Hot and Spicy Oven Roasted Salsa

I normally tell you to leave out the peppers if you don't like spicy food. This time is an exception. Put the peppers in, and take a chance on a little pain! It's so worth it! This oven roasted salsa is great on meats, veggies, corn, even for dipping bread or chips. It has a …

Amazing Old-Fashioned Apple Butter

Apple butter holds a special place in my heart. It was my Grandma's favorite thing in the world, and I've always felt close to her when I eat this simple, silky smooth, fall treat. Apple butter doesn't have to be as hard to make as everyone says. Dump everything into your crock pot or dutch …

Grilled Veggie Fajitas

Let me start with a disclaimer:  I do not have a position on the corn vs. flour tortilla debate (corn). Both are delicious (corn), and both work well as fajita wrap. Whether you're a meat eater or a non-meat eater, you'll love these. If you're dairy-free, you'll want to use vegan sour cream, but the …

Carrot Curry Soup

I love this soup!  It's savory, rich and filling, and it's still healthy.  Carrot soup on a chilly, Fall evening is a cozy warmer for your heart. It's a great stress reliever. This soup pairs well with a roasted, green vegetable, like asparagus or broccoli. Of course, toast or cornbread is a great compliment as …

Sugar-Free Chocolate Almond Brownie Cookies

I'm calling these "brownie cookies" for now because I didn't think to just make them in a sheet and call them brownies. Next time, I'll try that, but these turned out great, so I'm going to go ahead and share them with you. I made these so that my diabetic dad and my gluten-free sister …

Lamb Loin Chops with Asparagus

Made these yummy lamb chops with love tonight!  I took my time and marinated them for about three hours, but you don't have to do it for that long to still get a great chop. The secret is to grill them rare to medium rare, and eat them with your fingers. Lamb Loin Chops with …

Spicy Mini-Frittatas

These are fun and easy, and you make them in a muffin tin. I used a tin that makes heart-shaped muffins, so my frittatas came out looking like they were drunk. Regular, round muffin tins are best (unless you want your food to look drunk, of course). Spicy Mini-Frittatas Ingredients: 3 Large Eggs 1 1/2 …

Low Calorie Strawberry Pops!

How do you save overripe strawberries?  You freeze them into mini-popsicles, and eat them whenever you want! You know how I am about strawberries, so of course I experimented. Fortunately, the best-tasting version of these is also the lowest in calories. Just 14 calories per pop! Low-Calorie Strawberry Pops Ingredients: 2 Cups of Strawberries 1 …

Beef Tamale Pie

The gluten-free part of this is just luck!  Cornmeal just works out that way. Somehow, this ends up tasting way more decadent than it actually is.  I'm not saying this is diet food, but it's safe for diabetics and Celiac's kids, so it's hard to believe it tastes so good. Beef Tamale Pie Ingredients: 2 …

Incredible Gluten-Free Barbecue Boneless Pork Ribs

These barbecue pork ribs are so good that it's shocking. My little sister has to stay on a gluten-free diet, and I love to cook for her. However, staying safely gluten-free is very limiting and difficult, and often times she has to sacrifice taste for the sake of her health. I had a regular recipe …