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Blueberry Zucchini Bread

I’m well overdue at posting this – like a year.  But I wanted to get it posted since it’s zucchini season and everyone has zucchini.  Your mom has zucchini.  This is by far, my favorite zucchini bread recipe (or really, any homemade bread). I’m not even sure 

Slow Cooker Baked Beans

I love baked beans – a lot.  I don’t like many canned baked beans, but I used to love these: yes, baked beans with chicken.  I used to eat half a can and call it dinner.  Kind of gross, huh?  I’m not sure that they 

Cheese & Spinach Stuffed Portobellos

I made this in May, so it doesn’t count towards my no-oven August challenge.  We have finally figured out that we love portobellos!  Cheese & Spinach-Stuffed Portobellos Adapted from EatingWell:  March/April 2009 4 large portobello mushroom caps 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, 

Gluten-Free Raw Samoas

Gluten-Free Raw Samoas 1 cup dates (I use Sunsweet) 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut 1/8 tsp. pure vanilla extract less than 1/4 tsp salt 3 T. chocolate chips Blend all ingredients in your food processor, chopper, or blender.  You may need to scrape down the 

Cider Vinegar Chicken

This was a nice, simple dinner that I made a couple of months ago.  The picture is hard to see – the chicken is at 4 o’clock.  I served it with sweet potatoes, chickpea salad, and green beans with red onions. Cider Vinegar Chicken 2 

Swiss Chard and Chickpeas

Swiss Chard and Chickpeas Servings: 2 servings 2 tablespoons olive oil Swiss chard 1/4 cup green garlic (Sub 1/4 c green onions and 1 clove of garlic) 1/2 cup garbanzo beans drained and rinsed 1 teaspoons thyme, crushed with your fingers 1/4 cup feta 1 

Gluten-Free Buffalo Chicken Dip

Someone in an GF online group asked for a appetizer recipe and I can’t believe I’ve never posted this since I’ve made it probably 10 times.  It’s not a GF recipe, but by purchasing the appropriate brands of ingredients, it’s easily converted to GF. Buffalo 

Spinach Cheese Balls

I made these gluten-free for a 4th of July party this year and they were good – even though I overbaked them slightly.  I did mix them up a couple of days ahead and froze until the day of the party.  I served these with 

Mashed Cheddar Chili Zucchini

This was a tasty side dish and a great way to use up extra zucchini.  The picture is ugly, but it’s tasty and easy Mashed Cheddar Chili Zucchini   1/2 tablespoon canola oil or cooking spray 2-3 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced 1 medium 

Gluten-Free Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Adapted from EatingWell:  November/December 2010 6 servings, about 1 1/2 cups each Ingredients 8 ounces rice pasta – I used spirals from Trader Joe’s 2 slices bacon, chopped (I cut mine with clean scissors) 1 large sweet onion, halved and thinly