're gluten free and made from scratch.
Many recipes also have dairy free and grain free options so you'll be able to find recipes that are perfect for your family.
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Shrimp salad on a bed of lettuce
Author: Thora Toft      September 16, 2020
Categories: Salads     Categories: Main Dishes - Seafood    

A creamy salad that can be served on croissants or fresh bread, or on a bed of crisp lettuce. This is seasoned with either dill or Old Bay seasoning. Each is quite different, so try both and see which you like best.

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Fresh egg salad on a bed of lettuce
Author: Thora Toft      September 8, 2020
Categories: Salads    

A classic all time family favorite for lunch time. This easy to make egg salad goes nice on fresh gluten free bread or served on top of a fresh veggie salad.

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Fresh guacamole with chips on the side
Author: Thora Toft      August 30, 2020
Categories: Snacks    

A tangy fresh guacamole that's great served with tortilla chips and goes great with a Mexican themed dinner or Homemade Chili.

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Italian dressing in a small pitcher
Author: Thora Toft      August 25, 2020
Categories: Salad Dressing    

A tangy and creamy Italian dressing that's very versatile. You can make it with mayo or Greek yogurt and with premade Italian seasoning or single herbs.

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Tuna salad with tomatoes and basil
Author: Thora Toft      August 19, 2020
Categories: Salads     Categories: Main Dishes - Fish    

This is an easy salad to make when you're in a rush, and works great on a bed of lettuce, or used to make sandwiches.

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Italian seasoning in a small bowl with a spoon
Author: Thora Toft      August 12, 2020
Categories: Condiments - Spice Mixes    

This popular spice mix is easy to make and super versatile. Making it yourself saves money too!

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Honey mustard dressing in a small jug next to a veggie salad
Author: Thora Toft      July 21, 2020
Categories: Salad Dressing    

A sweet and tangy dressing that's easy to make and works great on salads and fresh veggies.

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Tomato cucumber salad with red onions in a bowl
Author: Thora Toft      July 14, 2020
Categories: Salads    

An easy to make fresh salad with a tangy vinaigrette dressing that's great with any summer meal such as barbecued steaks or chicken.

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Bowl of chili con carne sprinkled with grated mozzarella and sliced green onions
Author: Thora Toft      July 7, 2020
Categories: Main Dishes - Beef    

Delicious tomato bean chili that's truly a North American family favorite. It can be made with fresh or canned tomatoes. Serve it with fresh bread or Cheese buns, or even corn bread, and sprinkled with grated Mozzarella or Cheddar and some diced...

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Hamburger, tomato and cheese skillet dinner on a plate
Author: Thora Toft      March 3, 2020
Categories: Main Dishes - Beef    

An easy to make hamburger skillet dish loaded with tomato sauce and cheese. Serve it by itself or use it to top rice or pasta for a quick meal everyone will love.

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Chicken salad on a bed of lettuce on a plate
Author: Thora Toft      Feb 24, 2020
Categories: Salads     Main Dishes - Chicken    

A truly classic salad or sandwich filling that's perfect for using up leftover chicken. Make it ahead of time for a quick lunch time meal.

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Roast beef with carrots and potatoes on a platter
Author: Thora Toft      February 17, 2020
Categories: Main Dishes - Beef    

This marinade is great for lean, less expensive cuts of meat, that normally would be tough and turns it into something truly special! Marinating the roast tenderizes the meat and imparts juiciness and flavor into beef roasts.

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Roasted squash garnished with toasted squash seeds
Author: Thora Toft      February 10, 2020
Categories: Side Dishes    

Roasting brings out the rich flavors of squash. This recipe adds a twist by adding honey or maple syrup to make a delicious and rustic veggie dish with a hint of sweetness.

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Boneless Pork Roast with a herb stuffing on a platter
Author: Thora Toft      February 3, 2020
Categories: Main Dishes – Pork    

A flavorful pork roast stuffed with fresh herbs that's easy to make and will really impress your dinner guests. Leftovers are great for your family's lunch.

