Gluten-free Recipe: Thick and Creamy Butternut Squash Soup

butternut squash soupAs I prepare for my final semester of the MBA to begin this week, I am in need of easy gluten-free recipes so I whipped up a batch of  thick and creamy butternut squash soup. I was looking for a gluten-free soup that would fill me up on a class night, warm the winter chill (ok it isn’t that cold out but still) and freeze easily. This recipe is easy, healthy and filling. I don’t use any dairy so it can be enjoyed by vegans too. I like to make a big pot of gluten-free soup on the weekend for a quick and easy lunch or dinner during the week. By choosing easy healthy ingredients, I can cook the soup while I chop and prep for the rest of the week. While there are many gluten-free fast food options becoming available, I still want to choose healthy gluten-free recipes like a nice homemade gluten-free soup that will keep me healthy and able to balance the crazy work/school balance.

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Gluten-Free Pasta With Clam Sauce With a Tasty Healthy Twist

Gluten-free Pasta with Clam SauceMost gluten-free pasta with clam sauce recipes are filled with butter and cream, so they are not the best way to maintain your healthy New Year’s Resolution and can’t be really heavy to heat. But fear not, as you start off the New Year, with healthy gluten-free eating resolutions, you don’t have to sacrifice taste. Whenever I am cooking, I try to find healthy alternatives that don’t sacrifice taste.

Try this gluten-free pasta with clam sauce recipe for a warm, delicious and filling gluten-free pasta dinner. This meal is ready in under 30 minutes and reheats perfectly for lunch the next day. It is filled with veggies and protein and you won’t miss the heavy cream. Continue reading

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Sunday Morning Delight with Gluten-free French Toast

Gluten-free French Toast Starting your morning off right with a good gluten-free breakfast is a great way to greet the day. Gluten-free french toast is delicious and a fun way to change up your morning routine. This gluten-free french toast recipe is so easy, I can make it before I catch the train to work. Continue reading

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5 Gluten-Free Lunch Ideas For the Work Week

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In need of some gluten-free lunch ideas? Sick of eating the same canned soup or tuna sandwich for lunch day after day? I find it is hard to be creative for breakfast lunch and dinner when you are eating gluten-free, working and in my case going to school. I need healthy meals that are easy to eat at my desk and preferably don’t need to be heated up. So where do I find my gluten-free lunch ideas? Sometimes I bring leftovers from dinner, but that can be really heavy and then they must get microwaved. I decided to start experimenting with some easy quick gluten-free lunch ideas that I had and they have been delicious. Continue reading

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Easy Grilled Portobello Mushroom Recipe

Grilled Portobello MushroomPortobello Mushrooms are like eating a thick juicy steak made out of vegetables. A good portobello mushroom recipe will soak up a nice marinade to accompany the rich mushroom flavor. These mushrooms marinate beautifully soaking up the flavor and grill (or broil) resulting in a satisfying flavor-full dinner. I add a little balsamic vinegar to my portobello mushroom recipe to give the flavor a little enhancement. Continue reading

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