Vegan Cranberry Cheese

I found this recipe from Exceedingly Vegan on Youtube for Christmas a few years ago, and we ate it so fast, I forgot to add it here to my food blog. I had a taste for it the other day, and went searching. And oh my… there’s so many versions now that it was hard … Continue reading

Homemade Energy Bars

It’s difficult to find snacks when you’re gluten-free that aren’t loaded with junk. Gluten-free doesn’t equal healthy. They may indeed get rid of the wheat but then they add tons of sugar, preservatives and other ingredients to make up for it! I hate when that happens! So… thanks to Pinterest here’s my concoction that was … Continue reading

Cranberry and Pear Clafoutis

I found this dessert in my Nov/Dec Delight Gluten-Free Magazine. What is Clafoutis you ask?  The “official” definition: Clafoutis is a baked French dessert of fruit arranged in a buttered dish and covered with a thick flan-like batter and then baked. (In case you’re ever on a game show and they want to know what … Continue reading

Brie, Cranberry and Pistachio Quesadillas

I found this super easy snack in one of my new recipe books called The New Vegetarian Grill by Andrea Chesman. It’s just the right amount of sweet, salty and creamy together. You can make it indoors in a grilling pan or outside on a grill. These would make a good side dish to a salad … Continue reading

Wild Rice Salad

Another great summer salad I found as I was exercising and watching The Food Network. You can feel good about eating this even if you didn’t exercise today, because it’s packed with fresh fruits, nuts, healthy olive oil and cranberries! From the Barefoot Contessa, this salad is FULL of flavor, is light, healthy and just … Continue reading