Tag: Kid Friendly

Chili-Italian Style And Allergy Friendly

admin October 10, 2012 7 Comments
With the wind blowing, leaves turning color (although drably), the endless drop of acorns, and the cool temps, nothing beats chili for supper on a night like today.  There are endless versions of chili…ones with ground beef, with beans or without, with pasta or not, white chilis (think chicken), vegetarian and probably many more.  Today I bring you a chili with a different twist yet. Adapted...

Creamy Vegi Vegan Dip

admin October 7, 2012 4 Comments
It has been a little more than two years since I went off milk and egg products.  Yet, I just now found (or I shall say adapted) a creamy vegi dip.  I have never been one to use a lot of dips, but when you cannot have them all of a sudden you seem to want one.   This is quite easy and tasty; I really do not know what took me so long to get one in my recipe collection. For any of you parents...

Namaste Foods Pizza Crust Mix-Product Review

admin October 1, 2012 2 Comments
Are you looking for a gluten free pizza crust mix?  One without yeast?  There are a lot of gluten free pizza crust recipes out there, but they require yeast.  That is a problem for anyone on the anti-candida diet, or an intolerance to yeast.  But, yeast also requires time.  And sometimes there just is not time for that…especially on a pizza night. Well, look no further.  Namaste Foods...

Frozen Chocolate Bananas

admin September 28, 2012 0 Comments
Fall might be here, but that does not mean that frozen treats have to go by the wayside.   And they can be healthy too!  These frozen bananas covered in chocolate and crushed cereal are a perfect after school snack or even morning breakfast treat.   I have seen a version of these pre-made in a store, but making them yourself would be so much more affordable.  And it is so easy.  It only...

How to Make Homemade Applesauce-A Picture Tutorial

admin September 26, 2012 7 Comments
Homemade applesauce is delicious. In fact, it far outweighs the taste of store bought applesauce.  And nutrition wise, homemade applesauce doesn’t even compare to store bought.  I grew up making our own applesauce, so it was only natural to continue that tradition. So, why should you make your own homemade applesauce?  Let us count the ways.  It is nutritionally sound.  Homemade...

Apple “Teeth” Snack

admin September 20, 2012 7 Comments
Cute or creepy?  Whatever you think of this apple “teeth” snack, they will be a hit with your children.  And maybe even the kid at heart of yourself or someone else. Simple to prepare, this snack will go over well.  And it is always a good idea to have a healthy snack midafternoon or as an after school snack. Not only does the apple provide you with great fiber and vitamins, the sunflower...

Gluten Free Pasta

admin September 16, 2012 9 Comments
Pasta, pasta, pasta.  It seems like everyone loves pasta.  And being gluten free doesn’t mean you have to give up pasta.  I do not have to be gluten free, but I like to limit my wheat intake.   And I like to vary my diet.  I personally think too many people consume too much of the same foods over and over.  Switching out your regular pasta for gluten free pasta would be an easy way...

Gluten Free Yeast Free Dinner Rolls

admin September 13, 2012 27 Comments
Some meals just need dinner rolls.  You know the kind.  They don’t feel like a complete meal without a roll.  Well, for a person on an allergy friendly diet who should not have gluten, or the person on the anti-candida diet or allergic to yeast or just doesn’t like yeast, it is pretty hopeless.  Until now.  I wish I could claim this as my own recipe…that is how good it is.  But alas,...

Banana Nectarine Smoothie

admin September 9, 2012 11 Comments
I never made or drank smoothies in my dairy indulging days.  Now they are a staple in my diet.  A good friend of mine introduced me to smoothies without milk products and I remember thinking that was unusual.  I had just assumed that smoothies had to have yogurt or milk.  But lo and behold…they do not need milk and yogurt and they can still be thick and creamy and maybe even dreamy.  I...

Grilled Sweet Potatoes and Apples

admin September 6, 2012 9 Comments
If you are not a fan of sweet potatoes, I think this recipe will change your mind.  And if not, maybe some scientific facts will.  After all, I sometimes find it easier to eat healthy when I know how good the food is for me.  Sweet potatoes are probably under eaten here in America.  I found a statistic that states in 1943 sweet potatoes were consumed 21.7 pounds per capita and in 2007 it...