Salads can be amazing. They tend to be healthy, feature fresh produce, and come together fairly easily. That said, if your salad consists of iceberg lettuce and a tomato or two, it's time to start thinking outside the box and beyond greens.
Sometimes, you find yourself surrounded by the comfort food of your past and swimming in sentimentality. Other times, you look at your ingredient list and realize your menu has expanded in all of the good ways!
What would you do if your kid decided that dessert needed to be something you could share with the dog? Say no and grab a brownie? Nah — you'd make putting together a special treat an after-school project and then grab the camera when it gets dished up. Or that's what you'd do if you were me!
When you finish a bag of potato chips, hold onto those crumbs. They make an incredible crust for your favorite fish. Welcome to the world of the gluten free fish fry. And if gluten doesn't bother you, you're still going to want to enjoy this fish!
Peanut butter is a great companion to jelly in a sandwich or a wonderful dessert ingredient, but it isn't always considered part of the savory dish team. Change that up with a spicy, crunchy chicken dish that adds an element of spicy-sweet peanut butter sauce to the mix.
Did I mention I enjoy soup and other great comfort food in January? The holidays are in our rear view mirrors and Old Man Winter has us in his clutches. Fight back with lots of wonderful soups, including a creamy parsnip bisque with super crunchy kettle chip croutons!
Sometimes, the nicest desserts are really simple. Imagine a decadent pie that requires a mere five ingredients and is entirely gluten free without requiring special ingredients or techniques. Now stop imagining it and get out your pie plate … it's time to bake!
Next time it's time to make the tried and true krispy treats, pause and consider a rendition that's beautiful to look at and tastes even better. No need to worry! Just because they've grown up, it doesn't mean your kids won't still love them.
Quiche is versatile and delicious. And now, it's really easy to make gluten free. Of course, you could forego a crust, but why miss out when you can make a fantastic cheese-infused crispy hash brown crust the base for this fantastic dish?
A hankering gets a nudge from inspiration and, before I knew it, a new sandwich was born. BLTs might never be the same! Cheddar-jalapeno bread, avocado and a fried egg transform an old favorite into a new favorite!
