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Gluten free peach cobbler with dairy free ice cream

This gluten-free peach cobbler is perfect anytime of the year.

By Tom August 2, 2021Desserts, RecipesNo Comments

Growing up in the heart of Louisiana's peach country, we always had plenty of peaches during the summer. I remember us taking my grandmother peaches and she would make the best peach cobbler! The dietary restrictions in our family have…

Beef tenderloin steak with balsamic glaze

These tenderloin filets with balsamic glaze are full of flavor!

By Tom July 30, 2021Main Course, RecipesNo Comments

Good, delicious food shouldn't be hard... and these steaks are easy and delicious! Steaks are a recurring menu item in our house. And we are always finding ways to change them up. Try these tenderloin filets with homemade balsamic glaze…

Are you dairy free but miss butter? Try this vegan garlic-chive topper!

By Tom July 29, 2021Holiday, Recipes, Sauces and condiments4 Comments

Several years ago I made my own butter from scratch. Since having to change to dairy-free meals for our family, we have faced challenges in finding a good butter alternative. We have tried several different brands and the best we…

Delicious bacon-wrapped green beans with a sweet kick!

By Tom July 19, 2021Holiday, Recipes, Sides3 Comments

I'm not much of a vegetable eater. However, I've had to adapt over the years to eat healthier. So one of the best ways to eat more vegetables is to wrap them in bacon! Right??? It was "no sugar added"…

Creamy and dairy free coconut curry chicken

By Tom July 18, 2021Main Course, RecipesNo Comments

On July 18, 2020, I cooked my first Indian food recipe after we moved into a new neighborhood and I was inspired by a neighbor who cooked authentic meals for families in the area. Over the last year, we have…

Creamy chicken with black rice

By Tom July 17, 2021Main Course, RecipesNo Comments

When we first started out cooking without dairy and gluten, it was tough. How would we make our thick and creamy recipes? I soon began experimenting with coconut milk. I'm not a fan of coconut but I don't taste it…

Baked chicken with tomatoes, onions, and shallots in a glass dish.

Balsamic chicken with tomatoes and onions

By Tom January 28, 2021Main Course, RecipesNo Comments

When we have an abundance of grape tomatoes from the garden, this is a go-to recipe the whole family enjoys. This recipe is even better when drizzled with balsamic glaze. But I'm not not here to write a novel about…

Balsamic Glaze

By Tom January 28, 2021Holiday, Recipes, Sauces and condiments1 Comment

This balsamic glaze is great on steaks, chicken, Brussels sprouts, bacon-wrapped green beans, and a multitude of other foods. It's easy to make. Let's get started. Balsamic Glaze This balsamic glaze goes well over steak, chicken and vegetables. 2 cups…

The best soy-free steak fried rice

By Tom September 27, 2020Main Course, RecipesNo Comments

We love going to the hibachi grill! We've made many memories with our daughter while eating at one. I will never forget how she would always snuggle up to me when they would make a big fire. With over 17…

Tom and Jennifer kissing on the green grass.

Not completely hippie… introducing the B- Hippies!

By Tom June 12, 2020GeneralNo Comments

From non-toxic household cleaners and personal care products to cooking from scratch, here is a little background on why we are B- Hippies.