Slightly Indulgent Tuesday; 5/24/11

Posted on May 24, 2011

Welcome to Slightly Indulgent Tuesday – where we share food made healthier in so many ways! Last week we had more entries than ever – gluten-free, refined sugar-free, vegan, dairy-free, casein-free, and creatively healthy.

We have a give-away this week…but first check out some of my favorites from last week. (It was so hard to pick just a few…)

Last Week’s Healthier Highlights

Chocolate Cupcakes from Cara’s Cravings
Fake-Out Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups from A Day in the Life Of…
Gluten-Free Carrot Pasta Alternative from The Welcoming Kitchen
Black Olive & Artichoke Pizza from Sustainable Food & Cooking from GroundCherry

Also – Cybele Pascal has started an Allergy Friendly Friday link up every Friday, of course! Mark your calendar & stop by this week.

A Give-Away – My Favorite Stevia!

NuNaturals is my all-time favorite stevia because it’s not bitter and doesn’t have a funky aftertaste. And, they’re so generous to my readers! It always makes me smile when Ron sends an e-mail and offers to share more stevia with you.

Four winners will recieve:

1 (50 count) box of NuStevia Packets
1 (2 ounce) bottle of liquid, alcohol-free Vanilla Stevia (so good in hot chocolate!)

Many ways to enter:

Link a recipe to SIT, following the guidelines
Leave a comment below.
Share this on Facebook and/or Twitter, leaving a comment for each place you share
Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, or get my posts via e-mail or RSS, with a comment for each

You can also get a 15% discount on any order placed through NuNaturals.com using the coupon code BLG531, effective through May 31, 2011.

Contest is open until 11:59 pm on Monday, May 30th, 2011. Winners must be in the continental United States. NuNaturals will not ship to PO Boxes.

NEW GUIDELINES: PLEASE READ!

Please link back to this post NOT A STATIC “BLOG PARTY PAGE” 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.
(Optional) When you link, please tell us who you are and what you’re cooking. For example, I might enter:Salsa Chicken Tacos (Amy @ Simply Sugar & Gluten Free)

Note to those reading this in e-mail/RSS reader: You can’t see the photos of all the delicious food everyone is sharing. Please click through to www.SimplySugarAndGlutenFree.com and browse some of the recipes…I’m sure you’ll find something to inspire you.

69 Comments | Add your own

Jill

posted on May 24, 2011 at 6:34 am

HI Amy,

I shared my delicious Banana Coconut Cream Dessert with a video.

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Tricia

posted on May 24, 2011 at 7:01 am

Hi! Just found your blog, and I’m leaving a comment to enter your contest. I’m also following you on Google reader now.

Thanks!

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Lisa

posted on May 24, 2011 at 7:21 am

Hi Amy, I posted a simple Instant Flavored Oatmeal Bread. I’ve made this with sugar free oatmeal and it is wonderful!

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Cara

posted on May 24, 2011 at 7:42 am

Thanks for the shout out, Amy!

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Ricki

posted on May 24, 2011 at 8:02 am

Don’t enter me in the giveaway, but just wanted to chime in to say I LOVE NuNaturals! And what is a “Static Blog Party Page,” anyway? Never heard of that before!

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Amy Reply:
June 2nd, 2011 at 9:09 am
@Ricki, Oh, some people put a page on their blog that lists all the blog parties they link to and instead of linking back to this post they just say, “Check out my blog party page for the parties I frequent.” Not really the same thing, you know?

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Meghan

posted on May 24, 2011 at 8:13 am

Just leaving a comment to enter the giveaway! I’ve only just begun to experiment with stevia, and am very happy with the results so far!

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Primal Toad

posted on May 24, 2011 at 8:25 am

I don’t have a food recipe per se but I do have an awesome and simple toothpaste recipe. Its incredibly easy and I now use it as my deodorant too!

You more than likely have all 2 of the ingredient requirements. I add a touch of mint extract for flavor.

Enjoy

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Brenda

posted on May 24, 2011 at 8:27 am

I would love to try this brand of stevia. Thanks for these great links you have on Tuesdays. I look forward to checking it out each week!

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Celia

posted on May 24, 2011 at 9:28 am

I shared my GF/vegan cardamom bread. I would love to try the stevia!

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Celia

posted on May 24, 2011 at 9:28 am

I’ve shared this link on Facebook, too.

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Celia

posted on May 24, 2011 at 9:29 am

And I subscribe on Google Reader! Thanks for the ongoing series of linking days. It’s my first time posting, but I check all those recipes out every week!

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Kathy

posted on May 24, 2011 at 10:12 am

I love the NuNaturals powder, but have not found the liquid in my local store. Would love to be entered in the drawing. Thanks for the opportunity Miss Amy!(I will share this on Facebook also!)

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Lanae

posted on May 24, 2011 at 10:15 am

Just shared my “Banana’s Foster” go-to treat!

Enjoy your blog, thanks.

