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Spooky Ghost Shepherd’s Pie

September 25, 2018 By Chandice Leave a Comment

This spooky ghost shepherd's pie is the perfect Halloween dinner! It is surprisingly easy to make and will have the whole family "dying" in laughter!

Spooky ghost shepherd’s pie for the win! This easy dinner is the perfect way to kick off October or enjoy on a busy Halloween. I think this spooky ghost shepherd’s pie is my new favorite meal to make in October. The kids will DIE with laughter when they see it served up on the table!…

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Filed Under: Beef, Halloween Tagged With: beef, ghost, ghost shepherd's pie, Halloween, mashed potato, potato

Baked Bean Nachos

September 17, 2018 By Chandice 2 Comments

Baked bean nachos! These make a wonderful weeknight dinner because it's both easy to make and to clean up.

Baked bean nachos! These make a wonderful weeknight dinner because it’s both easy to make and to clean up. Our baked bean nachos are quick to put together and definitely a crowd pleaser. Parents will love to make it because they are so fast and kids will love the flavor! I’ve been making these baked bean nachos for…

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Filed Under: Beans, Beef, Quick and Easy

Cheeseburger Tots

July 5, 2018 By Chandice 1 Comment

Oh how I love cheeseburger tots! I decided to combine two of my favorite summer foods into one easy recipe. Just imagine all the best flavors of a cheeseburger combined with crispy tots... This is an easy summer dinner.

Yum, these cheeseburger tots are so great because they are easy and a family favorite dinner in one. Oh how I love cheeseburger tots! I decided to combine two of my favorite summer foods into one easy recipe. Just imagine all the best flavors of a cheeseburger combined with crispy tots…This is an easy meal…

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Filed Under: Beef, Kids Favorites Tagged With: beef, cheeseburger, cheeseburger tots, easy summer meals, quick and easy, tator tots

Best Gluten-Free Meatloaf

November 13, 2017 By Chandice Leave a Comment

This is the BEST gluten-free meatloaf recipe! It is so easy to make and is even more wholesome than traditional meatloaf. The whole family will love how it tastes and won't even notice all the added whole grains and fiber.

This is the BEST gluten-free meatloaf around. It is so simple to prepare and the whole family will love it.  I love this best gluten-free meatloaf because it is a quick and easy dinner that is also delicious.   This is the best gluten-free meatloaf out there and it can be made in a snap. I’ve always really enjoyed meatloaf…

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Filed Under: Beef Tagged With: beef, easy dinners, healthy, healthy dinner, meatloaf, quick and easy

Instant Pot Gluten-Free Spaghetti

November 2, 2017 By Chandice 8 Comments

This instant pot gluten-free spaghetti recipe can be made in 10 minutes and will be a dinner the whole family will love!

This Instant Pot gluten-free spaghetti recipe can be made in 10 minutes and will be a dinner the whole family will love! If you love delicious recipes then you are going to love this Instant Pot gluten-free spaghetti. It is full of robust Italian flavor. We love this Instant Pot gluten-free spaghetti because it is…

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Filed Under: Beef, Instant Pot Tagged With: beef, instant pot, instant pot spaghetti, quick and easy, spaghetti

Crockpot Mexican Goulash

April 25, 2017 By Chandice 4 Comments

This crockpot Mexican goulash is super easy to prepare and taste fantastic! It is a great dinner that the whole family will love.

This crockpot Mexican goulash is easy to make and is a dinner the whole family will love. Plus, it is perfect for Cinco de Mayo! Weeknight dinners can be a challenge to make in a flash but this crockpot Mexican goulash is fast and so delicious. I love making crockpot Mexican goulash because it is…

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Filed Under: Beef, Ethnic Tagged With: beans, beef, chili, crockpot, goulash, mexican, rojos, salsa

Kombucha Cherry Chili

December 16, 2016 By Chandice 30 Comments

Our kombucha cherry chili is the perfectly festive holiday meal. It warms the belly while making the taste buds dance. It is also gluten-free and so easy to prepare.

Our kombucha cherry chili is a hearty winter dish. It will make your taste buds dance. This easy to prepare dinner can be made in a jiffy. The cranberries give it a nice tart taste while the beans and beef make it hearty and filling. I have found a new dinner favorite in this kombucha cherry…

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Filed Under: 25 Days of Christmas Giveaways...Gluten Free of Course, Beans, Beef, Giveaways, Soup Tagged With: beans, beef, chili, giveaway, giveaways, kombucha, LIVE Soda Kombucha, soup

Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf (Gluten-Free) with Ghost Mashed Potatoes

October 27, 2016 By Chandice Leave a Comment

This bacon wrapped meatloaf is gluten-free and topped with ghost mashed potatoes. It is sure to be a Halloween dinner hit for the whole family. glutenfreefrenzy.com

Bacon wrapped meatloaf combines two great proteins in one delicious bite. The addition of mashed potato ghosts makes for a very festive meal. In keeping with the Halloween spirit, we love making dishes that both taste great and add some spooky flair! You guys know that I love making the holidays more fun with food. Dinners…

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Filed Under: Beef, Halloween, Potato Tagged With: beef, ghost, Halloween, meatloaf, potatoes, themed meals

Smoky Chipotle & Peach Meatballs {Gluten-Free}

September 13, 2016 By Chandice 1 Comment

Oh yum! Saucy and smoky chipotle & peach meatballs are made healthier with muesli instead of breadcrumbs. This also makes them gluten-free but nobody would ever know! glutenfreefrenzy.com

These smoky chipotle & peach meatballs are mouthwatering delicious and they have some secret ingredients I think you will really enjoy. If there is a flavor I love in savory food, it is chipotle. That’s why I just HAD to make these smoky chipotle & peach meatballs for all of you. The smoky flavor gets…

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Beef, Football Food, Spicy Tagged With: appetizers, beef, Chipotle, meatballs, peach, spicy

15-Minute Dinner Hash {Gluten-Free}

February 26, 2016 By Chandice 2 Comments

This 15-Minute Dinner Hash is so easy to prepare and is gluten-free and paleo (if you omit the cheese). You can make this easy meal a bit nicer by serving it with some fruit skewers or a beautiful frisee salad. This is a meal that the whole family with love!

This 15-minute dinner hash is one of my favorite recipes! My sweet husband came up with this excellent dinner back in 2009 after my celiac diagnosis. He wanted something that we could both enjoy. He is so thoughtful! It is a nice comfort food without such a heavy carbohydrate load that you feel miserable. I…

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Filed Under: Beef, paleo, Potato, Quick and Easy, Whole30 Tagged With: 15 minute meals, beef, easy dinner, easy meals, Hash, potatoes

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Parties, gatherings, gorgeous food and ESPECIALLY holidays with my people are what make my heart pitter patter. Having a place to share our favorite traditions, recipes and celebrations is very important to me. I live each day with unapologetic, authentic happiness and hope to help others do the same. Read More…

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