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Monthly Archives: September 2011
Gluten-Free Birthday Cake: Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Ice-Cream Cake!
Could there be anything sweeter than my husband being 100% gluten-free solely to support our boy with Celiac Disease? It’s been over two years since our son was diagnosed, and it’s been exactly that long since my husband has been … Continue reading
Posted in Gluten-free, Holiday, Sweets
Tagged birthday cake, buttermilk, cake, coconut flour, coffee, dark cocoa powder, desserts, gluten-free, instant espresso, sweets, vanilla, vanilla bean ice-cream
2 Comments
Rosemary Honey Turkey Meatballs
Good things come in small packages. That’s what I’ve always been told, and that’s what my kids will always be told, too. (I’m 5-feet, 1-3/4-inches on my tippy-toes.) Coincidentally, I love small plates and little bites. I absolutely love a … Continue reading
Posted in Dinner, Gluten-free, Hors D'oeuvres, Meats, Poultry, Sides
Tagged breadcrumbs, garlic, holiday, rosemary, rosh hashanah, shallots, side dish, small plates, turkey, vermouth
10 Comments
Apricot Glazed Carrots
To be honest with you, my favorite part about the Jewish holidays — well, all holidays — is the food. With Rosh Hashanah beginning in two days, I’m still working on my small plates of sweet, delicious side dishes that … Continue reading
Posted in Gluten-free, Holiday, Sides, Sweets, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Tagged arpicots, butter, carrots, chives, glazed, holiday, jewish holiday, rosh hashanah, small plates
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Roasted Cauliflower With Annato Seed Oil
Rosh Hashanah begins this Wednesday, September 28th, and my husband’s birthday is the 29th. I’ll be celebrating both with some “small plates” and a gluten-free birthday cake! Quite a combination, I know. In the food and restaurant world, “small plates” … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizers, Dinner, Entree, Gluten-free, Holiday, Sides, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Tagged annato seeds, caramelized, cauliflower, dinner party, holiday, main course, natural food coloring, roasting, rosh hashanah, small plates, sweets, vegetarian
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Friday Flowers: Trumpet Vines and Salted, Spiced Caramel Pumpkin Gelato
As a kid, I was always excited when October arrived, and a special, seasonal pumpkin ice-cream would arrive at our local Baskin-Robbins ice-cream store. I thought it was so delicious. And while I’m sure it still is, I’ve since learned … Continue reading
Posted in Desserts, Ice-Cream and Gelato, Sweets
Tagged butter, caramel, cardamom, cinnamon, desserts, friday flowers, gelato, heavy cream, ice-cream, milk, pumpkin, pumpkin puree, salted caramel, salted spiced caramel sauce, sweets, vanilla pods
6 Comments
Salted, Spiced Caramel Sauce
This weekend I’m serving Salted, Spiced Caramel Pumpkin Gelato! Yum! It’s all about using the flavors of fall. Whenever I make a recipe with many components, I try to get some of them done ahead of time. So… today we’re … Continue reading
Posted in Dressings and Sauces, Ingredient, Sweets
Tagged butter, caramel, cardamom, cinnamon, creme fraiche, dessert party, desserts, gelato, nutmeg
8 Comments
Skillet Jalapeño-Bacon Cornbread Recipe
My cast iron skillet is one of the things in my kitchen that I absolutely cannot imagine living (or at least cooking) without! I use it at least once a day — usually a few times. Can one be in … Continue reading
Posted in Dinner, Gluten-free, Grains, Sides, Vegetarian
Tagged applewood smoked bacon, buttermilk, cast iron skillet, chili, corn, cornbread, cornmeal, cumin, gluten-free, jalapeños, lemon juice, skilietcornbreadrecipe, vegetarian
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Roasted Butternut Squash Vegetarian Chili Recipe
I just feel like announcing that it is actually getting cold. It’s beginning to feel like fall, and I love it. I think fall is my favorite cooking season; it is all about cozy one-pot meals, warming spices, and … Continue reading
Posted in Dinner, Entree, Gluten-free, Lunch, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Tagged avocados, butternut squash, chili powder, chili recipe, cinnamon, comfort food, cumin, entree, gluten-free, kidney beans, one pot meal, tomatoes, vegeterian recipe
10 Comments
Friday Flowers: Impatiens and Lemon Coconut Muffins {Gluten-Free}
Why do we call muffins “muffins?” They’re pretty much all cupcakes without the frosting. Right? Right! I personally like to call cupcakes “muffins” simply to justify having them for breakfast. After all, it’s a great way to start the day! … Continue reading
Posted in Breakfast, Brunch, Gluten-free, Sweets
Tagged breakfast, brunch, butter, candied citrus peels, coconut flour, coconut milk, desserts, friday flowers, gluten-free, lemon juice, shredded coconut, sweets, vanilla
8 Comments
Candied Citrus Peels
You never know when you might wish you had a jar of candied citrus peels in your pantry. Really! They’re a fantastic addition to cookies, muffins, cakes, and even your hot cup of tea! It’s the perfect, somewhat mindless weekend … Continue reading
Posted in Brunch, Fruits, Ingredient, Sweets
Tagged citrus, citurs peels, grapefruits, lemons, limes, oranges
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