These gluten free spider eggs are a spooktacular treat for Halloween! How do I make these cute spider eggs? I love making this for an appetizer on Halloween! It is super easy to make and the eggs are a nice protein addition to the sweet filled day! Most kids that I have made these for think it’s pretty fun to eat a spider egg too! You could add eyes to the spiders to make them even more spooky! To make this recipe, you can follow my recipe for Gluten Free Deviled Eggs n Bacon, then just add the black olive spiders to the top! How do I make the spiders? To make the spiders, you will need some extra large black olives. I cut them in half. The half is the body of the spider. The other half was cut into 4 legs. These will be the 4 legs to one side of the spider since spiders have 8 legs. Assemble them on each egg until they all have one body and 8 legs on each egg. If you like these gluten free spider eggs, you might also like these: Gluten Free Spooky Spider Bean Dip Gluten Free Eyeball Meatballs I hope you have a Spooktacular Halloween!
As Always, Best Wishes for Gluten Free Dishes! XO, Michelle
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Ceviche is a favorite at our house! Check out this super easy shrimp ceviche that's also gluten free!
This easy shrimp ceviche is quick to make and is a fantastic appetizer or lunch! It has a yummy citrus flavor with a kick of spice to even things out! You won’t regret making this!
What Is Ceviche? Ceviche is a delicious shrimp or fish and vegetable dish that originated in Peru! You can use raw fish or shrimp that is cured with citrus juice or cooked shrimp or fish like I did in this recipe. I decided to make this cooked shrimp ceviche for the pure ease and convenience of not having to take the time to cure the fish. lol Here is the Wikipedia definition of Ceviche in case you wanted to know more. What Do I Put in Easy Shrimp Ceviche? The best thing about ceviche is that you can add or remove ingredients based on your preference! Here’s what I used in my easy shrimp ceviche: Shrimp- I like medium peeled and deveined with the tails removed. I always check them as I rinse the shrimp to make sure all the poo has been removed. If it hasn’t I remove it. Lime Juice Lemon Juice Orange Juice Roma Tomatoes Red Onion Cilantro Jalapeno- Depending on the spice level of your jalapeño you can add more or less depending on your spice desire. Cucumber- I remove the peel and seeds from the cucumber then chop it up. I find that a teaspoon slid down the cucumber seeds are the easiest way to remove them. Avocado Directions: First, we need to cook the shrimp, since this is a cooked shrimp ceviche. Fill a pot with water and bring it to a boil. Have a bowl with ice water standing by to put the shrimp in once it’s cooked. Put the shrimp in the boiling water until it turns pink- only about a minute- you don’t want to overcook it as it turns rubbery. Once it turns pink, scoop it out with a slotted spoon and put it in the ice water to stop the cooking. Drain the shrimp from the ice water and dry it off with a paper towel. Chop the shrimp into small bite size pieces. Place into a glass bowl large enough to hold all of the ingredients. Add the juices to the mix and stir to combine. Chop up all remaining items and add to the bowl if you are serving immediately. If you want to let the flavors marry do not add the avocado right away as it can turn brown. Add the avocado just before serving. Serve immediately or put in the fridge for about an hour. Serve it with tortilla chips, Cucumber Slices, Tostada, Mini peppers that have been cut in half with seeds removed to scoop it with or whatever your favorite scoopers are. I also like to serve it with Hot sauce or Chili Lime Creamá in case you want it even spicier! Enjoy! Pin Now So You Can Make Me Later!
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As Always, Best Wishes for Gluten Free Dishes! XO, Michelle
This gluten free creamy broccoli salad is a delicious lunch, dinner or side dish!
Whenever I make this Creamy Broccoli Salad I think of my Auntie Jo Ann. I can remember her making a similar version of this when we would visit her. I think it has the perfect flavor combo of salty and a little sweet! Salty from the bacon and sunflower seeds and sweet from the grapes. MMMM
I like to make extra bacon when I am cooking it in the morning so it’s ready for this salad at lunch or dinner time. I know who has extra bacon right…..It’s a struggle for sure to save 8 pieces! This salad is one of the only ways I can get my hubby to eat broccoli! He really isn’t a fan but loves it in this creamy broccoli salad! Which is a bonus reason to make it! What You Need To Make This Creamy Broccoli Salad: You will need the following yummy ingredients to make this salad: Red onion Red Wine Vinegar Mayonaise- I use Sir Kensington’s or Primal Kitchen Broccoli Florettes Bacon Grapes- omit for keto. Sunflower Seeds Shredded Cheddar Cheese- omit for paleo and use dairy free cheese if desired for dairy free. Salt and Pepper Plus a bowl to mix it in, a pan to cook the bacon in, a spoon to stir it with, and a knife and cutting board to chop things with.
