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Hearty Vegan Chilled Corn Chowder with Sweet Potato

August 24, 2016 by Crystal Leave a Comment

Vegan sweet potato corn chowder

It’s been HOT HOT HOT! I know this summer has been unusually brutal for most of the country, and here is Los Angeles we are no exception. It seems like the entire area has been burning since May. The smoke and heat blowing in are oppressive. Now that I’ve made you think about all that…

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Juicy Gluten-free Meatballs

August 3, 2016 by Crystal Leave a Comment

gluten free meatballs and pasta

I have an undying love for good meatballs! For so long I went without meatballs because I couldn’t concoct a gluten-free recipe that had the soft juiciness of a real meatball. Omitting bread completely made a cheesy but super firm literal ball of only meat. Meh. The gluten-free sandwich bread I use in this recipe…

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Filed Under: entrées, gluten-free, recipes, sides Tagged With: beef, food photographer, food photography, gluten free, italian, meatballs, pasta

Almond Butter Gluten-Free Green Muffins

July 13, 2016 by Crystal 1 Comment

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I never intended to blog this recipe. It’s just a quick, healthy muffin I make in my blender for myself and my kiddo for a tasty, healthy snack on the go. One day I posted a photo of it on social media and got so many requests for the recipe that I realized maybe it’s…

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Filed Under: breakfast, gluten-free, healthy, recipes, snacks, sweets, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: food photographer, food photography, gluten free, healthy, muffin, spinach, vegan

Pickled Roasted Bell Peppers

June 16, 2016 by Crystal 1 Comment

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There is nothing so delicious on a chicken sandwich than the sweet tang of pickled bell peppers. It takes a lame-o leftover turkey sammie and gives it a gourmet makeover in an instant. I’ve been playing around with this recipe for a bit and I think I’m ready to share it. SO delicious and makes…

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Butter Sauteed Medjool Date Yogurt Bowl

May 31, 2016 by Crystal Leave a Comment

Date yogurt and honey bowl

This is one of those nutritious bowls that seems super duper fancy and only steals about 5 minutes of your life! If you got this at a restaurant you would be floored. Seriously, it’s incredible and so quick and easy that you could make it daily while simultaneously chopping ungodly amounts of fruit for a…

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Filed Under: appetizers, breakfast, gluten-free, healthy, recipes, snacks, sweets, vegetarian Tagged With: dates, food photographer, food photography, gluten free, recipe, savory, sweet, vegetarian

Tasty Refreshing Water Kefir!

May 12, 2016 by Crystal Leave a Comment

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Water kefir is a brilliantly delicious way to enjoy a fizzy, soda-like beverage while getting a healthy dose of gut-loving probiotics. Cultured and fermented foods are an important part of overall health, though modern diets tend to be lacking in these tangy foods. I won’t go into the endless benefits of improving or maintaining gut…

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Filed Under: breakfast, drinks, gluten-free, healthy, recipes, sweets, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: citrus, drink, food photographer, food photography, fruit, gluten free, healthy, probiotic, recipe, soda, vegan, water kefir

Beautiful Shoot for Motherbees

March 29, 2016 by Crystal Leave a Comment

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I have been totally MIA for the past month and a half because work has been BONKERS! It’s great to have more work than you know what to do with but also quite challenging to strike any sort of balance. Today’s post is in keeping with the theme of trying to juggle work, motherhood and…

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Against the Grain Gluten-Free bread rolls copycat recipe

February 16, 2016 by Crystal 25 Comments

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Since giving up gluten to make my guts happy, I’ve tried plenty of gluten-free breads and confections. Some have been downright terrible (truly an affront to the senses!) while others have so many gums in them I end up with “bubble guts” for days. Mostly I just avoid substitutes entirely and stick with foods that…

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Slow Cooker Carnitas Tacos and Party Minion Cakes!

January 26, 2016 by Crystal 1 Comment

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Why? Why?! WHY don’t I make carnitas all the time? Like each and every day of my life! They are so easy and the work-to-reward ratio is incredibly imbalanced. I buy inexpensive meat (even the stage 1 cage-free pork at Whole Foods is still a cheap option), let the slow cooker do all the work,…

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Quick and Easy S’mores Pie Dip

January 12, 2016 by Crystal Leave a Comment

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There are plenty of versions of this flying around the internet. This is just my favorite. It’s super easy, truly terrible for you, and big enough to make quickly for dessert after a dinner party or shamefully shove in your face until your sick to your stomach all by your lonesome. We don’t judge. I…

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