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Welcome! I’m Nicki Sizemore, a trained chef, recipe developer and cookbook author. My mission is to help you make wholesome & delicious food from scratch without spending hours in the kitchen. All of my recipes are naturally gluten-free.
Spring Goodness - lighter food for warmer days
Hi, I'm Nicki Sizemore, and I'm here to help you make wholesome, delicious food from scratch without spending hours in the kitchen! All my recipes are naturally gluten-free.
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Mexican White Bean & Chicken Soup (Slow Cooker or Stovetop!)
This Mexican-inspired white bean chicken soup is ultra satisfying AND healthy. It’s brimming with vegetables, white beans and chicken, and it gets served with all the toppings. Best of all, it can be made in a slow cooker OR on the stovetop!
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The BEST Slow Cooker Beef Chili
This is my FAVORITE slow cooker beef chili! It has a robust, rich flavor that’s sophisticated yet nostalgic—it’s perfect for any crowd or occasion.
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Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread Muffins (Gluten-free option!)
These jalapeño cheddar cornbread muffins are packed with juicy corn kernels and are flavored with cheddar cheese and fresh jalapeño. They’re absolutely irresistible on their own and are also perfect for dunking into soups and stews!
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Slow Cooker Vegetable Massaman Curry
This slow cooker vegetable massaman curry features tender, succulent veggies in a light coconut peanut sauce. It’s an easy-to-make and nutritious (!!) Thai curry that’s packed with flavor and texture.
Read More Mexican White Bean & Chicken Soup (Slow Cooker or Stovetop!)
This Mexican-inspired white bean chicken soup is ultra satisfying AND healthy. It’s brimming with vegetables, white beans and chicken, and it gets served with all the toppings. Best of all, it can be made in a slow cooker OR on the stovetop!
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Healthy Pumpkin Breakfast Cookies (Gluten-Free & Vegan)
Packed with whole oats, pumpkin puree, almond butter and flax seeds, these vegan and gluten-free breakfast cookies are jammed with nutritious ingredients, and yet they taste like treats! Serve them as a quick grab-and-go breakfast, pack them as a school snack, or eat them as dessert. Or, better yet, hide them from your kids and save them for yourself (I won’t tell). 😉
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Pumpkin Pound Cake with Bourbon Cream Cheese Glaze (GF option!)
This pumpkin pound cake with cream cheese glaze has a rich, pumpkin spice flavor and tender texture. An irresistible bourbon cream cheese glaze takes it over the top! It’s a fantastic finale to a special occasion meal or afternoon treat with a cup of tea. It also makes for delicious holiday gifts.
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Healthy Sweet Potato Soup
This healthy sweet potato soup is rich and savory with a naturally creamy texture. It’s a nourishing main course on weeknights or a beautiful first course to a special occasion meal!
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How to make (the BEST) Oven Grilled Cheese
These build-your-own oven grilled cheese sandwiches are the perfect way to feed a family (or a crowd). This easy method results in buttery, crispy, cheesy sandwiches that can be customized to your own tastes!
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