Posted on March 22, 2011
Another week of healthy food any way you like to make it – gluten-free, sugar-free, vegan, fruit-filled, and more. Every week I’m amazed at what you’re able to create. It’s all healthier and always looks delicious.
Last Week’s Healthier Highlights
- Slow Cooker Corned Beef from Elegantly, Gluten-Free
- Tuscany Rice and Bean Soup from Easy to Be Gluten-Free
- Chocolate Cereal Bars from She Let Them Eat Cake
- Berry-Blue Donut with Lemon Glaze from The Mixing Bowl Diary
- Dairy-Free Banana Coconut Cream Pie from Without Adornment
Back to School
I started school again today – last 8 weeks I got a 4.0. Yep, this gluten-free, sugar-free gal got a 4.0 in Pastry Arts School. And, oh, how I miss my Breads & Rolls class. I’ve been reading everything I can about bread baking & making gluten-free loaves ever since.
This 8 weeks I’m taking Cake Decorating 1. I don’t know this class will stir my soul the way Breads & Rolls did…only time will tell.
Linking Up Guidelines: PLEASE Read!
- Please link back to this post so that your readers can find the recipes here.
- Link to your individual post, NOT your home page.
- Recipes DO NOT have to be sugar-free or gluten-free – just healthier in some way. The idea is to share our ideas and inspire each other in the kitchen.
- Please don’t link give-aways and book reviews without recipes or contests – the intent of this event is to compile recipes that give people options.
- ONLY ONE post per blog, please!
- (Optional) When you link, please tell us who you are and what you’re cooking. For example, I might enter:
Orange & Date Dessert Quinoa (Amy @ Simply Sugar & Gluten Free)
Sense of Home
posted on March 22, 2011 at 7:43 am
Thank you for hosting!
-Brenda
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Ellen Hahn
posted on March 22, 2011 at 7:51 am
Thank you so much for hosting – I love checking out all of the great ideas. I added a French onion soup recipe (minus the bread) that was a huge hit with my husband.
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jamie
posted on March 22, 2011 at 9:11 am
i linked a dairy free caramel recipe! which i am not sure qualifies as healthier, per se, but dairy free was kinda of exciting for my sister
thanks for doing this every week!
jamie
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Amy Reply:
March 28th, 2011 at 8:54 am
@jamie, Yep, dairy-free works. It’s healthier for those who can’t eat dairy.
Hugs,
Amy
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Christianne
posted on March 22, 2011 at 10:02 am
Congratulations on your 4.0. I am not surprised at all
I hope you let your artistic side have some fun in cake decorating! Continued success dear friend!
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Amy Reply:
March 28th, 2011 at 8:54 am
@Christianne, I am not sure about the artistic side…the cake designing assignments have a me a little freaked out. We’ll see how it goes.
Hugs,
Amy
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Judy
posted on March 22, 2011 at 10:24 am
It’s always great to join-in
Thanks for hosting such great ideas and recipes.
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Adrienne (Whole New Mom)
posted on March 22, 2011 at 10:31 am
Thanks for hosting, Amy!
I am sharing one of our family’s favorite…Homemade Almond Joy Bars. I have alternatives in the recipe for those on special diets as well.
I was a bit confused about how to leave info about the title of your blog since the caption only allowed for 20 characters. Were you intending for us to leave that info elsewhere?
Thanks!
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Amy Reply:
March 28th, 2011 at 8:53 am
@Adrienne (Whole New Mom), That was a mistake on my part…I fixed it but it was after most people had linked up. I usually set it to 100 characters.
Hugs,
Amy
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Christine
posted on March 22, 2011 at 11:52 am
Thanks for featuring my pie from last week, Amy! I’m glad that you thought it was good looking!
Guess what I received in the mail yesterday? Your cookbook! I’ve already taken a quick look through it and I’m excited to try making some of the recipe!
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Amy Reply:
March 28th, 2011 at 8:52 am
@Christine, Yes, your pie looks great. And thanks for ordering my book! That’s so sweet of you. Enjoy!
Hugs,
Amy
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The Mixing Bowl Diary
posted on March 22, 2011 at 12:05 pm
Thanks for featuring my Berry-Blue Donuts with Lemon Glaze from last weeks link up!!!!
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Carol@easytobeglutenfree
posted on March 22, 2011 at 12:06 pm
Congratulations on the 4.0. Way to go gluten free girl! And thanks for featuring my soup recipe!
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Zoe
posted on March 22, 2011 at 3:18 pm
Congratulations, Amy! I linked up my lemon yogurt soufflé loaf, served with blueberry coulis, but I could only fit in the first three words! It’s not technically a soufflé, I think, but it is similar to one. Anyhow, it’s a lovely, light dessert and everyone who has tried it really likes it.
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Sandy Gillett
posted on March 22, 2011 at 4:04 pm
Congratulations on the 4.0! I’m not surprised. You may just love cake decorating! Your projects will be perfect and I can’t wait to see them. Hugs and Blessings!
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Debi
posted on March 22, 2011 at 4:51 pm
I finally bit the big bullet and linked up a recipe.
I’m trying to get it linked back to here, but something is funky right now at WordPress.
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Amy Reply:
March 28th, 2011 at 8:49 am
@Debi, I’m thrilled you joined us, Debi!
Hugs,
Amy
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Mama Kelly aka Jia
posted on March 22, 2011 at 7:05 pm
I linked up a carrot apple muffin recipe that is healthier by having no oil, only egg whites, and uses whole wheat flour. They taste wonderfully indulgent however.
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Maggie
posted on March 22, 2011 at 8:41 pm
Hi Amy! Thank you so much for sharing my recipe for Chocolate Cereal Bars. I am excited to see what this semester brings for you! I linked up a veggie burger recipe that is gluten-free and sugar-free. xo
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Kathy
posted on March 22, 2011 at 10:43 pm
Hi Amy. Congratulations on your 4.0. Your hard work and dedication paid off big time! You are such an inspiration. On another note, the whole fiber issue has been on my mind since I started eating wheat free. Would you consider doing another post on that subject. I tend not to eat many carbs at all and get any fiber from fruits,vegetables and raw nuts. Maybe I am not as deficient as I think, but it does concern me. Thanks for considering this request. You are greatly appreciated.
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Amy Reply:
March 28th, 2011 at 8:48 am
@Kathy, Fiber…yes, it’s so important for our digestive system. I can’t promise that I’ll get it done but I added it to my list.
Hugs,
Amy
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Pat @ Elegantly, Gluten-Free
posted on March 22, 2011 at 10:59 pm
Thank you for featuring my Corned Beef Dinner this week! You’re such a blessing!
Today I linked Beef Vegetable Soup with Italian Seasoning…. Enjoy!
Pat
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Andrea (Andreas Kitchen)
posted on March 23, 2011 at 1:16 am
I am so happy for you that all of your hard work and dedication in school is paying off with great grades! Congratulations!
I am sharing my recipe for GF Toasted Coconut Chocolate Chunk Cookies.
Thanks for hosting!
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chaya
posted on March 23, 2011 at 6:53 am
Thanks for hosting, Amy. You have a bunch of enticing recipes linked here. What fun to just look through them.
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Alex@A Moderate Life
posted on March 24, 2011 at 1:26 pm
Hey Ames! It’s been a few crazy weeks here so sorry I am late! Linking up an easy barbecue beef recipe that is gluten free and you can serve it on GF buns or over rice or brown pasta! Big hugs! Alex
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Amy Reply:
March 28th, 2011 at 8:41 am
@Alex@A Moderate Life, I understand life being busy, Alex. It’s always great to hear from you!
Hugs,
Amy
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