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The Ultimate Healthy 7-Layer Dip (Gluten-free, Vegetarian-optional)

The Ultimate Healthy 7-Layer Dip (Gluten-free, Vegetarian-optional)

This dip will make you the talk of the neighborhood. Perfect for barbecues, potlucks, or casual get-togethers, this healthy take on a classic 7-layer Mexican dip is sure to impress your friends and family with its lightness, freshness, and explosion of flavors.

Kimchi Tuna Salad (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)

Kimchi Tuna Salad (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)

I love a good twist on a classic, and for good reason – sometimes, although a recipe is well loved, it’s time to spice things up a bit. Well, my Kimchi Tuna Salad has just entered the chat.

Easy Cinnamon Baked Pears (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)

Easy Cinnamon Baked Pears (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)

Whether you have perfectly ripe pears begging to be used or simply have a craving for a healthy, easy dessert you can make ahead of time, this recipe is the answer. 

Jumbo Bakery-Style Orange Poppy Seed Muffins (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)

Jumbo Bakery-Style Orange Poppy Seed Muffins (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)

I made the mistake of baking these Orange Poppy Seed Muffins for Saturday breakfast a few weeks ago and my kids have expected them every morning since.  I’ve created a monster…  Bake at your own risk!

Vegetarian Chopped Antipasto Salad

Vegetarian Chopped Antipasto Salad

Antipasto, meaning ‘before the meal’, is the traditional first course of an Italian feast. Around here though, we believe that a salad can be an entire meal in a bowl that actually fills you up. This Vegetarian Chopped Antipasto Salad, our Hungry Lady Salad Episode 37 is no exception.

Super Moist Glazed Lemon Yogurt Cake (Gluten-Free)

Super Moist Glazed Lemon Yogurt Cake (Gluten-Free)

My Glazed Lemon Yogurt Cake may be the perfect spring cake – it’s wonderful for for brunch or dessert, and it’s so easy to make that I often get the kids involved.

Lemon Coconut Macaroons (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)

Lemon Coconut Macaroons (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)

This recipe might just be the perfect bite of Spring you’ve been looking for! My Lemon Coconut Macaroons started with my nana: she made wonderful macaroons and had a love for coconut that I share, so I couldn’t help but create these melt-in-your-mouth cookies in her honor.

Quinoa Glow Salad (Gluten-Free, Vegetarian)

Quinoa Glow Salad (Gluten-Free, Vegetarian)

This salad is sure to make you glow from the inside out! It’s not only packed with bright Spring flavors and crisp textures, but it also contains ingredients that are full of a whole host of skin-supporting nutrients.

My Secret Sauce-Stuffed Meatballs

My Secret Sauce-Stuffed Meatballs

I haven’t shared this recipe with a single soul until now, but these are, without a doubt, the best meatballs ever. My family asks for these weekly, they freeze well, and are every mom’s dream – a quick and easy dinner that’s mess-free. 

The Famous Maialino Olive Oil Cake, But Healthier  (Gluten-free, Dairy-free)

The Famous Maialino Olive Oil Cake, But Healthier (Gluten-free, Dairy-free)

I’ve been making this gluten free, dairy free take on Maialino’s Olive Oil Cake for more than 12 years and it never disappoints. It’s impossibly moist and it is so easy to make.

Maple-Rye Banana Bread (Refined Sugar Free, Gluten and Dairy-Free Optional)

Maple-Rye Banana Bread (Refined Sugar Free, Gluten and Dairy-Free Optional)

My Nana made THE BEST banana bread and to this day it’s a recipe I turn to for comfort – it somehow manages to recreate that warm nana-hug feeling and I just can’t get enough. This Maple-Rye take on Nana’s banana bread is a healthy twist that’s made in a single bowl with very little effort required

Shaved Brussels Sprouts and Butternut Squash Salad with Paprika Honey Mustard Dressing (Vegetarian, Gluten Free)

Shaved Brussels Sprouts and Butternut Squash Salad with Paprika Honey Mustard Dressing (Vegetarian, Gluten Free)

Even my Brussels sprouts skeptics will fall in love with this stunning blend of flavors, and the Brussels sprouts will continue to tenderize as it sits. If raw Brussels sprouts in particular aren’t to your taste, you can even make it a few hours in advance to soften them up before eating.

Slow Cooker Braised Pork with Parsley-Vinegar Sauce (Keto, Paleo, Gluten-Free)

Slow Cooker Braised Pork with Parsley-Vinegar Sauce (Keto, Paleo, Gluten-Free)

This Slow Cooker Braised Pork with Parsley-Vinegar Sauce is quite possibly my favorite way to eat a big, affordable cut of meat like a pork butt or shoulder.

Celery Chopped Salad with Apricots, Gorgonzola, and Pecans (Gluten-Free, Vegetarian)

Celery Chopped Salad with Apricots, Gorgonzola, and Pecans (Gluten-Free, Vegetarian)

This Celery Chopped Salad with Apricots, Gorgonzola and Pecan salad boasts a tartness and freshness that is second to none. Then add in the sweetness of the apricots and this salad is guaranteed to be your new go-to.

Lentil Sausage Soup with Fried Garlic (Gluten-Free)

Lentil Sausage Soup with Fried Garlic (Gluten-Free)

Packed with sausage, lentils, and vegetables, this delicious meal-in-a-bowl soup is sure to fill you up and keep you cozy all winter long.

Caramelized Cabbage Salad with Fennel, Chickpeas and Yogurt Tahini Dressing

Caramelized Cabbage Salad with Fennel, Chickpeas and Yogurt Tahini Dressing

This Caramelized Cabbage Salad with Fennel, Chickpeas and Yogurt Tahini Dressing is one of my new favorite ways to enjoy cabbage. It’s a truly versatile dish that can be served as a side or main course…

Celery Chopped Salad with Dates, Feta and Nuts (Vegetarian, Gluten-Free)

Celery Chopped Salad with Dates, Feta and Nuts (Vegetarian, Gluten-Free)

The very first Hungry Lady Salad of 2023! This will make you rethink celery. I’ve been making variations of this salad for years, usually when I don’t have salad greens on hand and crave that fresh, bright flavor only a salad can bring.

Most Popular Recipes of 2022

Most Popular Recipes of 2022

This year we made food the way it was meant to be made – delicious, filling and packed with flavour! In 2022, we tried new flavor combinations, different ways to prepare old classics and found some new favorites along the way.