Here’s How I Make It:
In a bowl large enough to hold all the ingredients, start by making the dressing. The dressing is 1/2 cup of Mayo and 2 TBSP Red Wine Vinegar plus a little Salt and Pepper. If you mix the salad ingredients together and want it creamier, simply mix more mayo and red wine vinegar together and stir into the salad. If you haven’t pre-cooked the bacon, cook it now. It needs to be crispy for this salad. I think it should always be crispy, as I don’t love soggy bacon, but that’s my opinion. Hehe! I cook my bacon in the oven on a foil-lined baking sheet so I have easy clean-up. I like to buy the already chopped and washed broccoli florets in a bag. You can use either the whole broccoli or the bagged variety it’s totally up to you! I am mostly just lazy and like convenience most days. Haha! Open the bag and chop any really big pieces of broccoli. Once they are the size you like, put them in a bowl. You need about 3 cups. Chop the red onion into small pieces. You only need about 1/4-1/2 cup. Place them in the bowl too. Wash and cut the grapes in half. You need about 1/2 of a cup. Into the bowl as well. (If you want to keep it keto, leave the grapes out of the salad. It is just as delicious with it!) Measure out 1/4 cup of sunflower seeds. Put them into the bowl. Break up the bacon into small pieces, or chop with your knife. It can join the rest of the ingredients in the bowl. Stir it all together and Voila! That’s it! I love this salad because it keeps well in the fridge and I love it even the next day.
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If You Like This Creamy Broccoli Salad You Might Also Like:
Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad Layered Summer Salad Here’s The Recipe: Creamy Broccoli SaladCrunchy and delicious, sweet and salty. The perfect side to any meal! INGREDIENTS
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These delicious gluten free seared scallops are super quick to make for dinner! We love to eat them with this yummy arugula salad!
Seared Scallops are one of my favorite foods! I especially love this salad because it is ready in about 10 minutes! The Jalapeño Lime dressing is slightly spicy and a little sweet from the balsamic but overall finger licking good!
The secret to having perfectly seared scallops is making sure they are dry. I thaw them if they come frozen with paper towels in the bowl. Once the towel is wet, I replace it to ensure most of the moisture is removed from the scallop. If they are fresh, I still wrap them in paper towel to absorb the excess moisture. The second trick to perfectly seared scallops is having the pan smoking hot then adding oil and then adding the scallop. You will know when it is ready to flip to the other side when you see the brown creeping up the side of the scallop. It usually takes about 2 minutes on the first side then only about 2 minutes on the second side. Be sure not to overcook them or they turn rubbery. By now I am usually starting to drool…… Here Are Some Other Recipes You Might Like: Layered Summer Salad Pecan Crusted Tuna With Mango Salsa Caribbean Chicken Lettuce Wraps What Are Scallops Anyway? Scallops are bivalve mollusks and part of the Pectinidae family. They are related to oysters, clams and muscles. I think they have a slightly sweet flavor and pair well with lots of different herbs, spices and flavors. I buy the wild caught dry scallops. “Dry” is an industry term that indicates the scallop is natural and has not been altered or treated in any sodium solutions or added moisture. The healthiest and best tasting scallop is a dry scallop in my opinion. Here is the Wikipedia definition of scallops in case you want to read about them more in depth. What Do I Need To Make This Recipe? To make these delicious seared scallops, You will only need a few ingredients. Which is one of the reasons that I love this recipe! You will need enough scallops to feed the people you are wanting to feed. I use 10 medium size scallops for 2 people. If you are making this as an appetizer, which is also a fantastic idea, you can estimate 2-3 per person depending on what other items you are serving. You will need some Jalapeño Olive Oil. I purchased mine from the Gilbert Olive Oil Company. I have also purchased it from the Queen Creek Olive Mill. Both are local companies in Arizona. If you live outside of AZ and don’t want to order I highly recommend looking at a local olive oil manufacturer or the farmer’s market. BTW…this is not a sponsored post, I just like their stuff. Also some Jalapeño Balsamic Vinegar. I purchased it at the Gilbert Olive Oil Company. See the link above. I think white balsamic vinegar would be an ok substitution as well just less jalapeño-y! 3 Limes, or some Lime Olive Oil if you don’t have limes on hand. I purchased the Lime Olive Oil from the Queen Creek Olive Mill. See the link above. Salt and Pepper One bag of Organic Pre-washed Arugula. If you are making these seared scallops for more than 2 people, you will need more scallops, arugula and limes… Pin Me So You Can Save The Recipe:
Here’s The Video Of How To Make It:Watch along and see how I make these delicious Seared Scallops. I didn’t include any footage of us eating them…you are safe. LOL
And Finally.. Here’s The RECIPE:
Seared Scallops over Arugula with Jalapeño Lime DressingPacked with flavor! Easy to make! 10 minutes to a fantastic appetizer, lunch, or dinner! SERVINGS 2 INGREDIENTS
As Always, Best Wishes for Gluten Free Dishes! XO, Michelle
We love bacon brussel sprouts but these are perfect for a quick dinner because they are made in the air fryer! As always, they are gluten free too!
