If you love cheese and cool, fresh chicken salad, you’re in for a treat with this recipe – my favorite light and fresh lunch item, especially when the temperatures start to climb (it’s also a great accompaniment to a bowl of tomato soup, though, so it’s good any time). The “cups” are formed by cheese [...]
Ice cream is made for summer, but if you’re allergic to dairy (or trying to watch your weight – who isn’t?), it can be recipe for disaster. Take heart, though, you can still have your treat and eat it, too! The magic of this Twice as Nice Cream lies in its simplicity. All that’s needed [...]
When winter’s chill-you-to-the-bone temperatures take hold, there’s nothing like a bowl of hot and savory soup to warm the soul. When I was a kid, a piping cup of soup and a gooey grilled cheese sandwich was my mom’s go-to meal for me and my sisters when we stomped off our snowy boots and peeled [...]
Gluten-Free Hint o’ Mint Cookies [recipe]Gluten-Free Hint o’ Mint Cookies - - Almond flour ((not almond meal)), coconut flour, cacao powder, Sea salt ((fine grain)), Baking soda, butter ((organic from pasture-raised cows)), raw local honey, pure peppermint extract ((according to taste brand potency), plus another ½ to ¾ tsp. peppermint extract for chocolate coating), pure [...]
Sweet Potato-Apple Casserole with Whiskey-Glazed Pecans This dish is probably the most popular I’ve ever made (and it's not just for Thanksgiving); it’s inspired by Food Network chef Guy Fieri’s version – only mine replaces the highly-processed agave nectar with local raw honey. I also use ultra-tart organic Granny Smith apples (and double the quantity) [...]
Summer Peach Salad with Peach Vinaigrette Dressing I love salads. I mean, really love them. But that wasn’t always the case. My mom, who could happily live on greens, has always made heaping bowlfuls of delicious, colorful salads for every family dinner, picnic, pool party, and more…and, without fail, she’d always sigh and frustratingly [...]
Homemade Almond Milk: Tastes Great and It’s Oh, So Simple! Almond milk has pushed its way near the front of the line with today’s more conscientious shoppers. Aside from being a plus for those with dairy allergies or lactose intolerance, and anyone looking to shave off excess calories (unsweetened almond milk is only about [...]
Dijon Chicken with Plum-Onion Sauce This is one savory meal that’s sure to become a family favorite (even if picky kids are seated at the table). The best part? It’s surprisingly simple to perfect…and it holds up well for leftovers. If you’re allergic or sensitive to poultry bone-in pork chops are a delectable stand [...]
Oven-Roasted Balsamic-Parmesan Brussel Sprouts Haven’t you heard? These little nutritional powerhouses have made a big comeback on the culinary circuit! These tasty nuggets are a crowd-pleasing appetizer, but they also work well right alongside a main course. I’ve even been known to make a lunch out of them! [recipe]Oven-Roasted Balsamic-Parmesan Brussel Sprouts - - [...]
Cherry-Apple Almond Flour Crumble This dessert is so popular in our household that even our friends and family members now ask for it by name. The cherry and tart apple filling combined with the mildly sweet almond flour crumble will have you reaching for seconds (and never missing traditional wheat-based versions). Another plus: fresh [...]
