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Gluten-Free Green Bean Casserole w/ Homemade Fried Onions

November 6, 2018 By Chandice 5 Comments

Our gluten-free green bean casserole with homemade fried onions is the perfect accompaniment to your Thanksgiving dinner. It is the best classic Thanksgiving side dish.

My hands down favorite Thanksgiving food is gluten-free green bean casserole with homemade fried onions. I can literally eat the entire pan on my own!  Gluten-free green bean casserole has always been one of my all time favorite Thanksgiving day foods. I decided to make a recipe for gluten-free green bean casserole WITH homemade fried…

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Filed Under: Side Dishes, Thanksgiving Dinner, Veggies Tagged With: fried onions, green bean casserole, homemade, thanksgiving

Whole30 Paleo Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

November 9, 2017 By Chandice 5 Comments

This whole30 paleo roasted butternut squash soup will warm your belly and leave your tastebuds satisfied. Easy to prepare. Gluten-free and dairy-free.

Nothing quite warms the soul like a bowl of good, hot Whole30 paleo roasted butternut squash soup.One of my all time favorites, especially this time of year, is Whole30 paleo roasted butternut squash soup. The thick, silky smooth texture is delicate on the tongue while the hearty flavors of Whole30 paleo roasted butternut squash and coconut milk give…

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Filed Under: paleo, Soup, Veggies, Whole30 Tagged With: butternut squash, dairy free, dairy free soup, fall flavors, fall recipes, paleo, soup

Gluten-Free Green Bean Casserole Galettes with Fried Onions

November 16, 2016 By Chandice Leave a Comment

These green bean casserole galettes are divine! Our gluten-free Thanksgiving tablescape will wow all of your guests from both presentation to taste. Nobody would ever know it's all gluten-free! Let us show you how to play the perfect hostess this Thanksgiving. glutenfreefrenzy.com

These green bean casserole galettes with fried onions are a classic Thanksgiving dish elevated and made into miniature form. They are the truly incredible! Every year at Thanksgiving I find myself wanting to try new things in the kitchen but not wanting to miss out on my favorite dishes. These green bean casserole galettes with…

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Filed Under: Thanksgiving Dinner, Thanksgiving Leftovers, Veggies Tagged With: galette, green bean casserole, green beans, pie crust, thanksgiving, thanksgiving dinner, thanksgiving leftovers

Dos Repollo (Cabbage) Huevos- Gluten-Free & Paleo

August 7, 2015 By Chandice Leave a Comment

My Whole30 experience was absolutely amazing! I learned so much about what my body does and doesn’t do well with. I love that veggies became a main source of nourishment for me. I also loved that I got more creative in the kitchen when following Whole30. This Dos Repollo Huevos meal is one of my breakfasts…

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Filed Under: Egg, paleo, Veggies, Whole30 Tagged With: cabbage, cabbage and eggs, cabbage dishes, cabbage meals, cabbage recipes, celiac, dairy free, egg dishes, gluten free, gluten free recipes, huevos, paleo, paleo recipes, whole30, whole30 recipes

Enjoy Life Foods Vegan Gluten-Free Pizza Salad

April 24, 2015 By Chandice Leave a Comment

Need something quick, healthy and tantalizing on the taste buds? This vegan, gluten-free pizza salad is easy to assemble and tastes great. Feel free to get creative with any of your favorite pizza toppings. You can even drizzle the pizza with your favorite pizza sauce for an even more robust flavor. I love using Enjoy…

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Filed Under: Quick and Easy, Salads, vegan, Veggies Tagged With: celiac, enjoy life, enjoy life foods, gluten free, gluten free pizza, margherita pizza, pizza salad, salad, vegan, vegan gluten free pizza, vegan gluten free pizza salad, vegan pizza, vegan pizza salad, vegetarian

Roasted Chicken & Baked Gluten-Free Zucchini Fries

October 22, 2014 By Chandice 2 Comments

My mom makes the yummiest, most juicy roasted chickens for Sunday dinners. Now that I am a mama I am trying to cook more like the greatest cook I know, my mom. I also wanted to make a gluten-free version of baked zucchini fries because they are so delicious. I like to squeeze fresh lemon over…

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Filed Under: Chicken, Side Dishes, Veggies Tagged With: baked zucchini fries, celiac, gluten free, gluten free baked zucchini fries, gluten free dinners, gluten free roast chicken, roast chicken, roasted chicken

Lean Pork Roast, Sweet Potato Fries and Toasted Sesame Ginger Kale (Body Beast approved)

May 1, 2013 By Chandice Leave a Comment

Lean Pork Roast 3-5 lb. Center cut lean pork roast 1 tsp. each Real Salt, Real Garlic Salt and Real Onion Salt *Place roast in crock pot with salts and cook on low 8-10 hours. Shred and enjoy!   Sweet Potato Fries 3 sweet potatoes 1/2 tsp. cumin 1/2 tsp. chili powder 1/2 tsp. each…

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Filed Under: Body Beast, Healthy Tips, Pork, Potato, Veggies Tagged With: body beast, kale, pork roast, sweet potato fries

Spicy Salsa Chicken and Baked Zucchini Fries- by GFF recipe contributor, Brittney Long

April 25, 2013 By Chandice Leave a Comment

Spicy Spinach Salsa Chicken:     Ingredients:   3 Chicken Breasts   Black Pepper   Spicy Fresh Salsa   2 cups spinach   3 slices Cheddar Cheese       Directions:   The chicken is super easy! Season chicken breasts with black pepper and place in a slightly oiled frying pan. Once the chicken is…

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Filed Under: Chicken, GFF Recipe Contributor-Brittney Long, Side Dishes, Veggies Tagged With: baked zucchini fries, baked zucchini fries gluten free, spicy salsa chicken

Garlic Butter Green Beans

February 12, 2012 By Chandice Leave a Comment

1 lb. fresh green beans, trimmed3 garlic cloves, minced1 Tbls. real butterReal Salt to taste *In a saucepan, heat butter slightly then add washed green beans, garlic and Real Salt. Cook, turning often, until beans are tender but still crispy, between 8-10 minutes.

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Cornmeal Crusted Summer Squash

August 16, 2011 By Chandice 1 Comment

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Zucchini Parmesan

August 16, 2011 By Chandice Leave a Comment

Filed Under: Quick and Easy, Veggies

Eggplant Parmesan w/ THE BEST beef bolognese sauce

May 13, 2011 By Chandice 1 Comment

1 eggplant sliced into discs2 eggs, whisked1 c. gluten free bread crumbs (I LOVE Kinnikinnick’s panko style breadcrumb)1 c. Parmesan cheese, finely grated1 tsp. Real Garlic Salt2-3 Tbls. butter Beef Bolognese Sauce1 lb. grass-fed beef1/2 onion1 Tbls. cornstarch3 cans tomato sauce1 can water using tomato sauce can1 can tomato paste1 Tbls. Parsley1 Tbls. Oregano1 Tbls….

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Filed Under: Beef, Veggies

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