posts tagged "recipes"
Fourth of July Barbecue
Posted on July 1, 2009
I’ve had several people request Fourth of July picnic and barbecue menus from me in the last week. Here’s a simple assortment of easy dishes that you can make for a fun fourth. Gluten Free Fourth of July Menu Iced Tea Crudite with Sesame Dip Mixed greens with Green Goddess Dressing Simple Fruit Salad Hot
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Passover Recipes
Posted on March 27, 2009
Passover is right around the corner. Given that I’m extra busy with the boys (they have the week off for spring break) I still haven’t settled upon exactly what we’ll be having for our rapidly approaching Seder meal. Below is a rough idea of what I have in mind at this point. I may do
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DIY Valentine’s Day Recipes
Posted on February 12, 2009
Here’s a quick Valentine’s Day recipe round up for all you procrastinating sweethearts out there (myself included). Gluten Free Valentine’s Day Recipes ♥ Chocolate Chili Truffles ♥ Spice up your love life with these little vegan treats. ♥ Chocolate Covered Cherries ♥ Every bit as sweet and delicious as the store bought fare, sans the
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Gluten Free Superbowl Party Recipes
Posted on January 29, 2009
I’m not one to get swept up in all the Superbowl mania. I do however have a great list of gluten free recipes for all you sports fans out there. These Superbowl recipes are healthy, wholesome and of course, gluten free. Gluten Free Superbowl Recipes Veggie Snacks Avocado Spread Smoked Paprika Almonds Butternut Squash French
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New Years Eve Recipes
Posted 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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Christmas Dinner Menu
Posted on December 23, 2008
-photo from this chicken on Flickr 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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Hanukkah Dinner
Posted 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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Thanksgiving Dishes
Posted on November 21, 2008
-photo from his daveness on Flickr Thanksgiving is the holiday of plenty, bursting with gratitude, though often excess food as well. Sometimes on this earthy, festive occasion, we end up too full and feel less than great by the day’s end. To avoid that phenomenon, this year my family will cut down on sweet carb-filled
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Rosh Hashanah Dinner
Posted on September 19, 2008
Lately I have received many requests for a gluten free Rosh Hashanah menu. People are asking what I will serve for this celebration of the Jewish New Year and so I am posting my dinner plans more than a week ahead of the actual holiday. You people really know how to get me organized! I
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Top 10 Healthy Memorial Day Recipes
Posted on May 24, 2008
Memorial Day weekend is a great time for picnics and barbecues. Below you will find some of my favorite festive dishes for this great little three day weekend. These are perfect for warm weather parties. Packed with nutrition as well as flavor, this simple, healthy grub will wow your guests. Select 3 or 4 dishes
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Passover Round Up
Posted on April 15, 2008
UPDATE: Here’s my latest Kosher for Passover recipe roundup. Passover is this Saturday! I have been cooking up many Pesach dishes of late and am happy to provide a round-up below. charoset maror matzoh ball soup chipotle orange chicken gefilte fish squash “kugel” coconut macaroons passover torte A couple of notes: I did not include
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Cod Piccata
Posted on March 22, 2008
That troubling question, “what’s for dinner?” troubles no more! Of late I’m feeling quite confident about answering this question, having built up a decent repertoire of main dishes for the family. Here’s a list of entrées that are getting us through the dinner hour with ease: I can see that the seafood department needs a
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My Favorite Gluten Free Valentine’s Recipes
Posted on February 12, 2008
Valentine’s Day is nearly upon us. I don’t buy into the flowers and Hallmark card aspect of this holiday. Rather than the usual hoopla, my favorite taste tester (that would be my husband) and I don’t do much, if anything at all. Simply put, I try to appreciate and show my love for him day
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Thanksgiving
Posted on November 21, 2007
UPDATE: please visit my updated Thanksgiving Day recipes post for 2008. Thanksgiving. I find it challenging to write the word without giving some sort of gratitude. Each year, before we partake in our Thanksgiving feast, we go around the table and take the time to say a few words of gratitude, stating our thanks for
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