REVELATIONS (a.k.a. "The GfreeDeliciously Journal ")
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Running on Faith, Prayers, and Determination
At GfreeDeliciously, my greatest heart desire is to help others find encouragement and fulfillment. I hope visitors learn, grow, and embrace their unique selves through a balance of healthy lifestyle strategies and faith-based living. Here, you’ll discover how to make easy, nutritious meals and provide practical encouragement to nourish your body and soul.
As I’m writing this, it occurred to me that some of you might wonder, ‘What’s up with calling the journal posts “Revelations” anyway? It’s a funny name, don’t you think?’
I’d have to agree; it may sound somewhat strange. However, in many other ways, it seems very fitting. The name ‘Revelations’ summarizes many of the blog or journal posts.
First, this is the place on the website where everything in my vision coincides. Second, I live and work in an area of Central Wisconsin known as the Holylands. So, overall, the name Revelations makes perfect sense to me. Hopefully, now it also makes perfect sense to you.
In these posts, I hope to inspire, encourage, and challenge folks to eat healthily. I share what God has taught me spiritually and physically to reach a healthy gluten-free balance.
The journal is the historical timeline of my recipes and all the BIG’ Aha-ha Moments’ where I share my bright ideas and hope to share helpful advice. It’s also where I’ll pass along some nifty tips and techniques from my personal experience of getting healthier, working on getting and staying in shape and doing it all according to His plan in a faith-based way. I can tell you that it’s always been about running on faith, prayers, and determination to guide me every day.
All in all, GfreeDeliciously is created to inspire your own “GfreeWellness” to get you feeling fit and healthy for life while enjoying the journey!
Easy Tortellini Shrimp Salad with Zucchini In Just Minutes!
Whether you’re looking for a light lunch, a refreshing side dish, or a main course, this gluten-free tortellini shrimp salad with zucchini is a guaranteed summery-tasting meal winner!
How to Make Creamy Italian Dressing at Home!
Indulge in the flavors of Italy with this smooth and velvety creamy Italian dressing. We make it with a perfect blend of mayo, olive oil, vinegar, tangy Dijon mustard, and just the right amount of aromatic and flavorful herbs to add a refreshing zing to any salad or sandwich.
Homemade Italian Seasoning Blend
A homemade Italian seasoning blend is a must-have for any home cook who loves to add bold and authentic flavors to their Italian dishes. Made with a mix of dried herbs, this aromatic seasoning blend adds depth and a flavorful sophistication to pasta sauces, salads, meats, and more. It’s so easy to make at home, and we’re sure you’ll love the savory, earthy, and subtle sweetness it adds to your meals. Store it in an airtight container, and you’ll have an Italian spice blend ready to use whenever you want to bring a touch of Italy to your kitchen.
Easy One-Pot Chicken & Orzo with Lemon & Olives Recipe
This bright and flavorful dish combines juicy, tender chicken thighs, nutty orzo pasta, tangy lemon, and briny kalamata olives to create a satisfying and comforting meal. Because the one-pot recipe comes together quickly, makes it an excellent option for a quick weeknight dinner or a simple yet impressive dish for entertaining. Our recipe is a must-try for anyone looking for a delicious and comforting meal that is easy to make and filled with amazing flavors!
How to Make Creamy Homemade Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Dip into guilt-free happiness with our Roasted Red Pepper Hummus! This velvety smooth blend of chickpeas, tahini, and fire-roasted red peppers will have your taste buds doing a happy dance. Perfect for parties, picnics, or a solo snack session. Its creamy texture and bold, savory flavor make this hummus recipe the perfect addition to many dishes, from sandwiches and wraps to salads and pasta.
Baked Frittata Primavera for Easy Seasonal Eating
This colorful and delicious Baked Frittata Primavera is the perfect breakfast or brunch dish for any occasion. Fresh, light, and easy seasonal eating – our frittata is packed with Spring vegetables, fluffy eggs, and creamy, buttery Fontina cheese. It is easy to prepare and can be customized to fit any taste preference. For a wholesome and satisfying meal, serve on a bed of spring greens with crusty bread or fresh fruit.
The Best Ham & Potato Easy Midwest Breakfast Hash
If you love hearty breakfast dishes, look no further! This Midwestern ham and potato hash recipe will become a favorite among your go-to easy meal choices! With bits of hearty ham, crispy potatoes, sweet onions, and simple spices all coming together in this satisfying breakfast, lunch, or dinner option – we will walk through how to create this mouthwatering delight and share tips on customizing it to suit you perfectly – don’t wait; let’s get cooking!
Ham & Cheese Macaroni Pasta Salad
Tasty and simple to make. You’ll love this recipe for ham and cheese macaroni pasta salad. It’s made with simple ingredients that you likely already have on hand. By the way – it’s also an excellent dish for enjoying that leftover ham!
