Hi there! I’m Megan, and I am a 30-something accountant turned food stylist and gluten-free food blogger. I live in the Chicagoland area with my husband and our dog, Nova.
I started A Dash of Megnut in 2010 while I was a college student, learning how to cook. It was a way to share my favorite recipes with my family and friends. It was a fun hobby as I studied to be an accountant and quickly I became passionate about being in the kitchen.
Little did I know that one diagnosis would change my whole path.
My Gluten-Free Journey
After years of chronic illness and countless doctor trips that left me with no explanation for my sickness, I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease in 2013. I was so relieved to finally have an answer to why I was feeling so sick all of the time, but I was also scared. How was I going to navigate this gluten minefield? What was I going to eat?!
At that time, there weren’t many safe options at restaurants for eating gluten-free and grocery store finds were scarce. I had already been blogging about food for a few years, so I knew I could create my own gluten-free recipes and share them here on A Dash of Megnut as a source for myself and for other people going through something similar. Fast forward a decade or so and the gluten-free food industry (and this blog) has come such a long way! Since then, I’ve gone to culinary school, owned a gluten-free cookie subscription box company, and quit my job in accounting to dedicate my time to creating delicious gluten-free recipes.
What you’ll find here
A Dash of Megnut is a place where you can come to find all types of gluten-free recipes, from breakfast to dinner to dessert, perfect for gluten and gluten-free eaters alike. My goal is to make gluten-free recipes easy and accessible and prove that gluten-free doesn’t have to be taste-free.
I am constantly testing, adding, updating, and tweaking new and old recipes here, but if you don’t see what you’re looking for, send me a note and I’ll work to add it to the recipe box. Happy (gluten-free) eating!
10 fun facts about me
- The nickname“Megnut” came from a disastrous, delirious, yet hilarious game of Scattergories with my sisters.
- I have a Masters in accounting and no I will not do your taxes.
- I went to culinary school in my 20’s for night school while working full time.
- I am a sucker for all Hallmark movies.
- My favorite baked good to make is cookies. They’re quick, easy and so satisfying. Plus you can keep dough in the freezer for whenever you have an itch to bake.
- I hate pickles, but I love pickle juice.
- I think ketchup is disgusting. I put BBQ sauce on my grilled cheese and honey on my hot dogs. (Because again.. ketchup is gross.)
- I have a black thumb. I’m currently *trying* to keep 4 plants alive in my house and I’m just thankful fake plants exist.
- If I had to choose one meal for the rest of my life it would be (gluten-free) pizza. Probably with arugula, sausage and a balsamic glaze drizzle on top.
- My footwear of choice is crocs and pillow sandals. I’d describe my style as comfy. Not very stylish, but very comfy always.
Jasmine S. says
Thank you for sharing your journey! I’m glad that you have progressively gotten better and are no longer getting sick or missing as much work!! And hello from a fellow accountant and food lover 🙂
Megan says
Aw thanks so much for your kind words Jasmine!! I’ve been checking out your blog and I absolutely adore it! So nice to meet another accountant that also loves food!! I appreciate you stopping by! 🙂
Lynz Real Cooking says
Hi Megan very catchy name for the blog! Thanks for sharing your experiences and how you have grown as a cook but also your journey with finding out what made you feel so awful. My daughter has many of these symptoms as well! We have gone around and around trying to figure this out! I will look through your recipes!Lynn
Megan says
Thank you so much Lynn! I feel for your daughter as I totally understand how hard of a really hard process it is to figure out these type of issues! I was just checking out your blog and am in love already! Your story is so unique! I can’t wait to read more!
Brandy @ Our Thrifty Home says
Such delicious recipes!
I have nominated you for the Blogger Recognition Award. See it here: http://ourthriftyhome.com/sweet-i-was-nominated-for-the-blogger-recognition-award/
Blessings,
Brandy
Amanda says
Loving your gorgeous photos!
Megan says
Thanks Amanda! 🙂
Maria Zampella says
I just had dinner and a few dark chocolate berry clusters to finish-off the meal. Your mango-kiwi salsa is making me hungry! I can’t wait to try it!
thefolia says
Love the name Megnut…so sweet!
Megan says
Aw thank you! 🙂
Shelley McCrory Martines says
Hi Megan. I hope you are still blogging. I ran across your recipe for turkey blueberry sausage patties. It looks so delicious that I’m going to make them within the week. I don’t have the problems that you have however I did have a gastric sleeve done in March of 2018 and am on a journey of healthy eating. My surgeon told me it is now okay for me to have turkey sausage and while I did not want to buy the store packaged ones already made because of nitrates, I found your recipe. I am excited to try these. I will search to see if you are still out there. Would Love to see your other recipes.
Thank you, Shelley from Dallas, Tx. July 6, 2018
Megan says
Hi Shelley! I am still blogging and sharing lots of recipes! I hope you enjoy the blueberry turkey sausage patties. They are one of my favorite recipes. If there is any other kind of specific recipe you’re looking for let me know and I’ll point you in the right direction! Thanks for checking out my website. Megan
Livia says
Hi Megan, I found your blog while looking for recipes dairy free and eggs free for my baby. I also have food allergies and intolerance, but for me it’s easy to avoid them.
I will prepare your recipes for us. Thanks for sharing them
Lori says
Thank you!
Scott A. Schamber says
Megan do you know of any PRIVATE LABEL taquito manufacturers????? In the West or Midwest
Megan says
No, sorry!