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Fabulous food made healthier…my favorite way to eat!
To clear up any confusion: Your recipe DOES NOT have to be gluten-free or sugar-free to be shared here. Just make sure it’s healthier in some way. For more info, see my Slightly Indulgent page.
Quick Recipe Testing Update…
I’m overwhelmed with gratitude for all your support. I thought I’d get 20 or 30 volunteers, not hundreds. I had no idea that so many people would show up and cheer me on. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
I’m currently compiling a spreadsheet with everyone’s information. My goal is to let all volunteers test a recipe or two. I hope to get some recipes out within the next week – but if you don’t hear from me please hold on. There will be more on the way.
Last Week’s “Flavors of Fall” Healthier Highlights
I’m having trouble switching gears to fall…maybe it’s because I’m in Texas. Or maybe my brain is just tired. Thankfully I have you to inspire me and help me make the switch.
We had oogles of healthier fall food last week…here are a handful of my favorites:
- Pasta e Figoli from Extraordinary Life – uses a bean puree for a creamy, dairy free soup
- Apple Plum Crumble from Coping with Frugality
- Pumpkin Coconut Squares from Breast Feeding Moms Unite
- CrockPot Lamb & Cabbage Stew from Glugle Gluten-Free
- Green Tortilla Soup from GirliChef
My Submission
Mushroom & Sage Stuffed Bell Peppers from the book, Go Dairy Free by Alisa Flemming. You might know Alisa from One Frugal Foodie and GoDairyFree.org.
I also shared a link to her recently released FREE e-book with over 125 recipes, Smart School Time Recipes. Make sure to get your copy. I’m honored to say that Alisa included a couple of SS&GF recipes in the mix.
Stumble & Tweet…
Please help spread the word about healthier food – Stumble & Tweet this post along with other recipes you love from the round-up each week. I’ve been Stumbling & Tweeting as many posts as I can…I’d love your help in getting the word out.
Linking Up Guidelines!
- 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.
- When you link, please tell us who you are and what you’re cooking. For example, I might enter:
Amy @ Simply Sugar & Gluten Free – (Mushroom & Sage Stuffed Bell Peppers) - Please link to your individual post, not your homepage and link back to this post so that your readers can find the recipes here.
I hate deleting links but some get deleted every week.
If you find that your link has been deleted it’s because it doesn’t link to your post or you haven’t linked back here. E-mail me with questions or if you need help.
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Linda
posted on September 13, 2010 at 10:08 pm
That’s wonderful that you received so many responses for recipe testing! Thanks for hosting.
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Amy Reply:
September 14th, 2010 at 9:22 am
@Linda, I am still a little shocked…I never imagined that a small army would show up and be so supportive. Hugs, Linda!
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Valerie @ City|Life|Eats
posted on September 13, 2010 at 10:17 pm
Hi Amy – I too am having trouble switching to fall. I am so not ready for it yet. I am submitting a bean recipe – I know – again – but I promise next week will not be beans
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Amy Reply:
September 14th, 2010 at 9:21 am
@Valerie @ City|Life|Eats, There is never a reason to apologize for beans. I love them. They’re nutritious, frugal, and filling. Fabulous in my book. Hugs!
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Chaya
posted on September 13, 2010 at 10:32 pm
WHen one makes the creamsicle shake, sub agave for the sugar. It is delicious.
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Ellie
posted on September 13, 2010 at 11:56 pm
Its no surprise you have had so many responses for testing recipes, all your recipes are so yummy!
Hopefully these pumpkin scones will help your conversion into fall!
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Amy Reply:
September 14th, 2010 at 9:20 am
@Ellie, I can’t wait to see them, Ellie!! I made scones last week. They’re at the top of my list.
Much love,
Amy
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Tia
posted on September 14, 2010 at 12:14 am
Hi Amy,
Thank you so much for including my recipe in the round-up. It made me so happy. (Been in a funk, lately.) And since said funk has been going on, I linked to my Adoption of The Gluten-Free Goddess from quite a few days ago. Another great slow cooker recipe. This time, not my own, though.
