Thinking that a creamy carbonara pasta sauce is off limits? Think again. I love taking a dish which is primarily made of gluten and dairy and making it completely safe for me to eat! Gluten and dairy free does not have to be as restrictive as you think. Nor does it have to be boring. It just takes some creativity, experimentation and an open mind to try something different. I put my craving to good use tonight and created a little bit of heaven. Enjoy the creamy, gluten and dairy free goodness!

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I decided to treat myself to chocolate chip pancakes this morning. Mmm my favourite! Bob’s Red Mill makes a delicious GF pancake mix. It’s mornings like these that I forget that I’m eating gluten and dairy free! The chocolate chips add enough sweetness and flavour for me that I don’t feel the need to add syrup but follow your heart’s desire. Subsitute fresh or frozen blueberries for a healthier version of these gems.

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It’s a cool, rainy Sunday in Vancouver. Perfect for some warm comfort food. Bison is my choice of meat for this yummy chili. Feel free to substitute ground beef or lamb to suit your taste.

Ingredients:

1 lb ground bison
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
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Craving a change I peered into my fridge this afternoon determined to make something new and exciting for lunch. Naturally smoked turkey breast, avocado, red pepper, brown rice wraps … I’m making quesadillas baby!

Ingredients:

2 Food for Life brown rice tortillas
4 slices of naturally smoked turkey breast
2 tsp unrefined coconut oil
1/2 red pepper, sliced
1/2 avocado, sliced
1 tsp Red Star nutritional yeast flakes

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