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roasted zucchini on a white plate with fresh herbs next to it.

20 Minute Roasted Zucchini (Not Soggy!)

an instant pot baked potato on a white plate with a fork nearby with melting butter in the middle

Instant Pot Baked Potatoes

grilled red potatoes in foil with fresh parsley.

Simple Weeknight Grilled Potatoes (Foil Packet)

two glasses of skinny margarita with sliced oranges and limes lying next to them

Fresh, Light Skinny Margarita With Orange

overhead shot of strawberry green salad with feta cheese on top

Strawberry Feta Salad With Sweet, Tangy Dressing

an overhead shot of socca cut in wedges drizzled with olive oil

5-Ingredient Easy Socca Flatbread

a close of up of two smashed potatoes stacked on top of each other

Browned Butter Smashed Potatoes

a fork about to cut into a plate of mexican fish served on rice

Easy, One Pot Mexican Fish Recipe (30 Minutes)

fingers picking up an oven baked fry on a white plate with a small bowl of fry sauce

Crispy Homemade Oven Fries (Not Soggy!)

an up close shot of maple vinaigrette being poured from a white dressing container onto the harvest salad

Apple Pecan Salad (Quick Maple Dijon Dressing)

sliced corned beef with cabbage, potatoes, and carrots on a white platter

Brown Sugar Corned Beef and Cabbage with Apple Juice

an overhead shot of candied pecans in an antique silver bowl

5 Minute Candied Pecans with Maple Syrup

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

20 Minute Roasted Zucchini (Not Soggy!)

Instant Pot Baked Potatoes

Simple Weeknight Grilled Potatoes (Foil Packet)

Fresh, Light Skinny Margarita With Orange

Strawberry Feta Salad With Sweet, Tangy Dressing

5-Ingredient Easy Socca Flatbread

Browned Butter Smashed Potatoes

Easy, One Pot Mexican Fish Recipe (30 Minutes)

Crispy Homemade Oven Fries (Not Soggy!)

Apple Pecan Salad (Quick Maple Dijon Dressing)

Brown Sugar Corned Beef and Cabbage with Apple Juice

5 Minute Candied Pecans with Maple Syrup

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Dairy Free

20 Minute Roasted Zucchini (Not Soggy!)

Instant Pot Baked Potatoes

Simple Weeknight Grilled Potatoes (Foil Packet)

Fresh, Light Skinny Margarita With Orange

Strawberry Feta Salad With Sweet, Tangy Dressing

5-Ingredient Easy Socca Flatbread

Browned Butter Smashed Potatoes

Easy, One Pot Mexican Fish Recipe (30 Minutes)

Crispy Homemade Oven Fries (Not Soggy!)

Apple Pecan Salad (Quick Maple Dijon Dressing)

Brown Sugar Corned Beef and Cabbage with Apple Juice

5 Minute Candied Pecans with Maple Syrup

As Seen In

Gluten Free Dinners

Gluten Free Baking

Seasonal Staples

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