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Strawberry cheesecake cookies on a platter
Author: Thora Toft      January 20, 2020
Categories: Sweets - Cookies    

Little bite size gluten free strawberry cheesecake bites that are a simple yet elegant way to serve up a classic flavor combo. These cookies can be rolled in shredded coconut, toasted coconut or toasted almonds.

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A small bowl of cucumber and onion refrigerator pickles
Author: Thora Toft      January 13, 2020
Categories: Side Dishes    

These delicious and easy to make refrigerator pickles are a great way to enjoy homemade pickles without the hassle of canning. They're ready in 2 hours, and will keep in the fridge for up to 2 months.

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Pizza slices on a cutting board
Author: Thora Toft      January 6, 2020
Categories: Main Dishes   •   Snacks    

A delicious yuca and cheese pizza crust that's grain and gluten free, along with a quick pizza sauce. The crust is not dry and won't crumble when cooked, and is midway between a thin and crispy crust and a thick and chewy one.

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No bake cream cheese cookies with various coatings on a platter
Author: Thora Toft      December 30, 2019
Categories: Sweets - Cookies    

These delicious no bake cream cheese cookies are loaded with coconut and have a hint of lime. You can adjust it easily to use 1/2 coconut and 1/2 almond meal, for a lovely nutty flavor.

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Scrambled egg cup muffins on a plate
Author: Thora Toft      December 17, 2019
Categories: Breakfast    

Delicious scrambled eggs and cheese baked in muffin pans and filled with your favorite ingredient combo - ham and tomato; sausage and red peppers; broccoli and tomatoes; etc.

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Stuffed peppers with a spicy ground beef filling and topped with melted cheese
Author: Thora Toft      December 10, 2019
Categories: Main Dishes - Beef    

Bright red, yellow and green bell peppers stuffed with a spicy and cheesy ground beef filling. These stuffed peppers don't have rice added, so they're great for those not wanting the added carbs or grains.

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Coconut shrimp on a platter with honey mustard sauce in a small bowl
Author: Thora Toft      December 2, 2019
Categories: Appetizers  •  Main Dishes - Seafood    

Crunchie coconut crusted shrimp that makes a great appetizer or as the main dish for dinner. Serve with a delicious and easy honey mustard sauce that everyone will love.

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Sliced roast beef with pearl onions and rosemary sprigs
Author: Thora Toft      November 25, 2019
Categories: Main Dishes - Beef    

Oven roasted beef smothered in a delicious aromatic herb and garlic butter crust. This gluten free recipe is so easy to make and will be a huge hit with your family and guests.

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Leek soup in a bowl garnished with parsley
Author: Thora Toft      November 18, 2019
Categories: Soup    

A delicious leek soup using both the green and white parts of the leek, that has no cream or potatoes. The green leaves bring out a flavor reminiscent of pea soup. This is a lighter soup that will make a lovely starter to your lunch or dinner.

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Crustless pumpkin pie drizzled with thick cream on a plate
Author: Thora Toft      November 11, 2019
Categories: Sweets - Cakes and Pies  •  Sweets - Pudding    

A delicious pumpkin pie dessert made with or without a crust, that can be made with fresh or canned pumpkin. Serve it with thick cream, whipped cream or ice cream. Perfect for any dinner party feast.

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Fried Patacones on a wooden platter with a dish of garlic and lime mayo dip
Author: Thora Toft      November 4, 2019
Categories: Side Dishes     Snacks    

Patacones are pan fried green plantains and are a great alternative to potatoes. They're served with a tangy Garlic and Lime Mayo Dip which pairs really well with the Patacones.

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Beef liver and onions with pan fried potatoes and broccoli
Author: Thora Toft      October 28, 2019
Categories: Main Dishes - Beef    

Liver is wonderfully tender and the onions are the perfect delicious addition.