How to Make a Gluten-Free Roux
Roux (pronounced “roo”) is a primary cooking method for thickening various gravies, soups, and sauces. An alternative to using cornstarch, it’s made by combining equal parts (by weight) of fat and flour, then adding the mixture to milk or stock. It’s also an easy culinary skill to master at home!
Denver Omelet-Inspired Healthy Cheesy Breakfast Egg Bites
Healthy, cheesy breakfast egg bites with classic Denver omelet fillings. Full of savory flavor and much cheaper than coffee shop alternatives. Perfect for making ahead and freezing, or as a grab-and-go snack. Quick and easy to make, these will make you skip the coffee shop lines!
Gluten-Free Creole Étouffée
Rich and spicy with the sweet, briny flavor of shellfish, our recipe for Étouffée (pronounced ay-too-fay) uses a traditional French-style blonde butter roux to make a thick, velvety stew served over rice with plenty of crawfish and Creole seasonings.
How to Make Gluten-Free Classic Chicken Pot Pies
Oven-baked Classic Chicken Pot Pie is among the most popular comforting meals ever – filled with delicious gravy loaded with vegetables and satisfying savory flavor. In this recipe, we re-create this iconic, delicious pot pie in all its glory, only now it’s gluten-free!
How to Make the Best Buttery, Flaky, Gluten-Free Pie Crust
Say goodbye to gooey, soggy, pasty, tasteless, gluten-free pie crust. We’re thrilled, and you will be, too, with this recipe for gluten-free pie crust that produces a delicious-tasting golden-brown buttery, flaky pie crust that you’ll be proud to serve.
Mozzarella, Basil & Sausage Gluten-Free Stuffed Tomatoes
Bursting with rice, sausage, fresh basil, and plenty of cheese, then baked to delicious melty perfection. Great for lunch or dinner, these easy-to-make stuffed tomato bundles of goodness leave out the breading for a healthier hearty mixture of nutrient-rich taste and energy-boosting complex carbs to help you stay energized and full.
How to Make Homemade (Pico de Gallo) Garden-Fresh Salsa
If you have ever been to an authentic Mexican restaurant (a.k.a. El restaurante Mexicano or taqueria), you’ve likely tried Pico de Gallo (fresh salsa). In this post, I share how to make a garden-fresh salsa version that was introduced to me a lifetime ago. The recipe is a “loose” copycat version our family created to mimic a simple salsa made with chopped fresh tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, cilantro (or parsley), and lime. A delicious mixture derived from the fresh salsas I’d eaten at authentic Southwest restaurants in Tucson, Arizona, in the 1970s.
Pineapple Mango Barbecue – Whip Up This Easy Sweet, Spicy BBQ Sauce
When you’re looking for a sauce perfect for dipping, mopping, or slathering across the top of just about anything, this easy homemade barbecue sauce recipe will add fantastic flavor to whatever you’re cooking.
How to Make Simply Scrumptious Southern Summer Squash Casserole
When you’re swimming in summer squash at this time of year, our Scrumptious Southern Summer Squash Casserole is a no-brainer comfort food homerun at the dinner table for cookouts and barbecues. And, with its good taste and thin yellow skin, this aesthetically pleasing casserole dish is perfect for using the tender vine-grown fruit that’s smothered between creamy sweet corn studded saucy layers topped with gluten-free saltines and then baked until golden and bubbly. Team it up with baked chicken, grilled pork chops, or a tender slab of barbecue ribs!
Saucy, Smokey Meatloaf on the Grill – Barbecue with Attitude
Grilled smoked meatloaf? Yes! We’re raising the bar on this well-known comfort food to a new level of deliciousness by taking it outside to barbecue and smoking it flavorfully with cherry wood on the grill! You’ll find that there’s nothing quite like our Saucy, Smokey Meatloaf Barbecue with Attitude. This recipe post covers all the steps to create a perfectly cooked, seared, juicy, smokey grilled meatloaf that doesn’t fall apart!
Gnocchi, Sausage, Veggies = One Easy Weeknight Sheet Pan Dinner
So simple, good, and satisfying! We’ve used gluten-free homemade sweet potato gnocchi (recipe coming soon) and freezer aisle mild Italian sausage slices as the stars of this Crispy Sheet Pan Gnocchi, Sausage & Veggie dinner that’s all about flavor. Dressed simply with the best olive oil you can find and fresh herbs. Then sprinkle with shredded Asiago or Parmigiano cheese and fresh basil for another pop of flavorful dimension when serving. This quick and easy sheet pan meal is full of comfort and ready to serve in 30 minutes or less!
How to Make Guilt-Free Sweet & Sour Grilled Kielbasa Shish Kabobs
Satisfy your weeknight grill craving with this easy Guilt-Free Sweet & Sour Grilled Kielbasa Kabobs recipe. Super tasty and fun to eat. Serve them with a side of rice or on their own for a healthy, figure-friendly, whole dish, easy-to-clean-up meal you won’t regret!
