The only real problem with these little savory bites is that it is pretty hard to stop eating them. I saw a wheat-based recipe for cheddar pecan crisps in Saveur, and immediately decided I must have them in a wheat-free version. Their version uses pecans as a topper, but I made the pecans into meal […]
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Carrot Salad with Citrus and Pecans
While many area farms suffered serious damage from the recent flooding, Aspen Moon Farm sustained relatively minimal damage and they are continuing to produce beautiful stuff for the C.S.A. shares. One of my favorite things has been the red, yellow, and orange carrots, and last week they included a 2-pound bag in the share. The […]
Raspberry Semifreddo (Dairy free)
Semifreddo refers to any number of “semi-frozen” desserts, often with a custard base. This version has a dairy-free custard made with coconut milk, and I used coconut sugar to add a caramel-type flavor to the finished dish. This takes a few steps but it makes an impressive dessert for a summer party on the deck, […]
Gingered Plum Crisp (Grain free), plus a giveaway
Tate’s Bake Shop just released their new cookbook, Baking for Friends, and I recently received a copy for review. The book is loaded with recipes for cookies, muffins, crisps, and bars, along with beautiful photos of the sweets. They are also offering a five dollar discount to my readers who wish to purchase the book, […]
Vegetable Wellington with White Beans and Rosemary
As my regular readers are aware, I am not a vegetarian but I eat meat infrequently and with a careful eye regarding the source. During the holidays it is always a challenge to find interesting vegan and vegetarian entrees that are festive, a little decadent, and not based on “fake meats,” which I oppose due […]
Cinnamon-Rubbed Sirloin Salad with Fresh Pear Vinaigrette
We have been working on incorporating more main-dish salads into our evening meals, as they are a healthy way to use whatever produce is in season. I made this salad over the weekend and we were in love from the first bite. I rubbed the sirloin with a blend of ground cinnamon, black pepper, and […]
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