Liver and onions has made a comeback as a different kind of meat to eat. The recent interest in Nose to Tail eating in the Keto community has sparked a renewed...

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Creamy coleslaw in a bowl with a green onion garnish
Author: Thora Toft      October 14, 2019
Categories: Salads    

Creamy coleslaw with a delicious mayonnaise and mustard dressing. This is a classic salad recipe that's been popular for decades, and will be a hit with the whole family.

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Pan fried fish with a savory spice rub with steamed broccoli and limes
Author: Thora Toft      October 7, 2019
Categories: Main Dishes - Fish    

A delicious pan seared cod, tilapia or other firm white fish, that's quick seared with a blend of savory spices. The spice blend is a great way to add a nice punch of flavor to milder tasting fish.

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Maple glazed pork chops on a plate garnished with a celery sprig
Author: Thora Toft      September 30, 2019
Categories: Main Dishes - Pork    

Delicious pan fried pork chops glazed with a maple sauce, and loaded with fresh apples and fried onions. This main dish pork recipe is moist and tender and the whole family will love them.

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Honey lime glazed chicken with a radish salad
Author: Thora Toft      September 23, 2019
Categories: Main Dishes - Chicken    

Pan fried chicken with a honey and lime or lemon glaze. This delicious gluten free seared chicken is tender and juicy and is perfect served with steamed veggies and rice.

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Swiss steak served with mashed potatoes and carrots
Author: Thora Toft      September 16, 2019
Categories: Main Dishes - Beef    

This classic dish is a great way to create a tender beef dish using less expensive cuts of beef. It's slow cooked on the stove with tomatoes and onions. If you can tenderize the beef with a meat mallet, knife or Jaccuard it will be even more tender.

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Beef stew with carrots and peas in a bowl
Author: Thora Toft      September 8, 2019
Categories: Main Dishes - Beef    

A tomato rich beef stew, made with fresh tomatoes, peas and carrots. This delicious stew is great served with mashed potatoes and a fresh green salad, for a tasty meal the whole family will enjoy.

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Fresh carrot and apple salad in a bowl
Author: Thora Toft      September 2, 2019
Categories: Salads    

A delicious grated carrot and apple salad, tossed with a honey mustard dressing. You can optionally add some raisins and nuts, to make it suit your family's tastes.

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Smoothie made with dragon fruit, bananas and mango, garnished with seeds, dried cranberries and shredded chocolate
Author: Thora Toft      August 12, 2019
Categories: Breakfast  •  Smoothies    

A tasty sweet smoothie recipe made with dragon fruit, mangos and bananas. Serve over ice or as a smoothie bowl, and garnish with seeds and dried fruit.

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Raspberry sauce in a bowl with some fresh raspberries next to it
Author: Thora Toft      July 15, 2019      Updated February 19, 2020
Categories: Breakfast  •  Sweets - Sauces    

This tangy sauce is great used as syrum on pancakes, plain Greek yogurt, ice cream or even on cheesecake. It's a great replacement for store bought jam, too.

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Stack of grain free and gluten free pancakes with butter and pancake syrup
Author: Thora Toft      July 8, 2019
Categories: Bread  •  Breakfast    

These pancakes are gluten and grain free, yet still have a texture that you expect in a pancake. Serve with your favorite pancake syrup, or use jam or fruit syrup.

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Baked macaroni and cheese on a plate garnished with parsley
Author: Thora Toft      July 1, 2019
Categories: Side Dishes    

This macaroni and cheese side dish is loaded with creamy mozzarella and cheddar cheese and is baked to a golden brown. This is what mac and cheese is supposed to be! And it can be made using gluten or grain free macaroni.

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Manhattan tomato based clam chowder in a bowl garnished with parsley
Author: Thora Toft      June 23, 2019
Categories: Soup    

This tomato based clam chowder is chock full of clams and tangy tomatoes. Serve with a salad for a nice light meal or as a starter for a seafood dinner.