Thanks for hosting. And, so looking forward to trying your recipes from your upcoming book. How truly exciting for you.
xoxo,
Tia
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Amy Reply:
September 14th, 2010 at 9:19 am
@Tia, You’re recipe is fabulous…actually they all are. Thanks for your support of the book – it wouldn’t be possible without everyone else. Sending love your way, Tia!!
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Alea
posted on September 14, 2010 at 3:25 am
Thanks for hosting! I am stuck on sweet potatoes. I submitted the Sweet Potato Muffins I made for breakfast. They are gf, df, and oil free. They are almost be guilt-free, but they do contain brown sugar…
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Shirley @ gfe
posted on September 14, 2010 at 7:29 am
It’s so nice when the love comes out on the blogosphere! Woohoo for hundreds of eager testers!
Another week of some amazing stuff here, Amy. Thanks so much to all who participate and to you for hosting each week! I linked up a new recipe for coffee ice cream that was suitable for a big celebration. It’s gluten free, dairy free, and refined sugar free, but still everyone loved it.
xo,
Shirley
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Amy Reply:
September 14th, 2010 at 9:13 am
@Shirley @ gfe, Of course, Shirley!! You made it.
Hugs & love coming back to you…
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Lisa @ Real Food Digest
posted on September 14, 2010 at 8:31 am
Thanks for hosting Amy!
This week I’m making Gravlax, salt-cured salmon.
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Amy Reply:
September 14th, 2010 at 9:12 am
@Lisa @ Real Food Digest, Sounds delicious!! I had some smoked salmon a few weeks ago and it was divine. Thanks for linking up!
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carrie @ gingerlemongirl.com
posted on September 14, 2010 at 9:32 am
Thank you Amy!! I shared a recipe for blueberry Muffins! And I’d also like to share a post I did on homemade gluten free pasta/noodles for soup and meals: http://gingerlemongirl.blogspot.com/2010/09/gluten-free-pasta-recipe-for-chicken.html Yum!! Love your weekly list!! ((((((hugs!!))))))
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jamie
posted on September 14, 2010 at 9:54 am
Hi Amy!
know the book will be brillant. I linked up a gfree, vegan zucchini salad recipe that is awesome! And because I am not ready to let go of summer 
glad you have a willing army of volunteers too
jamie
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Jenn
posted on September 14, 2010 at 10:25 am
I’m not ready for Fall yet either, there’s still at least another week of Summery goodness!
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Maggie
posted on September 14, 2010 at 11:59 am
I’m baaaaack
Look at this – 30 link-ups already and it’s only 1pm where I am! Yay Slightly Indulgent Tuesdays! I linked a Fall recipe (I think I’m sort of ready for Fall; Fall food anyway!). Thanks Amy.
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Jason@JLHealth
posted on September 14, 2010 at 12:14 pm
Amy your site continues to grow and change and is better every time I see it. It’s because of your involvement in the community and I know a lot of people appreciate it. I met the GF guideline this week but not the sugar-free with the Dutch Oven coffee cake. It may not be healthy but everyone needs a little indugence right?
Thanks!!
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Christy
posted on September 14, 2010 at 2:53 pm
I love linking up here – lots of great recipes! Thanks for hosting! Mine is a g/f poached egg and spinach salad with bacon vinaigrette – yum!
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Kaitlin @ Kaitlin With Honey
posted on September 14, 2010 at 5:17 pm
I messed up the link! Sorry for double-linking. The second is the correct one.
This is my favorite recipe I’ve ever created… I’m so excited to share!
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Lauren
posted on September 14, 2010 at 7:16 pm
Although it doesn’t have to be gluten or sugar free, this week, I just happen to have one that’s both! (Maple syrup and dates make it sweet
). I always love this event, Amy. So fun and delicious!
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Chickiepea's Blog: Eating for Autoimmune Health
posted on September 14, 2010 at 10:16 pm
Linking to a dairy-free and gluten-free (and could easily be vegan) recipe for my chocolate pudding. I’m craving some right now!!
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Raj @ Flip Cookbook
posted on September 16, 2010 at 11:13 am
Oh I wanted to do the recipe testing but realized I’m already stretched super thin. Good luck with it all! And if you need any recipe “TASTERS” .. I’m so in!
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