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archive for December, 2008

New Years Eve Recipes

Posted in the recipes category on December 30, 2008

While I enjoy the holidays, I do frequently find New Year’s to be a bit of a let down. Though I must confess, last year New Year’s Eve was a wild bacchanalian affair.  We went to a 70′s party with our friends Peter and Patrice.  Everyone (except the 4 of us) were, to our surprise,


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German Chocolate Cake

Posted in the desserts category on December 26, 2008

Update: Please see my new Gluten Free German Chocolate Cake! When I recently posted my Accidental Mocha Mousse recipe, Samantha requested this German Chocolate Cake so that she and her mother would not miss out on it during the holidays. I am more than pleased to add it to this blog, as German Chocolate Cake


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Christmas Dinner Menu

Posted in the recipes category on December 23, 2008

Photo by this chicken on Flickr.com I have read so many articles this year about how the economy is impacting Christmas.  How people are not spending as much money and buying as many presents for children and loved ones. For me, the holiday season is not about the stuff, it’s about quality time.  Taking the


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DIY Sparkling Beverage

Posted in the beverages category on December 21, 2008

Although I don’t drink alcohol, I do enjoy indulging in a sparkling beverage at festive events. This little fruit based treat below is perfect for adults and children on special occasions.  My boys love it, as do I.  Here, I use pinapple juice, though feel free to use any juice of your choice and garnish


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Hanukkah Dinner

Posted in the recipes category on December 19, 2008

Hanukkah is only 2 days away!  It starts on December 21st at sundown.  The big question?  What to serve for the holiday of lights and oil. Here is a festive menu that I have put together for a delicious Hanukkah dinner, full of lovely winter vegetables in peak season.  You don’t have to tell anyone


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Christmas Cake

Posted in the desserts category on December 16, 2008

A while back, Lisa (and several other readers) asked me to come up with a gluten-free Christmas cake.  Being Jewish, and never having sampled Christmas cake, I had no idea what it was. Lisa was kind enough to send me this definition: A festive cake for celebrating Christmas here in Australia.   Commonly full of dried


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Squash Fries

Posted in the cooked veggies category on December 12, 2008

The other day, I noticed that I had 2 butternut squash sitting in my kitchen, waiting to be cooked.  The first I turned into butternut squash soup. I wanted to be a bit more creative with the second one, so I figured I’d make fries out of them.  The boys must have eaten an entire


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Salmon with Mushrooms and Red Pepper Sauce

Posted in the entrees category on December 9, 2008

Mushrooms are one of my favorite foods.  I bought some recently on a trip to the store, though I had no idea what would become of them. The next day I took out one of my favorite cookbooks, A Cook’s Book of Mushrooms and began to flip through the pages.  I found a great recipe,


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Chicken with Cherries and Kale

Posted in the entrees category on December 2, 2008

For those of you that have been asking about classes, I will be teaching at the Culinary School of the Rockies on January 26, 2009. In this class titled, “The Art of Gluten-Free Baking,” we will learn how to make classic desserts the gluten-free way.  Fun and easy dishes will include chocolate chip cookies, double


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Turkey Chili

Posted in the entrees category on December 1, 2008

Leftover turkey?  I opened the fridge this morning and noticed I still had a pile of cooked bird from Thanksgiving.  While I am more than happy to have a surplus of food during these times, I must admit, I was perplexed as to what to do with it. Turkey chili of course.  Here’s a recipe


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