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Plate with mushroom meatballs garnished with multi colored sweet peppers
Author: Thora Toft      Jun 17, 2019
Categories: Main Dishes - Beef    

These tasty mushroom meatballs are rich and creamy, and loaded with fresh mushrooms. They're perfect served with some pan fried potatoes and a salad for a delicious meal.

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Beef soup in a bowl garnished with parsley
Author: Thora Toft      Jun 2, 2019
Categories: Soup    

Homemade soup is a delicious way to add nourishment to your family's meals. It's a great way to use up leftover meat that the whole family will love.

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Baked chicken basted with fresh salsa on a wooden cutting board
Author: Thora Toft      May 26, 2019
Categories: Main Dishes - Chicken    

This is an easy way to add some pizazz to your dinner, that the whole family will love. It can be made with homemade or jarred salsa, so can easily fit your own personal lifestyle.

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Meatballs with cherry tomato sauce on a plate garnished with sweet peppers and celery leaves
Author: Thora Toft      May 19, 2019
Categories: Main Dishes - Beef    

These juicy meatballs are loaded with flavor, and are topped with a tasty tomato sauce. Serve with some rice and a green salad for a tasty complete meal.

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Cheese buns on a plate next to a small dish of butter
Author: Thora Toft      May 12, 2019
Categories: Bread  •  Breakfast    

These gluten and grain free cheese buns are chewy and delicious. They're an excellent replacement for dinner buns or biscuits, and are best served warm.

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Beef broth in a small bowl next to sliced onions and carrots and garnished with parsley
Author: Thora Toft      May 5, 2019
Categories: Soup    

Homemade beef stock / beef broth is a very healthy and inexpensive way to add flavor and gut healing to your every day diet. It's so much tastier and packed with much more nutrients than store bought.

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Slices of banana bread with raisins on a plate, with a small dish of butter next to it
Author: Thora Toft      April 29, 2019
Categories: Bread  •  Breakfast  •  Sweets - Cakes and Pies    

This makes a rustic gluten free or grain free banana bread. It's hearty and delicious served warm with butter. It's versatile and can be made with any type of gluten or grain free flour, or flour mix.

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Blueberry and kiwi smoothie in a glass on a table next to a green bush, garnished with lime
Author: Thora Toft      April 21, 2019
Categories: Breakfast  •  Smoothies    

A refreshing kiwi and blueberry smoothie that's light and not too filling. Goes great with a light lunch on a hot summer day. Makes a great replacement for sodas.

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Roast chicken with roasted carrots and potatoes on a plate
Author: Thora Toft      April 14, 2019
Categories: Main Dishes - Chicken    

This tasty roast chicken dinner is cooked all in one pan, and can be adjusted to the size of your family. The potatoes and carrots are delicious and have a lovely rustic flavor when roasted alongside the chicken.

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Freshly made salsa in a bowl next to a variety of different types of potato chips
Author: Thora Toft      April 8, 2019
Categories: Condiments - Sauces    

This tasty fresh salsa is easy to make in a blender, and goes great with chips, nachos, tortillas or used to cover veggies or oven baked meats.

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New York style baked cheesecake on a plate, next to a small bowl of Mango Sauce, sprinkled with orange and lime zest
Author: Thora Toft      March 24, 2019
Categories: Sweets - Cakes and Pies    

This New York style cheesecake is baked to a golden brown, and is ultra rich and creamy. Top it with fresh Mango Sauce or your favorite fruit sauce for a decadent rich dessert. Made with cream cheese and just a hint of lemon and orange zest, makes...

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Roasted sweet potatoes with onions and red pepper in a baking dish
Author: Thora Toft      March 4, 2019
Categories: Side Dishes    

These roasted sweet potatoes are a great change of pace from regular potatoes. Roasting them gives a lovely rustic taste that goes well with roast beef or roast chicken.

