Snacks

Recipe: Raw Gluten Free Date Bars

by Carrie Recipes
Raw Gluten Free Date Bars

  Before I was diagnosed with celiac disease, I had successfully lost weight following a physician monitored low carb diet. By following a low carb diet I was able to lose over 50 lbs. I was thrilled of course, relished in being thinner and felt great. My doctor was wonderful and worked with me closely. [...]

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Recipe: Gluten Free Chocolate Buckwheat Puff Squares

by Carrie Recipes
Recipe: Gluten Free Chocolate Buckwheat Puff Squares

  Do any of you remember puffwheat squares? I’m sure if I looked through childhood photos there would be pictures of my cousins and I eating them. I loved them as a kid and was craving a large chocolate square the other day. There is a problem though- Puffwheat! Yep, wheat that is puffed. Can’t do it [...]

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Recipe: Gluten Free Tomatillo Salsa

by Carrie Appetizers

I really enjoy the Calgary Farmer’s Market. I actually like to visit farmers markets wherever I travel. There’s something about the abundance of fresh fruit and vegetables filling all the stalls that makes my heart skip and bring a smile to my face. Maybe it reminds me of the huge gardens I had as a [...]

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Recipe: Gluten Free Chai Spice Peanuts

by Carrie Recipes

  Did you know most of the flavored nut mixtures on the market have gluten in them? Why not make your own and have some fun playing with flavor combos? Curry? BBQ? Sweet and Salty? Spicy Lime? What are your favorite combinations?   This recipe makes a large bowl of peanuts. Great for a large [...]

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Recipe: Gluten & Sugar Free Coconut Pecan Bark

by Carrie Baked Goods

  Scouring the internet like I do sometimes, I came across a coconut bark that has no added sugar in it. I know the health benefits of coconut butter but with the added interest of lowering my intake of sugar I thought I’d give this recipe a try. This bark doesn’t have a sweetness to [...]

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Recipe: Gluten Free Spicy Roasted Chickpeas

by Carrie Appetizers

I love chickpeas! I discovered this new found love earlier this year when I had homemade hummus.  While browsing for recipe ideas, ‘Roasted Chickpeas’ kept popping up so I just had to try it. They’re a great crunchy snack and super easy to make. It would also make a terrific Christmas ‘Foodie’ gift. You can [...]

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Recipe: Gluten Free Cheese Ball

by Carrie Appetizers

With all the entertaining that goes on during the holidays, this is an excellent appetizer that is super easy to make and can be saved in the fridge for later. It makes a large cheese ball perfect for feeding a large family gathering or used as an appetizer for a party buffet.   Gluten Free [...]

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Recipe: Gluten Free Spicy White Bean Dip

by Carrie Appetizers

Want a quick and easy healthy dip recipe? How about a 5 ingredient dip recipe? OR maybe even a gluten free and vegan dip recipe!? Well your in luck cause that is exactly what I am giving you today! All three! With the holidays approaching there is always more entertaining going on and sometimes the [...]

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Recipe: Gluten Free No Bake Peanut Butter Balls

by Carrie Recipes

First, I need to acknowledge a mistake I made in my blog review of Anada skincare. I meant to say that I don’t want products with gluten on my skin, but I accidently posted that I didn’t want gluten-free products on my skin. Whoops! Hopefully all my readers realized that I had made a mistake. Truthfully, [...]

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Recipe: Gluten-Free Hummus Toppings

by Carrie Sauces
Gluten-Free Hummus Toppings

I love hummus! I never used to like it until I had the creamiest hummus in Toronto and decided to make some myself. Now that I have made it a number of times it keeps on getting better and better. I really think using dried chickpeas and cooking them in my pressure cooker, plus adding [...]

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Recipe: Refrigerator Dill Pickles

by Carrie Snacks
Refrigerator Dill Pickles

I love Fall! Not so much that it is the gateway to winter, but in the abundance of fresh produce available here in Calgary. I am in my glory when I step into the Farmers Market and see pyramids of vegetables everywhere. I know I have been talking a lot about farmers markets lately, but [...]

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