Blueberry Lemon Muffins

Blueberry Lemon Muffins

Most mornings, my family eats eggs for breakfast. But every so often, we long for something different. Muffins are always a welcome change to our breakfast menu. This last summer I tried a new gluten-free, paleo-friendly muffin recipe—Blueberry Lemon Muffins. I started with a Lemon Poppy Seed Muffin recipe I found in Make it Paleo by […]

Chicken and Pineapple Kabobs with Jalapeno Mint Marinade

Chicken and Pineapple Kabobs with Jalapeno Mint Marinade

Grilling at my home is a joint effort between my husband and me. Usually, I prep the meat and veggies, and my husband cooks them on the grill. Lately, he’s taken his job at the grill more seriously by watching cooking shows about grilling and studying techniques in cookbooks. And I’m proud say he’s become quite a master at grilling. […]

Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins

Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins

Over the last couple of months, I’ve been exploring the world of gluten-free baking—trying recipes posted by other blogs as well as converting some of my traditional recipes into gluten-free ones. One of my successful conversions was a Chocolate Pumpkin Muffin recipe I first made with whole wheat pastry and all-purpose flours last year and […]

Dairy-Free Chocolate Banana Ice Cream

Dairy-Free Chocolate Banana Ice Cream

One of the highlights of my week is the time I spend with my friend Rachel on Wednesdays after school. At a park near the school, our boys play together while we moms chat and grow closer in our friendship. This last week, Rachel shared a recipe for a healthy dessert she recently created. She’s […]

Gluten-Free Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies

Gluten-Free Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies

I LOVE chocolate chip cookies!  It’s my favorite cookie, for sure.  Over the years, I’ve made batches upon batches of this beloved cookie using a recipe my mom gave me. But recently, I discovered that foods with gluten don’t settle all that well with me.  And so I’ve steered clear of many baked goods, including […]