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Sweet potato stackers on a plate sprinkled with Parmesan cheese and a sprig of fresh rosemary
Author: Thora Toft      February 22, 2019
Categories: Side Dishes    

These stackers are a fantastic way to add a new side dish to your meals. A little bit of cheese packs a powerful punch of flavor.

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Mango sauce in a little dish sprinkled with fresh lime zest
Author: Thora Toft      February 19, 2019
Categories: Breakfast  •  Sweets - Sauces    

This sauce is great on plain ice cream, plain Greek yogurt or even homemade cheesecake. Since mangos are naturally sweet, adding some sugar is optional.

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Apple Crisp on a plate with toasted almonds and sprinkled with orange zest
Author: Thora Toft      February 12, 2019      Updated March 30, 2019
Categories: Sweets - Pudding    

This apple crisp is sweet and delicious and can be made gluten free or grain free by using different flour. This dessert is a great way to get that old fashioned home cooked taste and you'll never know it's gluten free.

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Homemade French Fries on a wooden board next to a small dish of ketchup
Author: Thora Toft      January 21, 2019
Categories: Side Dishes  •  Snacks - Chips    

These homemade French Fries are delicious and have much more flavor than any store bought fry. The secret is "double" frying, which ensures a nice crisp fry. When you use a Real oil, these can be eaten as part of a healthy diet - just...

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Cut of marinated beef steak with rosemary and cubed potatoes on a cutting board
Author: Thora Toft      January 13, 2019
Categories: Main Dishes - Beef    

Rosemary sprigs and garlic cloves "scent" the beef instead of overwhelming it with this marinade. Try this in place of some "shaker" beef spice mixes. It gives a hint of lovely flavor to beef.

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Ginger squash soup in a bowl with a sprig of parsley and fresh ground pepper.
Author: Thora Toft      January 8, 2019
Categories: Soup    

This soup is creamy and delicious. You can use any type of squash that you like, such as acorn or butternut. This makes a nice light meal with a salad for dinner or lunch.

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Chicken soup in a bowl next to fresh carrots and onions, and garnished with parsley
Author: Thora Toft      January 1, 2019      Updated March 16, 2020
Categories: Soup    

This traditional and simple soup is delicious and is perfect to serve as a meal with a salad, or serve a small bowl as a side dish with your main meal. It's versatile and you can use different veggies depending on what you like and what you have on...

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Quinoa with broccoli and black beans
Author: Thora Toft      August 9, 2018
Categories: Side Dishes    

Quinoa is a great change of pace from plain boiled potatoes. The broccoli and black beans add a nice twist, and the lime adds a tart tang to this delicious side dish. Adding some variety to the foods you eat can maximize the nutrition your body...

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Roasted pumpkin seeds with sprinkled salt and spices
Author: Thora Toft      July 12, 2018
Categories: Snacks - Nuts and Seeds    

These roasted pumpkin seed treats are tasty and crunchie. These will become the latest family favorite, and can be made any time you cook a pumpkin or a squash. Even kids will love these crunchie treats.

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Homemade date sugar in a small bowl
Author: Thora Toft      June 24, 2018
Categories: Sweeteners    

Date sugar is actually just roasted or dehydrated and ground dates. Since it's a whole food, and contains much more than just sugar, such as the original fiber, it does not dissolve. This makes it suitable when a recipe does not require the sugar to...

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Mushroom risotto on a plate with fresh grated parmesan cheese
Author: Thora Toft      June 16, 2018      Updated August 6, 2018
Categories: Side Dishes    

This gluten free risotto is perfect for mushroom lovers, as it has a lot of mushrooms. It's rich and creamy and makes a perfect side dish for grilled meats or roast chicken.

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Chicken stock in a clear glass bowl with carrots and onions
Author: Thora Toft      June 16, 2018      Updated August 5, 2018
Categories: Soup    

This is a delicious and easy basic chicken stock, that you can use for many recipes that call for stock or broth. It takes no more than 10 minutes to prepare, and you can cook it anywhere from 1 hour to 12 hours.

