To opt out of the summer email series, click here. Hi Reader, For someone with a notoriously black thumb (ππ»βοΈ), I am swimming in fresh basil! (I've also managed to keep my son's Venus flytrap alive and thriving for the past several months, which the woman at the plant nursery told me was a near-impossible feat. πͺπΌ) Anyway, last month I planted a Trader Joe's basil plant, and it's growing faster than I can use it up. Not that I haven't been giving it my best effort with these 10 gluten-free...
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Hi Reader, Brats, dogs, dips, chips. π΅π« Are you in need of a fresh recipe after a fun yet indulgent holiday weekend? I've got just the thing ππ» Chickpea "Chicken" Salad. This dish is the culinary equivalent of the jeans in the The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. It just WORKS, and is loved by everyone, even if you don't typically like chicken salad or beans. Quick, plant-based, full of protein and fiber, serve this light summer lunch over greens, in flatbread, or with crackers, carrot...
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To opt out of the summer email series, click here. Hi Reader, Tick-tick-tick-brrrring! The 4th of July is tomorrow, and if you still need something to take to a cookout or get together, it's GOT to be watermelon sticks! These fun and whimsical sticks are a mess-free way to serve watermelon to a crowd, plus they're ultra-refreshing on a hot summer day. All you need is a watermelon and 10 minutes. Don't miss my tips for picking out the juiciest, sweetest watermelon! Get the Tutorial More Quick...
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To opt out of the summer email series, click here. Hi Reader, We're in the home stretch to the 4th of July, and if you've got a party or potluck on the calendar, I've got 20+ gluten-free recipes that are perfect for sharing. Make and take this crowd-favorite bite, or dip that nobody can get enough of. Bake a whimsical dessert, or fresh and healthy salad. You truly can't go wrong with any of these fresh, summery recipes. PS: Need a main dish idea for the 4th? I've got you! π€ Shareable Apps...
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Hi Reader, We're experiencing our first true heat wave, and I can't tell you how refreshing my Korean-Style Beef Bowls are as a light yet filling lunch or dinner. Inspired by Korean bulgogi, ground beef flavored with tamari, green onion, ginger, garlic, and a touch of sugar is scooped over rice, then topped with crunchy, tangy, fresh and pickled veggies - plus a drizzle of spicy mayo. It's a flavor bomb! π£ Best of all, the dish comes together in the time it takes to cook a pot of rice, and...
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Hi Reader, If there's ever a time to whip up a fun and festive dessert, it's for the 4th of July. Whether you want something kids will go CRAZY for, a dessert that's simple yet stunning (and no-bake too), or the perfect sweet treat to celebrate America's 250th birthday, these 10 gluten-free dessert recipes have you covered! #1 Strawberry Shortcake No-Bake Icebox Cake Get the Recipe #2 The Best Fruit Dip Ever Get the Recipe #3 Dirt Cake Get the Recipe #4 Classic Apple Crisp Get the Recipe #5...
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To opt out of the summer email series, click here. Hi Reader, The 4th of July is just over a week away - let's get your menu planned! If you're hosting a bash, I can't recommend these two recipes enough for feeding a crowd. Serve with this or these, and I might just show up at your house hungry. If you need something to take and share, these fun, festive, and kid-friendly ideas are always a hit. Truly you can't go wrong with any of these 30 gluten free recipes that are perfect for the 4th! π...
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To opt out of the summer email series, click here. Hi Reader, We recently returned from our annual trip to Lake Michigan, and the town we stayed in had several incredible gluten-free pizza spots. I "when in Rome'd" and took advantage of them ALL. The highlight was Michigan-famous Pickle Pizza. π€€ As a pickle + pizza lover, I about cried when I took my first bite. It was over-the-top delicious! Back home in the real world, my entire family agreed to fill our meal plan with nourishing meals like...
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To opt out of the summer email series, click here. Hi Reader, Ever since I was a child, I've requested no-bake Dirt Cake as my summer birthday "cake". What's so fun is that my daughter, who also has a summer birthday, now requests it too. Dirt Cake stands the test of time and its popularity spans generations is what I'm trying to tell you. π Gummy worm-topped desserts tend to hold that power! Whether you grew up eating this whippy, cookies & cream-flavored Midwestern treat, or it's your first...
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