posts tagged "agave free"
Chocolate Cranberry Power Bars
Posted on March 29, 2011
This recipe was adapted from one by Pam Vagnieres‘ in an article called Make Your Own Protein Bars that ran last year in my local newspaper The Daily Camera. These high protein, gluten free power bars are easy to make and remind me of a Lärabar, though these are super fresh since they’re homemade, and
read more →
Gefilte Fish
Posted on March 23, 2011
This recipe is based on one by Ellyn Goodrich at epicurious.com, called “Alaskan Halibut and Salmon Gefilte Fish Terrine.” While Goodrich’s recipe makes a gefilte fish “loaf,” mine is for traditional (yet gluten free) gefilte fish balls (like my Bubby made) only with more vegetables, so that they are a bit lighter and healthier than
read more →
Green Eggs
Posted on March 14, 2011
When the boys were little we used to have green eggs for breakfast everyday. They grew out of that phase a while ago and now I think this Green Eggs recipe is perfect for St. Patrick’s day. Now when I make these, I serve them with chicken breakfast links and my Dark Rye Bread (as
read more →
Orange Ginger Sauce
Posted on March 8, 2011
I like to serve this delicious Orange Ginger Sauce with the gluten free Chicken Fingers from my book, . It’s sweet enough that my children enjoy it and gingery enough for me –a perfect condiment for the entire family. I also like to dip steamed broccoli into this sauce. I hope you all enjoy it
read more →
Muesli Scones
Posted on March 4, 2011
Did you know that I am obsessed with all things muesli? I have a recipe for muesli bread in my book, and I make just about everything else I can with muesli. While traditionally muesli has oats in it, I make mine grain free, as I follow as diet that is very close to Primal/Paleo.
read more →
Dandelion Root Coffee
Posted on February 22, 2011
With March approaching, I’m starting to think about the possibility of a spring detox and one of my favorite healing roots –dandelion. Dandelion is a fantastic liver cleanser and spring is the perfect season for liver support. According to Ayurveda and Chinese medicine, dandelion root has bitter, sweet and cooling properties, making it optimal for
read more →
Roasted Balsamic Beets
Posted on February 21, 2011
In my opinion nature’s bounty of beautiful, nutritious vegetables is completely underrated. And beets are a perfect example of this. They brighten up any meal with their gorgeous earthy reddish-purple color and are highly nutritious to boot. We eat beets in my house about once a week (our fave veggies are kale and broccoli, not
read more →
Salt and Vinegar Kale Chips
Posted on January 9, 2011
I made these super healthy salt and vinegar kale chips the other night before dinner, and was shocked, I mean absolutely shocked, that my children ate them. Not only did they boys eat these, they loved them. Trust me, while these kale chips are healthy, this is a sophisticated flavor combination for children. Also, a
read more →
Sautéed Kale
Posted on January 5, 2011
I love kale. My boys love kale. Even my husband goes for it. Kale is a universally favorite vegetable in our family. And boy am I lucky since it’s a superfood. Given our collective kale obsession, I am always looking for more ways to cook kale, and this is one of my favorites. Let’s not
read more →
Cinnamon Pecan Brittle
Posted on December 27, 2010
I came up with the recipe for this Cinnamon Pecan Brittle when I messed up a recipe from Dorie Greenspan’s lovely cookbook, Around My French Table. I had thought I was making Spiced Nuts, though when I pulled these out of the oven, I realized that I had actually made a scrumptious nut brittle. So, I made
read more →
Sunbutter Ice Cream
Posted on December 20, 2010
I was thrilled to have the darling Kelly and her adorable family over for dinner during one night of Hanukkah a couple of weeks ago. We made a delicious meal using various recipes from each of our cookbooks and websites, and then had the absolutely scrumptious dessert pictured above: Banana Coconut Cream Pie (made by
read more →
Carrot Scallion Latkes
Posted on November 30, 2010
Latkes are everyone’s favorite Jewish fried food. The typical latke is made with potato, flour and eggs. I however, like to make a more Paleo friendly latke and now with this new recipe, I have 2 versions of Paleo pancakes. Generally at Hanukkah, I make a Butternut Squash Latke, though this year I was searching
read more →
Spiced Pecans
Posted on November 22, 2010
This recipe for Spiced Pecans is based on one I found in Dorie Greenspan’s book Around My French Table. I am in love with that book and have found so many recipes in it that are “naturally gluten free.” I had the pleasure of meeting Ms. Greenspan at Blogher Food this year where she and
read more →
Cranberry Apple Stuffing
Posted on November 19, 2010
Stuffing. Gluten free stuffing, no less. While I generally find stuffing to be a time consuming and complex dish to make, I have chosen one that is on the easier side; though be forewarned, I would hardly call this dish easy. This gluten free stuffing recipe is based on one I found by Sara Foster
read more →
Herb Gravy
Posted on November 11, 2010
Last weekend my in-laws came out to Boulder to visit and I used them as guinea pigs for this new gluten free Herb Gravy. Thankfully this gravy passed the in-law test served over Mashed Cauliflower. My husband and children liked it too! When I made this gravy, I roasted a chicken with onions and thyme
read more →
Mashed Cauliflower
Posted on November 8, 2010
A perfect addition to your Paleo Thanksgiving. I’ve been making this mashed cauliflower recipe for several years now. So I must be on the same page as my readers –when I posted my Cauliflower Rice recipe I received suggestions from Jose and several others to make mashed cauliflower. This cauliflower dish (which I make in
read more →
Carrot French Fries
Posted on October 18, 2010
My boys love these carrot fries hot out of the oven. I like baking them as it eliminates the messy splattering that results from the typical preparation of French fries –frying. Speaking of messes, I feel like I’m cleaning up a lot of them these days. Writing a book this summer really threw me for
read more →
Oven Roasted Broccoli
Posted on October 11, 2010
Oven Roasted Broccoli is a quick, easy and super healthy dish for your entire family. I returned home from Blogher Food 2010 yesterday and found that the seasons had changed during the mere 4 days I was out of town. It now seems to actually be fall here in Boulder, which means it is the
read more →
Kale Creamsicle
Posted on October 6, 2010
This dark green, luscious shake is my go to drink when I need a little protein pick me up. To me, the flavor of the kale is not that pronounced, what comes through is the creamy richness of the protein powder with the tart sweetness of the orange, thereby forming a yummy gluten-free, dairy-free creamsicle
read more →
Chicken Meatballs from Spunky Coconut
Posted on October 1, 2010
Spunky Coconut’s Chicken Meatballs! This recipe comes from The Spunky Coconut Cookbook by my adorable friend, Kelly Brozyna of the spunkycoconut.com. Last weekend, between all of my writing deadlines, I snuck out of the house, away from the computer to meet up with Kelly and her family at the Boulder Farmer’s Market. We grabbed some
read more →
Recent Comments
"I subbed coconut oil (same amount) and was worried because the raw dough seemed SO oily.. I also used a ..."
"What is the lightest bread you can make with coconut flour or almond flour? Have you ever made califlour bread ..."
"Please pardon my mis-spellings and typos. I enthusiastically came across your site and recipe and did not slow down ..."
"Made this with 3 small clementines and a couple of tablespoons of cocoa powder, also had no agave so used ..."
"Is it possible to omit the agave, or very much reduce it and chiefly sweeten the cake with stevia? ..."