
Originally posted February 13, 2013 When you are looking for an elegant dish that you can serve to both adults and kids, try this one. The recipe is courtesy of Aida Mollenkamp from her book “Keys to the Kitchen”. I made it for Christmas Dinner this past holiday and everyone raved. Now, if you…

Originally posted January 14, 2013 I was speaking to a friend today about blogging. My advice to her was that some times it’s ok to just write a quick entry without spending a lot of time. That’s my goal; let’s see how I do (I had to write the recipe; this took the longest).…

Originally posted January 7, 2013 as “Gluten-free Dairy-free Belgium waffles” I don’t know about you, but when I smell Belgian waffles at those kiosks, I really wish I could eat gluten. Last year I vowed to find a gluten-free Belgian waffle replacement, and I must say, I nailed it. I’ve made it two ways:…

Originally posted October 10, 2012 This is in the category of “things you should not assume your kids won’t like”. A friend of mine (thank you Kristen!) served it at dinner a few years ago and I was amazed that my then 5 year old daughter loved it. I really was shocked! However, my…

Originally posted October 8, 2012 There’s not much to say about these delicious muffins! This recipe will be in my cookbook. One of the testers said “My daughter said they tasted like pumpkin pie. And my little guy couldn’t help himself from stealing fistfuls of the ones we were trying to save for his…

Originally posted September 8, 2012; updated recipe My family loves this gluten-free orange chicken. It was born out of a desire to make my daughter happy. When my daughter saw the traditional gluten-containing version while we were out for lunch one day, she looked on in envy. Surely, I believed—after years of adapting recipes…

Originally posted July 27, 2012 I learned how to make this cake, called Torta Caprese, in Italy with Wendy Holloway from Flavor of Italy. She was so sweet to include a gluten-free recipe for me. I have since learned that this style, beaten yolks with sugar added to almond meal and folded with beaten egg…

Originally posted June 23, 2012 I just want you to know that I don’t know and don’t claim to know how to cook everything. Some things I’m not interested in and some things…well, intimidate even me. I suppose the biggest factor in trying something new is giving myself enough time to fiddle with it…

Originally posted May 1, 2012 Summer is coming and fresh vegetables will be plentiful. Try this delicious salad as a side dish or even a main. It’s light and satisfying. Use the ingredients list as a guide. If you don’t have peppers, use what is on hand. If you don’t like cilantro, it’s fine…