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Gluten-free Buttermilk Biscuits

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Mmmmm…biscuits. It’s often murmured around our house on Sunday morning. Seriously, what’s better than biscuits? Not much, but being without biscuits in a gluten-free household has caused heartbreak and despair. OK, so that’s a little bit of an over-dramatized scenario, … Continue reading →

Strawberry-Lime Tacos & Cumin-Chipotle Pork Tacos

Spicy Strawberry-Lime Salsa

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I am just aching for summer to be here, so salsa has been on my mind, like a lot. And since strawberries are abundant this time of year, a fresh fruit salsa drizzled over some killer tacos have been scheduled … Continue reading →

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Gluten-free Strawberry-Plum Hand Pies

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One of my favorite parts of the summer as a child was visiting my Grandma and Papaw’s house. Ten miles outside of town, the rolling acres of pines and cotton fields seemed to go on forever. Real life seemed worlds away. … Continue reading →

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Heads up, it’s lettuce and greens!

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One of my favorite things about the seasons changing from winter to springtime to summer is the abundance of farmer’s markets. And with an abundance of farmer’s markets comes an equal abundance of fresh vegetables, specifically leafy greens and lettuces. … Continue reading →

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All-Natural DIY Simple Body Scrubs

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Short sleeves, dresses and sandals are about to make a comeback, and that means it is time to tackle your dry, winter skin. There’s no better time than now to treat yourself to a few new skin products, a little … Continue reading →

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One Pan Gourmet: Creamy Shrimp Polenta

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Italian cuisine has always been a big influence on my cooking over the years.  Each region of Italy has inspired many dishes served on my table. Italian food makes perfect sense to this Southern-born chef, where backyard ingredients often end … Continue reading →

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Homemade Gluten-free Pasta

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Whether you are making wheat or gluten-free pasta, spending a day in the kitchen shouldn’t frighten you. Creating your own healthy alternative to store-bought noodles can be a joy. Eating without gluten seemed pretty bleak before we discovered a good … Continue reading →

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Rejoice! Gluten-free Fried Chicken

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For a Southern gal, flipping some of my most treasured hand-me-down recipes to gluten-free has been a priority. Biscuits, breads and desserts, of course, had to get a makeover. But first on my list was one of the family’s favorites: … Continue reading →

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UPcycle | 5 Easy and Eco-friendly DIY cleaners

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As we make our way into the first throes of spring and the sun begins to shine through the windows, suddenly all of the dust and grime that has collected during the dark winter months is revealed. Instead of running … Continue reading →

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White Wine and Garlic Herb-Roasted Chicken

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Roasted chicken, garlic and the slight wafting of fragrant herbs are only the beginning of this amazing dish. Simple and savory, this rustic one-pot meal is a perfect offering for a gathering of friends, or just feeding the folks at … Continue reading →

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Use your noodle: Gluten-free pasta

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Gluten-free doesn’t mean you have to subject yourself to never eating pasta again. If this were so, our household would be pretty dang depressed. We all love pasta and usually eat some form of noodles at least once a week. … Continue reading →

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Irish Feast: Corned Beef and Colcannon

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Prepare the perfect feast for St. Patrick’s Day with these delicious traditional dishes. Slow Cooker Corned Beef Ingredients: Pickling spice packet or 1 tablespoon pickling spice A few sprigs of fresh thyme 1-3 lb. flat-cut corned beef brisket In a … Continue reading →

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Baking 101: The Secrets of the Scone

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Scones are one of those pastries that I always reserve for special occasions, you know, like Saturday morning. It’s perfection in pastry form, and I love baking them almost as much as eating them. These sweet biscuit delights are best … Continue reading →

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Simple, buttery croissants

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For many years, my daily routine consisted of rolling out, shaping and creating hundreds – possibly thousands – of flaky melt-in-your-mouth croissants. Honestly, one of the best and most-rewarding jobs I’ve ever had. There really isn’t much that can compare … Continue reading →

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Gluten-free Chocolate Cake

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I love chocolate cake, and I didn’t want to miss out on it once we switched over to a mainly gluten-free diet. With a little trial and error, I managed to create a simply delicious sponge cake, rich and chocolaty, … Continue reading →

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Southern Style Strawberry Cake

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Simple, succulent and sweet, strawberries have a flavor that brings back memories of summertime, shortcake and hugs from grandmothers. I know strawberries always remind me of both my Grandmaw Rose and my Mamaw Gean laughing and singing, busy making wonderful … Continue reading →

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Happy Hour | Bourbon 101: Tasting Tips

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Seeping slowly through the hills of Kentucky and branching out across the United States are the roots of a truly American creation – bourbon. Bourbon isn’t always the first drink on everyone’s list – sometimes strong, definite higher alcohol content. … Continue reading →

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