a journal of food, family & friends
Let’s continue the gluten-free celebration. Time to make some Gluten-Free Ice Cream Sandwiches. I have a few – four to be exact – dark chocolate cookies left from yesterday’s batch. They just happen to be perfectly round and flat …just the right size and texture to hold some ice cream. The cookie recipe can be
This surprised me …these amazing Gluten-Free Dark Chocolate Cookies that came to life in my oven. In the past, when I would see the phrase “gluten-free” on a package or label, I would just continue on my way.
They tell you they don’t want dessert. Everyone is just too full. Wait til you see what happens when you bring out a tray of these guys. Most will change their mind. Especially if you add some fresh whipped cream to the mix. Or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
You’ve seen brick chicken on the menu. You may even wonder what that is. Wonder no more. No fancy gadgets needed …just a brick and a cast iron skillet.
Nothing fancy. Just healthy and delicious. And packed with fruit. This is a breakfast dish that we enjoy at least five times a week. Not just because it’s so good, but because it’s loaded with vitamins, minerals and fiber.
Colorful & delicious. Try this awesome fruit salsa with your favorite chips.
Let’s take advantage of those greens that are in season. Jersey asparagus. Sugar snap peas. Oh, and don’t forget the zucchini. This Garden Greens Pizza Bianca has it all… the good green stuff!
Chicken cutlet meets roasted tomato. Brie tags along and it’s a marriage made in heaven. Introducing our Chicken & Brie Ciabatta Loaf.
This is my attempt to guide you through the process of making the ever popular chicken cutlet. What I present to you is the basic method that I learned from my mom.
A generous amount of pastry dough. This Deep-Dish Pastry Shell will provide enough dough to line your springform pan …then fill it to create any number of sweet and savory quiches.
This Rigatoni with Sausage, Artichokes & Asparagus is one of our favorite one-pot meals. Well, I suppose that’s not quite true …the whole one-pot thing. Actually, the pasta is cooked in a separate pot before joining the rest of the mix.
It’s that time of year to enjoy all of the outdoor activities. Hiking, biking, gardening, swimming. Oh, and don’t forget about gathering around the picnic table for a burger or some grilled chicken. And there must be potato salad. Allow me to present an alternative …Balsamic Roasted Potato Salad.
