30 Minutes

an overhead shot of candied pecans in an antique silver bowl

5 Minute Candied Pecans with Maple Syrup

overhead shot of a ladle holding up broccoli cheese soup

Speedy Broccoli Cheddar Cheese Soup (Instant Pot)

a serving bowl of rice pudding with toasted coconut and whipped cream on top.

20-Minute Creamy Coconut Rice Pudding Recipe

salted caramel chocolate bark in a green gift box

Salted Caramel Chocolate Bark (Fail-Proof Recipe)

a baking sheet filled with different types of chocolate bark recipes

No-Fail Chocolate Bark Recipe (Easy Pro Tips)

a fork lifting up a bite of creamy sausage pasta

Shortcut Chicken Sausage Pesto Pasta with Spinach

a bowl of blueberry syrup with a spoon resting on side

Homemade Blueberry Maple Syrup (10 Mins)

a ladle scooping in hot fudge sauce into a glass jar

Thick Old Fashioned Fudge Sauce (Cocoa Powder)

Hi, I’m Melissa!

Hey! I’m Melissa, mother of 4, who loves to make soul-warming comfort food that keeps the taste, but takes out the fuss. My family-friendly recipes are deceptively gluten free, using simple grocery store ingredients that appeal to all food lovers.

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30 Minutes

5 Minute Candied Pecans with Maple Syrup

Speedy Broccoli Cheddar Cheese Soup (Instant Pot)

20-Minute Creamy Coconut Rice Pudding Recipe

Salted Caramel Chocolate Bark (Fail-Proof Recipe)

No-Fail Chocolate Bark Recipe (Easy Pro Tips)

Shortcut Chicken Sausage Pesto Pasta with Spinach

Homemade Blueberry Maple Syrup (10 Mins)

Thick Old Fashioned Fudge Sauce (Cocoa Powder)

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Gluten Free Dinners

Gluten Free Baking

Seasonal Staples

30 Minutes

5 Minute Candied Pecans with Maple Syrup

Speedy Broccoli Cheddar Cheese Soup (Instant Pot)

20-Minute Creamy Coconut Rice Pudding Recipe

Salted Caramel Chocolate Bark (Fail-Proof Recipe)

No-Fail Chocolate Bark Recipe (Easy Pro Tips)

Shortcut Chicken Sausage Pesto Pasta with Spinach

Homemade Blueberry Maple Syrup (10 Mins)

Thick Old Fashioned Fudge Sauce (Cocoa Powder)

As Seen In

Gluten Free Dinners

Gluten Free Baking

Seasonal Staples

Free guide! 5 easy tips for baking like a gluten-free pro!