posts tagged "how to"
How to Make Applesauce
Posted on September 23, 2011
Easy homemade applesauce with apples picked from the tree in our backyard. This is my favorite applesauce recipe, I give it out whenever people ask me how to make homemade applesauce. It’s a simple recipe, easy, delicious and healthy too. On top of that? Kids love it –at least mine (and their friends) gobble it
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Roasted Asparagus
Posted on June 1, 2010
So, the month o’ cupcakes is over here at Elana’s Pantry and none too soon. I’m totally ready to hit the green veggies and today I have a nice roasted asparagus recipe for you all. We are growing asparagus in our garden, though it takes about 3 years for it yield anything, so we’ve got
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How to Roast Beets
Posted on March 2, 2010
I love beets. They’re delicious, healthy and a “grounding” root vegetable. I usually steam them, which is simple –other than the times that I run out of water for steaming and burn the pan. Usually I save them in the nick of time though. Alternatively, roasting beets, is just as easy and delicious. Roasting adds
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How to Roast Almonds
Posted on February 19, 2010
photo from familyfriendsandfood on Flickr Roasted almonds? Yes, one of my favorite foods and an important part of my eating plan. What about my family’s eating plan? Well, my husband is one of the main reasons I cook and bake as religiously as I do; he comes from a family of excellent cooks who love
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Roasted Chicken Stock
Posted on September 15, 2009
It’s wonderful to be back at home with my family and kitchen. I’ve made myriad soup stocks these last few days in order to help my husband and myself recuperate from the sniffles we each seem to have picked up last week. We’re recovering quite quickly. To create a bit of variety, I decided to
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McKale
Posted on March 10, 2009
I am lucky enough to say that my boys love to eat kale. There was actually a kale incident the other night whereby I only made one bunch and some grabbing occurred at the table as the boys “fought” over it. Ok, sorry to brag, however this is what sometimes happens in my house. Because
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How to Roast a Pumpkin
Posted on October 24, 2008
Because fresh food in general tastes better and is often cheaper than processed food, I have put together a short demo on how to roast your own pumpkin:
Clean Green: Kitchen Spray
Posted on May 30, 2008
I must confess, for more than a year, my friend Elizabeth has been asking me to do a post on homemade household cleaners. As a result of her prodding, I am proud to present part 1 of a series on non-toxic cleaners for your home. We’ll start off with a cleaning spray for my favorite
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Chocolate Chip Cookies: Video
Posted on December 11, 2007
This gluten free chocolate chip cookie recipe video tutorial is the first in a series of video tutorials that I will be making of my favorite recipes. I hope you have as much fun watching this as I did making it. Enjoy! Chocolate Chip Cookies 2 ½ cups * ½ teaspoon ½ teaspoon baking soda
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Almond Milk
Posted on September 30, 2007
This homemade, gluten free Almond Milk is a natural, dairy free milk alternative. Almond milk is one of my favorite drinks. Rich and creamy, it’s easy to make and super nourishing. While almond milk is a good alternative beverage for those on a dairy-free kick or raw food plan, I think it’s just plain delicious,
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The Joy of Food
Posted on August 15, 2007
Up until now, I have kept my posts short and (mostly) impersonal. Today I want to do something different. I am going to explain a few main components of my diet. Yes, I do have celiac disease. And yes, I am gluten free. However, I consider my diet to be far beyond gluten free. I
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How to Cut a Mango
Posted on May 1, 2007
Here’s how to tango with a mango Mango, a wonderfully rich, sweet treat, full of nutritious prebiotic dietary fiber and antioxidants, is the perfect Paleo dessert. Here’s how to cut a mango, because as the weather warms, I follow suit and warm weather fruits make their way into my shopping cart. Today I found gorgeous
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