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Refried Cuban Black Beans w/Extra Veggies
I’ve made “refried” beans with other recipes, but this one is the best. And it’s freezer and prep-ahead friendly! I also love that I can get in a lot of extra veggies this way! Black beans seem to work best for hiding a lot of extra veggies, but I’ve used pinto beans as well. Both options are delicious. I use my Instant Pot all the time, and pressure cookers and beans are a perfect match! My kids are gluten and dairy free so I topped these with dairy free “cheese” and avocados. Serve hot or cold with corn chips for dipping. Forgot to soak your dried beans last night? No problem! Just…
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Quick Weekday Lunch for Kids – Salmon Salad
Some days I just don’t feel motivated to make lunch. While I might be able to skip lunch, that’s not the case for my kids. On these days I usually open my fridge and stare into it for several minutes while completely drawing a blank on what to feed my kids. Pre-GAPS it was pretty easy. I could take out some allergy-friendly chicken nuggets or fish sticks, bake them in the oven, stick them on a plate with some ketchup and something easy on the side. Pre-food intolerance days it was even easier! But there’s no sense dwelling on that. Instead, let’s get back to reality. GAPS. Lunch. Hungry kids.…
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Toddler GAPS Lunch… To-Go!
Yesterday I felt like getting out of the house, yet it was nearing lunchtime. I called my mom, who agreed to meet for shopping and lunch. One of the toughest parts about GAPS is that most of the meals aren’t super portable, nor are there restaurants that serve GAPS-friendly meals. Sure, we could go to a restaurant and order plain meat and veggies, but that wouldn’t be very tasty, and most kids wouldn’t be happy watching everyone else chow down on burgers and fries while they eat their flavorless meat and vegetables! GAPS food need not be flavorless, but the only safe options in a restaurant would be pretty boring.…
