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Collard Green Wraps
July 6th, 2020 by jsmanseau
When I think of collard greens, I think of a long cooking process given the toughness of their leaves. I love well prepared collard greens that have been cooking for hours filled with flavors of bacon (or turkey neck), vinegar, and even some scotch bonnets in there. Over the last … Read more
Chinese Chicken Salad
June 22nd, 2020 by jsmanseau
It has been quite a while since I had made this Chinese Chicken Salad. This recipe is perfect for those summer weekday dinners where you want to do minimal to no cooking at all, but enjoy a delicious flavor packed meal. You can customize this however you prefer; I have … Read more
Cranberry BBQ Sauce
November 4th, 2019 by jsmanseau
Each year my dad and uncle throw together an amazing even for family and friends; they do most of the leg work when it comes to the pig – waking up at 1:00 am to ensure the coals are ready to go and get the pig started around 2:00 am … Read more
GFAF Expo – Secaucus, NJ
September 16th, 2018 by jsmanseau
I’m beyond excited to be heading back to the Gluten Free & Allergen Friendly Expo as one of their Official Bloggers at the Meadowlands Convention Center in Secaucus, NJ October 13-14th! I have participated as a blogger for them almost every year it has been held in New Jersey except … Read more
Pantry Essentials
May 28th, 2018 by jsmanseau
A well stocked pantry is the key to making cooking at home a success. Below is my list of pantry essentials including notes for gluten free (GF), vegetarian (Vg), vegan (V), dairy free (DF), and Low FODMAP (LF) essentials.
* Always check ingredients lists as manufacturers often change ingredients without … Read more
Tuscan White Bean Salad
March 1st, 2017 by jsmanseau
Is it Spring time yet? This salad always reminds me of the spring with its vibrant colors and fresh flavors, although tt is a perfect salad or side dish any time of the year. If you are looking for a light and delicious salad that is full of fiber, … Read more
Maple-Dijon Salmon & Citrus Herb Quinoa
November 30th, 2016 by jsmanseau
Let’s face it, cooking during the week for many people can be a bit of a hassle and really stressful. Whether its getting home from work late and being too tired to cook, or not having enough time to head to the grocery store to pick something up. There are … Read more
Granola
October 26th, 2016 by jsmanseau
Granola is one of the items that I always reach for when grocery shopping and then immediately put it back down. Why? Because the majority of them on the market that are made with gluten free oats (or non-certified gluten-free oats for that matter) are sweetened with either honey or … Read more
Spiralized Greek Salad
September 17th, 2016 by jsmanseau
Have you tried zoodles (aka zucchini noodles) yet? Spiralizers have become a kitchen staple to create nutrient rich, low-carb noodles. Don’t get me wrong, I have nothing against carbs (in fact, I love them), however, these alternative noodles are a great way to get in some extra servings of vegetables … Read more