posts tagged "garlic"
Chicken with Cauliflower and Olives
Posted on March 4, 2013
This high-protein chicken dinner (full of cauliflower and olives) is a wonderful Paleo one pot meal. This hearty, grain-free, savory Paleo dinner dish is a hit with adults and teens alike in our house. I often serve it with a Spinach Salad for a filling, vegetable heavy dinner. While we eat chicken once or twice per
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Mushroom Masters: Herb Stuffed Mushrooms
Posted on September 26, 2011
I was recently invited to develop an appetizer recipe for the Mushroom Masters, a global competition that helps celebrate National Mushroom Month (September). Since I love mushrooms, and they are so easy to prepare gluten free and Paleo, I jumped at the chance to participate. For the competition, I created the recipe for these Herb
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Paleo Dirty Rice
Posted on September 20, 2011
Using anitoxidant rich low-carb cauliflower, this dirty rice recipe makes one heck of a savory Paleo side dish. For those avoiding starchy high carb foods such as white rice, cauliflower rice is a wonderful alternative that is highly nutritious. When I posted my recipe for Cauliflower Rice a year ago, I received numerous requests for
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Simple Braised Greens
Posted on August 16, 2011
As I type this, my yard is overflowing with dark green leafy vegetables; they are literally taking over our tiny property. So what’s a girl with a garden to do? Every morning I go outside, bowl and scissors in hand, and harvest greens. I braise the greens with a bit of garlic and red pepper
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Nettles Pesto
Posted on May 20, 2011
A giant stinging nettles bush climbs up the side of the little red barn in my backyard. Although we’ve been in this house for 9 years, it’s taken me half that time to pay any mind to it. The bush literally caught up with the boys first; they complained that it “bit” them whenever a
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Garlic Ginger Bok Choy
Posted on May 17, 2011
Can’t get your family to eat their greens? Try this healthy, gluten free, soy free, Garlic Ginger Bok Choy recipe. This Asian veggie dish is delicious paired with the Sesame Salmon Burger recipe I posted last week. This recipe is actually based on a recipe I found in Fine Cooking Magazine called Stir-Fried Bok Choy
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Perfect Roast Chicken
Posted on March 22, 2011
My version of Perfect Roast Chicken is based upon one from Ina Garten’s Barefoot Contessa Cookbook. This go to dish is something I make at least once a week, after which I generally use the carcass for chicken stock. My best friend from childhood, Helen, introduced me to Ina, and I have been hooked on
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Rosemary Lemon Chicken
Posted on August 2, 2010
This Rosemary Lemon Chicken has become my go to dinner dish this summer. In fact, I’ve been making it a couple of times a week and loving it, as has my family –children included. It’s super easy to make, very healthy and fabulously fresh and delicious with hints of garlic, lemon and rosemary complementing the
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Beet Hummus
Posted on March 5, 2010
This beet hummus recipe comes from Elise over at simplyrecipes.com. She is one of my favorite bloggers and I was lucky enough to hear her speak at the last Blogher Food conference. I myself, would not have ever thought of combining beets into a hummus type dip, so, leave it to Elise. She is the
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Kumquat Garlic Chicken
Posted on December 11, 2009
Kumquats are in season right now. What’s a kumquat you ask? Essentially it’s a citrus fruit that closely resembles an orange, though it is much smaller. If you want to know more about kumquats there is a great article over at the Cooking Light website. Meanwhile, here’s a cozy holiday recipe for gluten free Kumquat
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Vegetarian Pad Thai
Posted on June 24, 2009
This Pad Thai is one of my family’s favorite dishes. Add a heap of grilled chicken or sea food and you have a delicious high protein meal. I purchase my noodles at the Asian market in town and haven’t seen them online. If you are looking for noodles, you’ll need to check out the Asian
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Sesame Dip
Posted on April 21, 2009
Garnish this Sesame Dip starter with pieces of carrot and celery for dipping and you have an instantly satisfying salty and crunchy snack. This dip is a hit at parties and was enjoyed at our Passover Seder (thinned out with a bit of water and) served over roasted asparagus. It’s quite versatile and makes a
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Turkey Bean Chili
Posted on March 20, 2009
If you look on the upper right hand side of my site you will find a photo –and link– to my forthcoming book, . You can pre-order order it by clicking on the book cover image in the sidebar to the right, which takes you over to amazon.com. I have been working on the book
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Quick and Easy Gourmet Garlic Oil
Posted on March 13, 2009
Garlic oil? Made in mere minutes? Why yes. This quick and easy gluten free oil recipe can add sophisticated flavor to vegetables, fish or chicken. I’m especially enjoying feeding it to my family during cold season since garlic is a great natural anti-biotic and immune booster. Don’t let the health benefits fool you though, this
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Stuffed Mushrooms
Posted on March 11, 2008
Gluten-Free Girl recently announced she is with child. Out here in Colorado, I have big news as well. Our pet house-bunny was neutered today. After humping every stuffed animal and slipper in the house, we took him to the vet only to discover that contrary to what the Humane Society had told us when we
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Chestnuts with Brussel Sprouts
Posted on November 20, 2007
In the process of creating this recipe I cooked chestnuts in a variety of ways. I report here: do not bother with the boiling method. This manner of preparation entails the painstaking prying of many little nuts from their shells. During that process I felt like a squirrel –with a knife. My favorite way, providing
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Gravy
Posted on November 19, 2007
During this time of year I make gravy on a weekly basis. When the cold, damp weather sets in, rich, warm, gravy makes for a delicious comfort food smothered over roasted chicken or turkey. Gravy 4 cups chicken stock poultry gizzards (optional) 2 medium onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, sliced pan drippings 1 tablespoon ½
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Curried Shrimp
Posted on May 18, 2007
If you like shrimp, try this paleo recipe for Curried Shrimp. The larger than life flavors meld together in this succulent and healthy curry dish. Curried Shrimp 4 tablespoons 4 cloves garlic 1 medium onion, chopped ½ cup tomatoes, pureed 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced ½ teaspoon cumin ½ teaspoon coriander ½ teaspoon turmeric 1
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Chicken Parmesan
Posted on March 21, 2007
Each year my husband requests a special dish for his birthday. Last year it was chicken parmigiano. Classic chicken parmesan goes gluten free when chicken breasts are coated in almond flour. This chicken recipe can be a staple in every gluten free chefs repertoire. Even though we are on different diets, in my home we
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Roasted Orange Ginger Chicken
Posted on January 30, 2007
You missed the Orange Ginger Chicken… This Paleo/primal-friendly orange ginger chicken recipe is a great way to roast an entire chicken. The recipe is also child friendly –it is my younger sons all time favorite dinner. My husband called and said he had to work late tonight. However, the boys and I were much too
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