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Suzanne

posted on May 24, 2011 at 10:52 am

I’m leaving a comment to enter. What a great prize!

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Suzanne

posted on May 24, 2011 at 10:53 am

I’m subscribed to your RSS feed.

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Suzanne

posted on May 24, 2011 at 10:54 am

I’m following you on Facebook.

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Vicky

posted on May 24, 2011 at 10:58 am

I shared this site on facebook.

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Becky Mauldin, N.D.

posted on May 24, 2011 at 11:26 am

Wow, what a great blog you have. I just discovered it! I will absolutely have to recommend this to my gluten free clients. I hope you enjoy my gluten free Pear Cobbler recipe. It is from my soon-to-be-released cookbook, Vibrant Health: Simple Steps to Transform Your Health.

I can’t wait to try out your delicious sounding recipes!

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Tressa @ Hecka-Good Recipes Reply:
May 24th, 2011 at 3:00 pm
@Becky Mauldin, N.D., Pear Cobbler sounds amazing! I can’t wait to try this.

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Amy Reply:
June 2nd, 2011 at 9:07 am
@Becky Mauldin, N.D., Congrats on the new cookbook, Becky! Wishing you all the best!

Hugs,
Amy

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NCSue follows back

posted on May 24, 2011 at 11:30 am

Thank you for hosting. I’m a follower, and this hop is found on a page on my site that lists more than 200 hops, memes, and photo challenges… some for each day of the week. Check under the header for the link to that page. I’ve also just started a BlogFrog community that focuses on hops, carnivals, memes, and photo challenges. Go to http://theblogfrog.com/1504201 to visit & participate.

I hope you’ll visit me soon and follow back!

NCSue

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Andrea (Andreas Kitchen)

posted on May 24, 2011 at 12:02 pm

Happy Tuesday Amy! I am sharing my recipe for Banana And Chocolate Layered Dessert. This recipe is gluten free and has so many options for taking the flavors different directions!

Thanks for hosting!

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Alta

posted on May 24, 2011 at 12:04 pm

OMG so many good entries already today! I’ve entered my squash and swiss chard casserole! Thanks Amy!

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Tressa @ Hecka-Good Recipes

posted on May 24, 2011 at 12:04 pm

Thanks for hosting once again Amy! So many delish looking recipes today.

I am sharing my recipe for a dark chocolate pudding. It is gluten, dairy and egg free. I hope you’ll try it and let me know what you think.

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Stephanie

posted on May 24, 2011 at 12:14 pm

The Vanilla Stevia sounds like something I need to try! Thanks for the wonderful recipes!!

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Stacey

posted on May 24, 2011 at 12:15 pm

Would love to be entered into the giveaway. I have been using stevia but have not tried the vanilla liquid. I am sometimes sensitive to agave and palm sugar so stevia works well for me!

Thank you!

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Shelby Petersen

posted on May 24, 2011 at 12:56 pm

I would love to try the NuNaturals Stevia! I have a different brand of the vanilla stevia and would be interested to see how the two compare. Thanks!

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Shelby Petersen

posted on May 24, 2011 at 12:56 pm

I follow you on Facebook!

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Shelby Petersen

posted on May 24, 2011 at 12:56 pm

I follow you via e-mail!

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joan

posted on May 24, 2011 at 1:13 pm

Stevia is a godsend for me! I’d love to try your favorite brand of it.

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SarahDJ

posted on May 24, 2011 at 1:49 pm

I’ve wanted to try NuNaturals, and just haven’t yet! Would love too!

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Janis

posted on May 24, 2011 at 2:09 pm

I’d love to find a stevia that doesn’t have a bitter aftertaste. Don’t think I’ve seen this kind in my store.

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Heather

posted on May 24, 2011 at 2:09 pm

I’ve been dying to try that brand but I haven’t found it yet.

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Janis

posted on May 24, 2011 at 2:09 pm

I subscribe to your emails.

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Katie @ Nourishing Flourishing

posted on May 24, 2011 at 2:36 pm

Would love to try that brand of stevia

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Katie @ Nourishing Flourishing

posted on May 24, 2011 at 2:48 pm

Oh, and I already follow you on Twitter, of course

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kate@threehautemamas

posted on May 24, 2011 at 2:49 pm

OMG, I LOVEEE stevia and have been dying to try the liquid type! I hope I win;D

LOVE the blog btw!

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Kelly- 18 Hour Kitchen

posted on May 24, 2011 at 4:14 pm

Amy,

I got your cookbook a week ago and have been making lots of recipes from it. I blogged about your rustic raisin scones (see linky this week); love them! Also made your blueberry yogurt coffee cake on Sunday and my husband said it was the best GF thing I’ve ever made!!!

Can’t wait to try more of your lovely recipes!

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Amy Reply:
June 2nd, 2011 at 9:05 am
@Kelly- 18 Hour Kitchen, Kelly! Thank you! You just made my day. Your blog is so sweet and you really have defined what eating healthy means for you. Bravo!

