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Slow Cooker Hoppin’ John

Slow Cooker Hoppin' John December 28, 2020

Hoppin’ John is also known as Carolina peas and rice, or simply black-eyed peas and rice, and is made with ham or bacon and onions. You just dump everything in a slow cooker for this easy, hearty, healthy and comforting New Year’s recipe! It’s also naturally gluten-free and dairy-free.  I hope everyone is enjoying the […]

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Mozzarella Bruschetta

Easy delicious mozzarella bruschetta that's easy to make gluten-free, vegan, and paleo. August 11, 2020

This mozzarella bruschetta is incredibly simple but packs a ton of flavor. It can be made in the oven or on the grill. It’s also easy to make dietary-friendly (gluten-free, vegan, paleo, etc). This recipe, along with my Italian Tomato Salad, is our favorite use of tomatoes. If we went crazy buying tomatoes on sale, this […]

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Italian Tomato Salad

Italian Tomato Salad June 22, 2020

This Italian tomato salad calls for just a few ingredients, is super quick and easy to throw together and is the perfect summer side dish. It’s also naturally vegan, paleo and whole30.  I live in Munich, which is just a 2 1/2 hour drive north of Italy. There are a lot of expats and immigrants […]

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Homemade Ketchup

Thumbnail image for Homemade Ketchup March 27, 2011

So today I thought I’d share my ketchup recipe.  Just this last fall was the first time I made this and next year I will cook it more than I did last year.  This batch turned out a little watery and not at all ketchup-like but the flavor is great and without any funky ingredients.  […]

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