4th of July is just a couple days away! If you're looking for something festive, healthy, and delicious to make to celebrate the long holiday weekend, I've got you covered with a whole list of recipes that are gluten-free and full of the season's juiciest ingredients. From vibrant, fresh, and easy appetizers to summery desserts, you'll love them all!  And of course, an absolute must-make is the above red, white, and blue snackboard. It's always a showstopper and a hit for kids and adults. Enjoy the 4th and let me know which ones you end up trying! 

Scrolling through instagram has me craving all things Italy, but without any travel plans, the next best thing is bringing the flavors of Italy into my kitchen with this quick and easy Bruschetta Chicken (and serving it on the plates that we bought in Ravello on our 10-year anniversary trip!). This recipe can be made in 30 minutes and is bursting with flavor and summer's juicy tomatoes. Serve it over veggies or gluten-free pasta for a delicious Italian-inspired dinner. To see the step-by-step of this recipe, check out this reel!

I don't love jumping on every viral recipe that lands on my explore page, but there are some that I bookmark and absolutely have to try. These Chicken Parmesan Smashed Tacos were a must-try for me after seeing a few different versions of them all over instagram, but I decided to put my own gluten-free spin on them to lighten them up a bit. And wow, this recipe does not disappoint! I love them exactly as is, but for my kids, I used shredded cheese and skipped the arugula (because... picky kids!), and they loved it! Definitely give this one a try -- you can see the step-by-step in this reel!

The #1 question I get on repeat in my DMs is from people coming to visit San Diego and wondering where to eat, where to stay, and what to do. I figured it was time to share a little guide with all of our favorite spots.  This list of restaurants will include all the local gems we love ranging from casual brunch spots to more special date nights. Most of the places we tend to go to are around North County San Diego since that's where we live (we need to get out of our bubble more to all the amazing spots further south!), but I do have a couple faves closer to downtown that we also really love. I'll make sure to keep this list current and updated as I continue discovering new and exciting spots, but definitely follow along on my instagram story highlights ("SD spots") too, so you can see the latest and greatest!  

I've been completely hooked on this gluten-free Avocado Chicken Caesar Salad lately. I love all the crunch from the romaine and the homemade gluten-free croutons, how filling it is thanks to the chicken and avocado, and just the salty cheesy deliciousness of the dressing and the parmesan. It is truly one of my faves. If I'm making it as an entree salad, I'll add the chicken in there (sometimes I'll go with a rotisserie chicken to save time), but it's also perfect without the chicken as a side salad served alongside any other protein or cuisine. I recently served it on taco night, again when I was cooking Italian, and as a side salad for burger night -- it goes with everything! It's kind of a no-frills, super easy, and simple recipe, but you guys know that's how I like things around here! You can check out the step-by-step of the recipe in this reel.