The holidays are quickly approaching! If you are looking for holiday side dishes try my air fryer bacon Brussel sprouts! They are crispy and delicious. Not to mention easy to make.
If you are cooking for a large crowd, try my oven-baked Brussel sprouts that are equally delicious and you can make a larger amount at once. You can add the mushrooms to this recipe or leave them out… it’s up to you! What You Need to Make These Air Fryer Bacon Brussel Sprouts: Brussel sprouts Thin cut bacon Balsamic Vinegar or reduction An Air Fryer. I have the air fryer lid that goes on top of my Instant Pot! I love it especially for just 2 people! Air fryer bacon Brussel sprouts, I refilled the air fryer basket twice to make sure they all got crispy! How Do I Make These? Start by washing and drying your Brussel sprouts. Cut them in half. Chop up the package of thin cut bacon. I like medium sized pieces because the bacon gets crispier in the air fryer. Put the Brussel sprouts in the air fryer basket. Put the bacon in the air fryer basket. Drizzle a little balsamic vinegar over the top. Sprinkle with Salt and Pepper. Turn the air fryer on for 4 minutes at 400 degrees. After it is done, use tongs to flip the food around. Turn the air fryer on for 4 more minutes at 400 degrees. After it is done, they should be crispy and delicious! Serve with your favorite protein. Here’s The Easiest Way To Clean Your Instant Pot Air Fryer: I love my instant pot and the air fryer lid that goes with it. The best part is it cleans up really easily! You can soak the basket with a little soap inside the instant pot bowl. Or you can put them all in the dishwasher! The air fryer lid cannot get submerged in water because of the electronic compartments. Pin THIS Make It LATER!
Here Are Some Other Side Dishes You Might Like For The Holidays:
Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad Healthy Harvest Salad Here’s The Video On How To Make These Air Fryer Bacon Brussel Sprouts:
I personally love all the side dishes during the holidays! I am not a huge turkey fan, and currently cannot eat it due to food sensitivities, but I love the sides!
What are your favorite side dishes? Here’s The RECIPE: Air Fryer Bacon Brussel SproutsThis is a fast and delicious side dish that is perfect for the holidays or really any day paired with your favorite protein! EQUIPMENT
I hope you like this version of my bacon Brussel sprouts! As Always, Best Wishes for Gluten Free Dishes! XO, Michelle Do you dream of far away places based on the food you are eating? This Gluten Free Mediterranean Chicken Salad makes me dream of eating it overlooking the Mediterranean Sea! My daughter requested a recipe for my mediterranean chicken salad so this is for her. As a foodie Mom it makes my heart happy that both of my girls like to cook and are pretty darn good at it! It’s super fun to watch what they make and honestly we send each other food pictures… totally nerdy I know! But I love it. I know most of the world is eating everything pumpkin but it’s still almost 100 degrees in Arizona and it doesn’t feel like fall yet… unless you are up at the crack of dawn and then it’s beautiful outside. Just ask my hubby! lol I love this Mediterranean chicken salad because it is a fast lunch or dinner and most of the ingredients are staples in my kitchen so that makes it easy. What Ingredients Do I Need To Make This Mediterranean Chicken Salad? This is what I love to put in my salad, however if you don’t like anything you can leave it out or substitute it for your favs! Chicken breasts Greek Seasoning S & P EVOO Balsamic Vinegar Garlic Cucumber Tomato Red Onion Roasted Red Peppers Feta Arugula Kalamata Olives Artichoke Hearts To start off this recipe, you will need to cook the chicken. Put the chicken breasts in a baking dish that you have drizzled with olive oil. Lay the breasts in the pan. Drizzle with a little balsamic vinegar. Sprinkle with greek seasoning and S & P. Bake in a 350-degree oven for about 30 minutes or until they reach an internal temp of 165 degrees F. While the chicken is cooking, I like to start on the chopping of my salad. I start with kitchen shears and the arugula, so the pieces aren’t so big. Lay the arugula in the bottom of a bowl. Use kitchen shears to chop it up a little. Arrange the rest of your chopped ingredients into sections on top of the arugula. Make a simple dressing in a bowl of EVOO, red wine vinegar, greek seasoning, garlic powder and S & P. Whisk it all together. Once the chicken is cooked, slice it into pieces and arrange it on your plate. Serve with the salad. You can toss the salad so you get a little bit if each topping…. unless you are like me and just want to eat feta lol. PIN THIS NOW MAKE IT LATER: What are some of your favorite summer foods that you carry over into fall and winter? I have a few favorite summery foods that we eat all year. Here are a few you might like too: Pecan Crusted Ahi Tuna with Mango Salsa Shredded Brussels Sprout Salad Thai Cabbage Salad Here’s The Printable Recipe: Mediterranean Chicken SaladThis recipe will make you dream of eating on a patio overlooking the Med. INGREDIENTS
After typing this up I am wishing for this for lunch! But, my chicken is frozen so that won’t be happening! LOL! Here’s A Video For You To Watch Me Make This Mediterranean Chicken Salad: Hope you all have a great day!
