a journal of food, family & friends
Calling all zucchini! Have you found an abundance of fresh zucchini at your local farmer’s market lately? How about in your backyard garden? This Creamy Grilled Zucchini Parmigiana is a yummy way to use quite a few of those green beauties while indulging in a unique seasonal dish at the same time.
Crepe rolls. Imagine a crepe filled with sweetened cheese, finished off with fruit and whipped cream. Now forget about all of that sweetness and do an about-face. These Savory Crepe Egg Rolls are stuffed full of spinach, mushrooms & yummy feta cheese. Perfect start to a good day.
Make this Gluten-Free (or not) Chocolate Zucchini Loaf your way. Gluten-free or not, it’s a delicious loaf of chocolatey goodness.
How can this be? Low-carb focaccia? And gluten-free? It’s true. This Low-Carb Focaccia with Dipping Sauce is awesome.
Hmmm, let me think. New England or Manhattan. Just so you know, we’re not talking about travel destinations here…we’re talkin’ soup. If you enjoy clam chowder but can’t seem to decide which type you prefer, this New Manhattan Clam Chowder is for you.
Cutting down on carbs? No need to feel totally deprived of all of your favorite treats. These low-carb gluten-free crepes are truly delicious. They can be made sweet or savory depending on how you plan to enjoy them. And don’t be fooled by the picture …they really are easy to make.
There is no precise recipe or technique when it comes to preparing that classic French dish, Ratatouille. What comes to mind is that cute little rat named Remy (in the popular 2007 Pixar movie) stirring up a delicious concoction to impress the local food critic. That guy would definitely have been impressed by this Cheesy
Picture the moistest most-full-of-flavor brownie you can imagine. Now top it off with a generous layer of dark chocolate ganache. Add your favorite berries. There you have it. The most amazing Naturally Gluten-Free Flourless Chocolate Cake.
Looking for something delicious that you can serve to a crowd? A dish that can be prepared in advance? I can assure you that this one fits the bill. My family loves these Lasagna Rolls with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce. Even the vegetarians in the crowd. For the gluten-free folks, we use gluten-free lasagna …an
Chocolate chip cookies. Add peanut butter to the mix. And double the goodness with a glob of creamy peanut butter chocolate spread between two of these tasty cookies. It’s a winner. And a whole bunch of deliciousness.
We love roasted potatoes. I mean really love them. Typically, I’ll cut the potatoes into nice neat wedges, coat them with some olive oil and balsamic vinegar and throw them in a hot oven.
These tasty breakfast – or anytime, really – treats are delicious all by themselves. Rich & Crispy Waffle Sticks. Take them to the next level …top them off with a sprinkling of powdered sugar and serve them with a selection of fresh fruit and some sweetened ricotta cheese for a yummy start to your morning.
