Tag: <span>gluten-free</span>

Healthy Snow Ice Cream

February 5, 2014 By Johnna 11 Comments

In my nutritionally sordid past, I made snow ice cream with little more than snow and a can of that sweet goo known as sweetened condensed milk. It was tasty and I enjoyed every last bite of it, knowing it was a treat that could only be enjoyed with Mother Nature’s cooperation. Now, trying to…

I Ate Here: New World Cafe, Des Moines, Iowa

January 31, 2014 By Johnna 4 Comments

New World Cafe is a tasty surprise in the middle of meat and corn country. Even as a life-long Midwesterner who has had amazing vegan meals all over this part of the country, finding a vegan gem in Iowa surprised me. Discovering that they make nearly all of their dishes gluten-free? Almost unbelievable! Well, until…

Cowgirl Bark, a Sweet Indulgence

January 29, 2014 By Johnna 4 Comments

My favorite fella has been buying this gluten-full treat at Trader Joe’s, Cowboy Bark. Their version includes chocolate, JoeJoes (their variation of Oreos), pretzels, peanuts, cashews and sea salt. I decided to give this my own spin and make it gluten-free. Cowgirl Bark, you’re gonna love it! A foundation of chocolate, topped with melted peanut…

Chocolate Chocolate Chip Muffins (gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, vegan)

January 22, 2014 By Johnna 5 Comments

These muffins, while not picture perfect, are so full of rich chocolate flavor and wonderful texture, that I just had to share them with you. Chocolate Chocolate Chip Muffins are a great way to start the day. I say this because muffins are for breakfast, right? I saw some diet guru on TV recently and…

Chunky Garden Veggie Stuffed Spaghetti Squash (gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan)

January 15, 2014 By Johnna Leave a Comment

Looking for a veggie-packed recipe that makes an easy dinner? This is it! My Chunky Garden Veggie Stuffed Spaghetti Squash is my go-to right now. Let me explain why… My kitchen, the cute 1970’s kitchen you’ve seen pictured here on my blog and in several print publications, is getting a much needed renovation. The popcorn…

Johnna’s Cheese-y Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole (dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan)

January 13, 2014 By Johnna Leave a Comment

Oh, how I love a breakfast casserole! My Cheese-y Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole has all of the flavor of traditional hashbrown casseroles but without the questionable ingredients. In my not-so-healthy eating days, I would make a casserole with a gloppy can of condensed cream-of-something soup, lots of cheese and sour cream and any processed food I…