Falafel and Jajeek - Fried Chickpea Patties with Iraqi Yogurt Sauce (gluten-free)
As part of our ancient history studies this Fall, I am digging into foods from ancient Mesopotamia, (which is in the region that is now...
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Sarah
- Oct 25, 2017
- 2 min
Grain-Free Zucchini Bread
As the warm season is drawing to a close here, we've been enjoying lots of zucchini bread. This recipe gets a nutrition boost from...
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Sarah
- Oct 20, 2017
- 1 min
Fresh Tomato Salsa
My 10-year-old daughter has been learning to cook simple meals for our family, and quesadillas are one of her favorite things to make....
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Sarah
- Oct 17, 2017
- 2 min
Bacon Cheddar Baked Potatoes
Baked potatoes are usually served as a side dish, but in this recipe they are elevated into the main course. Topped with bacon, cheese,...
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Sarah
- Oct 6, 2017
- 3 min
Hash Brown and Beef Hot Dish (gluten-free)
Tater Tot Hot Dish is a popular food in the Great Lakes region of the USA. Ground beef, veggies, gravy, and cheese, topped with crispy...
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Sarah
- Sep 11, 2017
- 3 min
Minestrone (grain-free : gluten-free)
Homemade soup is one of my favorite things about the cooler months of the year. Since the heat of summer is finally abating, I'm ready to...
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Sarah
- Aug 23, 2017
- 3 min
King Ranch Casserole (gluten-free)
King Ranch Casserole is a classic Texas dish made with layers of chicken, peppers, and cheese. As with many regional dishes, there is...
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Sarah
- Jul 16, 2017
- 2 min
Smashed Potato Pancakes (gluten-free)
When there are lots of leftover Butter Smash Potatoes, this recipe for Smashed Potato Pancakes is a great way to create something new and...
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Sarah
- Jul 11, 2017
- 2 min
Creamy Coleslaw
Crispy and creamy, cool and refreshing: coleslaw is a versatile side dish that I tend to make more often in the summer months. Besides...
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Sarah
- Jun 22, 2017
- 2 min
Ratatouille (grain-free : dairy-free)
Ratatouille (pronounced rat-uh-too-ee) is a perfect summertime side dish. French in origin, ratatouille consists of seasonal vegetables...
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Sarah
- Jun 16, 2017
- 2 min
Hawaiian Chicken Long Rice (grain-free : gluten-free : dairy-free)
Chicken Long Rice is a simple, delicious Hawaiian dish. Chicken thighs are simmered in ginger-and-garlic infused chicken broth, with...
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Sarah
- Jun 7, 2017
- 2 min
Hawaiian BBQ - Huli Huli Chicken (gluten-free : grain-free : dairy-free)
The last stop on our homeschool "trip" around the USA is Hawaii. In searching around for Hawaiian recipes, I found Huli Huli chicken,...
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Sarah
- May 24, 2017
- 2 min
Blini- Russian Pancakes with Savory or Sweet Toppings (gluten-free)
Blini - I had never heard of these thin Russian pancakes before our homeschool world studies last fall. Now blini are an adored recipe...
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Sarah
- May 19, 2017
- 3 min
Cobb Salad
As my children and I are wrapping up our unit study on the United States, we're "visiting" the west coast. Cobb Salad is a California...
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Sarah
- May 3, 2017
- 2 min
Butter Smash Potatoes
This recipe for Butter Smash Potatoes is a super simple yet tasty way to prepare potatoes. Although I love mashed potatoes, on busy...
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Sarah
- Apr 17, 2017
- 3 min
Poutine - French Fries with Gravy and Cheese
Last semester when my family "visited" Canada on our homeschool world trip, we discovered poutine, which is essentially french fries...
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Sarah
- Mar 9, 2017
- 3 min
Classic Chicken Soup
Soup is one of my favorite things about the cool months. I love how simple and nourishing soup can be, and how it can be a complete meal...
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Sarah
- Feb 9, 2017
- 2 min
Grain-Free, Nut-Free "Cornbread" Muffins
My family is exploring the cuisine from different parts of the United States as part of our homeschool unit on the United States. One...
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Sarah
- Dec 20, 2016
- 2 min
East African Bean Soup (grain-free : dairy-free)
Beans have never been one of my favorite foods. They've always been okay to me, but never anything to get excited about. This recipe for...
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Sarah
- Dec 18, 2016
- 2 min
Chocolate Orange Shortbread Cookies
My family enjoys delivering cookies to our neighbors in the days leading up to Christmas. Since we live on an acreage, we don't often...
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