Taco Stuffed Zucchini {Gluten-free}

Do you have an abundance of zucchini in your summer garden? We don't have a veggie garden this year but we have fond memories of harvesting fresh summer produce right from our backyard. This is a tasty and fun way to to use up zucchini and enjoy a healthy and light summer dinner. Click over to www.type2diabetes.com to see my recipe. Enjoy! ...click here for the recipe!

Broccoli Kale Salad with Grilled Chicken {Gluten-free}

This salad is delicious, fresh and full of great nutrients!! Don't be afraid of the fact it contains NO lettuce! Kale and broccoli and Brussel sprouts are fabulous when chopped finely and they bring a great crunch. Top it off with grilled chicken to elevate it into a satisfying meal. If you don't have the time to chop the greens yourself, look for a pre-packaged mix at the store, just be mindful of the dressing. You may be better off substituting your own favorite dressing instead of using the store-bought one. Find my recipe at type2diabetes.com. ...click here for the recipe!

Taco Soup {Gluten-free, Slow Cooker}

What can I say, I love soups, even in summer. I know it's a bit crazy to all my California friends and family that are roasting hot in the summer heat...maybe you can tuck this one away for a cooler day. Here in Michigan, the summer days are mild and afternoon thunderstorms are common. As long as I don't have to turn on the oven, I'm good! The only thing you need for this delicious soup is your slow cooker. Top with fresh cilantro and avocado! Click over to type2diabetes.com to see my recipe. Enjoy! ...click here for the recipe!

Thai Pork Salad {Gluten-Free, Salads}

Looking to break-away from chicken every now and then? Pork tenderloin is a great alternative and is still a very lean protein. This salad is the perfect base for deliciously grilled pork tenderloin and the homemade dressing is easy and amazing. If you don't prefer peanut butter or have an allergy you can substitute almond butter or sunflower butter. Click over to type2diabetes.com to see my recipe. ...click here for the recipe!

Our Weekly Menu {Gluten-Free} 6.28.15

Hope you all are enjoying your summer! We sure are having fun and looking forward to some camping trips, beach days and relaxing afternoons. It's easy for us to get relaxed in the summer and neglect meal planning but I find that if we take a few minutes, as a family, to plan out our week's dinners, I can relax even more during the week and our grocery bill stays in check. I like to plan easy slow cooker meals when I know we'll be at a playdate or the Splash pad all afternoon and plan our "one-take-out-per-week" night for an especially busy day. Here's what we're fixing up this week. What are your favorite summer go-to recipes?

SUNDAY: Bison burgers with avocado and a spinach salad

MONDAY: Slow Cooker Paleo Chicken and Veggie Bowls

TUESDAY: Take Out!!!

WEDNESDAY: Shredded Vegetable Asian Chicken Salad
*You can buy a premade kale slaw mix and rotisserie chicken for this to make it super summer-friendly and easy!

THURSDAY: Taco Salad

FRIDAY: Chicken Pesto Pizza with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

SATURDAY: Fourth of July! We'll be visiting friends for swimming and a Barbecue. If you're the one hosting and you're looking for ideas, try fixing up my Buffalo Chicken Meatballs to start things off then J's Turkey Burgers, with Oven Roasted Corn on the Cob, French-Style Potato Salad, Salad Skewers, and No-Bake Lemon Coco-Roons for dessert. Or if you're looking for something to bring to a potluck, scroll through our Appetizer Inspiration.

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Easy One-Pot Mexican Rice {gluten-free}

I just love the flavors in this dish and so does my family! Beans and rice and crunchy corn are so tasty and the addition of seasoned ground turkey helps to bump up the protein and round this out for an entree! Pair it with a giant green salad for a delicious summer dinner. Click over to type2diabetes.com to see my recipe. Enjoy! ...click here for the recipe!

Summer Recipe Round-Up {Gluten-Free, Easy Dinners, No oven required}

Needing some inspiration myself, I decided to put a quick list together of some of our favorite HOT weather favorites (with pictures of course because I love a visual). When it's warm outside, I try hard to come up with meals that don't require me to use the oven (the grill outside is fine though!) and heat up the inside of the house any more than it already is. Don't be afraid of your slow cooker though! The slow cooker is good for more than soup! It's a great way to get amazing flavors without using the oven. Think meats, tender and flavorful to stuff tacos or soft rolls. Mmmm. What are your favorite summer time recipes? I'd love to add to my list.

20 Easy Gluten-Free Recipes for Summer:

1. Grilled Portabello Mushrooms

2. Berry Agave Smoothie {Low-fat, Dairy-free}

3. Fast Chicken Lettuce Wraps

4. Grilled Zucchini with Lemon and Thyme

5. Ginger Sesame Stir-Fry

6. Honey-Lime Chicken with Warm Black Bean Salsa

7. French-Style Potato Salad

8. Summer Quinoa Salad

9. Summer Vegetables with Polenta

 10. Grilled Vegetable Black Bean and Rice Skillet
 11. Frozen Banana Soft Serve
12. Paleo Chicken and Veggie Bowls
 13. Summer Vegetable and Chicken Stir-Fry
 14. Salad Skewers with Homemade Ranch Dressing
 15. Shredded Pork Tacos

 16. Shredded Vegetable Asian Chicken Salad
17. Turkey Lettuce Wraps with Fresh Pineapple Salsa

 18. Turkey Tostadas

19. Turkey Burgers {Can use gluten-free buns}

 20. Berries and Greens Smoothie


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Corn Chowder {Slow-Cooker, Gluten-Free}

The ultimate comfort food, at least for me. Last year when I was recovering from surgery, several friends brought meals for our family. It was so nice to not have to worry about dinner and an added bonus to have amazing food delivered. I mean it was really good! One friend brought corn chowder, it was my first real meal, and I thought I had never tasted something so delicious. Amazing! I tried my best to recreate it and now it's a family favorite in our house. Click over to type2diabetes.com to see my recipe. Enjoy! ...click here for the recipe!