I love serving this easy to make hot chocolate, because of the reaction it gets. The cayenne doesn’t kick in fully until after a few sips. The heat makes the chocolate pop and the people say, “WHAT???!” and then “MORE!!!” Serve it with a roasted marshmallow and watch them decompensate. Maybe this is only fun […]
Gluten-Free Fish Bites :: Friday Foodie
Van De Kamps frozen fish sticks and frozen clams. A meal I remember from childhood, complete with the little frozen packet of relish we mixed with Miracle Whip to create tartar sauce. I remember the sound accompanying preparation: frozen chunks of seafood (or what resembled seafood) cascading through the air to clatter and bang onto […]
Gluten Free Ziti with Sausage & Veggies :: Friday Foodie
Okay, glorious Readers. I promised this recipe long ago, and most of you have been patiently waiting. Others of you have been almost harassing in your repeated requests, comments, emails…settle DOWN, please. This recipe tethers you to the stove for about 20 minutes, so plan accordingly, knowing the result will be scrumptious and well worth […]
Cinnamon Apples :: Friday Foodie
Although I took it for granted at the time, I was very lucky to have a mom who cooked most of our meals from scratch, with veggies from our backyard garden. The one downside: since we very rarely ate them, things like fast food, frozen pizza and TV dinners became a delicacy for me. To […]
Pumpkin French Toast :: Friday Foodie
Kirsten taught me this twist on a breakfast classic. I love that it provides a healthy balance of protein, veggie-based carbs and fat. Since it doesn’t require pre-soaking the bread or a long baking time, it’s not uncommon for me to quickly throw this together for dinner when I’m in a pinch, with zero complaints […]
Paleo Chocolate Chip Banana Bread :: Friday Foodie
This decadent, healthy bread hails from George Bryant, dynamic author of the website, Civilized Caveman Cooking. Even if you’re not into eating a paleo diet, you’ve got to check out his site, where you’ll enjoy gorgeous photos and delicious, easy to execute recipes. Plus, “Civilized Caveman.” I need a minute. Okaaaayyyy on with the recipe. […]
Gluten-Free Parsley-Garlic Chicken :: Friday Foodie
This is a gluten-free version of a classic recipe Jacques Pépin prepared on one of his PBS shows. Jacques is awesome. My favorite series is “Cooking With Claudine” (his daughter); for the food, but even more for their fascinating relationship dynamic, which includes Claudine’s habit of snapping at Jacques each time he gently suggests […]
Gluten-Free Lemon Ginger Scones :: Friday Foodie
These sweet-tart-delightful scones are a mash-up between two of my favorite recipes: Elana Amsterdam’s basic scones (see her amazing gluten-free/paleo website: http://www.elanaspantry.com), and my sweet friend Sara’s decadent lemon ginger scones. They are perfectly enjoyed for breakfast or a mid-day snack, and the almond flour adds some healthy protein to the mix. Ingredients: The Scones: […]
Mandy’s Meatballs :: Friday Foodie
These delicious meatballs are adapted from a recipe that came from one of the coolest mamas we know (you’ll be hearing more from her down the road). My favorite thing about this dish is that every savory bite is a perfectly nutritionally balanced… and as you’re gathering, we’re all about the balance. Also, they freeze […]