As Always, Best Wishes for Gluten Free Dishes! XO, Michelle This chipotle cilantro lime cauliflower rice is an awesome gluten free, keto and paleo side dish! Are you looking for a low carb or keto side dish? Look no further than my Chipotle Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice! This is so flavorful and is a great addition to any main dish. I just made this a few days ago and paired it with my Honey Chipotle Lime Shrimp! It was so yummy! I made enough so I could have it for lunch the next day and it was gone! No ready to go lunch for me! HAHA! I love when I find recipes that my family devours! This will for sure be on our regular rotation! It’s super weird to start thinking of only cooking for 2 people in a few months! We are about to be empty nesters.. crazy thought! What do you need to make this cauliflower rice recipe? This cauliflower rice recipe is super easy to make! You only need a few ingredients and it is ready really fast too! You will need 1 bag of frozen cauliflower rice. I used pre-made for the speed this time. 1/4-1/2 tps of Chipotle Pepper Seasoning. If you don’t like it spicy I would use less. If you like it spicy you can add more! 1 lime- juiced and zested S&P A little drizzle of EVOO or Avocado oil. Boom- super easy! Just put all of the ingredients into a pan and sauté the cauliflower rice until it’s cooked and voila you have a super delicious side dish! PIN THIS Cauliflower Rice NOW and MAKE IT LATER! Here are some other Side Dishes you might like:
Brussel Sprouts so good that they taste like candy! Braised Cabbage, Onion and Bacon! Here’s The RECIPE! Chipotle Cilantro Lime Cauliflower RiceA super flavorful Keto and Paleo side dish. Few ingredients and easy to make! INGREDIENTS
I hope you loved this Chipotle Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice recipe as much as we do! Do you have any tips for cooking for 2 people? I think we might have to invite people over to eat everyday until I figure it out! LOL! I think my hubby is worries I will just decide that eating out or takeout works too! HAHA! As Always, Best Wishes for Gluten Free Dishes! XO, Michelle These delicious honey chipotle lime shrimp are so yummy you will want to put them on repeat! If you like a little spice and a little tang you are going to love this honey chipotle lime shrimp! It can be as spicy as you like it depending on how much chipotle chili powder you add. We have a divided household on spice. 2 of the members in my family don’t like very much spice at all. The third one can handle a little spice but not Thai Hot by any means. The 4th person eats Thai hot food and loves most spicy things. We are an interesting bunch when it comes to spice! What Do You Need to Make This Honey Chipotle Lime Shrimp? This is the best part of the recipe…besides how yummy it is! It only requires a few ingredients! 1 LB Sweet Pink Shrimp- peeled and deveined 2 limes- zested and juiced 1 handful of fresh Cilantro chopped 1/4 Cup of Honey 1/4-1/2+ tsp Chipotle Pepper Powder S &P Boom- cook the shrimp throw the rest in the pan and dinner is ready! Haha! Almost that easy. Sauté the shrimp in a pan with a little bit of olive or avocado oil. Add S & P as well as the chipotle pepper powder. Stir. Add the lime juice and zest. Stir. Add the honey and stir. Your shrimp should be opaque or almost cooked so add the cilantro. Serve it as an appetizer or over some rice or cauliflower rice! Yummy! Pin This Now So You Can Make It Later! Here’s The Recipe for The Honey Chipotle Lime Shrimp: Honey Chipotle Lime ShrimpDo you need a fast and easy dinner? This whips together in 10 minutes and is packed with flavor. SERVINGS 4 people INGREDIENTS
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Thanks for Visiting GGGF.ME! Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss a thing! Also, send me a picture of the recipes you try so I can see how they turned out! As Always, Best Wishes for Gluten Free Dishes! XO, Michelle I love elk chili stuffed sweet potatoes! However, if you don't have elk meat you can substitute it for ground beef! This gluten free paleo elk chili stuffed sweet potatoes are delicious and filling! You can substitute out the elk for beef if you don’t like or have elk. These Paleo Elk chili stuffed sweet potatoes are delicious and easy to make. You can make the chili ahead of time and then assemble for a quick dinner. I used my recipe from my Paleo Elk Chili and made it in the instant pot. This cooks it quite quickly. I microwaved a few small sweet potatoes and cut up some veggies for toppings and voila dinner is served. These stuffed sweet potatoes are a perfect weeknight meal because you can prep ahead and have dinner ready fast! I love using my Instant Pot to cook meals like soups and stews. It makes them so yummy in such a short time! I had such a fun time filming this recipe with my Mother In Law. She’s awesome and I love cooking with her. I didn’t eat much game growing up, but then I married into the family of hunters and I learned to love it. How Do I Make this Paleo Elk Chili Recipe? Begin by following my Paleo Elk Chili Recipe and make it either in a crockpot or Instant pot. If you don’t like Elk you can substitute it for ground beef. Paleo Elk Chili Delicious Paleo elk chili. I put the beans on the side for those who wanted to add them. It was delicious and I wish I had more elk meat in the freezer! SERVINGS 8 people INGREDIENTS
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Next you want to microwave enough sweet potatoes to feed your people. Chop up vegges to use as a garnish. I like: peppers, cilantro, green onions and olives. Cut your sweet potato so there is a slit in the top and squeeze it slightly so there is room to put the chili. Put the chili in your sweet potato and garnish! You can add cheese and sour cream if you don’t want to keep it Paleo. Enjoy! Watch Me Make this on YOUTUBE! Here are some other recipes you might enjoy! Paleo Paella Pressure Cooker Braised Short Ribs Beef Tips with Mushroom Gravy Poached Pears Hope you enjoy these Paleo Elk Chili Stuffed Sweet Potatoes as much as we do! As Always, Best Wishes for Gluten Free Dishes! XO, Michelle This gluten free medium rare strip loin roast was fantastic! It came as part of my Butcherbox so I wanted to share how I made it! This gluten free medium-rare strip loin rost is full of flavor and perfectly cooked- IMO! I had never heard of a strip loin before it came in my Butcher Box, but that is because I am not really good with what different cuts of meat are called. I decided to cook it in the oven, similar to how I make my oven prime rib roast and it turned out perfect! Use an internal meat thermometer so you can take it out as soon as it is medium rare.
I have been making a lot of holiday treats with more sugar than we eat all year, so I try to balance out our day with a nice protein for dinner with some lower carb veggie. For our family it’s all about balance! Why Do I order my meat? I order our meat because I want high quality, no hormones or antibiotics and humanely raised. I think grass fed is better tasting and better for our bodies because there are more nutrients and there is less risk of e Coli and other things. You can read all about it from Bulletproof Blog. They wrote a series about the benefits. How Did I make this roast?This strip loin roast was pretty easy to make! If you didn’t want it as a roast you can cut it into steaks to and BBQ them. I think it’s the same as a New York Strip then? Here’s how I did it: Take the meat out of the fridge for about 30 minutes before cooking. Turn your oven on to 450 degrees F. In a shallow baking pan drizzle a little Avocado oil. Rub your roast with Salt, Pepper, herbs and Garlic. You can use what ever seasonings you like. Insert an oven thermometer so you know when to remove the roast. I will post the one I use in the Amazon section below. Place in the roaster fat side up. This helps keep everything juicy while cooking as the fat can drip onto the meat. Can you say YUM!!! Place the roast in the oven and cook at 450 for 15 minutes. This will form a nice crust and make it really yummy! Reduce the heat after 15 minutes to 350 degrees. Continue to cook until your meat thermometer reads 130 degrees for medium rare. Remove from heat and let the meat rest for 15 minutes before slicing. Remember to slice against the grain of the meat to keep it tender. Serve with your favorite side dish! Enjoy! Side Dish Ideas: Here are a few side dishes you might like: Healthy Harvest Salad Easy Mashed Cauliflower Brussel Sprouts so good they taste like candy Here’s The Recipe: Medium Rare Strip Loin RoastMake this delicious roast for a delicious meal. It takes about an hour and a half to make but is worth the wait. INGREDIENTS
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