Vegetables

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

Simple Weeknight Grilled Potatoes (Foil Packet)

close up of 7 layer salad layers in a glass trifle bowl

Old School Tamale Pie (Gluten-Free, Without Jiffy!)

overhead shot of strawberry green salad with feta cheese on top

Feta Strawberry Salad With Sweet, Tangy Dressing

a close up shot overhead of baked broccoli and cheese on a baking sheet

Browned Butter Smashed Potatoes

a spatula holding up a slice of potato frittata about to be taking out of a white pie dish

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)

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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Vegetables

Instant Pot Baked Potatoes

Simple Weeknight Grilled Potatoes (Foil Packet)

Overnight 7 Layer Salad

Old School Tamale Pie (Gluten-Free, Without Jiffy!)

Feta Strawberry Salad With Sweet, Tangy Dressing

Baked Broccoli and Cheese

Vegetable Tart

Browned Butter Smashed Potatoes

Potato Frittata

Easy, One Pot Mexican Fish Recipe (30 Minutes)

Crispy Homemade Oven Fries (Not Soggy!)

Apple Pecan Salad (Quick Maple Dijon Dressing)

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Gluten Free Dinners

Gluten Free Baking

Seasonal Staples

Vegetables

Instant Pot Baked Potatoes

Simple Weeknight Grilled Potatoes (Foil Packet)

Overnight 7 Layer Salad

Old School Tamale Pie (Gluten-Free, Without Jiffy!)

Feta Strawberry Salad With Sweet, Tangy Dressing

Baked Broccoli and Cheese

Vegetable Tart

Browned Butter Smashed Potatoes

Potato Frittata

Easy, One Pot Mexican Fish Recipe (30 Minutes)

Crispy Homemade Oven Fries (Not Soggy!)

Apple Pecan Salad (Quick Maple Dijon Dressing)

As Seen In

Gluten Free Dinners

Gluten Free Baking

Seasonal Staples

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