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Fluffy, Moist Gluten Free Banana Muffins with Oil

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Crispy Oven Roasted Cabbage Steaks

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Applesauce Oatmeal Muffins (Gluten-Free Option)

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Pressure Cooker Chicken Thighs (Honey Garlic Glaze)

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Sparkling Grapefruit Vodka Cocktail

a bowl of homemade granola with milk and berries

Crunchy, Chunky Gluten Free Granola with Maple

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Simplest Sugar Cookie Icing That Hardens (Shiny)

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No Fail Gluten-Free Sugar Cookies (Cut Out)

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Pear Ginger Cocktail

a bottle of ginger simple syrup in a glass bottle with a fresh pear next to it

How to Make Fresh Ginger Simple Syrup (Best Tips)

2 espresso martinis on silver tray with espresso beans all around

Truly PERFECT Espresso Martini (Best Recipe)

pork medallions on a white plate with apples and cranberries and a ladle of dijon gravy being poured over

Easy Pan Seared Pork Medallions

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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Dairy Free

Fluffy, Moist Gluten Free Banana Muffins with Oil

Crispy Oven Roasted Cabbage Steaks

Applesauce Oatmeal Muffins (Gluten-Free Option)

Pressure Cooker Chicken Thighs (Honey Garlic Glaze)

Sparkling Grapefruit Vodka Cocktail

Crunchy, Chunky Gluten Free Granola with Maple

Simplest Sugar Cookie Icing That Hardens (Shiny)

No Fail Gluten-Free Sugar Cookies (Cut Out)

Pear Ginger Cocktail

How to Make Fresh Ginger Simple Syrup (Best Tips)

Truly PERFECT Espresso Martini (Best Recipe)

Easy Pan Seared Pork Medallions

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Dairy Free

Fluffy, Moist Gluten Free Banana Muffins with Oil

Crispy Oven Roasted Cabbage Steaks

Applesauce Oatmeal Muffins (Gluten-Free Option)

Pressure Cooker Chicken Thighs (Honey Garlic Glaze)

Sparkling Grapefruit Vodka Cocktail

Crunchy, Chunky Gluten Free Granola with Maple

Simplest Sugar Cookie Icing That Hardens (Shiny)

No Fail Gluten-Free Sugar Cookies (Cut Out)

Pear Ginger Cocktail

How to Make Fresh Ginger Simple Syrup (Best Tips)

Truly PERFECT Espresso Martini (Best Recipe)

Easy Pan Seared Pork Medallions

As Seen In

Gluten Free Dinners

Gluten Free Baking

Seasonal Staples

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