Cauliflower Fried “Rice”

After seeing a video on Facebook about cauliflower fried rice, I became very interested and decided to make my own version of it as a dinner side dish. Although this isn’t one of my all-time-favorite recipes, it is a REALLY nice way to get some veggies in (especially while you’re having pasta!) It’s super easy…

Gluten Free Pad Thai

Pad Thai is one of my absolute favorite dishes. I’ve always been nervous to try it at home, but I was so surprised by how easy and how little time it took to throw together. This Pad Thai recipe has just the right amount of a kick and is loaded with wonderful flavor. Here’s what…

Pumpkin Pie Filling

Nothing is better than enjoying a slice of pumpkin pie after a holiday meal, so when gluten isn’t an option it can be very disheartening to miss out on. During Thanksgiving, a family friend offered to bake her left over pumpkin pie filling separately, and I loved it so much that I decided to make…

Vegan Mexican Hot Chocolate

Hot chocolate has always been the first thing I look forward to when the temperature begins to drop, so after eliminating dairy from my diet I was NOT willing to let this love go! In January I was introduced to something even more incredible than ordinary hot chocolate: Mexican hot chocolate. This treat opened my…

Pavlova

If you want to make a beautiful dessert that will surely wow your guests, this is the recipe for you! A pavlova is sweet, light, and pairs beautifully with fruit. This recipe truly is easy, so don’t be discouraged! Here’s what you’ll need: A mixmaster 4 egg whites 1 cup of sugar 1/4 teaspoon of…

Dairy Free Mashed Potatoes

Get ready everyone… You’re about to learn how to make the BEST and HEALTHIEST mashed potatoes EVER!! They’re dairy free and can be made vegan if necessary, so having them on your Thanksgiving dinner plate won’t make you feel the slightest bit of guilt! Here’s what you’ll need: 3 lbs of yukon gold potatoes 8…

Pumpkin Spice Mini Muffins

Hi everyone! Fall is officially here (this is recent news in Texas…), which gives us all the obligation to make pumpkin a part of our daily routines! There is nothing like waking up to the smell of pumpkin spice, so I got to work this morning on some mini muffins that I hope you’ll love…

“Okay…so what CAN you eat?”

Hi friends! I know it has been a while, but I moved into the sorority house for a second year which has made my kitchen experimentation difficult to continue. I have loved all of your sweet messages about how my blog has helped you, and I absolutely plan to get back into the recipe grind…

Italian Dressing

I’m not going to lie, oregano is a particular spice that makes me one very happy girl. I don’t know if I love it because it reminds me of the pizza I once loved to enjoy (sniff, sniff), or because it’s just such a comforting, rich spice. Regardless of the reason, my wonderful mother had…

Chia Seed Pudding

This post is a special shoutout to my cute fellow exec board friend who challenged me to make 3 recipes that are easy enough to make in a sorority house. Challenge accepted! We are getting ready to move into our sorority house for a second year, so it’s about time we get creative. With sugary…

Best Balsamic Salad Dressing

Listen closely everyone, because I am about to teach you how to make the BEST salad dressing EVER. It’s the perfect dressing for a sweet summer salad, or even for a savory one filled with veggies! To be honest, most of the time I just put it on plain lettuce and top it with sliced…

Pesto

To be honest, pesto pasta is a meal that I secretly have day dreams about. In my mind, there is nothing better than cutting into perfectly grilled chicken on a bed of creamy, flavorful pesto pasta. There just isn’t. After eliminating wheat and dairy from my diet, I feared what these changes would do to…