Category Archives: Gluten Free
Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Polenta Lasagna Recipe – Healthy, Unprocessed, Gluten Free
Creamy, rich, warm, soul-soothing casseroles are what I love, I will pass on sugary candy or chocolate in favor of a slice of a beautiful lasagna or enchilada any day. I don’t eat meat or dairy every day, but when I do I want it to be as amazingly delicious as it is still healthy [...]
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Healthy German Chocolate Cake Bites – And A FREE download of Mesa de Vida’s Healthy Entertaining eBook #1!
I mean, these look amazing, right? (Not only will you get this recipe but keep reading to get your FREE download of my first Healthy Entertaining eBook with this recipe, PLUS 4 more amazing, quick and easy recipes to put out at your next event that will make you look like the host(ess) with [...]
Super Fruity Oat ‘n Flax Breakfast Cookies! Gluten Free, Vegan, Easy And Delicious!
If you need to sneak some more fruit and fiber into your diet, or, you need a quick and healthy breakfast on the way out the door, these are perfect! I created this recipe for a friend of mine, Cynarah from Moda & Estilo. We did a shoot yesterday for her blogazine, featuring her [...]
Super Foods Veggie Chili for GFreeAndHappy.com
Holy moly..doesn’t this look GOOD!? Well, let me tell ya…it IS good. I created this recipe for a photo shoot AND because my friend Kathy, from GFreeandHappy.com needed a super foods recipe. Well, pretty much all of my recipes include super foods for your health, but I wanted to get her something absolutely LOADED with [...]
Tips For Perfect Lump-Free Gluten Free Cornstarch Thickened Gravy
Lumps. We don’t need no stinkin’ lumps. Last night I was so excited to be on the live broadcast for the new website gFreeandHappy.com, started by my friend Kathy. We were talking turkey of course, with Thanksgiving being just a couple of days away. Kathy was pointing out some great products to make her [...]
One Of My Favorite Breakfasts…A Healthy Breakfast Sandwich My 6 Year Old Son Can Make. ;)
This is SUCH a delicious way to start the day. Heck, I even have it for lunch and would be all for having it for dinner too! Super easy too, a great balanced meal to throw together in minutes! Print One Of My Favorite Healthy Breakfasts…My 6 Year Old Son Can Make. 
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Chipotle Southwest Ranch Dressing & Dip – Healthy, Gluten Free, All Natural
Pin it! Source: mesadevida.com via Chef Kirsten on Pinterest Love ranch? Then you will love this! A quick and easy Southwestern style version of my Healthified Homemade Ranch dressing. Take veggies for a dip, or take an ordinary salad to the next level! Make a big beautiful salad, top with sauteed corn, chopped [...]
Easy Guacamole Frittata – Quick and Healthy!
This recipe is a brunch item I whipped together in about 10 minutes this morning. It makes a healthy breakfast, brunch, lunch OR dinner, give it a try! Guacamole frittata Serves 3-4, simply add extra eggs and a bit more guacamole to serve more. 2 tsp healthy oil/fat of your choice 6 eggs, beaten [...]
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Creamy Pumpkin Lasagna – Healthified!
Pumpkin recipes…’tis the season! I have a delicious recipe for Creamy Pumpkin Lasagna…healthified of course! Easy and quick, lots of vegetables (besides the pumpkin) to bump up the nutrition, gluten free brown rice noodles (you can use whole wheat noodles if you wish), there is even kale in here…great place to sneak it in! The [...]
Feeding A Crowd? Make My Braised Italian Beef & Pasta!
I made this on Saturday for a gathering of friends and family to celebrate my boyfriend’s birthday. This is one of my go-to meals when I want to serve a lot of people really well, but not slave in the kitchen all day. The beef gets so tender, the flavors are complex and amazing, but [...]