Hugs,
Amy

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Christianne

posted on May 24, 2011 at 4:46 pm

Thanks Amy,

I use the NuNaturals regular Stevia but the vanilla is still a ‘splurge’ item for me. Also anything alcohol free is good for me.

Tonight i plan on making your almond teff flour cookies minus the ice cream. I will let you know how they turn out ( I have made similar with peanut butter but I love the idea of the chia seed!)

xo

Christianne

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Stephanie

posted on May 24, 2011 at 4:47 pm

The stevia give-away is a wonderful idea.

I would love to try stevia, it’s been on my list for a while now!

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Venessa

posted on May 24, 2011 at 5:28 pm

Oh this is great! I’ve been wanting to taste the vanilla stevia. Thanks for this opportunity!

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Hope Friese

posted on May 24, 2011 at 7:41 pm

Thank you for the give away! I really like NuNaturals as well.

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Brandi B.

posted on May 24, 2011 at 8:28 pm

I love stevia and have been sharing it with friends–this is a great brand to get people hooked! I’d love to win and share:)

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Stephanie

posted on May 24, 2011 at 8:56 pm

Thanks for the highlight!

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noosh.

posted on May 24, 2011 at 9:03 pm

hi amy, would love to be entered in the giveaway and try this brand of stevia! thanks!

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Throuthehaze

posted on May 24, 2011 at 9:36 pm

I would love to try stevia

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Throuthehaze

posted on May 24, 2011 at 9:37 pm

follow on twitter @throuthehaze

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Throuthehaze

posted on May 24, 2011 at 9:37 pm

Like you on Facebook-Rae Pavey

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Nellie

posted on May 24, 2011 at 10:19 pm

Hey Amy,

I love Slightly Indulgent Tuesdays I eagerly anticipate it each week. I have found some great recipes through this evet. I made the chocolate cupcakes from Cara’s cupcakes for a get together last friday night, they were tasty . I enjoy trying new recipes and ingredients I have yet to try stevia, hopefully soon.

Thanks for all the great recipes,

Nellie

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Amy Reply:
June 2nd, 2011 at 8:53 am
@Nellie, Glad you enjoy the event! Cara is fabulous and a good friend. I adore her.

Hugs,
Amy

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Rachel

posted on May 24, 2011 at 10:58 pm

Shared on fb. This week looks particularly yummy!

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Karen

posted on May 24, 2011 at 11:37 pm

I’d like to try stevia but am uncertain about spending money on something until I know I like it. These gfcfsfsf diets are expensive…or can be when we bake with specialized ingredients… I’d love the opportunity to try.

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Rose

posted on May 25, 2011 at 7:54 am

I’m an email subscriber.

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Rose

posted on May 25, 2011 at 7:55 am

I’ve always wanted to try the liquid Stevia.

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Amanda- Eating In Winnipeg

posted on May 25, 2011 at 10:28 am

I’m linked up my Frosted Cashew Cookies! They are so tasty, you would love them!! Thanks for hosting another great blog hop

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Mary

posted on May 25, 2011 at 3:09 pm

Would love to try these products.

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Stephanie

posted on May 25, 2011 at 9:58 pm

I LOVE the vanilla stevia! So good!

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Pat @ Elegantly, Gluten-Free

posted on May 25, 2011 at 10:48 pm

Vanilla stevia is a lovely idea that makes me smile, too Today I’ve linked Crusty Whole-Grain Cornbread that is gluten-free and can be refined sugar-free and casein-free, too.

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Jade

posted on May 26, 2011 at 3:19 am

Stumbled across your blog though some late night GF blog reading and couldn’t be more thrilled.

I’ve never tried cooking with Stevia, but have just been told to become “refined” sugar free, so I’m looking forward to trying it! I’ve been GFCF for a little over a year now.

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Amy Reply:
June 2nd, 2011 at 8:47 am
@Jade, So glad you found my blog too, Jade! I’m working on a new blog design that should be live in the next couple weeks – you’ll be able to easily find all the dairy-free recipes then.

Hugs,
Amy

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Marsha A.

posted on May 26, 2011 at 7:13 am

I have not yet tried the liquid vanilla stevia….but would love to…thanks for the chance to win.

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Marsha A.

posted on May 26, 2011 at 7:14 am

I follow you via email. thanks for so many wonderful recipes.

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Anna

posted on May 26, 2011 at 12:12 pm

Would love to enter!

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Anna

posted on May 26, 2011 at 12:12 pm

I also follow you via RSS.

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Kelli

posted on May 27, 2011 at 8:33 pm

I love stevia in coffee and smooties.

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Kelli

posted on May 27, 2011 at 8:34 pm

I’d use the stevia in coffee and smoothies. I subscribe to your newslettert through email.

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leiloni

posted on September 21, 2011 at 3:09 pm

There are wonderful recipes on this site thanks for the variety of dinner options!

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