Pumpkin Muffins (made with coconut flour)

After making a deliciously moist pumpkin bread using almond flour, I decided this could be an opportunity for coconut flour to shine. After all, coconut flour certainly does suck up a lot of moisture. And between the liquid sweetener and … Continue reading

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Baked Beans (with Kale)

I love beans in soups and salads. And I find beans so easy to use in recipes, even though I don’t have many on Comfy Belly. That may change over time. Here’s an easy recipe for sweet and tangy baked … Continue reading

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The Gluten Conundrum – Interview with Dr. Wheeler

I’ve always been slightly baffled by the relationship between gluten-intolerance and Celiac Disease. I’ve had my son tested for Celiac Disease at least three times. All tests came back negative (meaning he didn’t have Celiac Disease – he does have … Continue reading

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Chocolate Ganache (using coconut oil)

I eat cupcakes for breakfast. There. I said it. I don’t drink coffee, I don’t drink alcohol (much), I don’t do drugs (if I can help it), and I get a lot of exercise. I wish I got more sleep. … Continue reading

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Chopped Chef Salad & Herbed Vinaigrette

Ever try to stuff a huge piece of lettuce, dripping with salad dressing, into your mouth? It’s my salad discomfort zone. My solution is the chopped salad. You might also like:Strawberry ShortcakesVerry Berry SherbetBlueberry Corn Muffins

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Cinnamon Bun Muffins (using coconut flour)

  Since I often experiment using almond and coconut flour in baked goods, it seems only fitting that I make cinnamon bun muffins using coconut flour, as an alternative to my earlier gluten-free cinnamon bun muffin recipe using almond flour. … Continue reading

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Very Vanilla Cupcakes (using coconut flour)

Since one of us here doesn’t really like chocolate (can you imagine?), and every so often someone asks me if I have a vanilla cupcake recipe, I decided to post this gluten-free, super-charged vanilla cupcake recipe using coconut flour. My … Continue reading

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Veggie Noodle Stir-Fry

If you’re looking for a simple veggie stir-fry with lots of flavor, this may be it. I love this dish, and I keep the ingredients on hand so I can make it when I don’t have much else planned. There … Continue reading

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Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins (using coconut flour)

I love popping these in my bag for a snack while I’m on the run. Lemon, poppy seeds, and coconut flour – these are the some of the ingredients in these muffins, and they’re also alkalizing agents for your body. … Continue reading

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Asian Chicken Salad in Lettuce Cups

Here’s a rare treat in my kitchen these days: a dish with some chicken (or any meat for that matter). I love this concept because it’s centered around vegetables, herbs, and spices. This recipe also has a great flavor to … Continue reading

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