Hi Reader, Historical fiction is my favorite book genre, and I often find myself wishing I could jump right into the story as I read โ living in 19th-century New York City or tagging along on the Oregon Trail (ok, maybe for just a couple of hours!). Then I remember how lucky we are to have modern conveniences like indoor plumbing, washing machines, the internet, and crock pots. ๐ With that in mind, today I'm sharing 10 comforting, gluten free crock pot recipes that make dinnertime mercifully...
4 days agoย โขย 1 min read
To opt out of free weekly meal plans, click here. Hi Reader, This week, I signed my kids up for a bunch of summer camps, clinics, and clubs, which had me dreaming of sunshine-filled days, afternoons on the water, and watermelon - always watermelon! Meanwhile, half the country is about to be hit with a monster winter storm. That said, I've packed the latest weekly meal plan with cozy, nourishing, and comforting recipes that will warm you from the inside out. Stay safe out there! Here's what's...
6 days agoย โขย 1 min read
Hi Reader, Beef Enchiladas are the result of my ongoing quest to find new ways to use my homemade red enchilada sauce (it really is that good!) This is the kind of dinner that smells incredible while it's baking, tastes even better, and has the family asking, "When can we have these again?" Best of all, you can partially or fully assemble everything ahead of time so all you need to do is pop the enchiladas into the oven at dinnertime. I love this meal for us! Pencil this crowd-pleasing,...
7 days agoย โขย 1 min read
Hi Reader, As I mentioned earlier this week, it's cold-cold here in Iowa and, although I'm pining for spring, we're still firmly in soup season for the foreseeable future. Honestly, lucky us because the 20 top-rated soup, stew, and chili recipes I'm sharing today make the cold feel worth it! Pair these nourishing chicken soups, contest-winning chili, restaurant copycat recipes, and craveable classics with gluten free biscuits, gluten free focaccia, or gluten free cornbread then dig in! #1...
11 days agoย โขย 1 min read
To opt out of free weekly meal plans, click here. Hi Reader, We had a few lovely days of warm weather earlier this week which had me cautiously optimistic that spring is around the corner. Well, the wind chill is currently 7ยบ so I'm back from delulu island with a cozy meal plan for next week to share with you! Here's what's on tap: ๐ฝ Weekly Meal Plan 1๏ธโฃ Sweet Corn, Kielbasa and Potato Soup 2๏ธโฃ Spicy Tuna Roll Bowls 3๏ธโฃ Chicken Enchiladas 4๏ธโฃ American Goulash 5๏ธโฃ Cheesy Ham and Hash Brown...
13 days agoย โขย 1 min read
Hi Reader, How are you doing on your intention to eat a little healthier in the new year? I've been doing well, minus a nightly draw to these frozen bars that my husband won't stop buying (and I can't stop eating ๐). They taste like Snickers Ice Cream Bars but have 7 grams of fiber and 4 grams of protein. I mean, hello! Armed with the Healthy + Gluten Free Recipes I'm sharing with you today, I feel like I can eat a wholesome dinner and have my (slightly wholesome) ice cream bar too. If you're...
17 days agoย โขย 1 min read
To opt out of free weekly meal plans, click here. Hi Reader, Raise your hand if you're prioritizing vegetables rn? Excellent, because the recipes in next week's gluten free meal plan are PACKED with them โ plus tons of protein, and flavor of course. Bonus: leftovers of each meal package up extremely well for lunches the following day. Look at us! Here's what's on tap: PS: did you see my 5x5x5 email from earlier this week? I had so many folks reach out saying it was exactly what they needed...
20 days agoย โขย 1 min read
Hi Reader, Last week I saw a social media post that said, "Start a new year on a Thursday? Get real." I've never related to anything more. ๐ That said, the kids are back in school, the holiday decorations have been packed away, and I've stocked my fridge with fresh food โ it's time to move on! Today I'm sharing 15 recipes to help you do just that. I'm calling it 5x5x5: five breakfast, lunch, and dinner recipes to set you up for a work week's worth of wholesome eats. From make-ahead...
22 days agoย โขย 1 min read
Hi Reader, Happy new year! ๐ I don't want to take up too much of your time today. If you're anything like me, you're busy putting away remaining holiday decorations or, ya know, prioritizing vegetables for the first time in weeks. ๐ซฃ I'm in the thick of planning 2026 content and want to make sure I'm developing recipes that you actually want. After all, Iowa Girl Eats exists for YOU! That said, I have a 1-question survey I'd love for you to take to let me know what kind of recipes you're...
27 days agoย โขย 1 min read