a journal of food, family & friends
Finally. Fall is in the air. I think it’s about time I give in to the pumpkin cravings. Not quite ready for the full-on cave with pumpkin pie but how about some pumpkin bread? Only this time, let’s make it gluten-free. And give it a fluffy layer of sweetened cream cheese. You can’t go wrong
Since there are so many recipes out there for butternut squash soup, I thought I’d join the party. It is such a seasonal thing, after all. You’ve probably heard the line before …this is the one that you really have to try.
Listen up, folks. For those of you who have an issue with gluten, this one’s for you. This is soooo easy to make at home. And soooo good.
How great is this? Delicious – colorful – nutritious. All presented beautifully on a single platter. Add a green salad on the side and that’s it. Charred Chicken with Sweet Potatoes & Oranges. Dinner is served.
Hey, folks …hope all of you are doing well on our 30-day challenge. Can you believe we are at day 22? Where did that time go? I’m sure if I asked you what food you were missing the most, there would be a variety of answers. But I’m pretty sure that pasta would be on
Interested in a fun low-carb breakfast idea? I’ll admit that it’s not as easy as making a quick omelet or grabbing a hard-boiled egg, but these Low-Carb Breakfast Empanadas are definitely worth the effort. And the variations you could come up with are unlimited.
Since we’ve arrived at the lucky number 13 …day 13, that is, of our 30-day challenge …I’d say that we’ve earned ourselves a treat. A grain-free, low-carb, gluten-free healthy treat, but a delicious treat nonetheless.
If you’re following along with our 30-day challenge, you are now on day twelve. Bet you’re missing pizza at this point. What if I told you that The Ultimate Cauliflower Crust Pizza is so good that it can help you with that pizza fix you may need by now?
It’s day 11 of our 30-day challenge! We are doing a great job …keep up the good work everyone! As we move along with our daily quest for good eats, I’m thinking that we need another go-to soup. You know, one of those hearty types that just hangs out in the fridge. Ready and waiting
Cheesy Chicken Fritters. Low-carb? How is that possible? It’s true and these guys are gluten-free. In spite of all of that, they’re absolutely crispy and delicious. Some of my readers are actually reporting that they’re downright addictive.
Today’s recipe is for Zucchini Involtini With Swiss Chard & Ricotta …a zucchini “roll-up” that is stuffed with lemony ricotta and baked on a bed of tomato sauce. Involtini is an Italian word that is loosely translated to small bundles, that would typically consist of some sort of outer layer wrapped around a flavorful filling. We are
It’s time to switch things up in the morning. Now that we’re at day 6 of our 30-day challenge, I’m looking for something new for breakfast. These Black Forest Ham & Egg Cups are just the thing.
