Author Archives: Vandy Roadifer

About Vandy Roadifer

Vandy Roadifer has a M.S. in Human Nutrition and lives with complex chronic illnesses, which includes many food allergies and sensitivities. She enjoys creating and sharing great tasting recipes that fit her lifestyle, discussing food related topics, and educating people on how best to meet their individual nutritional needs from an evidence based perspective.

Blackberry Barbecue Sauce

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Vandy Roadifer

Even after making blackberry pie, I had nearly a quart of blackberries left. Fortuitously a friend took me out to lunch yesterday and we both had Salmon Salad with Blackberry Barbecue Sauce. This got me thinking about creating my own … Continue reading →

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Gluten Free Dinner Rolls

Posted on December 18, 2010 by Vandy Roadifer

While browsing for a good gluten free bread recipe today I came across this website. I modified the recipe to suit my sensitivities and then put it in muffin tins instead of a loaf pan because it’d be easier for … Continue reading →

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DF, GF & SF Blackberry Pie

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Vandy Roadifer

I’ve been testing gluten free pie crusts and think I finally found one that is fairly easy and tastes good. I don’t mind my almond meal, rice flour and margarine crusts but, for me, the joy in pie is the … Continue reading →

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Nikki’s Pineapple Chicken

Posted on December 11, 2010 by Vandy Roadifer

The sauce from this recipe is so good I could have eaten it and the pineapple over rice and skipped the chicken all together. Pineapple chunks would work just as well and butterflying or cubing the chicken would make it … Continue reading →

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GF & DF Roasted Banana Pumpkin Rum Pie

Posted on October 31, 2010 by Vandy Roadifer

One of the local grocery stores brings in a beautiful variety of winter squash each year and I love trying new varieties even when I don’t know what type of squash I’m cooking with. This week I bought a lovely … Continue reading →

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Almond Milk Blackberry Pudding

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Vandy Roadifer

I have numerous quarts of frozen berries in my freezer from my parents. Last night I ate a bowl of partially frozen blackberries with a drizzle of almond milk over the top of them. The almond milk added a nice … Continue reading →

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DF & GF Corn Chowder

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Vandy Roadifer

I have a fridge full of fresh veggies from my parents garden and I can only eat so much in a single day. Today I used three ears of corn, yellow pepper, onion, carrot and celery to make a corn … Continue reading →

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DF & GF Lavender Scented Shortbread Cookies

Posted on September 25, 2010 by Vandy Roadifer

This was a little more effort than I usually go through for a batch of cookies but I was curious and wanted to experiment. Luckily they turned out well. The Lavender Scented “Butter” can be made up in advance since … Continue reading →

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Moroccan Roasted Squash Salad

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Vandy Roadifer

1 winter squash, peeled & diced 3 cups water 1 cup quinoa 1 Tbs olive oil 1 medium onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 large carrots, diced 3 stalks celery, diced 1/2 cup dried currants 1 can garbanzo beans, … Continue reading →

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Apple Zucchini Crisp

Posted on September 12, 2010 by Vandy Roadifer

Filling: 2 apples, peeled, cored, sliced thin 1 medium zucchini, sliced thin & halved 1 Tbs lemon juice 3 Tbs brown rice flour 2 Tbs stevia 1 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1/4 tsp cardamom Topping: 1 cup gluten-free oatmeal … Continue reading →