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Raspberry dressing in a little dish next to a fruit salad
Author: Thora Toft      April 15, 2018      Updated July 9, 2018
Categories: Salad Dressing

This is a gluten free rosy salad dressing made with fresh raspberries. It's great on a mixed greens salad, or on a fruit salad that also contains some extra raspberries.

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Deep fried fish on an antique silver plate with sliced grape tomaotes
Author: Thora Toft      October 30, 2017
Categories: Main Dishes - Fish    

This is a nice gluten free battered fish. It's made with rice flour instead of wheat flour. Serve it with a simple homemade Tartar Sauce and homemade fries, and you'll never know you're eating a limited diet!

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Tartar sauce in a bowl with sliced limes
Author: Thora Toft      October 30, 2017      Updated July 2, 2018
Categories: Condiments - Sauces    

This is a very easy and quick tartar sauce that can be made as needed, instead of making a larger batch that may not get eaten if you don't use it very often.

Commercially prepared Tartar Sauce is loaded with a number of ingredients that can cause...

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Coconut and nut squares, one that's plain, one that's topped with chocolate
Author: Thora Toft      September 6, 2017      Updated August 19, 2019
Categories: Sweets and Desserts    

These versatile gluten free coconut and nut bars are made with honey. They can be customized with chocolate or seeds of your choice. These are a great treat when you're reducing the amount of flour you want to eat.

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6 varieties of no bake chocolate cookie balls
Author: Thora Toft      August 11, 2017      Updated August 6, 2019
Categories: Sweets - Cookies    

These chocolaty balls are naturally sweet, with a bit of spice. These are easy to make and don't even require baking. You can really turn up the decadence by dusting them in one or more coatings, such as shredded coconut, or even "mock"...

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Coconut macaroon cookies on a plate
Author: Thora Toft      August 6, 2017      Updated March 17, 2019
Categories: Sweets - Cookies    

Many store bought macaroons are often overwhelmingly sweet. These homemade cookies are much less sweet. There is some honey used as a binder and a sweetener, but much less than store bought.

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Herb sprinkle made from fresh herbs on a plate next to steamed veggies
Author: Thora Toft      July 30, 2017      Updated December 30, 2018
Categories: Condiments - Spice Mixes    

This is a nice way to liven up steamed, roasted, or basic stir fried vegetables. When you're not used to having simple vegetables, or you're trying to eat more veggies, this gives a lot more flavor, and can make it much easier to add a lot more...

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Citrus iced tea in a glass with ice
Author: Thora Toft      April 22, 2017
Categories: Beverages    

This is a delicious and refreshing homemade iced tea. It uses stevia which is such a great sugar replacement.

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Lemonade in a glass next to lemons and limes
Author: Thora Toft      April 22, 2017
Categories: Beverages    

This is one of the simplest drinks to make. For those new to stevia, lemon is a good mask to the slightly different flavor of stevia. Since stevia is not actually a sugar, it registers a bit different on the tongue. Give yourself at least a couple...

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Almond breaded zucchini rounds on a plate
Author: Thora Toft      April 18, 2017      Updated December 31, 2018
Categories: Appetizers    

When you're new to reducing grains, yet still want to have some of the textures that grains offer, coating things with almond flour can be a great alternative. They also have their own inherent lovely nutty flavor. Almonds give a nice crunch factor...

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Cantaloupe smoothie in a glass with a lime garnish
Author: Thora Toft      April 16, 2017      Updated January 27, 2019
Categories: Beverages  •  Breakfast  •  Smoothies    

This is a nice light tasting smoothie. It makes a nice first smoothie for those not used to the thickness of some smoothies, as this one is more liquidy.

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Blackberry smoothie topped with frozen blackberries and seeds
Author: Thora Toft      April 15, 2017      Updated August 20, 2019
Categories: Breakfast  •  Smoothies    

This can be served thicker, in a bowl, and when made with a banana, will be a nice pudding texture. Or, it can be prepared thinner, to be drinkable, by adding coconut water or milk, or your favorite nut milk, and skipping the banana.

