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!
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!
Easy Gluten-Free Crab Cakes in the Air Fryer with Dill Sauce
Our gluten-free easy crab cake recipe is loaded with sweet imitation crab meat (though you could use fresh lump crab) and perfectly seasoned with fresh chives, Dijon mustard, and a dash of Worcestershire sauce.
Super easy to make in the air fryer as we’ve done – Size them for a healthy appetite, or scoop them into flavorful-sized bites for cocktail party appetizers or dip-worthy finger food. We love this recipe for its rich crab taste and bright flavors that are sure to bring the coast to your table.
How to Make Old-Fashioned Rhubarb Dream Bars
Tempting Rhubarb Dream Bars bursting with seasonal freshness. They’re like lemon bars, but no lemon, only tart rhubarb on top of a shortbread crust. Bake them up for a springtime treat filled with mouth-watering goodness.
How to Make Easy, Cheesy, Homemade Baked Tater Tots
Say goodbye to frozen tater tots forever with our easy cheesy recipe for homemade tater tots from scratch. Perfectly shaped and baked in a mini muffin tin, they become super crispy on the outside with creamy potato insides boasting loads of flavor from bacon, cheddar cheese, and chives!
Easy Gluten-Free Homemade Fish Sticks in the Air Fryer
Feel good about the seafood you’re eating while keeping it kid-friendly and healthier! A great source of omega-3s, our easy gluten-free recipe for homemade golden-breaded fish sticks helps you enjoy real fish with fewer calories and less fat. In this recipe, we show you how to make them in the Air Fryer, keeping everything as simple and healthy as possible!
Florentine Balsamic and Rosemary Marinade for Grilled Steak
Use this secret-weapon steak marinade recipe to make your next grilled steak dinner extra tasty! Stir this savory Florentine Balsamic and Rosemary Marinade together in just a few minutes, then let your favorite cut of steak bathe in the magical light mixture for hours to bring out the natural flavor of the juicy steak. To make the marinade, chop fresh rosemary, add balsamic vinegar, a little lemon zest, and the best extra virgin olive oil you can afford, and get ready for delicious!
Marco Pierre White | The Copycat Hell’s Kitchen Recipe for How To Make The Best Fish Pie
A mix of tender fish with shrimp bathed in a savory white sauce with leeks and peas then baked beneath a blanket of creamy mashed potatoes. Fish pie is the culinary equivalent of a warm “blankie” to cuddle and warm your tummy despite the lacking pastry crust. It’s easy to make ahead and perfect for cooler days during the Lenten season. So, who could fail to court flakey cod, fall head over heels over haddock, or satiate on salmon and shrimps when wrapped in a succulent velvety sauce underneath a crowd-pleasing crust of golden mashed potato?
Homestyle Buttermilk Ranch Dressing & Dip Mix
This simple and satisfying Homestyle Buttermilk Ranch Dressing & Dip Mix recipe is at the top of our must-have in the kitchen list. A go-to for so many recipes, perfect for dressing a salad, making a veggie dip, chip dipping, cracker, baguette spread, or as a cooling sauce for spicy chicken wings. You can even experiment with extra additions like pureed avocado or chipotle chilies to create unique flavors that compliment whatever you’re cooking.
Ham Roll-Ups, a.k.a. Minnesota Sushi, Okra Dokies, or Traditional…
Ham Roll-Ups a Delicious Snack, Lunchbox Treat, Appetizer, or Game-Day Party Finger-Food! Whether you’re looking for creative ideas for appetizers, parties, snacks, or to beat lunchbox boredom, these ham roll-ups are a delicious salty, addictive, low-carb, small bite treat that adults and kids both will love!
Decadent White Chocolate and Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies
I ask: How could you not fall head over heels in love this holiday season with these beautiful, downright drool-worthy indulgent Decadent White Chocolate and Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies?
The gluten-free cake-like oatmeal cookie exterior embraces creamy white chocolate morsels and luscious bits of sweet dried cranberries; dust with powdered sugar for a perfectly chewy cookie treat that looks, smells, and tastes just like Christmas!
How to Make Chicken Pot Pie with Puff Pastry – Butternut Squash & Mushroom
You’ll love this Butternut Squash & Mushroom Chicken (or Turkey) Pot Pie with its flakey puff pastry crust. This yummy, comforting dish is the best pot pie recipe from scratch. It takes a short 15 minutes to prep and finishes cooking up in the oven, so you don’t have too much to do, and the side benefits are that your house will smell amazing!
GfreeCookbook Club – December 2021 Club Selection – Gluten-Free Holiday Cookies
The GfreeCookbook Club free virtual gluten-free cookbook club is getting into the holiday cookie baking spirit as we start talking about Gluten-Free Holiday Cookies: Allergy-Friendly Sweets for Everyone. Join the club to follow along in this book of recipes by Brianna Hobbs. Have fun baking and serving 25 gluten-free and allergy-friendly cookie treats that your family, friends, co-workers, and neighbors will enjoy throughout the holiday season!
Smokey Grill-Baked Lobster Mac & Cheese
A match made in heaven. It’s time to indulge your senses and say bye, bye to your ole’ macaroni and cheese sidekick, and hello to savory smoked cheesy goodness with our Smokey Grill-Baked Lobster Macaroni & Cheese. Minced garlic, fresh peppers, imitation lobster, Colby, and Asiago cheeses get hitched for a rustic grill-baked skillet that’s full of flavor!
GfreeCookbook Club – October 2021 Club Selection
The GfreeCookbook Club free virtual gluten-free cookbook club is about to start talking about The Gluten-Free Quick Breads Cookbook: 75 Easy Homemade Loaves in Half the Time.
Join the club for the October 2021 club selection book of gluten-free quick bread recipes by Sharon Lachendro. Have fun and bake gluten-free quick bread with no yeast, no kneading is required, and all recipes are dairy-free!
Gluten-Free Online Cookbook Club – What to Expect or the “Devils in the Details”
Here are the details: GfreeDeliciously is leading online discussions of some exciting gluten-free cookbooks and wellness books, all around the theme of gluten-free cooking, diet, and living well. The idea is for this club to be a fun and, well, educational process—a place where club-ers can enjoy themselves and learn a lot more about being gluten-free.
