Category Archives: Main Course

Green Tea Pork Tenderloin with Cherry Mustard

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Vandy Roadifer

Pork Tenderloin was on sale this week so I picked up a 2 1/2 pound one with most of the fat trimmed off it. I’ve never cooked one before but I know that overcooking and undercooking are often problems. Ways … Continue reading →

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Rosemary-Lemon Encrusted Rack of Lamb

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Vandy Roadifer

Lamb is one of my favorite feast day meats and is perfect to be served at a celebration of the Vernal Equinox. I indulged myself a bit and bought two racks of lamb with the bones already frenched. I encrusted … Continue reading →

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Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Tomato Free Lasagna

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Vandy Roadifer

Lasagna was another request from my open call for recipes. This one took a lot more prep work than I’m used to doing but the final product was delicious. It’s a special occasion dinner recipe, though, and not something that … Continue reading →

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Gluten Free Basil-Shrimp Ravioli w/ Dairy Free Shrimp Sauce

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Vandy Roadifer

Another request from my open call for recipes was seafood ravioli. I took Ava’s suggestion and created the following the recipes Sunday night for dinner. It turned out well and even my Italian housemate was impressed though next time I’ll … Continue reading →

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Sugar Free Black Cherry Sweet & Sour Sauce w/ Gluten Free Fried Chicken

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Vandy Roadifer

I put out an open call online the other day for dishes people would like to see converted to dairy, gluten and sugar free. I got half a dozen ideas. Michelle wanted Chinese food. I suggested sweet & sour chicken, … Continue reading →

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Gluten Free Crunchy Fried Fish

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Vandy Roadifer

I had an idea for mango-pineapple salsa last night and decided fish tacos would be the perfect vehicle for it. Tonight I made dinner for myself and my housemates. Usually I make salmon tacos but we had salmon with Blackberry … 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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Shrimp & Avocado Lettuce Wraps

Posted on August 29, 2010 by Vandy Roadifer

I had a really great shrimp and avocado salad at a local juice bar and wanted to recreate something like it. I tried it on corn tortillas but there was something missing: the crunch of the lettuce. I made this … Continue reading →

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Lamb Stuffed Baby Artichokes

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Vandy Roadifer

6 baby artichokes 2 Tbs lemon juice 1/2 cup water 1/2 lb ground lamb 1 tsp grapeseed oil (or olive oil) 1/2 medium onion, diced 1 tsp coriander seeds 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1/4 tsp ground cumin 1/8 tsp ground … Continue reading →

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Braised Lamb Shanks

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Vandy Roadifer

I’ve looked at a lot of recipes and most call for wine and/or tomatoes, both of which are forbidden to me so I created my own recipe made with things I can eat. The last time I made it, it … Continue reading →

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