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Fresh blueberry and coconut smoothie in a glass garnished with blueberries, shredded coconut and fresh stevia leaves
Author: Thora Toft      April 13, 2017      Updated March 29, 2019
Categories: Breakfast  •  Smoothies    

This vibrant smoothie tastes ultra rich and luxurious. The fresh blueberries are super healthy. If you use both coconut milk and shredded coconut, it gives a lovely tropical taste to a very simple to make smoothie.

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Strawberry, blackberry and peach fruit smoothie in a tall glass with a fresh strawberry and blackberry garnish
Author: Thora Toft      April 13, 2017      Updated December 1, 2018
Categories: Breakfast  •  Smoothies    

Homemade smoothies are a delicious and nutritious way to add more fruits and veggies to your diet. Smoothies leave in all the fiber, which is sometimes needed when you cut out breads.

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Homemade lard and a bowl of cracklins
Author: Thora Toft      April 11, 2017      Updated - August 4, 2020
Categories: Fats & Oils    

Lard is a natural fat that is terrific for baking, cooking and deep frying. When you make it yourself, it becomes a whole food, which commercially made lard is not. When cooking food, saturated fats make the best choice. They are heat stable, and...

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Whole grain dijon mustard in a wooden bowl
Author: Thora Toft      April 8, 2017
Categories: Condiments - Sauces    

Whole grain Dijon mustard is a popular condiment with an old world taste and feel. Make your own at home to add a natural and delicious treat to your meals. This recipe tastes awesome and is so easy to make.

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Yellow mustard on a spoon next to small piles of turmeric and mustard powder
Author: Thora Toft      April 7, 2017
Categories: Condiments - Sauces    

This is a basic recipe that can be made on demand. You can experiment with some different herbs and spices to make some different versions. Vinegar and lemon juice will also add a lovely tanginess. You can control the ingredients to ensure it's...

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Dijon mustard in a small wooden bowl on a platter with sausage medallions
Author: Thora Toft      April 4, 2017
Categories: Condiments - Sauces    

Dijon mustard is a very popular condiment. Making your own at home is a great way to add a delicious, all natural version to your meal planning. This recipe tastes great and is easy to make.

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Jar of homemade fruit salad dressing beside some fruit
Author: Thora Toft      April 2, 2017      Updated June 9, 2019
Categories: Breakfast  •  Salad Dressing    

This tangy dressing can be used on fruit salad, or even on a mixed vegetable salad for something different. Add Tamari and you instantly have an Oriental dressing for salads. Add sesame seeds to complete the salad.

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Shake and serve simple salad dressing in a glass jar next to a veggie plate
Author: Thora Toft      April 2, 2017      Updated December 2, 2018
Categories: Salad Dressing    

This is super simple for a first try at making salad dressing. You can customize it to your own taste by adding some fresh herbs, such as thyme, or some other herb that you like the flavor and aroma of. Try some different oils, and different...

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The spices for ff seasoning in little piles on a cutting board
Author: Thora Toft      March 29, 2017      Updated February 11, 2020
Categories: Condiments - Spice Mixes    

This homemade spice mix will easily liven up homemade potato chips or fries, and will make you a hit at any party or dinner table. This seasoning goes great on burgers, steamed or pan fried veggies, chicken, fish and even popcorn!

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Popcorn in a bowl with a cinnamon topping
Author: Thora Toft      March 29, 2017      Updated June 28, 2018
Categories: Condiments - Spice Mixes     Snacks - Popcorn    

This made from scratch popcorn seasoning gives a delicious hint of sweetness to fresh popped popcorn or even to potato chips. It's made with date sugar instead of highly processed white sugar. Date sugar is actually just roasted, ground dates,

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Blackberry sorbet garnished with blueberries and starfruit
Author: Thora Toft      March 27, 2017      Updated January 27, 2020
Categories: Sweets - Ice Cream - Non Dairy    

This is a super simple recipe to make. There are a couple ways to make it. You can make this with the consistency of soft ice cream or a stiffer hard ice cream texture. Try them both, and see what texture you like best.

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Vanilla ice cream in a dish topped with frozen blueberries
Author: Thora Toft      March 26, 2017      Updated July 26, 2019
Categories: Sweets - Ice Cream - Dairy    

Homemade ice cream sweetened with Stevia. When you still want some sweet treats, and are limiting your sugar, Stevia is a great alternative. This uses an ice cream maker.

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Vanilla ice cream in a bowl topped with fresh strawberries
Author: Thora Toft      March 26, 2017      Updated July 27, 2019
Categories: Sweets - Ice Cream - Dairy    

If you're an ice cream lover, an ice cream maker is an amazing way to liven up your "sweet tooth" but still eat whole food. This version of homemade ice cream will be the easiest ice cream you could ever make!

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Potato chips on a wooden board, sprinkled with coarse salt and freshly ground pepper, next to a bowl of chip dip
Author: Thora Toft      March 25, 2017      Updated March 10, 2019
Categories: Snacks - Chips    

These are easier to make than you'd think, and makes a much better version than you'd find in the store. When using a Real oil, they become a healthy part of a diet. You can season them simply with some sea salt, or kick it up with some fresh,...

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Nut butter and banana pudding in a simple bowl, topped with large grated chocolate chunks
Author: Thora Toft      March 24, 2017      Updated July 3, 2018
Categories: Sweets - Pudding    

This scrumptious pudding is quick to make and can be a healthy sweet treat that you don't have to feel bad about. If you’re a chocoholic you can add some unsweetened cocoa powder and you’ll have a tasty chocolate banana pudding.

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Chocolate mousse in a dish, topped with mint leaves and strawberries
Author: Thora Toft      March 17, 2017      Updated July 6, 2018
Categories: Sweets - Pudding    

This amazing and healthy chocolate mousse is made with a base using avocados. If you've never had anything like this, this might sound really weird. But avocados have the perfect texture. They are living, fresh food, loaded with nutrients and...

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Baked potato chips on a plate
Author: Thora Toft      February 23, 2017      Updated October 4, 2018
Categories: Snacks - Chips     Side Dishes    

This is a very easy recipe for absolutely delicious do it yourself potato chips, french fries, and wedges. Choose a "Real Food" oil, such as organic, cold pressed coconut oil, homemade lard, butter or another meat fat of your choice. Avoid other...

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Ranch dressing in a bowl beside cherry tomatoes
Author: Thora Toft      February 18, 2017      Updated March 10, 2020
Categories: Salad Dressing    

When made with fresh herbs, good oils, and quality ingredients, this dressing becomes a good source of nutrition. When a higher intake of veggies is new to you, this can really help you eat a lot more of them. Though this has a few more ingredients,...

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Fresh Cobb Salad on a plate, laid out in small rows
Author: Thora Toft      January 17, 2017      Updated July 22, 2019
Categories: Salads    

This traditional salad in it's original form is extremely close to being gluten free and real without many changes. Add a bit more chicken, and make it a full meal all by itself.

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Fresh mayonnaise in a small glass bowl
Author: Thora Toft      January 10, 2017      Updated October 20, 2019
Categories: Condiments - Sauces    

The key to keeping mayonnaise a whole food is simple ingredients. When made with the "new" good oils, such as coconut, olive, nut and seed oils, and even fresh meat fats, this can actually be healthy, and you won't need to ration it. With practice,...

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Freshly prepared homemade all purpose seasoning in a small bowl
Author: Thora Toft      January 3, 2017      Updated January 14, 2019
Categories: Condiments - Spice Mixes    

Having a homemade replacement for store bought seasoning salt is a great addition to your gluten free, whole food pantry. It's versatile and gives a nice kick to your meals.

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